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Early Childhood Tribal Symposium and Workgroup

Event Date

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 - 8:00 a.m. to Thursday, May 16, 2019 - 3:00 p.m.
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Event Description

The Ho-Chunk Nation and Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network invite tribal and non-tribal early childhood programs, tribal education departments, community agencies, and school districts the opportunity to build and sustain partnerships that reflect the diversity of American Indian nations and tribal communities and to collaboratively implement strategies that result in meaningful changes on a local, regional, and statewide level.

The Early Childhood Tribal Symposium and Workgroup event will provide opportunities for facilitators, presenters, and participants to share information, resources, best practices, and model programs.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019
On day #1 symposium and workgroup participants will hear stories about the Ho-Chunk Nation’s early childhood collaborations within and between communities in their efforts in promoting broader collaboration.

Thursday, May 16, 2019
On day #2 Ms. Jodi Pfarr will return to facilitate the workgroup’s progress on individual or team programs 90-day plans, as well as the workgroup’s plan in developing the First Nations Early Childhood Coalition.

Participant Outcomes

As a result of attending this symposium, participants will:
  • have an opportunity to collaborate with other stakeholders that include American Indian nations and tribal communities, head start, preschool, early head starts, parents/guardians, community members, etc.
  • discuss future planning efforts and programming to promote awareness of early childhood care and education for children and families within our American Indian nations and tribal communities.
  • explore cross-sector early childhood collaborations within each tribal nation and community.

Target Audience

Early childhood administrators, professionals, teachers, program directors, and other leaders providing services to American Indian children, parents/guardians, families, communities, and nations.
  • Child Care
  • Head Start, Preschool, and Early Head Start
  • Health Care
  • Home Visiting and Family Support
  • Parents/Guardians and Parent Groups
  • Public, Private, Charter and BIE Schools
  • Social Services
  • Tribal Education Directors and Staff
  • Tribal Council Leaders and Members
  • CESAs and State Agencies

Registration - For further information on the training, please go to the following hyperlink: Early Childhood Tribal Symposium and Workgroup

Location

Ho-Chunk Casino Hotel & Convention Center (Lower Dells A/B/H/I)
S3214 CR-BD
Baraboo, WI 53913
Phone: (800) 746-2486