UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference On-Demand Professional Learning Series

Standard Rate: $89
Discounted Rate for ECC 2026 Attendees: $49

*See payment options available below.

At the final step of registration, you may:

• Pay the full amount.
• Choose a payment plan requiring 50% deposit, which will be applied to the total fee. Learn more about balance due dates.

A 2.85% surcharge applies to all credit/debit card payments to cover processing fees. Payment by check is exempt. Checks should be made payable to "UW-Whitewater" and mailed to:

UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences
800 West Main Street, Andersen Library Room 2124
Whitewater, WI 53190

Payment Deadline & Policy
Full payment is due 21 days prior to the event start date. Registrants with outstanding balances after this deadline may be removed from the event roster without a refund. If there are extenuating circumstances affecting payment, please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu before the deadline.

Starting with Summer 2026 events, registrations and payments will be managed through our new system, by clicking here.

For events prior to Summer 2026, please continue using our current system, by clicking here.

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 2124 Andersen Library, 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.

All registration fees must be paid in full 21 days prior to the event start date. Registrants with unpaid balances after this deadline may be removed from the roster without a refund. If you anticipate payment issues due to extenuating circumstances, please contact Continuing Education Services at cesevents@uww.edu before the deadline.

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 for any reason. In such cases, all fees paid will be refunded.

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.

Sessions:

• V1. Relationships! Relationships! Relationships! with Sandy Queen
• V2. Caring for Ourselves & Each Other: Trauma-Informed Practices Rooted in Lived Experience with Priscilla Rodriguez
• V3. Using Ethical AI to Support Educator Wellbeing & Practice in Early Childhood Education with Dalton Ercolano
• V4. The Proof is in the Policy: How Embedding Equity in Your Handbook Empowers Powerful Program Experiences for Children, Families, & Staff with Ijumaa Jordan & Kelly Matthews
• V5. Little Learners, Big Belonging: The Need for Preschool LRE with James Nuse
• V6. From Challenging Behavior to Teachable Moments: Practical Behavior Supports for Early Educators with James Nuse
• V7. Successful Educational Practices for Teaching Refugee Children with Mental Health Challenges: A Scoping Review with Gelan Hesham Abdo Ahmed
• V8. Empowering Yourself and Children with Four Essential Strategies with Scott Liebler
• V9. Teaching Sentence Basics to Improve Young Children’s Reading and Writing with Lauren Zepp
• V10. Music, Movement, & Manipulatives with Maryann "Mar" Harmann
• V11. Tappin’ Those Tiny Toes with Maryann "Mar" Harmann
• V12. Reclaiming MLK’s Legacy with Young Children: Stories from Our Beloved Community with Megan Madison, Jessica Horsley, & Rukia Rogers

Andersen Hall, Room 2245 at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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.

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, olinc@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.