Resources
WI FACETS Free Learning Opportunities
The mission of the WI Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, Support (WI FACETS) is to provide and broaden opportunities that enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and their families, with emphasis on support for underserved families in the community. They offer free virtual training on topics related to special education rights and responsibilities, parent support, and disabilities. To learn more of all they offer visit the WI FACETS webpage and the WI FACETS Training Calendar.
Resource Reminder: What to do if Students Miss an IEP Service
DPI created Considerations for Interruptions in IEP Service Delivery based on questions from the field about various situations when students for whatever reason may not receive the services listed in the IEP.
Other DPI News
ConnectEd, September 01, 2026
- Wisconsin Student Named FCCLA National Member of the Year
- Nominate an Exceptional Teacher or Principal
- DPI and the School District of Altoona Partner to Advance Inclusive Education
- Welcome Back to School, Wisconsin!
DAC Digest, September 03, 2026
Timely Information
2026-2027 Transition Readiness Grants Awarded
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is excited to announce the Transition Readiness Grant (TRG) Awards for the 2026-27 school year. School districts and charter schools under Wis. Stat. 118.40(2r) and (2x) were eligible to compete for funding that supports evidence-based practices related to the successful transition from high school for students with IEPs. This year, 27 school districts and charter schools received $1.5 million in funds to support:
- Transportation Options (including contracted services or vehicle purchases)
- Competitive Integrated Employment Training (CIE) Programs
- Post-secondary Tuition/Supports for Students
- Transition Training for Staff Members
This grant program received 66 applications for the 2026-2027 school year, totaling over $4.5 million in requests. For a full list of the award recipients and learn more about the Transition Readiness Grants, please visit the TRG webpage.
Transcript Reminders: Do not Disclose Disability Status
This is a reminder as you begin the new school year related to transcripts. Unlike report cards, transcripts may not disclose a student’s disability status. Transcripts differ from report cards in that report cards are shared exclusively with the parents, while transcripts are intended to inform potential employers, postsecondary institutions, and other entities, about a student's academic credentials and achievement. Consequently, because a transcript may be publicly shared, school districts cannot disclose a student’s disability status on a transcript. Letter to Runkel, 25 IDELR 387 (OCR 1996); In re: Report Cards and Transcripts for Students with Disabilitieseport Cards and Transcripts for Students with Disabilities, 51 IDELR 50 (OCR 2008). For example, a school district may not place an asterisk or other marker next to courses on high school transcripts to indicate a modified curriculum if use of the marker only applies to students with disabilities. Use of the asterisk or other marker must be used for both students with and without disabilities. Likewise, the name of the course on a high school transcript cannot suggest it is a class only for students with disabilities. Letter to Runkel, 25 IDELR 387 (OCR 1996). The key consideration is whether a designation on a transcription, whether it be a course name or some other marker, overtly or inadvertently discloses the disability status of the student. If it does, then it is impermissible and cannot be included on the transcript.
Annual Required Updates in School Directory
As a reminder, schools are required to update their information at the beginning of every school year. These updates ensure that DPI has accurate information about Wisconsin schools. DPI requires these updates from all LEAs that submit to WISEdata (e.g., public districts and charter schools, private Choice schools) If schools do not make these updates, it can result in validation messages and lack of effective communication.
At the beginning of the year, you can log into WISEhome, click “school directory” and click “home page” to update this information at the beginning of the school year. If changes are needed to your school directory any other time of the year, you must have the “directory update” role in DPI’s School Directory Management Portal. If you do not have this user role assigned to you, please request the user role in WISEhome. Visit the User Guide landing page for your agency type to help you navigate the School Directory Management application to complete your required tasks. For more information about making updates to the school directory management portal, visit the school directory management webpage.
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