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1 The Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Steering CommitteeWISCONSIN Model Early Learning Standards iWISCONSIN Model Early Learning STANDARDSWITH INTRODUCTION2003 Edition 2008 Edition2011 Edition2013 EditionThe Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards Steering CommitteeWisconsin department of public InstructionWisconsin department of Children and FamiliesWisconsin department of Health ServicesWisconsin Head Start State Collaboration OfficeWisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating PartnersFunding for the 2003, 2008, 2011, 2013 Editions is fromWisconsin Head Start State Collaboration ProjectWisconsin department of public InstructionWisconsin department of Health ServicesBraided Funding InitiativeWisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating PartnersGreat Lakes Head Start Quality Network (QNet)ii Wisconsin Model Early Learning STANDARDSThis publication is available fromWisconsin Child Care Information Center2109 South Stoughton Road Madison, WI 53716608-224-5388 or 1-800-362-7353Or order online at Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)

2 Are published in English, Spanish, and Hmong. All versions are available on the Wisconsin Early Childhood Collaborating Partners (WECCP) web page and can be downloaded in a PDF format: This website also has related documents including: frequently asked questions, training materials, training calendars, alignment with Common Core State Standards , as well as examples of curriculum and assessment more information on the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards initiative contact:Katherine McGurkWisconsin department of Children and HaglundWisconsin department of public CarmodyWisconsin department of Children and No.

3 14061 December 2013 Wisconsin department of public InstructionTony Evers, PhD, State SuperintendentISBN 978-1-57337-159-9 The Wisconsin department of public Instruction does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status or parental status, sexual orientation, or on Recycled PaperWISCONSIN Model Early Learning Standards iiiWMELS State and Regional Steering Committee, 2013 Arlene Wright, WMELS Statewide Coordinator, Office of Early Learning , Wisconsin department of public Instruction Jill Haglund, Office of Early Learning , Wisconsin department of public Instruction Wendy Bowe, Head Start Technical Assistance Center Abbe Braun, Supporting Families Together Association Penny Chase, Supporting Families Together Association Bridget Cullen, Division for Early Childhood Care and Education, Wisconsin department of Children and Families Jenny Giles, special Education Consultant, Wisconsin department of public Instruction Jill Hoiting, Supporting Families Together Association Linda Leonhart, Head Start Collaboration Office.

4 Wisconsin department of public Instruction Kathy McGurk, Division for Early Childhood Care and Education, Wisconsin department of Children and Families Joanna Parker, Office of Early Learning , Wisconsin department of public Instruction Jeanette Paulson, Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Ann Ramminger, Office of Early Learning , Wisconsin department of public Instruction and UW Waisman Center Katie Roberts, Wisconsin Technical College System Pamela Torres, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal CouncilResearch and DevelopmentThe 2003 edition of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards was researched and written by Diane Jenkins, Jenkins and Associates, Madison, 2008/2011/2013 edition of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards was researched and written by the following team: Arlene Wright, WMELS Coach and 2008/2013 Lead Coordinator; Independent Education Consultant, Chippewa Falls Ruth Chvojicek, OSEP Outcome Grant Coordinator; Early Education Program Support, CESA 5 Linda Hurst, WMELS Coach.

5 Early Childhood Consultant Ann Ramminger, Southern Region Community Collaboration Coach; Early Childhood Professional Development, UW Waisman Center Vikki Lane Kunstman, Retired, Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator and Early Learning Consultant, CESA 6 The following people advised on the 2003 and/or 2008/2011/2013 editions of the Standards Barbara Chaney, UW-LaCrosse Christine Enockson, Watertown Unified School District Beth Graue, UW-Madison Kathy Hartjes, Wisconsin Kindergarten Teachers Association Sally Jansen, Green Bay public Schools Head Start Patricia Kielpinski, Milwaukee Area Technical College Joan Laurion.

6 UW-Extension Dane County and Family Child Care Julie Lennon, Green Bay public Schools Early Childhood special Education Mary McLean, , UW-Milwaukee Lana Nenide, Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health Barb Novak, Wisconsin department of public Instruction Casey O Keefe, MS/CCC-SLP Cardinal Stritch University Elizabeth Olsen, CESA 5/ Dane County Parent Council Teressa Pellett, Children s Trust Fund Pence Revington, Parents Plus Wisconsin (PIRC) Mary Roach, , UW-Extension Connie Robers, Rock-Walworth CFS Head Start Paul Sandrock, Wisconsin department of public Instruction Elaine Strom, Dane County Parent Council, Inc.

7 Ann Terrell, Early Childhood Council and Milwaukee public Schools Paula Wainscott, Eau Claire Schools Head Start Sheila Weihert, Heritage Elementary School, De Pere Christopher Weinhold, Wisconsin Rapids public Schools2008/2011/2013 Editions Layout, Editing, Proofing, and Cover DesignOriginal Layout: Fernando Hernandez, CESA 5 Original Editing and Layout: Neldine Nichols, Wisconsin department of public Instruction Revision Editing: Arlene Wright and Laura Paella, Wisconsin department of public Instruction; Glenna Carter, Child Care Information Center Proofing: Roslyn Wise, WI department of public Instruction Cover Design: Cynthia Hoffman Meldorf at Mercury Communication in conjunction with the Think Big Start Small: Invest in a Child s Future public awareness campaign Final Layout.

8 Pakou Vang, Intern, Wisconsin department of public InstructionAcknowledgementsiv Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards February 2011 Greetings! In recent years, Wisconsin has experienced tremendous progress in our efforts to best meet the needs of young children and their families. Through broad expansion of four-year-old kindergarten, the establishment of the Wisconsin department of Children and Families, expanded access to health care through BadgerCare Plus, the creation of the Governor s Early Childhood advisory Council (ECAC), and the introduction of YoungStar, the state s quality rating and improvement system for child care, we are continuing to strengthen Wisconsin s system of Early childhood services, care, and education.

9 These Model Early Learning Standards serve as a core foundation of our efforts to help children learn and grow up healthy in Wisconsin . On behalf of the Governor s Early Childhood advisory Committee, we are pleased to introduce the latest edition of the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS). Through a unique collaboration of our departments, Early childhood educators, and child care professionals, the Standards were originally established in 2003 and revised in 2008. The second edition more fully included infants and toddlers and added a developmental continuum to each of the performance Standards along with examples of child behavior and adult strategies.

10 The 2010 edition adds new language that addresses the alignment with the academic Wisconsin Common Core Standards , minor content corrections, and many updates in hyperlinks. Additionally, WMELS has an extensive website ( ) that provides information on curriculum alignment and statewide training efforts. Thank you for your commitment to providing high quality Early childhood experiences to our young children. We are proud to work with you and your programs and hope these Standards will help you prepare our youngest citizens for a bright future. Sincerely, Eloise Anderson Tony Evers, PhD Secretary State Superintendent department of Children and Families department of public Instruction JH/lap Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards vWisconsin Model Early Learning StandardsTable of ContentsAcknowledgements.