Presenters will provide an overview of Act 20 and how it relates to special education. Session content will include a review of web-based resources and frequently asked questions related to Act 20 as well as discussion of options for providing reading instruction to students with IEPs and personal reading plan.

Presenters:

Rose Kilmurray has worked in education for 18 years as a special education teacher, administrator, and education consultant. Rose holds a BS in Special Education (UW–Eau Claire), an MS with an emphasis on literacy (UW–Stout), and an Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability (UW–Stevens Point). She trains and presents on topics including UDL, special education systems, accessible education materials, reading instruction, and social emotional learning. Rose serves as the DPI liaison to the Wisconsin Council for Exceptional Children. She is a facilitator for Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED) and has conducted SEED trainings in collaboration with CESA 10 and the Ho-Chunk Nation

Sharon Madsen currently works as a School Administration Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Prior to working for the department, she taught both a general education and special education for 14 years. Sharon also works as an adjunct Instructor for Carroll University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Elementary Education from William Paterson University. Sharon received a Master’s Degree in Special Education from UW Whitewater. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, painting, drawing, and spending time with her family and friends.

Learning Objectives:

Become familiar with web-based resources related to Act 20.

Understand who can provide reading instruction for a student with an IEP and PRP.

Become familiar with frequently asked questions for Act 20 and students with IEPs.