Governor’s Early Childhood Advisory Council

Full Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 9 AM – 12 PM CST - In-Person Meeting

In-Person Meeting Location:
Holiday Inn at the American Center
5109 W Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718

Agenda

1. Welcome, Call to Order
   The meeting will be called to order, agenda reviewed, and Council members will review and approve meeting minutes from the June 3 ECAC meeting.
2. Co-Chair Comments
   The DCF Secretary and the DPI State Superintendent will welcome the Council and provide department updates.
3. Membership Update
   Newly appointed members will have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the Council.
4. State Agency Update
   The Council will hear state and federal updates from DCF, DPI and DHS.
5. Head Start Update
   The Council will receive an update on Head Start.
6. 2026 ECAC Planning
   Discussion of ECAC priorities for 2026.
7. Preschool Development Grant (PDG) Update
   The Council will hear about the Preschool Development Grant.
8. Early Learning Development Guidelines (ELDG) Revision Project
   The Council will hear about the ELDG Revision Project (formerly known as Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS)) from Marzano Research Group.
9. Public Comment
   The Council will hear comments and updates from members of the public.
10. Adjourn

Please contact Allison Champion at 608.422.7073 or at allison.champion@wisconsin.gov if you have questions about the agenda or need any additional accommodations to access this information.