Early Childhood

A Strong Early Childhood Community in Wisconsin

All children need high-quality, accessible and meaningful early childhood experiences to become joyful, lifelong learners. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) partners with families, early learning communities and professionals to provide opportunities in which children actively utilize their individual strengths to become productive members of society.

Four-Year Old Programming

Information on 4K Community Agreements, Get Kids Ready, and other Four-Year-Old Programming

Standards and Practices

Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Professional Development

Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System

Five-Year-Old Kindergarten

Early Childhood: Kindergarten (5K)

Early Childhood Special Education

YoungStar Inclusion

Head Start

Head Start State Supplement Grants

Wisconsin Head Start Association (WHSA)

For questions about this information, contact Jennifer Bibler (608) 267-9172