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We can help you connect to the programs, services, and staff of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. We can also provide help with homework or guide you through research on issues that matter to your life: education, community, health, business, career, finances or hobbies.

Chat and email service are available during our business hours (M-F 7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.). We will respond to email questions by the next business day.

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Please Note: as of February 1, 2012, the chat service will be available between 7:45 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; this service will be staffed solely by staff of Resources for Libraries and Lifelong Learning.

Ask a DPI Team

Ask Teacher Licensing: licensing@dpi.wi.gov, (608) 266-1027

Ask Open Enrollment, www.dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html, or call Mary J. Cleaver (608) 267-9101

Ask School Management Services, dpifin@dpi.wi.gov, (608) 267-9114

For general inquiries and reference questions, please contact Kara Ripley dpirllref@dpi.wi.gov, (608) 224-6165

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Ask a Question by Phone

Contact Kara Ripley at (608) 224-6165.