Current Wisconsin Initiatives

1. Current Wisconsin Initiatives Early Childhood Training & Technical Assistance Provider Meeting September 15 – 16, 2010

2. Youngstar Kath McGurk – Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

3. YoungStar will… Improve the overall quality of child care in WI Support child care providers Help parents make child care choices Align WI Shares payments with quality Prevent fraud By: Building on training, technical assistance and educational supports and quality improvement efforts already in place. Key Points to Know About This Initiative

4. Wisconsin Department of Children and Families June 23, 2010- unanimous approval within the Wisconsin Joint Committee on Finance Selection of YoungStar Regional Entities – serving Milwaukee, Racine/Kenosha, Southern, Western, Northern and Northeast Regions Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved

5. Selected YoungStar Regional Entities will be responsible for: YoungStar application process for child care programs Training and Technical Assistance opportunities – on-site and off-site Valid and Reliable Rating Observation Administration of child care micro-grants to participating programs Outreach to parents, communities and other stakeholders Collaboration and coordination with other regional training and technical assistance resources Coordination with DCF and other key partners How this Initiative Impacts Others

6. YoungStar Information is available at: http://dcf.wisconsin.gov/youngstar/default.htm Including: YoungStar points detail document FAQ Immediate training and technical assistance opportunities YoungStar outreach materials, PowerPoint, and Motion 38 How to Learn About this Initiative

7. Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Arlene Wright – Process Coach

8. Key Points to Know About This Initiative • Cross department development • 2008 Edition – Birth to 1st Grade • Aligns with IDEA EC Outcomes • Aligns with WI Common Core Standards • 5 Domains & related sub-domains • Performance standards • Developmental continuum • Sample behaviors of children • Sample strategies for adults

9. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved • Arlene Wright, Process Coach • Ruth Chvojicek, Linda Hurst, Ann Ramminger, Content Coaches • Kath McGurk, DCF • Jill Haglund, DPI • WECCP Early Learning Committee • Approved Trainers • Regional Communities of Practice • Technical College Instructors

10. How this Initiative ImpactsOthersImpacts Others • Foundation to guide state early childhood and care initiatives. • Common Language for families, professionals, and policy makers around early childhood education and care. • Tool for community collaborative programs, councils and initiatives.

11. How to Learn About this Initiative • Visit WI Early Childhood Collaborating Partners http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/EarlyLS.htm • Contact the Regional Community Collaboration Coaches • Become an approved trainer • Sponsor a training in your area • Attend a 15 hour training to learn more about WMELS You may hold the piece to complete the picture in WI

12. Pyramid Model for Social Emotional Competence in Young Children

13. Key Points to Know About This Initiative • Framework of tiered intervention for enhancing social emotional development in children ages birth-5 • Cross systems trainers attended Infant Toddler, Preschool and Coaches training. Parent Module training. • 5 demonstration sites plus 8 pilot sites • Emphasis on program wide adoption of the Pyramid Model using systems change model • Will link to Young Star through series of trainings for pilot classrooms

14. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved • SEFEL Pyramid Model State Advisory Team • State Planning Facilitator-Lana Nenide • State Training Coordinator- Julie Betchkal • Workgroups and chairs • Sustainability/Infrastructure- Lilly Irvin-Vitella • Information Sharing- Andrea Murray • Data- Lana Nenide • Training Support- Julie Betchkal • Master cadre (will be trainer of trainers) • Training cadre • Coaches • external-support outside of program • internal- work within the program

15. How to Learn About this Initiative • www.vanderbilt.edu/csefel- look for Wisconsin page • http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/social-emotional-competence-sefel-pyramid.php • Under Social Emotional left side menu

16. Home Visiting Leslie McAllister Home Visiting Coordinator Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

17. Key Points to Know About This Initiative Home Visiting Programs Family Foundations Empowering Families Milwaukee Programs include training and technical assistance through UW-Extension and Milwaukee-Extension Opportunities for federal dollars for evidence-based home visiting through the Affordable Care Act (health care reform)

18. Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved Departments of Children & Families, Health Services and Public Instruction Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council Local public health and human service departments and school districts CAP Fund Early Childhood Home Visitation Outcomes Project Children’s Trust Fund UW-Extension Family Living Program/Milwaukee County Extension

19. How this Initiative Impacts Others Home visiting as part of a robust early childhood system Working across systems Opportunities for cross-training Implementing evidence-based models Data-driven decision-making

20. How to Learn About this Initiative Website: Webcasts Primary contacts: Leslie McAllister, DCF Leslie.mcallister@wisconsin.govAnn Altman Stueck, DHS ann.stueck@dhs.wisconsin.gov

21. Parents as Teachers Karen Apitz and Suzy Rodriguez

22. Evidence-based home visiting model emphasizing that a parent is a child’s first and most significant teacher. Eligibility – Parents/caregivers with children prenatal-5. Four Components: Personal visits utilizing the Born to Learn curriculum, Group meetings, Screening, Resource network Can be universal or targeted 57 sites statewide (urban, rural and Tribal) Core Values Key Points to Know About This Initiative

