Friday, October 1, 2021
Contents of this DPI Biweekly Mailing:
National School Lunch Week
Cyber Attack Resource
As the school year is starting, expect an uptick in cyber attacks, including ransomware, denial of service attacks, and data incidents. Please use the Cyber Response Team (CRT) to assist your district in the event of a cyber attack. Services provided by the Wisconsin CRT are federally funded and there is no cost to your district. Enter their phone number in your cell phone and physically post it in your data center. This service is available 24/7! 800-943-0003.
Annual District Assessment Coordinator Form - Due October 30
The District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Update Form must be signed by the District Administrator and submitted to the Office of Educational Accountability (OEA) by October 30. This form must be submitted annually (even if no change has been made). The DAC is responsible for coordinating the state assessments in the district and is OEA’s first point of contact for all assessment and accountability related communication. To view the DAC currently listed for your district, see the DAC contact list on the OEA webpage.