Upcoming Events
Our events are informative, engaging, and provide valuable information and engagement opportunities, on topics and trends in early care and education. Bookmark this page for easy access to information on our upcoming events!
Virtual ECE Workforce Engagement Forums
If you’re an early childhood educator, WECA and Raising Wisconsin are here to listen – and support and empower you to advocate for your profession. Attend an upcoming engagement forum for a fun evening of connection, sharing, and learning. We’ll have meaningful discussions, learn from each other, and hear more about ways to engage with WECA and Raising Wisconsin to advocate for child care in the 2023-25 Wisconsin State Budget.
On-Demand Training Opportunities
Visit our Training Opportunities page for a variety of educational opportunities on relevant topics for early childhood professionals, some of which offer Wisconsin Registry credit.
Advocacy Events
Raising Wisconsin, a WECA-led advocacy and policy initiative, hosts webinars, seminars, and other advocacy training opportunities for those interested in stay informed and engaged on early care and education and health and well-being policy and advocacy efforts.
Past Events
Recap: A Day Without Child Care
Providers, families, and community leaders throughout Wisconsin marked A Day Without Child Care on Monday, May 8, 2023, to raise awareness about the importance of the early childhood workforce in supporting working families, young children, and the economy. Local events in conjunction with this national day of action prompted significant news coverage from media in all corners of the state.
WECA and Raising Wisconsin partnered to share dozens of testimonial videos from parents who provided perspective on what a day without child care would look like for them and how it would impact their lives and livelihood. The effort also included tagging and engaging JFC members to increase legislative awareness of the day and its impact.
The Big Share®
First Tuesday of March | 24-Hour Day of Giving
A proud member of Community Shares of Wisconsin, WECA annually participates in The Big Share® campaign, an online day of giving held on the first Tuesday of March. The event is a way to donate to WECA and more than 70 other local non-profit organizations dedicated to building an equitable and just community and protecting our environment.
Week of the Young Child
Annually First Week of April
An annual event, sponsored by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. WECA celebrates all week with a host of engaging and inspiring activities.
