If you have questions about your child’s school services or special education; call 800-532-3321, email crcsouth@waisman.wisc.edu or contact one of these organizations for more information:
- CESAs (Cooperative Educational Service Agencies) serve educational needs in all areas of Wisconsin by serving as a link between child’s school districts and between school districts and the state. CESAs provide education and training for parents and professionals related to educational needs and advocacy within the education evnironment. They may also facilitate communication and cooperation among all public and private schools, agencies, and organizations that provide services to students in the state.
- WI FACETS (Family Assistance Center for Education, Transition, & Support) helps parents build partnership through information and training with professionals who provide educational services to their child.
- WI Family Ties supports families and changing lives by improving children’s mental health.
- WSPEI (Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative) creates partnership between parents and educators for students with disabilities.
- WSEMS (Wisconsin Special Education Mediation System) provides mediators free-of-charge to help parents and school districts to resolve disputes regarding special education.
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is a state agency that advances public education in Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant (TIG) provides support for continuous improvement and technical assistance in order to change adult practices and district policy that will positively impact the graduation rates and post school outcomes for all students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with an increased focus on closing gaps in access and achievement for students of color.
