Under our discretionary grant from the Department of Public Instruction, WI FACETS is able to educate Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) parents & families about Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Literacy, and special education topics. On this page you will find resources for parents on a variety of academic and behavioral topics. 

Family Trainings & Resources

Below are presentations with speaker notes you can download to present to parents and families at trainings, family nights, community events, and others.

A Family Guide to Response to Intervention

This training covers the basics of Response to Intervention (RtI). It includes key terms and definitions, an explanation of each of the tiers and what to expect at each tier, and information about the link between RtI and special education.

• Family Guide to RtI Powerpoint (MPS)
• Response to Intervention Academics Brochure - English | Spanish
• RtI Process MPS Website
• Wisconsin RtI Center
• Questions to Ask About RtI (English)
• Start With a Plan That Works for Everyone (English)

A Family Guide to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

This training covers the basics of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). It includes key terms and definitions, explanations of each of the tiers and what to expect at each tier, including interventions, and information about how to support PBIS in the home.

• Family Guide to PBIS Powerpoint (MPS)

• Response to Intervention Behavior Brochure - English | Spanish

• PBIS Process MPS Website

• Wisconsin PBIS Network

• Questions to Ask About PBIS (English)

• Blank behavior matrix - English. Spanish. 

• 25 Ways to Ask Your Child How School Was (English)

• Free or low-cost rewards. English. Spanish.

• Bedtime Cool Tool (From WI PBIS Network) (English)

• Morning Routine Cool Tool (From WI PBIS Network) (English)

• 5:1 Positives to Correctives Powerpoint (MPS)

Literacy Training Series for Families

Class 1: Literacy is For All

This PowerPoint gives parents an overview of the five components of literacy, giving examples of each component and strategies for families to use at home. It also stresses the importance of daily literacy practice in the home. 

• Parent Guide to Literacy Brochure - English | Spanish

• Building Literacy into Everyday Activities - English. Spanish.

• Tips for Reading Out Loud - English. Spanish. 

• Sight Word Activity - English. Spanish. 

Class 2: Types of Literacy, Assessments & Home-School Communication

This PowerPoint gives families information on different types of literacy (ABC, visual, cultural, computer). Families will learn how to prepare children for testing, different literacy assessments used in their district and action steps to take after receiving the results. Families will also learn strategies for effective communication with educators around literacy. 

• Working with your child's teachers checklist - English. Spanish.

• Questions Parents Can Ask About Reading Improvement - English. Spanish.

• Preparing Your Child For Testing - English. Spanish. 

Class 3: Finding the Right Books & Including Literacy in the IEP

This PowerPoint gives families tools and strategies for finding appropriate books for their children. It also discusses what it might look like if a child's IEP includes literacy related goals and services.

• Choosing the Right Book - English. Spanish. 

• Looking for the Right Book - English. Spanish.

Class 4: 10 Things You Should Know About Summer Reading

This PowerPoint gives families easy to digest information about the importance of not only reading, but other learning activities over the summer to prevent the summer slide and improve outcomes.

• Reading at Home Checklist for Parents - English. Spanish. 

• Literacy in the Park - English. Spanish.

• Literacy Activities at the Doctor - English. Spanish.

• Literacy Activities at the Mall - English. Spanish.

• Literacy Activities in the Neighborhood - English. Spanish.

Online Literacy Resources