Teachers Can Be Financially Fit Encourage teachers to attend this one-day workshop on July 17 in Hayward, Wis. to build confidence in managing their finances. Registration costs $15, but participants receive a $200 stipend for attendance, a complimentary stay at Flat Creek Lodge, a $50 gift card for attending a spring virtual assessment and another $50 for [...]
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Lunch & Learn Webinar: Explaining the ESSA
March 16, 2023
Join Abigail Pavela, Wisconsin’s ESSA Ombudsman and WCRIS Project Manager, to learn about private school roles and school district responsibilities in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) on March 29 at 1:30 p.m. During the Lunch & Learn webinar, you’ll learn what to expect in consultation meetings and how to improve your students’ chances of [...]
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March 29: Explaining the ESSA
March 09, 2023
Services from the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) are available to private school students, but taking advantage of the funds can sometimes be challenging. Join Abigail Pavela, Wisconsin’s ESSA Ombudsman and WCRIS Project Manager, to learn about private school roles and public school district responsibilities in the ESSA. At the 1:30 p.m. webinar, you’ll learn what [...]
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WCRIS Webinars: Science of Reading; Transportation
February 16, 2023
“Science of Reading” In the wake of poor literacy test scores, research and legislative initiatives around the “Science of Reading” have swept the nation, including Wisconsin. But what is that? WCRIS has partnered with an Amplify Education literacy specialist to bring you a relevant webinar that will explore the “Science of Reading” and nine proven points of [...]
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Save Money on Your Copier Contract
February 09, 2023
Tune in this Wednesday for “An Unexpected Gold Mine: How to Save Money on Your Copier Contract” with WCRIS and Copier Consulting, LLC. Copier Consulting has saved our member schools and WCRIS over $250,000 on copier contracts. Register here! Check out other upcoming WCRIS webinars, on topics from the Science of Reading to transportation rights, here.
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WCRIS Lunch & Learn Webinars
February 02, 2023
WCRIS has a schedule of free Lunch & Learn webinars, on a range of topics, coming soon for our members. Register today by clicking on the links below: Feb. 15: An Unexpected Gold Mine: How to Save Money on Your Copier Contract with Copier Consulting; Feb. 22: Evidence Based Practice: Exploring the Science of Reading with Amplify Education; March [...]
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Free PD: Equitable Services; Rural School Safety
February 02, 2023
Understanding Equitable Services Learn more about allowable services, consultation and funding for federal programs at this free, virtual workshop. The sessions are 90 minutes per day for three days, Feb. 7-9. Title I, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), professional development, English learners and academic support services will be covered. The workshop is hosted by [...]
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WCRIS Lunch & Learns: Copier Savings; Science of Reading
January 26, 2023
Feb. 15: How to Save Money on Your Copier Contract Everything costs more these days, but renegotiating your copier contract can actually save your school money. WCRIS partner organization Copier Consulting has helped our member schools and WCRIS save thousands of dollars on their copier contracts. Join WCRIS and Copier Consulting for “An Unexpected Gold Mine: [...]
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An Unexpected Gold Mine
January 19, 2023
WCRIS schools around the state have saved tens of thousands of dollars without government intervention or strings by renegotiating their copier contracts. Schools can get free help from Copier Consulting, LLC, a WCRIS partner organization. Copier Consulting evaluates and improves copier contracts, eliminating needless provisions that cause overspending. You only pay if they save you money. [...]
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WCRIS Webinar: Joining the SNSP
January 05, 2023
WCRIS’ first Lunch & Learn webinar of the year, “Joining the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP),” is next week, Friday, Jan. 13. In response to several member questions, this webinar will build off of our previous “Navigating the SNSP” webinar. This webinar will provide an overview of the program; outline the steps to joining; inform you of [...]
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