WI FACETS has gathered a collection of helpful resources to support families of children with disabilities, as well as the professionals who work with them. These materials cover a wide range of topics in special education and may help answer common questions or provide guidance.
To view or download a resource, click the arrow icon or the name of the resource. If you’re searching for something specific and don’t see it listed, or if you have any questions, please call us toll-free at 877-374-0511—we’re happy to help!
Special Education
Adapted Physical Education Services
Determining Whether a Child is Eligible for Special Education Services
Guiding Questions to Navigate Your Journey to Inclusion
Overview of Special Education: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Special Education Eligibility Worksheets & Guides
504 Education Plans (for Parents)- Children’s WI
A Parent’s Guide to Section 504 in Public Schools
Parent and Educator Resource Guide to Section 504 in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools
Questions and Answers on OCR’s Complaint Process
School Accommodation Ideas for Students who Receive Section 504 or Special Education Services
Section 504 Plans- Children’s WI
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973- NASP
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973- WI Dept. Of Public Instruction
Section 504: What Parents Need to Know
Understanding the Section 504 Evaluation Process: An overview for parents
Bullying Prevention for Children with Disabilities
Center for Parent Information and Training Bullying Resources
DOE: Bullying Fact Sheet: What are Schools Required to Do?
Disibility Rights of WI: Fact Sheet Bullying
It’s Bigger Than Bullying: A Resource Guide For Wisconsin Students and Families” from Wisconsin ACLU
National Bullying Prevention Center
Parent and Educator Guide to Using the Student Action Plan Against Bullying
What Anti-Bullying Laws and Policies are in Place at the State and Federal Levels?
What Are Public Schools Required to Do When Students with Disabilities Are Bullied?
Wisconsin Anti-Bullying Laws & Policies- StopBullying.gov
WI DPI: Wisconsin’s Pupil Nondiscrimination Law
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Dispute Resolution Options in Wisconsin
Filing a Complaint with the State Education Agency
Resolving Disputes Between Parents and Schools
DPI Equitable Services Requirement: Special Education for Parentally Placed Private School Students
DPI Home-Based Private Education Program (Homeschooling)
DPI Out of District Private Placement Bulletin
DPI Parentally Placed Private School Children with Disabilities
DPI Special Education and Open Enrollment Bulletin
DPI Special Needs Scholarship Program
Equitable Services Requirement: Special Education for Parentally Placed Private School Students
Fact Sheet: Wisconsin Public Schools Open Enrollment Resources
Home-Based Private Education FAQ
Know Your Rights in Charter Schools- Center for Parent Information and Resources
Know Your Rights: Students with Disabilities in Charter Schools- US Department of Ed.
School Choice: Charter Schools and Vouchers
Other Resources
American Foundation for the Blind
Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin (ASGW)
Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin
Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD)
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin (DSAW)
Epilepsy Foundation of America
Learning Disabilities Association of America
National Association of Blind Students
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
National Down Syndrome Society
National Library for the Blind
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA)
Aging and Disability Resource Center
Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR)
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN)
College and Career Ready Individualized Education Program (CCR_IEP) Overview
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT)
Opening Doors to Post-Secondary Education & Training: Planning for Life After High School
Parents in Partnership for Transition (Parents of Children ages 14-21)
Preparing for Life as an Adult: Transition Planning for Youth
Supported Decision-Making Toolkit
Supported Decision Making Agreements and Schools – WI DPI
Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education & Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
Transition Improvement Grant: Post-secondary Transition Plan (PTP)
Transition Improvement Grant: Transition App
Transition Program Beyond Age 18- WI DPI
Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Program Guide
WI Department of Workforce Development- Transition Action Guide
WI FACETS: Transition IEP Checklist
Back to School Virtual IEP Meeting Prep Sheet
Conducting Parent Friendly and Productive Virtual IEP Meetings
U.S. Department of Education Covid-19 Resources for Schools, Students and Families
