Camps and Conferences

Early Childhood Conference

Friday, April 11 - Saturday, April 12, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dear Early Childhood Educators,

We are thrilled to announce that our 2025 Early Childhood Conference will take place on April 11-12, 2025! We invite you to save the date for this exciting in-person event, which will provide an exceptional opportunity for professional development, networking, and collaboration with colleagues from across the region.

Our goal is to offer affordable, high-quality professional development sessions that support the work you do every day. In addition to the wealth of knowledge and skills you will gain, we are pleased to partner with the Wisconsin and Illinois Gateway Registries to offer registry credit for select sessions.

Whether you’re looking to build new skills, discover innovative strategies, or connect with other educators, we are committed to providing a rich and engaging experience for all participants.

Interested in Presenting?
We are currently accepting proposals for Friday, April 11 sessions. If you are passionate about sharing your expertise and contributing to the conference, we encourage you to submit a proposal. The deadline to submit proposals is January 20, 2025. To learn more and submit your proposal, please check out our Call for Proposals Form.

We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an inspiring and transformative conference. Stay tuned for more details on registration, session schedules, and additional exciting opportunities!

Warm regards,

Kristen Linzmeier
UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference Coordinator


Registration

Click Here To Register | Opens Soon!

To register for this event and secure your spot, click the link above and complete the online registration form five (5) days before the event session starts. Our events tend to sell out quickly, so it's recommended to register as soon as possible. If the event is already sold out, you can choose to register for the waitlist at no charge. If a spot becomes available and you are next on the waitlist, you will receive an email notification. You will have three days (or less, as indicated in the email) to respond and accept the open spot.

We do NOT accept walk-up registrations at event check-in.

Friday Session: $125*
Saturday Session: $125*
Full Conference (attend both days): $225*

Group discounts available for groups of 5 or more. Please click on group registration tab for more information.

The fee includes instruction. Participants can earn registry hours for sessions approved by WI and IL registries.  

*A surcharge of 2.85% will be added to the final purchase price for all credit/debit card transactions, applied at checkout, to cover processing costs. Payment by check will be exempt from the additional surcharge. Checks can made out to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences, 800 West Main Street, Room 2005 Roseman Hall, Whitewater WI 53190.

All registrant accounts must be paid in by 21 days prior to the event. Registrants with outstanding balances after payment is due in full are subject to being removed from the event roster without refund. Please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu prior to this deadline if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing a payment.

Your online registration and payment are always safe and secure. We accept MasterCard and Visa credit card payments in our online registration system. We will NOT accept credit card payments over the phone. We will accept checks made out to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences, 800 West Main Street, Room 2005 Roseman Hall, Whitewater WI 53190.


Confirmation Emails
Once you register to attend an event (including waitlisted), a confirmation email will be sent to the email address you registered with. Contact cesevents@uww.edu if you do not receive this confirmation email. You must have a working email address on file with us to be able to receive important announcements and updates about this event.

For participants who will be receiving a sponsorship to attend this event, please follow these steps to redeem your sponsorship:

  • Register for the event and use the promo code provided by your sponsor during checkout.
  • The sponsorship amount will be deducted from your invoice. Any remaining balance will be the participant's responsibility.
  • If you need to cancel your registration, please note that the sponsorship funds will be returned to the supporting organization.

Please note that any qualifying discounts given by the event will not be applied after you have paid in full. Be sure to use the promo code during checkout to receive your discount. You will be charged if you do not qualify for the requested discount at the start of the event.

If a refund is issued due to overpayment on your account, a processing fee will be assessed.

If you have received an award or scholarship without a promo code or want to use two promo codes, please call Continuing Education Services at 262-472-3165 or email cesevents@uww.edu before registering to avoid overpayment fees.

Want to Sponsor a Registrant?
If you would like to sponsor a registrant and cover all or partial fees, you can request a promo code to give to your chosen registrant. Get more information about sponsoring a registrant.

