Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
Timely Information
Indicator 12 Preschool Transition Reminders
Please make sure you close your records for all children in the Preschool Transitions application who have transitioned from the Birth to 3 Program and have turned age 3. The snapshot to collect this information for federal and LEA Determinations reporting will be December 9. All children who have turned 3 by this date should be completed and closed in the application. Also remember to make sure you are acknowledging referrals as the evaluation timeline begins upon the initial referral from the Birth to 3 Program. For more information see the DPI Indicator 12 webpage.
Transition from 4K to 5K Survey
Early Learning – Technical Assistance and Implementation (EL-TAI) is developing guidance on best practices for supporting children and families through the transition process into kindergarten. Please share how your agency or district supports successful transitions into 5K by completing this short transition survey. The survey will close on November 15, 2025. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
New Resources
Related Services in the IEP
DPI developed a new resource outlining what related services are, tips for IEP teams on how to make related services decisions, examples of who and where related services can be provided, and an appendix that includes definitions of common related services, how each service supports students with disabilities, license requirements, and additional resources for each related service. The resource is posted on the DPI Special Education Related Services webpage. The resource should be used to compliment Bulletin 10.07: Describing Special Education, Related Services, Supplementary Aids and Services, and Program Modifications and Supports that provides additional information on documenting special education services in the IEP. Click to view the Related Services in the IEP resource.
Updated Early Childhood Special Education Resources for Transition from Birth to Three
Supports for Students with IEPs
To support the education of students with IEPs and help close gaps for every student, the Department of Public Instruction uses federal funding to develop a variety of projects, tools, and resources. These programs, tools, and resources are available at low or no cost for districts and are designed to meet the unique needs of the state’s youngest learners through their transition to adulthood. See the resources available to schools on the DPI Supports for Educating Students with IEPs webpage.
Division of Early Childhood (DEC) Inventory of Resources
The Division of Early Childhood has created a wonderful resource document for all publications and products organized by topics. Make sure to check out the DEC Publications and Products Inventory document.
Assistive Technology (AT) Resources
The DPI AT Forward Project has a number of free resources for those looking to expand their knowledge and increase student autonomy in utilizing AT to support access, engagement, and progress in learning.
Other DPI News
EdLeaders Dispatch, October 28, 2025
- School Meals During Government Shutdown
- Judge Orders Restoration of School-Based Mental Health Grant Funds
- Release of 2024-25 School and District Report Cards
- 2025-26 District Administrator Snapshot Reminder
- Reminder: Input Requested on American Indian Studies Surveys (Wisconsin Act 31)
- Staying Cybersecure: A Message for District Leaders
DAC Digest, October 29, 2025
Upcoming Learning Events
Monthly October 2025 - March 2026: Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Year Long Cohort
Second Tuesdays, 1-2pm: New School Social Worker Resource Sharing Sessions
Monthly October 2025 - March 2026: Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Year Long Cohort
Second Tuesdays, 1-2pm: New School Social Worker Resource Sharing Sessions
Ongoing in-person events through January: Big Feelings, Bright Futures: Understanding, Responding, and Teaching Emotional Skills in Early Childhood, Early Learning Technical Assistance and Implementation Project
11/03-04/25: Children Come First Conference
11/03/2025: Evidence Based Improvement Strategies in Early Childhood Learning Series, Early Learning Technical Assistance and Implementation Project
11/06/25: Mathematical Proficiency for Every Student Conference
11/11/25: Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Flexibility: It's a Skill
11/12/25: Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy- November
11/17/25: Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Social: The Hidden Curriculum and Communication: Untangling-Supporting Students with Higher Impact Needs
12/03/25: Anti-Human Trafficking “It Happens Here” Documentary Screening and Discussion
12/12/25: Supporting Neurodiverse Students: Resilience: Coping and Relationships
12/10/25: Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy- December
12/10-11/25: Building Hearts of Successful Schools Conference
For questions about this email list, please contact Daniel Parker, daniel.parker@dpi.wi.gov. Past updates for this email list can be found on the DPI Weekly News webpage.
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