Early Childhood Indigenous Education Gathering

Funding for this training limits individual acceptance to WISCONSIN RESIDENTS only. Pre-registration is required.

Early Childhood Indigenous Education Gathering

About the Event
Engage in a focused discussion with tribal nations and others who provide services to American Indian children, families, communities, and nations related to how the DPI can best support young Indigenous learners in Wisconsin. Participants will identify potential programming and activities that will be a starting point for the DPI and build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders across Wisconsin.

Additionally, the event will provide an opportunity to support and learn about the innovative work each of you are doing. The event offers a venue for collaborative connections for stakeholders to learn from and support one another.

Date and Time: Monday, June 16, 2025 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Opens at 8:30am - 9:00AM Registration Check-In(Pre-registration Required)

Room Block Information: 
State Rate, Room Rate: $117 per room. A $100 per room security deposit is required at check-in. Guests can reserve their hotel room via phone, 833-479-4637. Reference Event Number #1875. Double Queen Rooms. 

Learning Objectives

By attending the event , participants will:

• provide suggestions to promote the importance of early education for children and families within American Indian nations and tribal communities of Wisconsin
• have an opportunity to collaborate with other stakeholders across Wisconsin
• learn about initiatives and programming regarding early childhood education
• identify local needs and supportive and authentic resources including future opportunities for connections

Target Audience

Anyone with a personal or professional interest in early childhood tribal education is welcome to attend. Some attendees of past programming have included:

• Tribal Head Start and Early Childhood Directors and Staff
• Tribal Education Directors and Staff
• School District Leadership and Staff
• Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) and State Agencies

Facilitator(s)

Bwaakoningwiid David J. O'Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; Phone: (608) 267-2283 or david.oconnor@dpi.wi.gov.

Sherry W. Kimball, Early Childhood Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; Phone: (608) 267-9625 or Email: sherry.kimball@dpi.wi.gov.

Eva M. Kubinski, School Administration Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; Phone: (608) 266-2899 or Email: eva.kubinski@dpi.wi.gov

Additional Information/Disclaimers

This event does NOT meet statutory license stipulations for "Wisconsin American Indian Tribes and Bands", which is often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31. For those seeking to address statuary license stipulations, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Licensing, Educator Advancement, and Development - Statutory License Stipulations webpage for a list of approved courses and workshops. You can also visit the DPI American Indian Studies Program for further information.

* The DPI American Indian Studies Program reserves the right to prioritize enrollment to LEAs with federally identified IDEA status.

Event Format

The gathering will be 6 hours in length and facilitated by Bwaakoningwiid David J. O'Connor, Sherry W. Kimball, and Eva M. Kubinski in partnership with respective presenters for the training. The training is intended to be interactive and will include discussion time.

Registration and Fees
There are NO registration fees to participate. This event is offered by the DPI American Indian Studies Program, which is funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).

Funding for this training limits individual acceptance to WISCONSIN RESIDENTS only. Registration is limited to 300 individuals per session. Pre-registration is required.

Questions

Judy Ross, Administrative Assistant

CESA #12

American Indian Studies Program, https://dpi.wi.gov/amind

400 Lake Shore Drive East, Ashland, WI 54806

Direct Line: 715-685-1837

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For more great training opportunities offered by DPI American Indian Studies Program, please visit our webpage: Calendar of Event