IDEA and Wisconsin law promote school and family partnerships by ensuring that parents have the opportunity to participate equally in Individualized Education Program (IEP) teams. Equal participation means having sufficient information to participate in a meaningful way. The goal of fostering positive working partnerships between school and home that support a child's learning led the DPI to develop the Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative in July 2000. Happy 25 WSPEI!
WSPEI helps expand the knowledge and skills needed to develop positive and collaborative relationships between families and educators.
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Each and every family and school community will have the beliefs, capabilities, connections, and confidence to communicate effectively, meaningfully engage, and partner to improve systems that ensure student success in all aspects of their lives.