Parent Resources

Archived DPI Autism and Family Engagement Webinars

Special Education Scholarship Program

Beginning in the 2016-17 school year, the Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) allows a student with a disability, who meets certain eligibility requirements, to receive a state-funded scholarship to attend a participating private school. The Special Needs Scholarship Program is governed by Wisconsin Statute115.7915 and Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter PI 49. Source: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/special-needs-scholarship

PIER

PIER is a not-for-profit group which is an informational and support resource for individuals, families and professionals to help a child, youth, or adult with special needs.

They have many activities available for parents and families.  Please check out their website for their activity calendar and ever-changing list of activities and trainings.

Coulee Region C.O.R.E

The Coulee Region C.O.R.E. group organizes and coordinates trainings, social events, volunteer opportunities for families who have children with disabilities, and others in the community who are supportive of inclusion.  They have a Facebook page (Coulee Region C.O.R.E. supporters) where they share information about other family friendly events throughout the state and in the communities where group members reside. Please click on the link to view the brochure for more information about the Coulee Region C.O.R.E. group.

Family Engagement Newsletters

Wisconsin Facets has updated its website to house archived copies of the Family Engagement Newsletters.  Please go to 

http://www.servingongroups.org/resources to view the archived copies of the newsletters.

Monthly Updates

If you would like to receive the monthly update provided by the Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, & Support (WI FACETS) please visit their website at: http://www.servingongroups.org/newsletter-signup-0