Register for Fall WeCOPE Workshops Extension will be offering WeCOPE, an evidence-based program that helps adults cope with life stress. WeCOPE has been shown to reduce stress and depression, increase positive affect, and improve health. By managing life’s challenges in healthy ways, participants take better care of themselves and others. September 9th to 30th 11:00 AM to Noon Mondays and […]
UW-Madison Division of Extension Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties are hosting consumer protection workshops offered by the Bureau of Consumer Protection within the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) this summer. All workshops will be held on Zoom and registration is required. Individuals may attend one or more workshops: Tuesday, June 22 […]
Build It Strong: Child Care Business Foundations Workshops Do you want to start a child care? Are you a current child care provider interested in learning more about business operations? Build or grow your child care business with FREE “Build It Strong” business workshops. The workshops will be offered by Wisconsin Early Childhood Association (WECA) staff […]
Extension continues to offer a variety of FREE remote workshops. Our summer schedule includes the popular Emotion Coaching along with new workshops. Programs include: Emotion Coaching – helping children manage strong feelings Creating Consistent Routines – explore a method to maintain routines Discipline vs Punishment – ways to teach our children to […]
Click here to register: https://extension.wisc.edu/events/. Please contact Pam Wedig-Kirsch at pam.wedig-kirsch@wisc.edu with questions.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
