Question: We are also getting ready to post a position for an interventionist. If we identify someone, does CESA 6 actually hire them on our behalf? How do we handle employee benefits for this person? Answer: Because private schools are not allowed to obligate funds, a CESA must hire them. CESA will manage and handle [...]
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Current Events
A library of WCRIS weekly E-letters that keeps you updated on issues of concern to private schools
EANS Application Opens Friday
March 11, 2021
Watch your e-mail Friday because the DPI is releasing its EANS application. Only one response is needed per school, so check with your staff to ensure you are not duplicating efforts. The DPI says one person can complete the application for several school buildings, as long as they use the original application link that was [...]
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WCRIS Schools In COVID Transmission Study
March 11, 2021
WCRIS schools were among those used in a groundbreaking national study evaluating the COVID transmission rates in schools. The study found that schools have very low transmission rates and very high compliance rates in masks and social distancing. The results of the study will be used by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to make [...]
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EANS Application Process Simplified
March 04, 2021
The DPI has agreed to simplify the EANS application process and work with CESA 6 as the program administrator, the DPI announced in a meeting with WCRIS today (3/4/21). The EANS initial application will be released to private schools on March 12, 2021, and will be due back to DPI by April 12, 2021. The [...]
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How Do I Get My School Staff Vaccinated?
March 04, 2021
Question: The state is not prioritizing its vaccination plans to serve teachers who are in school and have been teaching in-person, before vaccinating teachers who are, and have been, virtual-only. How do I help our in-person teachers get the COVID-19 vaccine? Is there anything we can do? Answer: President Biden announced Tuesday (3/2) that he [...]
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The Seven Things Every IEP Needs
March 04, 2021
A free February 2021 webinar by a national advocacy group for special needs students highlighted the following about the federal Individuals with Disability Education Act (IDEA) law, which WCRIS staff thought our schools might find useful: Here are the seven things the law requires that a public school district must include in any student’s IEP. [...]
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DPI Alert: EANS Roll-Out Begins
February 25, 2021
The DPI issued a notification today outlining the EANS allocations for each private school and the process for applying for EANS-funded goods and services. Go here to read it. In addition, earlier today, DPI staff reported that their negotiations with CESAs continue as a possible entity to help with the procurement of goods and services. [...]
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Non-Partisan State Sup. Candidate Forum March 19
February 25, 2021
The non-partisan Wisconsin Policy Forum is hosting a ZOOM candidate forum for the State Superintendent race on Friday 3/19 at 12:30 p.m. Candidates Deborah Kerr and Jill Underly will explain their visions for Wisconsin’s students. The general election is Tuesday April 6. You can find more information and register for the candidate forum here.
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DPI Resources for Trauma Informed Care
February 25, 2021
The federal Pandemic relief CARES Act last spring provided funds to state governors to distribute as they wished to address their state’s unique needs. One of Wisconsin’s initiatives is the new Wisconsin Center for Resilient Schools. It’s programming is open to private schools. It helps schools implement their already existing trauma-sensitive and mental health plans [...]
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WCRIS Leadership Meeting March 10 Update
February 22, 2021
In response to school principals’ requests, WCRIS will be expanding the agenda for its Wednesday, March 10 Administrators Meeting to address both the state budget/legislative session and the roll-out of the EANS application. This meeting will replace WCRIS’s annual in-person Leadership Conference. We hope to return to an in-person event in March 2023 in Madison, [...]
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