State funds are available to aid Parental Choice Program schools in hiring or retaining social workers. Reimbursements are permitted if the cost of the social worker’s salary or fringe benefits is higher than the previous school year. Read the DPI’s definition of “social worker” here. Claims for the 2021-22 school year must be submitted by March [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
Proposed Law Calls for Bingo Game Changes
February 02, 2023
A proposed state bill seeks to increase the amount of a bingo cash prize from $10 to $25 when it’s split among multiple winners. Prizes are typically required to be paid out in the form of a check, if not divided among several winners. WCRIS thinks this could impact a school or its sponsoring church, [...]
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Immunization Updates
February 02, 2023
NOTE: As of March 9, 2023, some of the changes named below were suspended by the Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) will provide further guidance as quickly as possible. Stay tuned to Current Events for updates. Student immunization requirements are changing for the 2023-24 school [...]
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State Survey: Serving Children with Special Needs
February 02, 2023
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has also asked WCRIS to share a short survey for professionals working with children with special needs. DHS says your response will help them improve the resources and support available to you and your students’ families. The survey should only take 5-10 minutes to complete, according to DHS. The department [...]
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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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Gov. Evers: Big Plans for Education
January 26, 2023
Gov. Evers unveiled several million-dollar initiatives for Wisconsin’s schools in his 2023 State of the State address Tuesday night. In his fifth report on the condition of the state, Evers said he plans to present a state budget to the legislature that invests over $300 million to address: the student literacy crisis; recruiting, developing and [...]
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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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Selling Lemonade for a Great Cause
January 26, 2023
Students from WCRIS member LUMIN Schools sold lemonade this wintery week to support Children’s Wisconsin. LUMIN Schools operates seven Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod schools located in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Racine. One third grade student donated $80 from her piggy bank for the LUMIN Lemonade Day. She recounted, “I’ve been saving up for a year to collect [...]
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Tuition Tax Deduction: Make Sure Families Don’t Miss Out
January 26, 2023
Because of WCRIS’ advocacy, parents can deduct private school tuition on their state taxes, up to $4,000 per K-8 student and $10,000 per high school student. These deductions save parents an average of $240 and $600 respectively. But the tax deduction only benefits your families – and your school – if parents claim it. Make [...]
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