Welcome to our Calendar of Events!
This calendar includes opportunities for learning and connection from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center, the Coalition for Children, Youth & Families, and several other organizations across Wisconsin. (NOTE: Opportunities from the Wisconsin Family Connections Center are noted with a blue ribbon on the calendar below.)
–> Find training and event flyers here.
–> For a complete listing of Regional Events and Support Groups, please visit the Wisconsin Family Connections Center Eventbrite Page.
–> Find support group flyers here.
–> For information about Recorded Webinars, Upcoming Live Webinars, Courses, and Conferences, please visit the Champion Classrooms.
Events are added as information is made available to us. If you’d like to share an upcoming event with us, please contact us at info@wifamilyconnectionscenter.org.
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Nurturing a Positive Racial Identity in Black Children
March 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
How do I raise a black child with a positive racial identity? What factors influence their self-perception and identity development? And how do I contribute to their growth as a caregiver? Join us for a 2 hour workshop as we explore these topics together and spend time asking questions, sharing stories, and practicing relevant skills. Join us for a 2 hour workshop as we explore these topics together and spend time asking questions, sharing stories, and practicing relevant skills. This workshop is for any caregiver who plays a meaningful role with a black child or black children, either at home, in the classroom, or in other spaces. Parents, guardians, educators, and all caregivers are welcome!
The workshop will be led by Dr. Nicol Russell. Nicol identifies as black and Indigenous Hawaiian. She has done incredible work with and on behalf of young children as a teacher, childcare center director, professional development coordinator, state director of special education, state deputy superintendent of early childhood education, educational researcher, and speaker and trainer.
Pricing & Logistics
Thanks to our generous donors, the participation cost is $100, with a sliding scale payment option of $50 to $150. If the cost is prohibitive, please contact us at earlychildhood@embracerace.org for a scholarship. Please note that registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
**Certificates of Completion available upon request.
Questions? Reach out to us at earlychildhood@embracerace.org.
