As a member benefit, WCRIS watches the headlines so you don’t have to. Recently, special education has been drawing the attention of the press. See the latest below: According to Education Week, there’s three reasons why more students are in special education: 1) Inflexible curricula are leaving students’ needs unmet; 2) Autism and ADHD diagnoses [...]
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7 Results found for category: Special Needs Scholarship Program
ICYMI: SNSP Registration Now Open
February 15, 2024
Schools planning to participate in the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) for the 2024-25 school year must register by March 1. The DPI just opened registration last week. In order to submit your school’s Intent to Participate and special education profile, your SNSP Administrator has to have access to the SNSP Portal. The DPI is hosting a [...]
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Lunch & Learn: Joining the SNSP
January 11, 2024
Is your school considering joining the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) for next school year? Attend this webinar on Jan. 24 for an overview of the program; a recap of recent updates; steps to join; requirements for your school and district; and more. You’ll walk away prepared to join the program with important considerations for your school [...]
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Key Takeaways: DPI on SNSP Eligibility
June 29, 2023
The DPI’ Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) staff held a virtual training session last week for about 100 participants. For those who couldn’t attend, here’s what you missed: Interestingly, the presenters pointed a few questioning principals to this little-known public school FAQ, especially in the instance of a public school district refusing to develop an [...]
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Mark You Calendars for Summer SNSP Trainings
May 25, 2023
New and returning Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) administrators are encouraged to attend two, free virtual DPI trainings over the summer: June 21, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Student Eligibility & Program Overview Training July 13, 8 a.m. – noon Choice & SNSP Payment Process, Financial & Enrollment Audits Training Learn more and register for [...]
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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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Joining the SNSP Webinar on Jan. 13
December 20, 2022
Several schools have contacted WCRIS in the past months with questions as they consider joining the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP). Thank you for reaching out! WCRIS recognizes that this is no small decision, as the program requirements are complex and participation in the program reveals unique implications for our schools. To help answer your [...]
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