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Reading Advisory Council

About the Advisory Council

The Wisconsin State Superintendent’s Reading Advisory Council is a diverse group of Wisconsin community members committed to strengthening literacy learning in Wisconsin’s schools. By strengthening literacy learning, we foster students’ use of reading to understand themselves and others, to acquire knowledge, and to participate in a democratic society. Through on-going virtual meetings, the State Superintendent’s Reading Advisory Council will learn together and share information and recommendations with DPI. The Reading Advisory Council will focus on comprehensive literacy, birth through grade 12. 

Reading Advisory Council Members

The Wisconsin State Superintendent is accepting membership applications for the Reading Advisory Council. Serving on the RAC offers members an opportunity to contribute to the literacy advancement in our state through shared learning, discussions, and offering recommendations with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). Specifically, as a new member you will join a group of diverse educators, parents/caregivers, students, educational leaders, educator preparation representatives, and other educational partners to meaningfully support comprehensive literacy (birth- grade 12) in Wisconsin schools. With the identification of new members, the DPI will maintain membership that represents the state’s geographic and cultural diversity, literacy philosophies, and experiences. During the 2024-2025 school year, members will participate in virtual council meetings that will be scheduled on the 2nd Monday evening of each month, November through June.

Interested candidates should complete this application form by Friday, October 4, 2024.

Click here to access a roster of Reading Advisory Council members.  

Council Learning: Early Literacy-Specific and Asset-Based Family Engagement

In 2022, the Council engaged in learning about early literacy-specific and asset-based family engagement. The Council then provided input on learning modules designed for use by teams serving 4K through grade 2.

An initial draft of the modules is available. During 2022 - 2023, select school teams with participate in work using the modules. For 2023 - 2024, the modules will be revised to include Wisconsin-specific examples and testimonials.

Click here to access the modules.

Reading Advisory Council Meetings

Meeting: Monday, May 13, 2024 (4:00 - 5:30 CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Monday, April 8, 2024 (4:00 - 5:30 CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Monday, March 11, 2024 (4:00 - 5:30 CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Monday, February 12, 2024 ( 4:00-5:30 CST, via Teams)

Meeting: Monday, January 8, 2024 ( 4:00-5:30 CST, via Teams)

Meeting: Monday, November 20, 2023 ( 4:00-5:30 CST, via Teams)

Meeting: Thursday, April 20, 2023 (3:30 - 5:30 CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Thursday, March 9, 2023 (3:30 - 5:30 PM CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (3:30 - 5:30 PM CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Monday, December 12 (3:30 - 5:30 PM CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Thursday, November 3 (3:30 - 5:30 PM, CST via Zoom)

Meeting: Thursday, April 28, 2022 (3:30 - 5:30 PM, CST via Zoom)

Meeting: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 (3:30 - 5:30 CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 (3:30 - 5:30 CST, via Zoom)

Meeting: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 (3:30 - 5:30 PM CST, via Zoom)

  • Public Meeting Notice with connection information and agenda (this meeting replaces a meeting previously scheduled for 6/20/22)
  • Slides from 6/29/22 can be found at this link
For questions about this information, contact Robyn Bindrich (608) 266-9401