Schools’ proposed attendance areas are due to the affected school boards by this Saturday, April 1. Missing the deadline could result in students not being transported by the district to your school in the 2023-24 school year. Find more information here. Contact WCRIS with questions.
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Get Out and Vote!
March 30, 2023
The Wisconsin Supreme Court and local elections are this Tuesday, April 4. WCRIS urges you to show up to the polls to vote for Wisconsin’s next elected officials. Preview your ballot and find your polling place here.
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Pandemic Ending, Possible EANS Implications
March 30, 2023
The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration will end May 11, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The official ending of the pandemic could have impacts on what is considered an “allowable use” for the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) programs. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) has released guidance indicating that [...]
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Opioid Prevention Grant Opportunity
March 30, 2023
One-time funding is available from the DPI for schools to implement or support opioid prevention programs in the 2023-24 school year. Schools could be awarded up to $15,000 depending on enrollment. All private schools are encouraged to apply, regardless of participation in the Parental Choice Programs. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 5. Find [...]
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Lunch & Learn Webinar: Explaining the ESSA
March 23, 2023
Looking for help in accessing useful programs under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)? On March 29 at 1:30 p.m., join Abigail Pavela, WCRIS Project Manager and federally-required Wisconsin ESSA Ombudsman, to learn about private and public school responsibilities, what to expect in consultation meetings and common misconceptions about ESSA Title services. Come with questions. See you [...]
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DOJ Mapping Grants Replenished
March 23, 2023
Over $1.5 million have been added to Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety’s (OSS) digital mapping grant program, according to a notice sent to WCRIS today. It helps schools get digital maps of their buildings to include in the annual OSS safety submission, instead of blueprints. Several WCRIS schools have already been awarded [...]
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First Busing Deadline in 10 Days
March 23, 2023
Schools must submit their proposed attendance area to the affected school boards by April 1 (which is a Saturday). Missing the deadline could result in students not being transported by the district to your school in the 2023-24 school year. School boards may require a specific format for your submissions, but most principals use online maps to [...]
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Economics Education
March 23, 2023
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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Don’t Forget the K-12 Tuition Tax Deduction
March 23, 2023
Taxes are due soon! Please distribute information about the K-12 Tuition Tax Deduction to your families, which could cut their state taxes by around $240-$600. All they have to do is fill out this form and submit it with their state taxes. Learn More
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Choice Schools: Input Needed
March 16, 2023
Proposed Assembly Bill 77 and its companion Senate Bill 74 would allow schools in the three Parental Choice Programs to offer an automatic application process to families of students participating in the choice programs. The bills don’t reference the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP). According to the bills, students would automatically be able to attend the school under the [...]
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