Professional Development

Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH) Conference 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm, Virtual

Hosted by the Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health (WI-AIMH), this statewide virtual conference offers early childhood educators, mental health professionals, and family support providers the opportunity to deepen their understanding of infant and early childhood mental health. This year’s special guest presenter, Kadija Johnston, LCSW, will lead sessions on recognizing and responding to the messages expressed through children’s behavior.

Attendees can earn up to six CEUs or Registry credit, with training hours applicable toward WI-AIMH Endorsement®. Registration is $40 for WI-AIMH members and $75 for nonmembers. All sessions will be recorded and available for 30 days following the event.

The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 7th, 2025. 

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Fathers In Focus Conference 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fathers In Focus is a free, full-day conference dedicated to empowering fathers and promoting positive fatherhood practices. Held at Madison College on Saturday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event brings together fathers, mentors, coaches, and allies from across Wisconsin to learn, connect, and grow. Participants will explore topics such as co-parenting, parenting and relationship skills, child support and finances, custody challenges, mental health, and support for justice-involved families. The conference features keynote speaker R. Kweku Akyirefi Smith, Ph.D., LP, and offers a welcoming space to strengthen fatherhood and community roles. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided starting at 7:30 a.m. Registration is free and open to all (not just fathers!)

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Free ECE Foundational Courses with Madison College

Madison College is offering several noncredit and foundational courses for free to recipients of the Wisconsin Innovation Grant (WIG). Scholarships are also available for students pursuing Early Childhood Education. Call 608.243.5400 for more information on how to apply.

UW-Madison Professional Development Opportunities

UW-Madison offers professional development opportunities through the Office of Human Resources that are open to campus child care center staff.

Browse OHR Catalog

UW also offers several conferences that may be open to UW and non-UW participants.

See UW Conferences