Statewide Training for Home School/ Title VI Indian Education/Johnson O'Malley Coordinators and Program Staff

About the Event

This statewide training will provide learning opportunities around areas identified by participants who attended the earlier regional trainings around the state of Wisconsin. The speakers at the training will be sharing information on best practices, research, and various initiatives on programming taking place in Wisconsin.

Participants will have an opportunity to build knowledge/skills that will assist them in implementing best practices within their respective programs in order to cultivate culturally responsive learning environments. In addition, resources and materials will be shared.

This training provides a forum for Home School/Title VI Indian Education/Johnson O'Malley Coordinators and Program Staff from around the state of Wisconsin to engage in discussion, collaborate, and develop a network of support.

Learning Objectives

As a result of participating in this statewide training, participants will:

• Receive valuable skills, knowledge, and insight to support their work as coordinators and staff in American Indian education.
• Hear a variety of stories and work experiences from participants in various American Indian education programs.
• Collaborate with individuals in similar positions to share best practices, ideas, and research on programming.
• Discover and examine ways to transform our school environments for American Indian students, families, and communities.

Target Audience

• Home School Coordinators
• Title VI Indian Education Coordinators and Program Staff Members
• Johnson O'Malley Coordinators and Program Staff Members
• Tribal Education Directors and Program Staff Members

Location

Holiday Inn Stevens Point - Convention Center
Evergreen/Frontier Room
1001 Amber Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Ph: (715) 344-0200

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn Stevens Point - Convention Center for the night of March 25, 2018*.  Complete this form by March 2, 2018 to request lodging. The Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network ("The Network") grant will cover one night of lodging for individuals traveling 90 miles or more. Double occupancy is encouraged for those coming from the same agency, tribe, or district.

*Cancellations must be made prior to 6:00 pm the night before the reservation or unnecessary charges will be incurred.

Please contact Judy Ross at (715) 682-2363, ext. 118, jross@TheNetworkWI.com if you have any questions. 

Facilitators

Paula Fernandez
Project Coordinator, Network for Native American Student Achievement
Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network

David O'Connor
American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction;
Co-Leader, Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network 

Registration, Fees, and Schedule

There are no fees associated with this training, but pre-registration is REQUIRED. The Disproportionality Technical Assistance Network ("The Network") grant will cover mileage reimbursement per participant.

Schedule

• 8:30 am - 9:00 am | Registration and Breakfast (Provided)
• 9:00 am - 11:30 am | Morning Training Workshop
• 11:30 am - 12:15 pm | Lunch (Provided)
• 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm | Afternoon Training Workshop

Questions

Contact Judy Ross at  (715) 682-2363, ext. 118 or jross@TheNetworkWI.com.