Event Information
The institute will feature workshops and sessions aimed at addressing racial disproportionality, engaging in root cause analysis, adopting evidence-based improvement strategies, an overview of WISEgrants, and implementing Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS). Additionally, LEAs will benefit from work sessions designed to assist in developing their Racial Disproportionality Planning Tool. A main focus of the institute is for Wisconsin educators to learn and develop strategies to improve outcomes for students of color.
Event Resources and Presentations
Presentations:
- 2024 Racial Disproportionality Institute: Strategies and Workshops on Addressing Racial Equity in Special Education Presented By: Jeremiah Jackson, Kel Hughes Jones, Paul Manriquez, Jay Marks, Patricia Williams, Barb Novak, & Demetri Beekman
- The History and Context of Racial Inequity in Special Education Presented By: Catherine Vougarides
- Empowering Latinx/e Learners: Inclusive Practices for
Equitable Education
Amid Demographic Shifts Presented By: Armando Ibarra - Addressing Disproportionality Timeline Presented By: Donna Hart-Tervalon
- An Overview of WI Racial Equity Reports Presented By: Seth Bishop
- Unity Begins with You: An Interruption of Present Cognition Presented By: Tanyelle Hannah
- Addressing Significant Racial Disproportionality Through an EMLSS Presented by: Barb Novak & Amanda Truatt
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Authentic Youth, Family, and Community Engagement Presented By: Stacy Broach
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Integrated Comprehensive Systems for Equity: An Introduction to Disrupting and Solving Disproportionality through Systems Change Presented By: Nasif Rogers
- To Black Girl Magic and Beyond: Dismantling Barriers & Cultivating Brilliance Presented By: Silver Moore
- Restorative Practices: Building the Relationships Needed to Dismantle Racial Disproportionality Presented By: Chauna Perry Finch
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Comprehensive Special Education Evaluations:
Addressing Bias in the Evaluation Process Presented By: Rose Kilmurray, Dawn Merth-Johnson, Eva Shaw, Eva Kubinski, Alicia Reinhard, Daniel Parker, & Tim Peerenboom
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Root Cause Analysis Presented By: Julia Hartwig & Laura Veglahn
Handouts:
- Understanding Policy Reverberations Across the Educational Ecosystem to Effectuate Change - Catherine Voulgarides
- The Promises and Pitfalls of Mandating Racial Equity in Special Education - Catherine Voulgarides
- Does Compliance Matter in Special Education?: IDEA and the Hidden Inequities of Practice - Catherine Voulgarides
- Designing Liberating Schooling Experiences for African American Males - Jay Marks
- Moving Beyond Compliance and Toward Equity to Address Racial Disproportionality - Catherine Voulgarides
- Identifying the Root Causes of Disproportionality - Catherine Voulgarides
- Detours - Seth Bishop
- EMLSS B, Equity, and the Universal Foundation - Milaney Leverson & Kent Smith
- Restorative Practices & Equity Resources - Chauna Perry Finch
- How DPI/District Collaboration Supports Indigenous Education in Wisconsin - Laura Roeker, David O'Connor, & Eva Kubinski
- Latina/o Families Study: Needs Assessment and Family Integration - Armando Ibarra
Target Audience
Attendance is by invitation only for LEAs with significant racial disproportionality identifications. LEAs are strongly encouraged to bring a small team (3-5). Possible team members include district and school administrators, special education director, C&I director, eMLSS coordinator, DEI director, and community members.
Questions?
If you have additional questions about the 2024 Racial Disproportionality Institute please contact the Special Education Team at dpisped@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-1781.
