ACP & PI 26
Bristol School District #1
Together: Growing • Learning • Succeeding
What is PI 26?
PI 26 requires that "every school board shall provide access to an education for employment program approved by the state superintendent. Under s. 115.28 (59), Stats., the state superintendent shall ensure that every school board is providing academic and career planning services to pupils enrolled in grades 6 to 12 in the school district beginning in the 2017-18 school year" (Wisconsin State Legislature, 2015).
The purpose of the school district's education for employment program is the following:
Prepare elementary and secondary students for future employment
"Ensure technological literacy; to promote lifelong learning"
"Promote good citizenship"
"Promote cooperation among business, industry, labor, postsecondary schools, and public schools"
"Establish a role for public schools in the economic development of Wisconsin"
"The purpose of academic and career planning services is to assist students with planning and preparing for opportunities after graduating from high school. These opportunities may include postsecondary education and training that leads to careers"
(Wisconsin State Legislature, 2015).
