Supports for Educating Students with IEPs
In order to support the education of students with IEPs and help close gaps for each and every student, the Department of Public Instruction uses federal funding to develop a variety of projects, tools, and resources. Learn More about Statewide Projects that Support Educating Students with IEPs. The following resources support students 3 through 21 with vision or hearing needs. The Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project (WDBTAP) also provides services for infants and toddlers ages birth to three. All other birth to three services are provided through county agencies supported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired: An integral part of the Wisconsin DPI, working in partnership with local education agencies and other service providers to promote excellence in educational programming and expanded opportunities for students who are blind or visually impaired. Click to sign up to the WCBVI Outreach Weekly Update Email List. WCBVI VIISA and INSITE webpage: The INSITE model focuses largely upon students who have multiple disabilities, including deafness and blindness. American Printing House for the Braille: Provides funding to counties for learning materials, including braille, for qualifying infants and toddlers. Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired: Includes essential life skills including social interaction, independent living, career education, and communication modes such as braille that should be considered by IEP teams. Vision Forward Wisconsin: Serving people throughout the state of Wisconsin, Vision Forward empowers, educates, and enhances the lives of individuals impacted by vision loss through all of life’s transitions. Click on this link to view the Vision Forward Screening Tool. Wisconsin Education Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH): Provides comprehensive education and support services to all Wisconsin children who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind, their families and their service providers. Click to sign up to professionals or families email lists. Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing: The expanded core curriculum targets areas of functional skill development that are required for students who are deaf or hard of hearing to access the general education curriculum and achieve the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Wisconsin Sound Beginnings: Early Detection and Intervention Program, Department of Health Services Described and Captioned Media Program: Provides a streaming library of accessible education videos, teaching tools, and professional development opportunities. Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project (WDBTAP): Improving services and support for children who are deafblind and their families resulting in increased participation in family, community and employment settings.
Blind, Visually Impaired, and Low Vision
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deafblindness
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Special Education Professional Learning Events
The Wisconsin DPI has a number of resources available for professional learning and connections. Events include Community of Practice meetings, recorded professional learning across projects, and links to other professional learning resources.