WCRIS is wrapping up the spring semester of our Lunch & Learn webinar series. Don’t miss out on these member-exclusive webinars: May 3, 1:30 p.m.: Serving Special Needs Students with the IDEA Learn what you can expect from school district consultation meetings for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and troubleshoot common issues our schools face [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
IDEA; Tax-Exempt Financing Webinars
April 20, 2023
Mark your calendars for two more Lunch & Learn webinars this semester: May 3, 1:30 p.m.: Serving Special Needs Students with the IDEA Learn what you can expect from school district consultation meetings for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and troubleshoot common issues our schools face when trying to tap the IDEA to help [...]
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Proposed Title IX Changes Open to Public Comments
April 20, 2023
New, proposed changes to Title IX by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) address transgender students’ participation on athletic teams. Read the USDE’s fact sheet about it here. Public comments about the proposed changes are accepted until May 15. Submit yours by clicking the green button at the top of this page. Please note: These changes are only [...]
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Air, Air Everywhere Poetry Contest
April 20, 2023
Third, fourth and fifth grade students are encouraged to write poems and riddles for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Air, Air Everywhere Poetry Contest. The DNR is hosting the contest in recognition of Clean Air Month in May. Use this teacher’s guide, featuring 10 student activities, to talk about Wisconsin’s air quality next month. Contest [...]
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Advocacy Portal: Your Help Needed
April 20, 2023
All of Wisconsin’s students deserve to go to school where their health, safety and academic needs are met. That’s why WCRIS launched its Advocacy Portal on Tuesday. We need your help in asking legislators to support Health and Safety Grants for Private K-12 Schools. WCRIS’ proposed grant program would provide one-time funding from the state’s budget surplus to [...]
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COVID Testing Wind Down Webinar
April 20, 2023
The state’s school-based COVID-19 testing program is coming to an end, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). The DHS and DPI are hosting a “program wind down webinar” for school administrators on April 25, 4-5 p.m. on what to expect. Register here.
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Next Week: Severe Weather Awareness
April 13, 2023
April 17-21 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. Be prepared for statewide tornado drills at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 20. Use next week to practice your preparedness plan at your school and educate students about severe weather in Wisconsin. Recommend that families do the same during the evening drill. [...]
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Second Busing Deadline Upcoming
April 13, 2023
Now that you’ve submitted your school’s attendance area, a list of students who are eligible for and need transportation next year is due to school boards by May 15. But school boards can extend the deadline at their discretion. WCRIS recommends you check with them to make sure you’re aware of their deadlines. The list must [...]
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Congratulations WCRIS Kohl Awardees!
April 13, 2023
Principals, teachers and students from over 20 WCRIS member schools were recently recognized with a 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation award. Teachers and principals will be presented with a $6,000 award for their dedication to students and work in and outside of the classroom. Student awardees will receive a $10,000 scholarship for their academic achievement [...]
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Thank You, Sycamore Education!
April 13, 2023
WCRIS would like to welcome another 2023 sponsor, Sycamore Education! Sycamore Education offers an affordable school management system that gives small to mid-sized private schools the power to streamline operations, enhance reporting and transform communication in your school community. Learn more here. Sponsorships keep WCRIS membership dues low and member benefits free. Check out all our sponsors.
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