An overwhelming majority of Wisconsin schools, both public and private, met or exceeded the state’s expectations for student achievement, growth, and progress, according to the Department of Public Instruction School Report Cards released last week. Less than one-fifth failed to meet or barely met expectations; and as noted by a story in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, [...]
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Can School Mergers/Consolidations Increase Access to Choice Programs?
November 30, 2017
A provision affecting school choice programs that was included in the state’s biennial budget bill (2017 Act 59), may have implications for schools looking to merge, consolidate or create additional campuses to gain access to a Parental Choice program. The law states that a school entering into an agreement to be subject to the same [...]
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WCRIS Working to Support Shift to Life Licenses
November 30, 2017
WCRIS is working with legislators, the DPI and QEI to address the implementation of the new life licenses for teachers, which was created by passage of the state budget bill September 21. The DPI met with the WCRIS Board of Directors to collaborate on the language of a “fixer bill” and changes that need to [...]
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21st Century Community Learning Center Grant Applications Now Open
November 29, 2017
The application period for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grants is now open. Private schools and faith-based organizations are eligible to apply. The CCLC grants are used to open community learning centers that provide students, their families and the community with after school enrichment programs. These centers are charged with supporting student learning [...]
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2018 Kohl Award Update
November 21, 2017
UPDATE NOVEMBER 21st: The Kohl Foundation website is fixed and allowing access to all applications. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience. Because access to applications was unavailable last week, the DUE DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS – Teacher Fellowship, Principal Leadership and Student Excellence HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO DECEMBER 1, 2017. All [...]
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Title IV, Part A Receives Funding
October 05, 2017
The ESSA includes a new title program, Title IV, Part A, which was previously named “21st Century Scholars,” and is now called “Student Support and Academic Achievement (SSAE) Grants.” Until recently, this title program did not have appropriations and therefore was “grayed out” on the private school consultation form sent out by the DPI in [...]
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New WCRIS School Programs Coordinator Helps Member Schools Navigate Choice
September 07, 2017
School administrators don’t always have the extra time it takes to investigate new programs that may benefit their schools or the ability to easily step into the process necessary to participate. WCRIS recognized this problem and wants to help your school take advantage of every opportunity available. Laura Sumner-Coon has joined the WCRIS staff as [...]
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Post-Event Resources Now Available
September 02, 2017
Thank you for attending the Nov. 15 Choice Accountability Workshop. We hope you enjoyed your experience. Below you will find post-workshop resources. All titles in red text are links to presentations for download. Session #1 What’s New in the Choice Programs? Private School Choice Programs Updates and Reminders | Tricia Collins, Director of School Management Services Team, [...]
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Kohl Foundation Transitions to New Website and Online Application Process
September 01, 2017
The Kohl Foundation has launched a new website with an expectation that nominations and applications for Teacher Fellowship, Outstanding Wisconsin Leadership and Student Excellence awards will be filled out online at kohleducation.org. Teachers and administrators must be nominated for a Kohl Fellowship by October 6, 2017 before they can apply. All of the guidelines for [...]
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DPI Talent Development Survey for Educators
August 31, 2017
By state law, WCRIS has a representative on the DPI’s Professional Standards Council, which gives the State Superintendent recommendations and input on state teacher licensure. The WCRIS representative ensures private school teachers’ interests are included in these discussions. The DPI, through the Professional Standards Council, is conducting a survey to collect information on developing more [...]
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