Special Education Council Public Forum

As authorized by the State Superintendent, the Council may conduct one public forum per year. The purpose of this public forum is to assist council members in advising the State Superintendent of Public Instruction on the educational needs of students who receive special education through an Individualized Education Program.

2025 Fall Public Forum

Thank you to those who attended or submitted a comment for the The Council on Special Education virtual public forum on November 12, 2025!

The Public Forum allows the State Superintendent’s Advisory Council on Special Education to:

Listen to families, school administrators, educators, community representatives, etc.
Gather input on the unique challenges and successes of special education in Wisconsin
Advise the State Superintendent and the Department of Public Instruction
Hear about any topic upon which people may choose to comment

To make a public comment to council please email: spedcouncil@dpi.wi.gov

For more information on the public forums, please contact Lisa Wery.

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