Sessions & Presenters

Rolling Out the New Wisconsin Family and Consumer Sciences Standards

Julie Anderson, CFCS
Family & Consumer Sciences Education Consultant & Wisconsin FCCLA State Adviser
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

The new and updated Wisconsin Family and Consumer Sciences standards were recently released. Head to this session to hear about updates, changes, and how you can "roll out" the new standards into your FCS curriculum. To best be prepared for this session please have a device available for use.

Concurrent

Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training of Trainers

Amanda Austin, Training and Professional Development Specialist
Supporting Families Together Association

The Abusive Head Trauma Prevention - Training of Trainers is for those individuals who have previously completed an Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training and are interested in training others. After completing the Abusive Head Trauma Prevention - Training of Trainers, your name and contact information will be submitted to the Department of Children and Families as an approved trainer. As an approved trainer, you must agree to use the Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training Materials developed by the Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families. You must also agree to follow the Procedures for the Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Trainers, including issuing Certificates of Completion and maintaining records of those who complete the training.

Concurrent
 

Bureau of Early Care Regulation and Wisconsin Registry: 5 Facts You Should Know

Danielle Earley
Director of Operations
The Registry

Amanda St. Martin, MSW
Child Care Licensing Program Specialist
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families

This session will discuss five facts you should know about the Wisconsin Registry. The presentation will review the Registry application process, where to find useful resources on the Wisconsin Registry website, and the importance of Registry communications. Those attending the session will get an in-depth look at the membership application process and best practices when applying for membership. The presentation includes information on the Wisconsin Registry’s role with the Department of Children and Families and Department of Public Instruction. Information will be provided on current grant opportunities as well.

Concurrent
 

Design Work with Teamwork

Brett Lesniak
Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor
Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH)

This presentation will focus on how incorporating teamwork in the Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Textile Design classrooms can benefit students in unlimited ways. By fostering teamwork, we can help increase students' critical thinking skills, enhance their creativity, boost their confidence, and develop their social skills. Increasing teamwork in the Visual Arts and Design career pathway aims to provide our students with a well-rounded learning experience. Gain valuable insights on how we all can further support our students' growth and development. Let's get those students out from behind their devices and working face-to-face! 

Concurrent
 

Growing a Healthier You

Margaret Murphy
Horticulture Educator
UW-Madison Division of Extension
Serving Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire Counties

Research shows that humans benefit from being around plants leading to many positive mental, physical and social impacts. Gardening is a great way to incorporate many of these benefits into your life. Margaret will explore what the studies are saying and how we can incorporate more plants in our lives to grow a healthier you!

Concurrent  

 

Positive Psychology in Education: From Surviving to Thriving in the Classroom

Molly Welch Deal, Psy.D.
Assistant Professor of School Counseling
University of Wisconsin-Stout

Despite empirical support for the effectiveness of positive psychology and positive psychology interventions, the field of education has demonstrated minimal interest. Today’s students are experiencing a variety of complex challenges (trauma, learning disabilities, bullying) opening the door to depression, anxiety, and decreased school attendance. Educators are tasked with protecting and fostering student development mentally, emotionally, socially, and academically; a curriculum rich in positive psychology can make all the difference between surviving and thriving. Positive psychology explores what makes life worth living and how well-being can be increased. It prioritizes positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. The application of positive psychology research and interventions can benefit every aspect of an individual’s life from relationships to self-image to academic and career performance. When used in schools, positive psychology interventions can teach students how to gain control over their lives by choosing to focus on positivity and strength, rather than ruminating on problems. 

Concurrent

Developing sugar-free vegan ice-cream as an alternative of dairy ice-cream

Pranabendu Mitra
Associate Professor, KHFNS Department
University of Wisconsin-Stout

There has been a surging demand for lactose-free vegan products, driven by increased awareness of lactose intolerance and vegan lifestyle. Approximately 36% people in the USA experience lactose-intolerance, underscoring the necessity for vegan dairy-free alternatives. The sugar-free products align with the health-conscious preferences of today’s consumers. Among dairy products, ice cream stands as a cherished treat and the most widely consumed dairy product globally. Therefore, the objective of this study was to develop an innovative ice cream product using chickpea milk and sweet pea milk, aiming for enhanced nutritional value, sugar-free composition, and suitability for individuals with lactose intolerance. Three formulations, in the ratio of 1:0,4:1 and 0:1of chickpea milk: sweet pea milk, were mixed with monk fruit sweetener, coconut oil, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, dates, cashew nuts, vanilla extract, and cocoa to prepare sugar-free vegan ice-cream mixes. The mixture was pasteurized at 95℃ for 5 seconds and refrigerated overnight before manufacturing ice-creams using a Cuisinart ice cream making machine. The physicochemical, textural and sensory properties and melting profile of ice-creams were measured to determine the right ice-cram mix formulations. The power law model was used to model the melting phenomena of sugar-free vegan ice-creams. The results indicated that different formulations displayed varying physicochemical and textural properties, amongst which 1:0 and 4:1 chickpea: sweet pea milk showed promising results for premier ice cream segment. The sensory results indicated 4:1 combination was the most accepted amongst the panelist followed by chickpea control sample. The finding of this study is expected to be helpful for developing ice-creams that serve as healthier substitutes and contribute in providing an alternative for people with lactose intolerance and vegan lifestyle

Roundtable

Students Experiencing Homelessness Module

Katie Roberts, Ed.D.
Education Director
Wisconsin Technical College System

Join our round table discussion to learn about the new Students Experiencing Homelessness module. Use of the module is appropriate for anyone working with people, but especially for those working with our young people. Developed collaboratively DPI, Collaborating Partners, and Wisconsin Technical College System.

Roundtable