For organizations that would like to register multiple participants at one time, you may register your teachers for the ECC conference by completing a Registration Sponsorship Request. We will send you a group invoice, payable by credit card or check, and provide you with a promo code you may give to the participant(s) you are registering.

Refunds: No refunds are available for this event. All cancellation requests must be submitted to cesevents@uww.edu.

We reserve the right to cancel any event due to low enrollment; in this case, all fees paid will be refunded.

Cancellations and payments: All registrant accounts must be paid in full 21 days prior to the start of the event. Registrants with outstanding balances after payment is due in full are subject to being removed from the event roster without a refund. Please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu prior to this deadline if extenuating circumstances prevent you from completing a payment.

By registering for an event, you agree to our Registration Terms and Conditions. UW-Whitewater will hold all registrants responsible for their conduct. Serious misconduct or disruption will lead to immediate dismissal from event. Registrants dismissed from the event will not receive a refund. Please review the Terms and Conditions for more details.

Be aware that we recommend that all portable electronic devices be left at home, but ultimately it is your decision. We know that parents and children value the ability to be able to call each other at a moment's notice. For that reason, we do not prohibit cell phones at camp, but ask that cell phone use does not interfere with the event and other participants. Parents are responsible for setting clear guidelines for cell use with their child. We will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.

Thank YOU Sponsors!

weca sponsor             Sponsors

Early Childhood Programs at UWW

ECCE

ECCE
Year Round

ECE4U

ECE4U
Year Round

ECC

Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree

ECEP

Early Childhood Education Policy
Master's Degree

Preparing for the Event

Check-in will take place at Hyland Hall.

Remember to bring notebooks and pens for note-taking, business cards for networking, comfortable shoes for walking, snacks to maintain energy levels, a laptop or tablet for digital resources, a charger or portable battery pack to keep devices powered, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and personal hygiene items like hand sanitizer and tissues to ensure a productive experience.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater reserves the right to make changes in workshops and speakers, or to cancel workshops if enrollment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail.

We are proud of the diversity that will be exhibited by the presenters at this conference. However, we do not assume responsibility for the information, opinions, products or services shared by the presenters. Please share your comments or concerns on the evaluation form which will be sent electronically following the conference. We also encourage participants to offer presenters compliments when pleased with the content of a presentation.

Looking to sponsor a session or make a donation to the UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference? There are many sponsorship opportunities available. For additional information regarding sponsorship opportunities please contact Cori Olin, Major Gift Officer, Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, 262-472-6966, enterlim@uww.edu.

UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference Sponsorship Information

Friend Level Sponsor: $250

  • Logo or name displayed at registration area
  • Logo or name displayed on conference website
  • Acknowledgement on social media (1,000+ followers)

Partner Level Sponsor: $1,000
Friend Level plus:

  • Spotlight Booth at registration area
  • Exclusive branded item distributed to all conference attendees
  • Acknowledgement on welcome slide in opening and closing events
  • 5 dedicated posts on social media 

Champion Level Sponsor: $3,000
Partner Level plus:

  • Spotlight Booth at registration area
  • Exclusive branded item distributed to all conference attendees
  • Acknowledgement on welcome slide in opening and closing events
  • 5 dedicated posts on social media 

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Please make gifts and sponsorships payable to UW-Whitewater Foundation Inc., Fund #1254: Early Childhood Conference, Purpose: UW-Whitewater EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE, UW-Whitewater Foundation’s EIN number is 39-6081189

Mail checks to UW-Whitewater Foundation Attention: ECC – Cori Olin; 800 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190

For additional conference-specific questions and information please contact Kristen Linzmeier, Ph.D, UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference Coordinator at ecc@uww.edu; phone 262-472-5814.

Planning guide will be available here shortly.

This guide is intended to help you plan your sessions for the Early Childhood Conference and should not be used as a registration form. Session space will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Schedule will be available here shortly.

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