For District Administrators

June 2, 2026

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Help Shape Wisconsin’s Statewide Math Plan 

You are invited to take part in creating Wisconsin’s statewide math plan. In collaboration with the Midwest Comprehensive Center, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is seeking input from knowledgeable and experienced PK-12 math educators, higher education faculty, and community partners to help develop a statewide math plan, designed to support districts in implementing high quality mathematics programming. 

The process offers two opportunities to serve:  

  • The writing committee: Help draft the plan during two collaborative meetings on June 30 and July 1 in Madison. Those selected for the writing committee will receive lunch during in-person meetings, mileage reimbursement, and a gift card for participation. In addition, overnight accommodation will be provided for those more than 65 miles from the in-person meeting destination.  
  • A draft review committee. Provide feedback throughout the process. Those selected for the draft review committee will receive a gift card for participation. 

Individuals selected to serve on the committees will represent a cross-section of the state by region, grade-level expertise, and experience. Participants, in turn, will help ensure the plan reflects a variety of perspectives, experiences, and expertise from across Wisconsin. 

Applications are open through June 10, 2026, and selected participants will be notified the week of June 15.  

Anyone with experience or interest in PK-12 mathematics education is encouraged to apply. Please contact Christine Koerner with questions.  

Reminder: Annual Act 20 Data Collection Due July 15 

As a reminder, each district is required to annually submit Act 20 implementation data to the DPI by July 15. 

While Pearson submits early literacy screener data directly to the DPI, districts are responsible for reporting local data, including: 

  • The number of students who began a personal reading plan 
  • The number of students who had a personal reading plan 
  • The number of students who exited a personal reading plan 
  • The number of students referred for a special education evaluation as a result of information shared with parents or caregivers 

Please note that the number of third-grade students who exited a personal reading plan may depend on final Forward Exam results. 

To support your submission, please review the FAQs available on the Act 20 Reporting Requirements webpage and consult the reporting examples resource available here.  

Questions may be directed to early.reading@dpi.wi.gov . 

Early Literacy Screener Windows for 2026-27 

The early literacy screener windows for the 2026-27 school year are now available on the Act 20 aimswebPlus webpage. 

District and school leaders are encouraged to review these dates and begin planning for screener administration during the next school year. If you have questions about early literacy screening requirements or implementation, please contact early.reading@dpi.wi.gov . 

Act 42 Wireless Communication Device Policy Reporting

As a reminder, 2025 Wisconsin Act 42 requires every school board to adopt a wireless communication device policy by July 1, 2026, and submit that policy to the DPI by Oct. 1, 2026. The law also requires districts to notify the DPI annually of any changes to their policy. 

To streamline reporting and reduce duplicative data collections, the DPI will collect the required Act 42 policy information through the annual Digital Learning Survey rather than through a separate submission process. 

The Digital Learning Survey will be released later this month. Completion of the survey will be required to satisfy the Act 42 reporting requirement. 

District leaders are encouraged to review their wireless communication device policies and be prepared to provide the required information when the survey becomes available. 

LearnProfessional Now Available for Wisconsin Educators

The DPI is pleased to announce that LearnProfessional, our new learning management system, is now available for all Wisconsin schools, libraries, and districts. 

LearnProfessional provides a centralized location for professional learning opportunities offered by the DPI. The platform features an easy-to-use course catalog, tools for tracking learner progress, reporting capabilities, and additional features to support professional development. 

Beginning June 15, educators will use LearnProfessional to access required training courses, including: 

  • Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect 
  • Reporting Threats of School Violence 
  • Bloodborne Pathogens 
  • School-Based Suicide Prevention 
  • School Records 

Additional courses will be added to the platform in the coming months. 

To enroll in a course, educators must first create a

LearnProfessional account. Detailed registration and course enrollment instructions are available on the DPI’s website. Any previously saved course links will automatically direct users to the LearnProfessional information page. 

The DPI extends its appreciation to the districts that participated in early implementation and provided valuable feedback to help improve the platform and user experience. 

Questions about DPI courses in LearnProfessional may be directed to learnprofessionalsupport@dpi.wi.gov. 

Rural Health Transformation Grant Program Now Open 

The DPI is now accepting applications for the Rural Health Transformation Grant Program, which will support the development and expansion of healthcare and human services career pathways in rural secondary schools. 

The grant program is funded through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Rural Health Transformation Program, supported by funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Through this initiative, the DPI will award approximately $5 million over five years to eligible rural schools. 

Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, selected schools may receive up to $41,000 annually for five years to establish or expand healthcare and human services pathway opportunities. A minimum of 20 schools will be selected for funding. 

Grant funds may be used to support: 

  • New or expanded healthcare and human services career and technical education (CTE) courses 
  • Dual-enrollment opportunities 
  • Work-based learning experiences in healthcare settings 
  • Industry-recognized credential pathways aligned to local workforce needs 
  • New or expanded HOSA–Future Health Professionals chapters 

District and school leaders interested in strengthening healthcare workforce pathways are encouraged to review eligibility requirements and application materials on the Rural Health Transformation Program Grant webpage. 

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on June 30, 2026. Applications and more information can be found on the DPI’s website.

This funding opportunity is designed to help rural schools expand student access to high-demand healthcare careers while supporting Wisconsin's rural workforce needs.

Reminder: America 250 Statutory Requirement 

Under 2021 WI Act 95, all public and charter schools are required to hold at least one educational opportunity or event recognizing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

The submission form to report your school’s event or educational opportunity is now available. 

The DPI has also launched an America 250 webpage with resources and materials from trusted national partners to support local planning and implementation. 

Questions may be directed to America.250@dpi.wi.gov.