WISCONSIN: Feedback Requested on Academic Standards

WISCONSIN: Feedback Requested on Academic Standards

Monday, August 7, 2017

State Superintendent Issues Notice for Public Comment on Academic Standards

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will start a review of academic standards in Environmental Education, Social Studies, and the Essential Elements Science. The process begins with the Academic Standards Review Council soliciting public input on each set of standards to determine the need for revisions.

Academic standards are written goals for teaching and learning that tell students, parents, educators, and citizens what students should have learned at a given point in time. Standards in a subject area help ensure that schools offer students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for success in that subject. In Wisconsin, academic standards serve as a guide for planning curriculum and lessons and are voluntary for all schools.

The public is invited to provide input on whether a revision of standards in Environmental Education, Social Studies, and the Essential Elements Science. Comments will be taken over a 30 day period, after which the Standards Review Council will examine the public comments and submit a recommendation to the State Superintendent. Should a formal rewrite of the standards move forward, the standards themselves will undergo additional public review before adoption.

For more information on how to provide your feedback please visit complete any of the following surveys – Environment Education, Social Studies, and Essential Elements Science.

 

At-Risk Education Advocates Honored

At-Risk Education Advocates Honored

The Wisconsin Chapter of the National At-Risk Education Network hosted their 14th annual “Reclaiming the Dream Conference” on February 9-10, 2017. The conference focused on providing professional development, networking, and problem solving to ensure at-risk youth are college and career ready.

During the conference, the group honored the following educators and the role they play as advocates for all children:

  • Julie Rehfeldt, a social worker for the Fond du Lac School District. Ms. Rehfeld received the statewide award, which is given to a champion for children that has made a significant contribution to improving the lives of at-risk children through education.
  • Tina Goecks, the principal for Beloit School District’s Learning Academy and the Roy Chapman Andrews Academy received the south central regional award.
  • Anna Bergeron, a social worker at Dr. Rosa Minoka-Hill School in Green Bay received the northeast region award.
  • Linda Zimmer, a paraprofessional at Northland Pines’ Phoenix Center for over 12 years won the north central region award.
  • Kim Hoffman, an instructor and past president of the board of directors was awarded for her 12 years of service.

What is the Wisconsin Chapter of NAREN?

The Wisconsin Chapter of the National At-Risk Education Network (NAREN) is a non-profit educational agency dedicated to both promoting the success of at-risk youth in our schools and supporting the educators who work on their behalf. For more information about ways the organization is improving services for at-risk youth, visit http://narenwich.org/.

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