Statewide Virtual Parenting Programs

Click here to register: https://extension.wisc.edu/events/. Please contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu with questions.

Parent Connect Workshops

The Parent Connect is a FREE weekly opportunity for parents and caregivers to talk with each other. Join us via Zoom to learn about resources and gain parenting skills that promote children’s growth and learning. Each week an Extension educator will highlight a different skill and lead a conversation about how parents can guide their […]

Encouraging Financial Conversations for the Helping Professions

Extension will be offering a workshop series on “Encouraging Financial Conversations” in March. This program is open to helping professionals in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth Counties. Encouraging Financial Conversations is a program designed for case managers, social workers, and other frontline staff to help empower clients to achieve their financial goals and manage their money. […]

Workshop – “10 Ways to Use a Hammer” Learn practical trauma-informed tools to use in your classroom!

March and April Workshops for Early Care and Education Providers and Family-Serving Organizations Extension Racine County will be hosting the workshop “10 Ways to Use a Hammer” Learn practical trauma-informed tools to use in your classroom! The workshop will take place on two Wednesdays, March 24 and April 14 from 6:30-8:30 PM. Participants must attend both […]

Reading with Your Baby or Toddler – Taller de lectura interactiva

How can you help your child develop language skills? How can you increase your child’s brain development? What are some fun ways to strengthen your bond with your child? Join in this discussion about how your child learns and ways you are teaching them from the moment they are born! Use your laptop, tablet, or smartphone […]

Virtual Child Support and Family Court FAQ

Caseworkers, clinicians, counselors, and other professionals who work with families are invited to attend the Child Support and Family Court FAQ. UW-Madison, Division of Extension has convened a panel of experts to clarify child support and paternity processes in Racine County. The virtual program will be held via Zoom on: Wednesday, March 10, 9:00-11:00 AM […]

February Workshop – Equity and Equality through the Lens of Early Childhood Leadership and Development (Online)

Equity and Equality through the Lens of Early Childhood Leadership and Development Early care and education providers are invited to attend this workshop that will explore the important topic of equity and equality. The workshop will discuss how equity and equality shows up in the workplace for early childhood educators. Participants will understand the difference […]

January Workshop – “If You Don’t Feed the Directors, They will Eat the Staff” (Online)

“If You Don’t Feed the Directors, They will Eat the Staff” – Meeting Everyone Else’s Needs without Sacrificing Your Own! Join Extension for this engaging workshop that is based on the book, If You Don’t Feed the Teachers, They Eat the Students! Guide to Success for Administrators and Teachers. This workshop is for child care directors and child […]

Parenting Education – Winter and Spring 2021

Many parents appreciated the virtual parenting programs Extension offered this fall. We have created a new menu of programs for this winter and spring which include the popular Positive Solutions for Families workshop series and Emotion Coaching along with workshops parents have found helpful in the past. Programs include: Positive Solutions for Families is a […]

Register for Rent Smart Virtual Workshop Series (Winter 2021)

Renter’s – Do you want to have a successful renting experience? Join Rent Smart to learn about your rights and responsibilities as a renter. Upcoming Class Dates & Times January: 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28; 1:00-2:00 pm February: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18; 7:00-8:00 pm March: 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26; 9:00-10:00 […]