Special Education and Pupil Services Conference

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 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.

October 14, 2026: DPI Special Education and Pupil Services Pre-Conference

Starting in fall 2026, DPI has made some changes to the State Superintendent’s Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership.

In partnership with the Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Specialized Services (WCASS), DPI is coordinating a pre-conference day called the DPI Special Education and Pupil Services Pre-Conference. The agenda for the DPI pre-conference will follow a similar structure as DPI’s previous Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership conferences.

The full day pre-conference will continue to include content identified by DPI to support special education and pupil services leadership including:

Keynote speakers
DPI legal updates
A variety of sectionals highlighting DPI speakers, projects, and resources
WCASS membership not required to attend

Some changes include:

New name: DPI Special Education and Pupil Services Pre-Conference
Single registration system and conference day support through WCASS

The DPI Special Education and Pupil Services Pre-Conference will be held October 14, 2026, followed by a two-day WCASS conference on October 15^th and 16^th.

Attendees may select either the pre-conference day only, the WCASS two-day conference only, or all three days.

Registration and agenda will be available by summer 2026.