CESA #1 provides parent information through the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI). Our goal is to assist parents and educators to work together to promote effective partnerships through positive communication, collaboration, and training for the purpose of improving education for children and young adults with disabilities. Services available include: information and referral, support, education, resources, and workshops.

Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative
(WSPEI)

The Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI) is a service for parents, educators, and others interested in parent-educator partnerships for children with disabilities. Click here to access the DPI website / statewide project.
 

Communication Options for Families
Options Available if You Have Questions or Disagree with a Decision of the School

Families and schools have a "built-in" partnership with the child as the focus. This partnership will grow when parents and school staff work together. Disagreements may happen, but working together improves your child’s education.  The Communication Options for Families document will help parents determine who they can talk to when questions and disagreements arise. 

Find a District Parent Liaison

Many school districts in the CESA #1 area have local parents trained to be a resource for parents in their school district.  These parents are referred to as District Parent Liaisons (DPLs).   A DPL is a parent in your school district who has a child with a disability and has received training in the area of IEP’s, Transition from high school to the adult world, and Communication.  A DPL can be a valuable resource and connection for parents and staff in a school district.

Below is a current listing of school districts that identified a parent for the role of District Parent Liaison.  If you do not see your school district listed, contact Cheri Sylla, the CESA #1 Parent Coordinator, for assistance at csylla@cesa1.k12.wi.us.