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Date 06/12/26

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services  

Timely Information

New Director of Special Education Academy (for those in the first three years) 

August 4, 2026 Event: 9 am - 2 pm . Lunch will be provided.  Cost: $25.00 

This in-person event for new directors will provide valuable time with new directors from your region.  Directors will have the opportunity to build relationships with regional colleagues and enhance their network.  Additionally, guest speakers from DPI and WCASS will be joining.  Questions about these events can be directed to Erin Faasuamalie- E-mail: erin.faasuamalie@dpi.wi.gov 

Registration: 

• CESAs 1, 2, 6 Registration (Hosted at CESA 1) 

• CESAs 3, 4, 5 Registration (Hosted at CESA 4) 

• CESAs 7, 8, 9 Registration (Hosted at CESA 7) 

• CESAs 10, 11, 12 Registration (Hosted at CESA 10) 

DPI Website Feedback Form   

As part of the Department of Public Instruction’s strategic plan and commitment to modernizing and improving the agency, our department is undertaking a major update to our external website (dpi.wi.gov). Over the next several months, you will notice changes to portions of our website, including updates to information and various resources including WISEGrants. During this transition, some resources or information may be temporarily unavailable and/or relocated on our website. These improvements are part of our commitment to making our website and materials more usable for you and fully accessible to all. We understand how important these resources are to your work, and ensuring they are accessible to everyone is the primary focus of this effort.    

This feedback process will ensure the federal grants and programming staff are tracking and appropriately responding to the needs of the field.  Please know that the agency’s current focus on webpage accessibility is to ensure that all legally required information is available for public consumption.  Complete this form, Federal Grants and Special Education New Website Feedback Form, to ensure your concern or challenge will be addressed in a timely fashion. 

Resources

Resource Reminder: Workload Considerations

Summer planning for personnel needs for a new school year requires an analysis of workloads that are based on the unique needs of each school district’s special education systems and student demographics.  DPI has developed a resource Considerations for Determining Special Education Workloads that can be found on the DPI Special Education Workload Considerations webpage.

Other DPI News

Ed Leaders Dispatch, June 02, 2026

• Help Shape Wisconsin’s Statewide Math Plan
• Reminder: Annual Act 20 Data Collection Due July 15
• Act 42 Wireless Communication Devices Policy Reporting
• LearnProfessional Now Available for Wisconsin Educators
• Rural Health Transformation Grant Program Now Open
• Reminder: America 250 Statutory Requirement

Connect-Ed

• Students Take a Culinary Trip Around the Globe, June 02, 2026
• Help Keep Teens Safe on the Job, June 02, 2026
• Show Your Support for LGBTQ Youth this Pride Month, June 02, 2026
• Three Year Later, Wisconsin’s Special Educator Induction Program Shows Promising Results, June 02, 2026
• New IDEA Partnership Connects Students with Interior Design Professionals, June 02, 2026

News Releases 

• DPI Awards $18.5 Million in Federal Funding to Support Charter School Planning, Expansion, June 11, 2026
• Free Summer Meals Available for Wisconsin Kids through DPI Nutrition Programs, May 28, 2026
• State Superintendent Announces Statewide Effort to Redefine the Future of Student Success in Wisconsin, May 26, 2026

DAC Digestt, June 10, 2026

DAC Digest, June 03, 2026

Upcoming Learning Events 

August 3-4, 2026: Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project’s Tips and Tools: Calendar Systems and Communication Matrix, (In-Person) 

September 16, 2026: September Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

October 21, 2026: October Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

November 4, 2026: November Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

December 2, 2026: December Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

January 6, 2027: January Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

February 10, 2027: February Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

March 3, 2027: March Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

April 7, 2027: April Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

May 5, 2027: May Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Virtual Academy 

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.