Shepherds College is the nation's leading post-secondary school created with the learning needs of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in mind.
This book will help parents, school professionals and others understand some of the procedures of special education in Wisconsin. The book is not a complete explanation of all the special education laws, but it has information about many of the most common things readers may want to know. This book is not meant to give legal advice. If legal advice is needed, talk to a lawyer.
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Systems Change Consulting is a consulting and training law firm providing local, statewide, and national consulting and training for individuals, non-profits, and public entities. Our focus is on making progressive systems change in the areas of civil rights, disability rights, general and special education, and combating abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations.
The Principal of Systems Change Consulting is Jeff Spitzer-Resnick, a nationally recognized attorney with thirty-seven years of experience in the fields of civil rights, disability and education law.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
Individual representation in complex legal matters, including, but not limited to disability, special education and insurance coverage issues.
Qualified expert witness in matters involving special education, juvenile justice and the ethics of representing people with disabilities.
Root cause analysis to identify nature of problem and system solutions
Strategic planning to effect multi-dimensional systemic change
Legislative and administrative agency lobbying
Legislative and regulatory drafting
Systemic litigation
Traditional and social media campaigns
Grassroots and professional training
Education publications for consumers and professionals
Non-profit organizational management, board development and governance
Efforts are unfolding across the country to increase and expand upon postsecondary education options for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In Wisconsin, the demand for college is growing and pockets of people across the state are discussing how to develop programs in their own communities. This website serves as a tool to inform, connect, and support people involved in these efforts. Explore the site, read the state plan, and register for the listserv. It's time to THINK COLLEGE.
Suggestions for strengthening self-determination skills and family advocacy; methods to promote academic success in the classroom; ideas for social involvement and integration across campus; strategies for vocational planning and employment.
LOV Inc. supports tribal families that include individuals with disabilities.
Our Family Navigator works with families to identify their individual needs through one-on-one consultations and connecting families with resources and services that may be available through county, state, or tribal programs.
We have a partnership with Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Education and work with tribal families enrolled in one or more of the 11 federally recognized tribes in Wisconsin.
Turning Point strives to facilitate a program for individuals with disabilities that develops work skills, encourages engaged learning, and introduces community connections through tours and guest speakers. Our goal is to improve the employment outcomes and independent living skills of individuals with disabilities transitioning into adult life.
We are a 9 month program that works with individuals 18 and older that have a documented disability. Our program focuses on the areas of work, finances, transportation, relationships, multicultural awareness, solutions, safety, health, nutrition identity, etiquette, community, transition, and independence. We also go on tours in the community to learn about different jobs and opportunities around Madison.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) Program provides a complete college experience for young adults between the ages of 18-25 who have an intellectual disability. With ample supports, specialized instruction, on-campus residential living, and community integration, the program serves a critical need by providing access and opportunity for students who have historically been underrepresented in higher education. The program has two components, which includes a Basic Program (2 years) and an Advanced Program (2 years) that are designed to facilitate personal growth, independent living, and employment success.
800 W. Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190
WECP is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin through the Graduate School. Designed to meet the needs of a developmentally diverse group of young children, it also provides a site for university research and training.
Our program goals are:
1. Service: to provide an exemplary inclusive child development program for children developing typically and for those with special needs.
2. Training: to provide disciplinary and interdisciplinary training to university students.
3. Research: to provide a research setting in which relevant educational and developmental issues can be studied.
4. Outreach: to provide community consultation and professional development opportunities about early childhood development, education and inclusion to programs and individuals.
The goal of the WECP is to provide a supportive and enriching environment that will foster each child’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. The program incorporates the nurturing aspects of a home environment, and social and learning opportunities provided in a group early education setting. The typical day provides opportunities for discovery, constructive and imaginary play; language arts and literacy; music, art and creative projects; and science, technology and math experiences. Grounded in the belief that children learn through play, there are many opportunities for children to direct their own activities, explore the environment and follow their interests.
Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association is a state-wide, inclusive, non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the right and freedom of parents to provide an education to their children according to their own principles and beliefs.
Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association provides accurate, up-to-date information about Wisconsin homeschooling law, and actively monitors state and national legislation regarding homeschooling. Wisconsin Homeschooling Parents Association helps you advocate for yourself.
Wisconsin Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS) is an impartial dispute resolution service that works together with families and districts equally to help resolve disputes related to a child's IEP.
Wisconsin Special Education Mediation System (WSEMS) es un servicio imparcial de resolución de disputas que trabaja en conjunto con las familias y distritos igual para ayudar a resolver disputas relacionadas con el IEP de un niño.
Wisconsin families of children with special needs and school districts, together or individually, can request a mediation, or a facilitated IEP meeting from the WSEMS (www.wsems.us/wsems-forms/) Las familias de niños con necesidades especiales de Wisconsin y los distritos escolares, en conjunto o individualmente, pueden solicitar a WSEMS por una mediación, una reunión facilitada de IEP o un facilitador para una reunión de resolución (www.wsems.us/es/formularios-de-wsems/).