Question: I read the previous Current Events about the new FCC Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) and contacted one E-rate consultant who said it wouldn’t be very useful and has a lot of restrictions. Is there more information or a quick fact sheet? Answer: WCRIS contacts in D.C. have been encouraging of private school participation so [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
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State Help to Run a Vaccine Clinic at Your School
May 27, 2021
The state says private schools can play an important part in the fight against the pandemic, which is why the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is encouraging schools to become vaccine sites for their summer programs. The state will provide the resources needed to accomplish this goal. This will help get children 12 or older [...]
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School Health Survey
May 27, 2021
The link to the voluntary Wisconsin School Health Services Survey is now open. You will find the link on the DPI School Nursing Data Collection webpage. As explained on the webpage, the report is voluntary, but the information collected is critical to understanding how health services are delivered in Wisconsin. Private or charter schools are [...]
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Graduate Degree Programs
May 27, 2021
Concordia University Wisconsin congratulates Christian educators on a challenging year well-done! In recognition of that dedication, Concordia is offering Christian school employees scholarships for master’s or doctoral degree programs, which are all available online. The top three degrees are: Doctorate of Education in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement– There are many principals in this [...]
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Good News: Donor Gives $1,000 Bonus to Teachers
May 20, 2021
Earlier this month, a private donor gave the Green Bay Area Catholic Education system (GRACE) enough money to give $1,000 to each diocesan teacher. The donor’s goal was to celebrate teachers’ hard work and dedication during the pandemic. A noble goal worth replicating if funders are available. “As a teacher, we had to take so [...]
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Improve Mental Health; Social-Emotional Learning
May 20, 2021
Your school can benefit from free professional development programs funded with federal Pandemic relief money through the Wisconsin Center for Resilient Schools. The Center is collaborating virtually with private school teams to improve mental health. Their connection with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools Center allows them to [...]
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Vaccines, Masks, Next School Year
May 20, 2021
In a free webinar, the Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Health Services (DHS) COVID-19 Response Team will discuss current pandemic guidance and COVID implications for the next school year. It will be on Wednesday, May 26 at 5 p.m. You can register here. Here is the letter that DHS sent out to [...]
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Micro-grant: Get Up to $1,000 for Your School
May 20, 2021
The Smart Thinking Foundation announced micro-grants for schools to access free or discounted educational services through CESA 6. Learn more here.Get Up to $1,000 for Your School
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New Tech Grants For Computers, Hot spots, Modems, Routers
May 13, 2021
Congress has created a $7.17 Billion Emergency Connectivity Fund through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC issued its guidelines for the program on Monday (5/11). The fund is designed to help close the homework gap. The program provides reimbursements for allowable expenses, such as laptops, tablets, modems, routers, and hot spots. Here is a [...]
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Using EANS Funds Creatively
May 13, 2021
Our state counterparts in the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) network have reported the following approved use for EANS funds being allowed in their states because they comply with CDC safety guidelines about air quality and social distancing. We received these ideas in weekly CAPE meetings, as the official state chapter of CAPE. The [...]
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