23. Karen Apitz and Suzy Rodriguez Wisconsin PAT State Leaders Pence Revington PAT National Trainer Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved

24. Many organizations integrate PAT into a cadre of services or as part of a larger program (i.e. FRCs, EFM) PAT programs often touch at risk families not seen in other programs PAT programs are in communities across the state as a resource and referral. Parents who become engaged in their child’s education from birth will remain engaged. Professional Development Opportunities How this Initiative Impacts Others

25. Parents as Teachers www.parentsasteachers.org Parents Plus www.parentspluswi.org Karen Apitz k.apitz@parentspluswi.org Suzy Rodriguez s.rodriguez@parentspluswi.org How to Learn About this Initiative

26. Awareness to Action Jennifer Hammel – Child Abuse Prevention Fund Director Children’s Hospital and Health System

27. A2A is focused on educating adults (not children) on preventing child sexual abuse. Utilizes curriculum developed by Darkness to Light called Stewards of Children There are 40 communities that offer Stewards of Children training using over 100 trained facilitators. Two communities are recipients of pilot site grants to engage in more structured community capacity building and public awareness: Milwaukee and Fox Valley. Key Points to Know About This Initiative

28. Wisconsin Children’s Trust Fund Child Abuse Prevention Fund at Children’s Hospital and Health System Children’s Service Society of Wisconsin Representatives from each State Department sit on statewide Steering Committee Pilot Site grantees: Parenting Network in Milwaukee and Sexual Assault Crisis Center in Fox Cities Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved

29. 2009: 461 adults were trained to protect children in 35 presentations throughout the state. Jan.-Aug. 2010: 1,806 adults were trained in Stewards of Children in 124 presentations. Awareness to Action received three hundred and seventy-nine (379) surveys with the following results: 29% increase in the number of participants who believe that fewer children would be sexually abused if adults made more conscious choices about the situations in which children were placed. 65% increase in willingness to make a choice that a child should not participate in an activity because of the potential for sexual abuse. 59% increase in willingness to speak up about concerns regarding a situation where older youth are supervising younger children. 81% increase in willingness to intervene in a situation where they think a child is being sexually abused. How this Initiative Impacts Others

30. To schedule a training for adults in or near your community: http://www.a2awisconsin.org/WCSAP/CommunityTraining/HowtoGetaTrainingInYourCommunity.htm To learn about becoming a facilitator: Mary Kleman 902-996-2206 or mary.kleman@cssw.org For general information: www.a2awisconsin.org How to Learn About this Initiative

31. I Am Moving – I Am Learning

32. Key Points to Know About This Initiative I Am Moving I Am Learning – A proactive approach for addressing obesity in Head Start Children • Goal One: Increase the quantity of time spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) during the daily routine to meet national guidelines for physical activity. • Goal Two: Improve the quality of structured movement experiences intentionally facilitated by teachers and adults. • Goal Three: Improve healthy nutrition choices for children every day. Structured Training for Head Start Teachers and Early Care and Education Partners: Updated Content- • Opportunity Knocks:  Reversing Current Obesity Trends • Birth to Five: Introduction to Motor Development • Teaching Across Cultural Horizons • Reflect & Plan: Taking IMIL to Your Program • Engaging Families & Staff in MVPA • Child Assessment: Observing & Evaluating Motor Skills in Young Children Workshops - • Body Language • Moving With the Brain in Mind • Nutrition Building Blocks • MVPA Everyday • Activities for All • Move, Play and Learn at Home • Take it Outside

33. I Am Moving, I Am Learning-Building on the Momentum Head Start Body Start – National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play Master Trainers & HSBS (IMIL) Trainers & Physical Activity Consultants On-Line Training and Communities of Practice National/state/local trainings Head Start Training & Technical Assistance Network IMIL identified as National Priority ECE/Content Specialist Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved

34. How this Initiative Impacts Others Obesity Prevention at the National Level • Let’s Move • IMIL State Lead Obesity Prevention Efforts • Wisconsin Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative • Wisconsin Nutrition and Physical Activity Plan • YoungStar Health and Well Being Quality Indicator

35. Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center - http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/ecdh/Health/Nutrition/Nutrition%20Program%20Staff/IMIL/IamMovingIam.htm Head Start Body Start - http://www.aahperd.org/headstartbodystart/ Head Start Training & Technical Assistance Network Joanna Parker, Wisconsin ECE Manager, joanna.parker@stginternational.com How to Learn About this Initiative

36. WI Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Bridget Cullen Childcare Wellness Coordinator Nutrition, Physical Activity Obesity Prevention Program Obesity Prevention Unit Wisconsin Department of Health

37. Mission: To develop and implement a collaborative statewide multi-strategy, evidence-based initiative to enhance nutrition and physical activity among 2-5 year olds and their families by engaging providers, families, community partners, and other stakeholders. Impact of Overweight and Obesity for Young Children in Wisconsin Of Wisconsin children 2 -4 participating in WIC, 29.3% are overweight (PedNSS) Addressing the issue: Prevention of obesity at multiple levels Change Environment Change Policies, Modify Attitudes and Preferences Improve Knowledge Key Points to Know About This Initiative

