Professional Resources

Examine the Educator's Bulletin Board below for notices of upcoming events, professional development opportunities and new classroom resources. Explore the links on the right of this page for a wide variety of professional resources geared toward WEAC members.

Three pages of particular interest to Wisconsin teachers are:

	WEA Academy, for quality needs-based professional development.
	The Quality Educator Interactive (QEI) page, where you'll find help with licensing and your Professional Development Plan (PDP).
	The National Board Certification page.

Educators' Bulletin Board

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March 3 conference focuses on inclusive education

Posted: 2/2/2012 3:28:55 PM

Friends and peers who support inclusive education will be coming together March 3 at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for a conference titled Planting the Seeds of Inclusion: Supporting the Growth of All Children. Organized by the UW-Oshkosh College of Education and Human Services, the conference provides practical information and training for educators, parents, caregivers and others who support the growth and learning of children (birth to age 22) with learning or developmental disabilities. Registration is $60 for educators, and $30 for students and individuals with a disability and/or their family members.

Who Should Attend?

Current and future teachers at early childhood, elementary, middle and secondary levels
School administrators
Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities
Community members

Inspiring Keynote Address

Authentic relationships among between caregivers and educators can be messy and frustrating. Those who succeed in creating genuine connections between parents and teachers or caregivers discover that their bonds act like a powerful fertilizer. Nurturing the growth of a caring adult community surrounds children with love. This makes inclusion flourish and young brains thrive. Lynn A. Manfredi/Petitt, MSEd, nationally recognized early childhood expert presents "Moving Beyond Two-Minute Hand-Offs: Authentic Adult Relationships Raise the Bar of Quality in ECE and Special Needs Education."

Informative Sessions Addressing Today’s Challenges

More than 20 different breakout sessions provide practical information and training for educators, students, parents, caregivers and others who support the growth and learning of children from birth to age 22. Topics will include: