Divisions, Bureaus, and Offices
As of July 28, 2025 this is the new organizational structure of the DPI. This website and its content are subject to change as DPI undergoes website renovations.
Office of the State Superintendent
- Biography
- Cabinet Contact Information
- Office of Family Engagement
- Office of Strategic Initiatives
Division of Academics
The Division of Academics provides leadership, guidance, and support to ensure all students in Wisconsin engage in rigorous, equitable, and high-quality learning experiences. This division plays a central role in advancing statewide priorities in teaching, learning, and continuous school improvement. It works collaboratively with educators, school leaders, statewide partners, and district staff to strengthen instructional practices, build educator capacity, and improve student learning and achievement across all content areas.
Division of Access and Opportunity
The Division of Access and Opportunity is dedicated to ensuring that all students have equitable access to high-quality learning opportunities.
Division of Government & Public Affairs
The Division of Government and Public Affairs at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) serves as the agency’s primary liaison to external partners, policymakers, and the public. This division plays a vital role in shaping and communicating education policy, advocating for public education, and building relationships that support the agency’s mission.
Division of Management Services
The Division of Management Services is responsible for overseeing the agency’s core operational and administrative functions. This division ensures DPI’s internal systems are efficient, transparent, and aligned with the agency’s strategic priorities. Through its leadership in finance, human resources, and technology, the division provides critical support that enables DPI staff and programs to serve Wisconsin’s schools, educators, and students effectively.
Division of School & Library Operations
The Division of School and Library Operations is responsible for administering a wide range of operational programs and services that are foundational to the effective functioning of Wisconsin’s education system. From managing school funding and educator licensing to supporting nutrition programs, educational choice, and library services, the division ensures that schools, districts, and communities have access to the tools and resources they need to serve students effectively.
Prior Divisions and Teams
Prior to July 28, 2025 this was the organizational structure of the DPI. This website and its content are subject to change as DPI undergoes website renovations.
Office of the State Superintendent
- Biography
- Cabinet Contact Information
- Education Information Services
- Fall Conference
- Human Resources
- Media Contact & Resources
- Media Releases
- Legislative and Policy Outreach
- Operations Partnerships and Innovation (OPI)
- Policy, Budget, and Research
- Speeches
- Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Programs
Division for Academic Excellence
- Career and Technical Education
- Teaching and Learning
- Literacy and Mathematics
- Licensing, Educator Advancement, and Development
Division for Finance and Management
Division for Learning Support
- Special Education
- Student Services/Prevention and Wellness
- Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (WCBVI)
- Wisconsin Educational Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH)
Division for Libraries and Technology
- Applications Development and Management
- BadgerLink
- Customer Services
- Instructional Technology Services
- Data Warehouse and Decision Support
- Public Library Development Consultants
- WISCAT/ILL
- The Wisconsin Digital Archives and Wisconsin Document Depository Program
- School Libraries