38. Key Partners Involved: WI Early Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative Includes WI PAN Childcare Committee Dept. of Children & Families (Lic.Grp/Family, Cert.) Dept. of Public Instruction Supporting Families Together Assoc. WI Council on Children & Families WI Early Childhood Association (WECA) UW-Extension UW Madison, Dept. of Family Medicine WiPOD Child Care Centers & Head Start Other Early Child Care and Education Organizations Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved

39. Increase involvement and partnerships Provide information pertaining to current obesity-focused activities and perceived role in early childhood obesity prevention Identify specific elements that should be addressed in the State’s intervention plan for the ECE&C system Assist with the dissemination of the recommendations and resources to key decision makers and key stakeholders What Works in Child Care(evidence-based recommendations) Integrate specific activities into your individual or agency’s annual work plan Provide follow-up data regarding effectiveness of the strategies/resources utilized in your specific setting Obesity Prevention requires all sectors of influence working together. How this Initiative Impacts Others

40. Mary Pesik, Program Coordinator Mary.Pesik@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-3694 Amy Meinen, Nutrition Coordinator Amy.Meinen@wisconsin.gov or 608-267-9194 Bridget Cullen, Childcare Wellness Coordinator Bridget.Cullen@dhs.wisconsin.gov or 608-266-1323 Jon Morgan, Physical Activity Coordinator Jonathon.Morgan@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-9781 Jordan Bingham, Healthy Communities Coordinator Jordan.Bingham@wisconsin.gov or 608-266-1511 How to Learn About this Initiative

41. Birth to 3 Program Crossing BordersARRA FundedRelationship-Based Early Intervention in Natural Environments Using Evidence-Based Practices Waisman Center: Elizabeth Wahl, Carol NoddingsEichinger, Linda Tuchman DHS: Darsell Johns, Dana Romary, and Lori Wittemann RESource: Michelle Davies and RESource Facilitators

42. Birth to 3 Quality Improvement Initiative “Crossing Borders” metaphor crosses disciplines crosses counties crosses systems crosses topics sharing expertise and resources related to working with very young children and their families Many county teams are increasing use of teaming and coaching practices to build the capacity of parents and caregivers to promote child development Systems are in place to ensure sustainability, including the utilization of Plan-Do-Study-Act Rapid Cycle Change Process Key Points to Know About This Initiative

43. Families and children County Birth to 3 Leaders Consortia of Multiple County Teams Local Early Intervention Teams Community Partners State-wide experts preparing as “Mentors” WPDP, DHS, and RESource TA network Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved

44. Change in practice allowing outreach and discussions and better integration with other systems touching the lives of young children Topics of common interest include: child find, social/emotional development, parent engagement, contextualized learning, teaming, coaching, organizational change Application of coaching practices among team members, including families Shared training with other systems and partners WECCP T&TA Network Skill-Building Event, Jan. 2010 How this Initiative Impacts Others

45. Waisman Center Training and Technical Assistance ARRA Page: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/birthto3/ARRA.php Frequently Asked Questions Document: http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/birthto3/pdfs/CoachingFAQ.pdf Consortia Blogs (take a look at Success Stories and Primary Coach pages) http://birthto3wisconsin.wordpress.com/ National Resources: The Seven Key Principles: Looks Like/Doesn’t Look Like http://www.nectac.org/~pdfs/topics/families/Principles_LooksLike_DoesntLookLike3_11_08.pdf Coaching in Early Childhood http://www.coachinginearlychildhood.org/mlisa.php How to Learn About this Initiative

46. Dual Language Learners(DLLs) Ruth Reinl , EC DLL Consultant CESA #4

47. TA/PD available to programs serving B-6 Dual Language Learners (DLLs) and their families DLL meeting held to coordinate statewide efforts and identify state priorities regarding DLLs DLL Steering Committee established to help direct and advise on PD/TA priorities Downloadable document series (FACTS & TIPS) on DLLs and their families Training modules on FACTS & TIPS will be developed Key Points to Know About This Initiative

48. Preschool DLL State Steering Committee Erin Arango-Escalante, DPI Consultant, EC SE (Co-Chair) Ruth Reinl, EC DLL Consultant, CESA 4 (Co-Chair) Sue Albert, Consultant, ECSE, CESA 10 Jacqueline Iribarren, DPI Consultant, Bilingual Education & ESL Lilly Irvin-Vitela, Exec. Director---Supporting Families Together Darsell Johns, Coordinator, DHS Birth-Three Program Linda Leonhart, Director, State Head Start Collaboration Office Gaye Tylka, PST, CESA 4 (DLL, RTI) Key People Involved in this Work & How They are Involved

49. Provides accurate and up-to-date information on culturally and linguistically responsive assessment and instruction practices for DLLs, birth-6. Provides technical assistance to programs struggling to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of young children and their families. Will eventually provide set of training modules for programs on meeting the linguistic and cultural needs of children and families Helps prevent over and under referrals to Special Education of children learning more than one language How this Initiative Impacts Others

50. Contact DLL Steering Committee Members View postings on WECCP website www.collaboratingpartners.com How to Learn About this Initiative