Military connected families have a parent or guardian who is a member of the armed forces on active duty, serves full-time National Guard duty, or is a traditional member of the National Guard or Reserve. WIFACETS support military children with disabilities by helping their families advocate for their children’s educational needs. Looking for more information and support? Call WI FACETS 1-877-374-0511
DoD Tutoring Program – Tutor.com for U.S. Military Families
EFMP | Education Directory for Children with Special Needs
Military Families Resources for Young Children | Sesame Street
Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
Support for Military Personnel & Families • Military OneSource
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: Assistive Technology in Schools
Bookshare | An Accessible Online Library for people with print disabilities
Center on Technology and Disability
National Center Accessible Educational Materials
United States Society of Alternative Augmentative Communication
Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative
Wisconsin’s Assistive Technology Program (WisTECH)
WI DPI: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones
Autcom (Autism National Committee)
Developmental Disabilities Programs Information (Wisconsin)
Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities: Recreation for People with Disabilities
My Child Is Incarcerated: Fast Facts About School
My Child is Incarcerated: Help My Child Success in School While Incarcerated
My Child is Incarcerated: Your Child’s Return Home From Juvenile Detention to School and Community
Programs for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities – DHS
Serving on Groups that Make Decisions
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD)
Interpreter Training
Culturally Responsiveness for Working in Schools – Alaska
Diversity Resources – Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Dual Language Learners with Disabilities: Supporting Young Children in the Classroom
Family and Caregiver Handbooks for Students New to Wisconsin and U.S. Schools (English)
Family and Caregiver Handbooks for Students New to Wisconsin and U.S. Schools (Spanish)
Interpreters in Healthcare – California
OSEP Fast Facts: Students With Disabilities Who Are English Learners (ELs) Served Under IDEA Part B
Public Health Toolkit for Translating
Tips for Working with Telephone Interpreters
Tools and Resources for Ensuring Meaningful Communication with Limited English Parents
Frequently Asked Questions on Confidentiality (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction)
Green Bay Bilingual ESL Special Education Team (BEST) Handbook
How to Use Simultaneous Interpretation in Zoom Proceedings
Interpreter Manual for Special Education MediatioInterpreter Manual for Special Education Mediation
Interpreting in Schools: An Introductory Tutorial
Let’s Talk: Holding IEP Meetings with ELL Families and Interpreters
OSEP English to Spanish Glossary
OSEP English to Korean Glossary
Providing Language Assistance to Parents
Refugee Children in U.S. Schools: A Toolkit for Teachers and School Personnel
Speech and Language Assessment Linguistically Culturally Diverse: Spanish Speaking
Understanding Latino Families, Implications for Family Education
WI DPI Guidance for Conducting Parent Friendly and Productive Virtual IEP Meetings
A New Beginning for Ana and Her Family (Audio and Transcripts)
A New Beginning for Ana and Her Family
Back to School IEP Prep Sheet for Parents
Confronting Discrimination Based on National Origin and Immigration Status
Communication Options for Families (English)
Communication Options for Families (Hmong)
Communication Options for Families (Spanish)
DPI Sample Special Education Forms
Equity Through Language Access: Best Practices for Collaborating with Interpreters
Introduction to Special Education (English)
Introduction to Special Education (Hmong)
Intro to Special Education (Spanish)
Opening Doors to Self-Determination Skills (English)
Opening Doors to Self-Determination Skills (En Espanol)
Procedural Safeguards (Available in Spanish/English/Hmong)
POLICY LETTER: November 15, 2021 to Boals
Schools’ Civil Rights Obligations to English Learner Students and Limited English Proficient Parents
ACCESS for ELLS Parent Brochure (English)
ACCESS for ELLS Parent Brochure (Hmong)
ACCESS for ELLS Parent Brochure (Spanish)
Disability Rights Enforcement Highlights
Getting Behavior in Shape at Home: by Laura Riffel and Ann Turnbull
Ley de No-Discriminación del Alumnado de Wisconsin
Mejorando El Comportamiento en el Hogar: Por Laura Riffel y Ann Turnbull
Mi hijo ha sido expulsado, ¿Y ahora qué?
Minnesota Department of Education
My Child has Been Expelled, Now What?
Promise Grant Fliers and Resources
Pupil Nondiscrimination | Ley de No-Discriminación del Alumnado de Wisconsin (Hmong)
Serving on Groups that Make Decisions: A Guide for Families
Special Education Model Forms – WI DPI
WI DPI Pupil Nondiscrimination
Wisconsin Special Education Mediation System: How to Conduct Friendly and Productive IEP Meetings
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