WSPEI Serving WI Families and Schools since January 2000

All Are Welcome! Catch Wheelchair Basketball in Person!
Mad City Badgers Demo Day.
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Fennimore High School
Contact Natasha Klais at 608-642-0659 for more information

Certain to be an excellent opportunity to learn from an expert on language and literacy. Register today

Reading is for EVERYONE! Reading difficulties, including dyslexia, are often misunderstood, leaving parents and educators speaking different languages. This session bridges that gap!
Join us on Wednesday, March 18th for our Family, Youth & Community Engagement gathering 4:00-5:30pm!
Beyond the Label: Partnering for Reading Success
We will be joined by presenters Rose Kilmurrary, EdD, DPI Special Education Consultant and Tim Peerenboom, DPI School Psychology Consultant.
If you have questions for the presenters about this topic, we have a form that can be completed by Monday, March 16th.
The flyer with links can be found on our website: www.wspei.org/learning-opp/ongoing-networks/
We hope you can join us for this important learning event!

Join us for our first “Let’s Talk” session of the Statewide Family, Youth, & Community Engagement Network on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 4:00-5:30 pm Via Zoom!
This isn't just another meeting—it’s a dynamic space built for you. We’re bringing together educators, parents, and others across Wisconsin to swap game-changing resources, real-world experiences, and fresh perspectives on family engagement.
Come ready to share:
What’s been on your mind lately?
What big win (or tough lesson) are you itching to share?
What topics do you want to dive into with your peers?
We’re all in this together, so let’s tap into our collective brilliance! All are welcome!
If you have already attended or registered for our Network meetings, no need to do so again.
If you haven't, visit our website for registration. Habrá interpretación al español disponible para las familias que la soliciten al registrarse: information:https://wspei.org/workshop-registration/

REGISTER SOON for this high impact workshop!! We start in one week!
Thursday, February 11th at 6:00.
We’re kicking off Leadership In Action: Finding the Leader in You with our first session: "The Road to Self-Discovery." Join facilitators Lori Karcher (WI FACETS) and Cheri Sylla (WSPEI) to uncover leadership beliefs and find your "why." We’ll move beyond traditional leadership models to explore a new, inclusive landscape where families, educators, and agencies lead as a united team.

Visit our website: www.wspei.org Learning Opportunities for all the details and registration. Habrá interpretación al español disponible para las familias que la soliciten al registrarse

Questions about the transition to adulthood for your child or youth with a disability? Join us this week to learn about this important planning process! It's never to early to start!
Recipe for Success: Transition Planning
February 3rd at 6:00 or February 5th at noon. Register today for the Zoom meeting information at www.wspei.org

In collaboration with our partners at WI FACETS, WSPEI is happy to announce a new offering to our Family Leadership and Learning calendar of trainings!
"Leadership in Action" is a 2-part series running on February 11 & 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
A brief description: "Parent leadership goes beyond volunteering. This series focuses on
empowering parents and family members to become decision-makers and
advocates who shape school policies and build strong family-school
partnership."
Visit our website to register: www.wspei.org

Parents have rights regarding Adapted Physical Education. Learn how APE supports students with disabilities, what IDEA requires, and how families can speak up for services.
Register NOW: https://tinyurl.com/ukpyjr9n
January 21, 2026 | 12-1 PM

Advocacy for Change (Virtual) Applications Now OPEN!
📅 Thursday, March 12
⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm
💻 Virtual on Zoom
SIGN UP: familyvoiceswi.org/advocacy-for-change/
What Your Will Learn:
✅ Gain advocacy skills and confidence!
✅ Learn how to use your family’s experiences to impact policy change
✅ Connect with other family advocates
✅ Be prepared to meet (virtually) with your own state legislators

Sign up soon for this information filled training event:"The Family's Role in the CCR-IEP Process". Registration for the January 12, 6:00-8:00 p.m. session will close Monday at noon!
Whether you are new to the world of Individualized Education Program (IEP)s or a seasoned participant, this workshop is a great introduction/refresher about IEPs and resources that families and educators can use to prepare for those meetings. Visit our website to learn more, register and see other learning events available: www.wspei.org/learning-opp/

Happy New Year Everyone!
Consider honing your skills in building partnership this year by joining us next month for "Families As Partners"!
This 4 part series, only for family and/or caregiver participants focuses on building relationships and collaborating with community and schools to support our students with a disability. Register at our website: www.wspei.org and plan to join us for this dynamic and impactful learning series!