Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
Timely Information
Reminder: Now Accepting 2026 Enhancing Social and Emotional Skills in Students with IEPs (ES3) Three Year Grant Applications
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is accepting applications for the ES3 Three Year Grant. The goal of the ES3 grant is to provide local education agencies (LEAs), with the structures and processes to identify and support the beliefs, skills, and systems needed to improve academic and functional outcomes for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Application and instructions for submission are on the DPI Autism, Emotional Behavioral Disability, and Other Health Impairment web pages. The deadline to apply for this grant is midnight on Friday, February 27, 2026. Questions regarding the ES3 Three Year grant can be directed to Eva Shaw at eva.shaw@dpi.wi.gov
New Resources
Five-Year-Old Kindergarten Transition Webinar
Ready to turn the "Big Transition" into a big success? Navigating the road to kindergarten doesn't have to be a solo journey. Join our interactive virtual session as we unveil the 5K Transition Roadmap, your guide to research-based strategies and real-world success stories.
The Highlights:
- The "Why": Fresh research on why intentional planning changes everything.
- The Roadmap: Proven steps for a smooth preschool-to-kindergarten handoff.
- Real Stories: Go behind the scenes with a local district’s journey and results.
- The Toolkit: Resources for families, EC professionals, including specialized support for students with IEPs.
Date: April 21, 2026 Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM (Virtual) Learn More: 5K Transition Roadmap
Final Call: Ready to Turn Classroom Chaos into Calm? Join us for a Special Education pre-conference designed for educators of 3–5-year-olds. Learn to decode behavior and teach executive functioning through hands-on training. Don't just attend—leave with an action plan for tomorrow! Join us at the Hyatt Regency in Green Bay WI on March 4th. Link to Webinar Registration.
Other DPI News
Ed Leaders Dispatch, February 03, 2026
- 2026 WISDEdata Conference: Registration Now Open
Connect-Ed
- Help Connect Students to College Access Opportunities
- Register for the 2026 Wisconsin Civics Games
- Celebrate Adult School Crossing Guard Week: Feb 16-20
- Reviewers Needed for Kohl Teacher Awards
- Oconomowoc High School’s New Aviation Pathway Takes Off
News Releases
- State Superintendent Kicks off CTE Month With Visit to Beloit Memorial High School
DAC Digest, February 04, 2026
Upcoming Learning Events
February 19, 2026: UDL Conference 2026 updated registration flier , (Virtual)
February 23-24: Federal Funding Conference, Wisconsin Dells (in-person)
February 24, 2026 (9:00-11:00): Community of Practice on Autism Spectrum Disorder and Other Developmental Disabilities, (Virtual)
March 04, 2026: March Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy, (Virtual)
April 08, 2026: April Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy, (Virtual)
April 11, 2026 (10:00-4:00). Tactile Graphics Workshop. Wisconsin Rapids. Registration closes March 6th, (In-person)
April 1st, 2026: Abacus and Learning Media Assessment Professional Development. Steven’s Point. Registration closes April 1st, (In-person)
May 06, 2026: May Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy, (Virtual)
Wisconsin Dells, April 23-25, 2026: Autism Society’s 37th Annual Conference, (In-Person)
DPI does not sponsor or endorse any external resources or events. They are provided for your consideration. 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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