Wi Facets

Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers PTAC - Provision of technical assistance to OSEP-funded parent centers. Served 19 federally funded parent centers in 16 states IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, ND, OH, SD, WV, WI, WY. The project website www.regionscptac.org contains archived webinars many online resources to assist parent centers to implement their grants. Over 649 direct requests for TA were responded to the Region C Bite Sized Professional Development Messages were published on a weekly basis with resources related to non profit management, technology, outreach, parent services, multicultural issues, education practices etc. 10 virtual learning opportunities were offered to centers. A University sponsored non profit management certification program with 10 hours of programming was provided. Outcomes 91 of training participants reported webinars were high quality, 91 reported the information was useful, and 92 reported that the content was relevant. 95 of individuals from parent centers who received technical assistance said it was useful.

Family Engagement Literacy - increase the knowledge and engagement of families to take a more active role in the education of their children with disabilities, in relation to special education, evidence-based education practices, Rtl, PBIS, literacy awareness and improving literacy outcomes for students with disabilities. Trainings covered topics such as summer reading, components of literacy, serving on groups that make decisions, response to intervention, positive behavior interventions and supports, cultural responsiveness and special education, including specific trainings on supporting families through the special education process for language interpreters and translators. Outcomes 83 of survey respondents reported the content of the training was relevant to them/their needs for all evaluated literacy trainings conducted statewide an average of 94 of survey respondents reported the content of the training was relevant to them/their needs. Continued on Schedule O.

Parent Training and Information Center PTI - Provide training, information support to families of children with disabilities others in WI. Trained 4,396 persons. Reached 1,839 parents and 442 professionals through calls, emails, letters, and in-person meetings. Conducted 3 exhibits. 1,701 pieces of information were disseminated. Social media efforts reached 382,955. Project staff attended 68 stateholder/policy/taskforce meetings to work on system change initiatives. Supported families at 25 IEP meetings, and 18 mediations. Outcomes 100 of parents reported they understood the information they received from WI FACETS and 97 indicated they increased their confidence in participating in special education processes. 71,531 website visits www.wifacets.org.