Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Training

Dear District Administrators,

School boards and school leaders, including schools participating in the Private School Choice Programs (Choice) and Special Needs Scholarship Program (SNSP) are to ensure all employees receive training in the mandated reporting of child abuse and neglect provided by the Department of Public Instruction within six months of initial hiring and, minimally, at least every five years thereafter, Wis. Stat. sec. 118.07(5). All school employees are mandated reporters of child maltreatment. This includes all people who receive a W2 from the school district.

This training content has undergone significant updates to provide school staff in Wisconsin with the best training and information based on current research and guidance in alignment with the Department of Children and Families Strategic Transformation.

New slide decks for use in local in-service training, a new online module, and additional resources have been created. Please expect this training to require approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours to complete. Each user will navigate through the content at their own pace. This training includes important information for keeping kids safe and helping school staff understand their responsibilities as mandated reporters.

It is suggested that all staff complete training with the new materials in the coming school year to understand the shifts in philosophy and practice recommendations.

See the Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect Training webpage to access the training materials and for more information.

For any questions, please contact the Student Services/Prevention and Wellness Team at dpisspw@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-8960.

Sincerely,