This conference provides local directors of special education and pupil services and other interested parties with opportunities to network with colleagues from around the state as well as consultants and administrators from the Division for Learning Support at the Department of Public Instruction. Presentations will include information about current issues and changes in state and federal policy related to meeting the needs of students with disabilities and students facing other challenges to success in school.
36th Annual Conference
February 16, 2021, Half Day Virtual Conference Schedule
8:30 – 8:40 AM: Welcome from State Superintendent Carolyn Stanford Taylor
8:40 – 8:45 AM: Division Welcome from Assistant State Superintendent Barbara Van Haren
8:45 – 9:50 AM: National Legal Update with Julie Weatherly, Esq.
- Presentation Handout - Julie Weatherly
9:50 – 10:10 AM: Break
10:10 – 11:30 AM: Wisconsin Legal Update with Paul Sherman and Patricia Williams
- Presentation Handout - Paul Sherman
- Presentation Handout - Patricia Williams
11:30 – 12:00 PM: Live Wisconsin Legal Update Q&A Session
Please contact Sherri Honaker at Sherri.Honaker@dpi.wi.gov or (608) 266-2697 with any questions.
Future Conference Dates
October 12-13, 2021 at the Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wisconsin DellsOctober 11-12, 2022 at the Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells