DPI Past Updates - Wisconsin Safe & Healthy Schools

DPI Past Updates

DPI Updates Spring 2014

1. The core clusters within Online YRBS system have been updated. If sites select all clusters, it will now replicate the 2013 Wisconsin YRBS. 2013 statewide YRBS data is available at: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_yrbsindx.

2. Wisconsin DPI was awarded the School Age Parent grant through the Office of Adolescent Health. 13 districts and consortia were awarded School Age Parent Grants within Wisconsin. For more information go to: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_schlageparent.

3. Wisconsin DPI was awarded the Competitive School-based HIV/STD Prevention and Surveillance grant through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The HIV grant will have statewide activities around policy and curriculum, but will have targeted activities to 15 priority districts in policy, curriculum, referrals for health service and safe school climate. Site selection has occurred and was based on disparities in data. More information can be found at: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_aidshiv.

4. Wisconsin DHS, in collaboration with DPI, was awarded the enhanced Chronic Disease grant. Work in 15 priority districts will be occurring in this grant as well. Site selection has occurred and was based on disparities in data.

5. There are ongoing DPI internal workgroup meetings for Academic and Career Plans. In addition, an advisory committee is being formed with stakeholders from many educational, business, community, and governmental areas. Its main charge will be advising DPI on the development of the administrative rule directing academic and career planning services and the professional development necessary to implement ACPs statewide by 2017-2018. The governor’s 2013-2015 biennial budget included $1.1 million for the purchase of career development technology and professional development. DPI will soon have a website, list-serv, and email address dedicated to supporting districts’ implementation of ACPs.

6. DEWS – Dropout Early Warning System information on the DPI website: http://wise.dpi.wi.gov/wise_dashdews. More webcasts and information to come.

7. The 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grants for the 2014-15 school year were completed on January 31, 2014. External and internal reviews are currently taking place. Please visit http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_dpiclctrng or contact Gary Sumnicht at gary.sumnicht@dpi.wi.gov or 608-267-5078 for more information.

8. Wisconsin is one of seven states to receive a Safe Schools-Healthy Students grant. DPI received this federal grant to address school safety in the Beloit, Racine, and Menominee Indian school districts.

9. New document on RtI and consent at http://rti.dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/rti-consent.pdf.

10.   “My Feelings Matter!” Poster Contest
Energize your community around children’s mental health- encourage children and youth of all ages to participate in a poster contest! The following age groups are eligible to participate:
•   Preschoolers
•   K-2nd grade
•   3rd grade-5th grade
•   6th grade-8th grade
•   High school
Submissions will be accepted January 21, 2014 through March 21, 2014 and a prize will be awarded to a winner in each category. To find out more about the contest go here: http://wisconsinknowschildrensmentalhealthmatters.wordpress.com/poster-contest/
The contest is hosted by the Children’s Mental Health Matters Coalition.
To learn more about the contest and ways to support children’s mental health please visit: http://wisconsinknowschildrensmentalhealthmatters.wordpress.com/

11. Gay Straight Alliance for Safe Schools and Diverse and Resilient are pleased to present "Safe Schools, Safe Communities: State Conference on LGBT Youth" on Friday, April 11, 2014 at UW-Parkside in Kenosha, Wisconsin. This year's conference is hosted by UW-Parkside's LGBTQ Resource Center.
Early bird deadline for adults/non-students is March 14th. Find out more and register at: http://www.gsafewi.org/events/statewide-conference-on-lgbt-youth/.

12. Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference will be held on December 11-12th at the Chula Vista in Wisconsin Dells, with a pre-conference on December 10th. More information to come.

DPI Updates Winter 2014

1. The core clusters within Online YRBS system have been updated. If sites select all clusters, it will now replicate the 2013 Wisconsin YRBS. 2013 statewide YRBS data will be released soon! Information on the Wisconsin YRBS is located at: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_yrbsindx.

2. Wisconsin DPI was awarded the School Age Parent grant through the Office of Adolescent Health. A competitive grant process to school districts/consortia was just completed for the School Age Parent grant and awards will be announced soon. For more information on School Age Parent grant, go to: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_schlageparent.

5. There are ongoing task force meetings for Academic and Career Plans. The task force is charged with advising DPI on the development of a process guide, professional development plan and other key resources to support statewide implementation of Academic and Career Plans. ACP is in the governor’s budget for 14-15 @ $1million.

6. DEWS – Dropout Early Warning System information on the DPI website: http://wise.dpi.wi.gov/wise_dashdews. More webcasts and information to come.

7. The WI Department of Public Instruction will soon be accepting applications for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant for the 2014-15 school year. Completed applications will be due on January 31, 2014. Please visit http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_dpiclctrng for more information. Please contact Gary Sumnicht at gary.sumnicht@dpi.wi.gov or 608-267-5078, or Alison Wineberg at alison.wineberg@dpi.wi.gov or 608-267-3751 with questions about the program and competition, and for assistance with the application process.

9. The Adolescent Health Symposium is on February 13-14th at the Madison Concourse Hotel in Madison, WI. The flyer and registration information is at:
http://www.uwosh.edu/llce/conted/conferences-and-workshops-1/adolescent-health-symposium

Fall 2013 DPI Updates

1. The core clusters within Online YRBS system have been updated. If sites select all clusters, it will now replicate the 2013 Wisconsin YRBS.

2. Wisconsin DPI was awarded both the Competitive School-based HIV/STD Prevention and Surveillance grant through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the School Age Parent grant through the Office of Adolescent Health. Both started on August 1st. A competitive grant application to districts/consortia was just released for the School Age Parent grant and is due November 13th (see separate e-mail and InSPIRE website with info) http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_schlageparent_inspire.

3. The HIV grant will have statewide activities around policy and curriculum, but will have targeted activities to 15 priority districts in policy, curriculum, referrals for health service and safe school climate. Site selection is occurring now and is based on disparities in data.

5. Eileen Hare Started on Monday, September 30th as the new Health, Physical Education and Coordinated School Health Consultant at DPI.

6. DPI is again making student mini-grants available for the 2013-2014 school year. The amount of these student-driven awards may not exceed $1,000 each. Only one award may be granted to any student group, although districts and/or buildings may submit multiple proposals. The grant applications are due to the DPI, in hard copy, by the end of the day on Friday, October 4th. Applicants will be notified of their status the week of November 25th. Application materials and further information may be found at: http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_miniprog. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the 2013 AODA Student Mini-Grant Competition, contact: Elizabeth Pease, Office Operations Associate elizabeth.pease@dpi.wi.gov(608) 267-9240.

7. Wisconsin School Health Awards ceremony will be held on October 23, 2013 in conjunction with the WHPE (Wisconsin Health and PE) Conference in Waukesha.

8. There are ongoing task force meetings for Academic and Career Plans. The task force is charged with advising DPI on the development of a process guide, professional development plan and other key resources to support statewide implementation of Academic and Career Plans. ACP is in the governor’s budget for 14-15 @ $1million.

9. DEWS – Dropout Early Warning System information on the DPI website: http://wise.dpi.wi.gov/wise_dashdews. More webcasts and information to come.

10. The 29th Annual State Superintendent's Conference on Special Education and Pupil Services Leadership Issues will be held November 19-20, 2013, at the Marriott Madison West in Middleton, Wisconsin. Registration is now available at http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/sped_falleader. Registration before October 19, 2013, is $110 per person. Please see http://sped.dpi.wi.gov/files/sped/pdf/ldrcon-tent-agenda.pdf for more information. Please contact Sherri Honaker at sherri.honaker@dpi.wi.gov with questions.

11. Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference will be held at the Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells on December 5-6th, with a pre-conference on Trauma on December 4th. For more information go to: www.regonline.com/2013buildingtheheart.

12. The WI Department of Public Instruction will soon be accepting applications for the 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) grant for the 2014-15 school year. The application forms will be available soon! Completed applications will be due on January 31, 2014. DPI will be hosting three upcoming grant workshops in preparation for the 2014-15 21st Century Community Learning Center grant competition:
      November 18, 2012 – Madison, WI – Crowne Plaza
      November 20, 2012 – Rothschild, WI – Holiday Inn
      November 22, 2012 – Webinar
Please visit http://sspw.dpi.wi.gov/sspw_dpiclctrng for more information regarding the workshops. Please contact Gary Sumnicht at gary.sumnicht@dpi.wi.gov or 608-267-5078, or Alison Wineberg at alison.wineberg@dpi.wi.gov or 608-267-3751 with questions about the program and competition, and for assistance with the application process.

13. Wisconsin is one of seven states to receive a Safe Schools-Healthy Students grant. DPI received this $8.7 federal grant to address school safety in the Beloit, Racine, and Menominee Indian school districts.

DPI Updates

DPI Updates July 2013

Grants help students avoid AODA issues
School districts throughout Wisconsin are sharing approximately $950,000 in competitive grants that
will help reduce or prevent the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs among students. Read the June 11, 2013 DPI press release in it entirety here.

2013-14 AODA Program Grants

Antigo Unified School District, $13,000
Appleton Area School District, $25,000
Athens School District, $13,000
Baraboo School District, $13,952
Barron Area School District, $10,000
Beaver Dam Unified School District, $25,000
Berlin Area School District, $13,000
Black River Falls School District, $13,000
CESA 3 Consortium, $25,000 (Belmont Community, Boscobel Area, Cassville, Cuba City, Iowa-Grant, Ithaca, and River Valley)
CESA 5 Consortium, $19,878 (Cambria-Friesland, Columbus, Fall River, Pardeville Area, Portage Community, Randolph, and Rio Community)
CESA 8 Consortium, $25,000 (Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine, Bonduel, Coleman, Crandon, Crivitz, Florence County, Gillett, Goodman-Armstrong Creek, Gresham, Laona, Shawano, Tigerton, Wabeno Area, Wausaukee, and Wittenberg-Birnamwood)
CESA 12 Consortium, $25,000 (Butternut, Chequamegon, Hurley, Maple, Mellen, Mercer, and Washburn)
Clintonville School District, $13,000
DC Everest Area School District, $24,692
Deerfield Consortium, $12,000
Cambridge, Deerfield Community, and Marshall
Eau Claire Area School District, $25,000
Elcho School District, $13,000
Ellsworth Community School District, $13,000
Flambeau School District, $13,000
Fond du Lac School District, $25,000
Holmen School District, $19,589
Horicon School District, $13,000
Hudson School District $25,000
Hustisford School District, $13,000
Kaukauna Area School District, $25,000
Kenosha Unified School District, $25,000
La Crosse School District, $25,000
Lake Mills Area School District, $13,000
Little Chute Area School District, $13,000
Lomira School District, $13,000
Marinette School District, $13,000
McFarland School District, $13,000
Menominee Indian School District, $13,000
Menomonie Area School District, $25,000
Milwaukee Public Schools, $45,000
Minoqua J1 School District, $13,000
Mount Horeb Area School District, $13,000
Neenah Joint School District, $25,000
Oconomowoc Area School District, $25,000
Oconto Falls Public School District, $13,000
Oregon School District, $25,000
Racine Unified School District, $25,000
Saint Croix Falls School District, $10,000
Sauk Prairie School District, $12,936
Shullsburg School District, $13,000
Somerset School District, $13,000
Spooner Area School District, $13,000
Sun Prairie Area School District, $25,000
Two Rivers Public School District, $13,000
Watertown Unified School District, $25,000
Wheatland J1 School District, $13,000
Whitewater Unified, $13,000

Winneconne Community School District, $3,000
NOTE: Pending continued funding availability and satisfactory progress toward grant goals, similar awards will be made for the
2014-15 school year.

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