The Northwestern Wisconsin Education Association is excited to announce that the Early Education Mini Conference, formerly known as the Western Regional Childcare Conference, will be part of its 118th annual convention. The mini conference will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in coordination with the NWEA.In striving to present a national quality conference, the NWEA strives to present some of the top speakers in the the Midwest specifically aimed at Early Educators.

Please note that Continuing Education Unit's (CEUs) are being offered are through Chippewa Valley Tech College only.

For questions or comments regarding the Early Education Mini Conference please contact Carla Sumner, Coordinator of Child Care. Carla can be contacted by phone (715-839-6923) or by e-mail (carla.sumner@co.eau-claire.wi.us).

Early Education Brochure and Registration Form

This year speakers include the following individuals:

• Patricia Dischler

Patricia Dischler
     Special Speaker     

Patricia Dischler is the author of several books, including Because I Loved You: A Birthmother’s View of Open Adoption (2006, Goblin Fern Press) and a columnist for Adoption Today Magazine. She speaks nationally at early childhood and adoption conferences, is a board member of the National Association of Family Child Care, the Wisconsin Family Child Care Association and the Wisconsin Early Learning Coalition. She was the recipient of the 2007 Wisconsin Governor’s Award for excellence in the field of child care.