Racine County UW-Extension’s Touchpoints Project will be offering a Family Connections workshop series for early care and education professionals. This is a unique opportunity that includes 15 credits of Tier 3 continuing education. The series starts on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. The Family Connections curriculum and materials were developed for early care and education staff to […]
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Attention parents, early care educators, and caregivers of children. Is there a “spirited” child in your life? Is the child more perceptive, intense, sensitive, persistent, energetic or expressive? If so, you may have a “spirited” child. Join us for this 3-hour workshop that will teach skills and strategies that will help you and your “spirited” child […]
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Racine County UW-Extension is a part of the Kindergarten Readiness Network of Higher Expectations for Racine County Youth. “The Kindergarten Readiness Network believes that a key element to a child’s future academic and career success is access to high-quality, early learning opportunities.” The network has recently released Kindergarten Readiness Checklist for parents and caregivers of young […]
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The Early Learning Series presents the workshop, “From Frustration to Fun”. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 29th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Ives Grove Auditorium (14200 Washington Ave.) in Sturtevant. This workshop provides an overview of the developing brain and how trauma impacts the stress response. Participants will experience activities to implement with […]
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Master Gardener Project receives Award The Master Gardener project at Real Racine in Sturtevant was awarded a 2016 Racine Beautification Award from Racine in Bloom. The gardens not only enhance the beauty of the center and its surroundings, but also educate the public on gardening. The award commended the group for their work by stating […]
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(This newsletter first appeared in the Racine Journal Times on June 26, 2016.) UW-Extension Strengthens Racine County Families Racine County UW-Extension, in partnership with Focus on Community and Starbuck Middle School recently offered the Strengthening Families Program to Racine families. This nationally recognized, evidenced-based program has been shown to be effective in preventing alcohol and […]
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Racine County UW-Extension is hiring an Early Learning & Family Outreach Coordinator (VISTA Position) Description: Racine County University of Wisconsin Extension’s purpose is to teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people to University of Wisconsin, and engaging them in transforming lives and communities. UW-Extension responds to local needs through education and partnerships that […]
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Parents and children are invited to attend a “Community Book and Block Party”. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library (166 E. Jefferson Street). Come and play with the blocks, learn how books and blocks can be used to foster early learning skills […]
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Racine County UW-Extension’s Community Newsletter appears in the Racine Journal Times on a quarterly basis. Spring 2016 Community Newsletter Topics: Master Gardener Volunteer – Plant Health Advisors Gardening Workshops Farm Financial Management workshops for women Child Support and Family Court FAQ workshop 4-H Woodworking Project Serves Area Children
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Racine County UW-Extension is accepting applications for two summer intern positions. Applications are due by March 21, 2016 for both positions; and applicants must be college students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution for the summer or fall of 2016. Family Living Summer Internship – The intern will work on a variety of projects including […]
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