Wisconsin School News

August 2017

The August 2017 issue of Wisconsin School News features Burlington High School’s student EMT training program where high school students get real-life, on-the-job training. The issue also includes an in-depth look at the history behind the development and passage of landmark special education legislation in Wisconsin.

View the complete issue.

Features

On Call
A special partnership in Burlington is giving high school seniors an opportunity to practice emergency medicine in the field
Shelby Anderson

The Mothers of Chapter 115
How Wisconsin Mandated Special Education for All Children with Disabilities
Barbara Pellegrini, Margaret (Peg) Olsen, Frances (Fran) Bicknell, Elaine Keller, Donna Mutschler, and Suzanne Kendrick

Preparing Students for Life
College and career ready IEPs: improving outcomes for students 3 though 21
Daniel Parker

The Time for School Public Relations is Now!
Sarah Heck

Departments and Columns

Viewpoint
New WASB Website
John Ashley

Capitol Watch
2017-19 State Budget Update

WASB Insurance
Tips for protecting your school district against ransomware
Nancy Moon

Association News
Summer Leadership Institute Recap, Upcoming Webinars, Fall Regional Meetings & Workshops

Legal Comment
The Duty to Provide Reasonable Accommodations to Employees

Service Associate Q&A
Matt Breunig, Findorff