Developmentally Appropriate Early Literacy for Children With Disabilities: Community of Practice

This collaborative space is designed to foster professional dialogue, shared learning, and reflective practice around the unique opportunities and challenges involved in delivering high-quality, accessible literacy instruction to young learners with disabilities.

Participants will:

• Engage in collaborative problem-solving grounded in field-based challenges
• Discuss research-informed practices and how they can be implemented in inclusive settings
• Share resources, tools, and ideas that support accessible and developmentally appropriate early literacy instruction
• Reflect on outcomes and refine practices

Participants are asked to join all sessions to deepen discussion and build community within the group. Each session will focus on a problem of practice drawn from participants' real-world experiences. Whether you’re just beginning this journey or have years of experience, your voice and insights are welcomed and valued.
All meeting times: 3:30PM-4:30PM
Must attend all sessions: October 28, 2025; November 18, 2025; January 27, 2026; February 17, 2026
Registraton deadline:  October 15, 2025

Audience: This is a statewide event and is open to all Early Childhood general and special education professionals. 
The login information will be provided to registrants prior to each meeting.

Presenters:  Nicole Aldworth and Janet Budney (please click HERE to read bios on Nicole and Janet)

All events are offered at no-cost - the EL-TAI grant covers the cost for attendees.

The Early Learning and Technical Assistance and Implementation grant CFDA# 84.173A acknowledges the support of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) in the development of this federally-funded grant project.