DPI Special Education Team The official starting point for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's special education resources, covering everything from professional learning to procedural compliance.

DPI Special Education

DPI Special Education Law Direct access to Wisconsin's legal requirements for special education, including Chapter 115 and the administrative code, PI 11.

DPI Special Education Laws

DPI Information for Families Resources specifically curated by the DPI to help families understand their rights, the IEP process, and connect with support organizations.

DPI Information for Families 

WI FACETS The Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support. They offer free support, training, a help desk (1-877-374-0511), and publications like the IEP Checklist for families.

WI FACETS

Wisconsin Wayfinder: Special Education A resource from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services that connects families to services, guidance, and special education options across the state.

Wisconsin Wayfinder

Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)A project designed to enhance parent and educator collaboration to improve outcomes for children with disabilities.WSPEI (Find link under DPI Families page) 

Wisconsin is divided into 12 CESAs, which provide training, consulting, and specialized services to local school districts. Teachers and administrators often rely on their local CESA for professional development and compliance help.

CESA 2 (Serving Southeastern WI)

CESA supporting Washington-Caldwell. It offers professional learning, compliance support, and services like Assistive Technology consultation.

CESA 2 Special Education

WEC

The Waterford Education Cooperative (WEC) is a partnership of local school districts in the Waterford area, including Washington-Caldwell School District, Waterford Graded, North Cape School, and Waterford Union High School.

What it does: The WEC operates as a single, coordinated system to provide comprehensive special education and related services to students with disabilities across its member districts. Instead of each smaller district managing every specialized service internally, the WEC pools resources, staff (such as school psychologists and therapists), and expertise.

For You and Your Student:

• It ensures that the full continuum of special education programs, including evaluation (Child Find), specialized instruction, and related services, are consistently available across all grades (Pre-K through 12) within the cooperative's member schools.

• The WEC facilitates a commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students in the area.

Waterford Education Cooperative