Content and Learning

Mission

The mission of the DPI Content and Learning Team is to enhance the scope and quality of teaching and learning in Wisconsin schools through leadership, innovation, collaboration, communication, and service.

Key strategies for accomplishing this mission include:

• Effective professional development for school personnel, organizations, and agencies.
• Leadership in development and dissemination of curriculum standards and resources.
• Advocacy on behalf of effective local, state, and federal policies and practices in the content areas.
• Collaboration to utilize current technologies and data for educational improvement.
• Identification and dissemination of best educational practices.
• Leadership to embrace diversity and a global perspective in education.
• Securing and managing specialized funding to support local initiatives.

The launch of Common Core State Standards for Literacy in All Subjects at DPI represents a shift in thinking of literacy across subject areas. Originally a separate literacy section in the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Wisconsin has separated the standards to illustrate the importance that literacy has in Wisconsin classrooms, from kindergarten through 12th grade, in every subject. More information regarding this initiative can be found by clicking here.

2012-2013 Applications for American Indian Language Revitalization Grants Now Available

The 2011-2013 biennial budget reauthorized American Indian Language Revitalization Grants, and appropriated $198,100 to be distributed on a competitive basis to public school districts or CESAs who partner with a tribal government. Funds may be used for activities related to providing instruction in one or more tribal languages as curricular or co-curricular offerings, such as curriculum design, creation of appropriate assessment instruments, professional development activities, language-related activities for parents and community members, instructional delivery, and program evaluation.

Application materials can be downloaded here after March 28, 2012, and will be due Monday, May 7, 2012. The Department of Public Instruction anticipates issuing grant awards of up to $35,000. Consortium applications may exceed these projected amounts.

For more information, please contact:

David O’Connor, Education Consultant
American Indian Studies Program
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
david.o’connor@dpi.wi.gov
608-267-2283


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For questions about this information, contact Beverly J. Kniess (608) 266-3706

Last updated on 3/27/2012 7:59:02 AM