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American Indian Studies: Implementing Wisconsin Act 31

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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 3/8/2018 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 3/3/2018 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 6
Agency Contact: Nancy Jaeger
Location: CESA 06 - Conference Center
2300 State Rd 44
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Facility: Collaborations A-Window
Date/Time:
3/10/2018 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
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Act 31: State law that requires all public school districts and pre-service teacher programs to provide instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the eleven federally-recognized American Indian nations in the State of Wisconsin.

Goals
The goals of the workshop are to share best practices, information, model programs, and resources with educators so that they are knowledgeable about Wisconsin American Indian Studies and are able to support participants in meeting the requirements of Act 31.

Description
This day-long workshop will have in-depth training and discussions regarding Wisconsin American Indian Studies or Act 31 (1989/1991). The focus will be to help educators understand the implementation of Act 31.  The workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and information they need to integrate the requirements of Act 31 into lesson plans, material selections, pedagogical practices, and district curriculum. Information about Wisconsin American Indian nation’s histories, treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultures will be presented throughout the workshop.

Workshop objectives

  • Demonstrate awareness about the events that led up to the Wisconsin Act 31 (1989/1991) legislation.
  • Increase ability to align classroom materials, presentations, and curriculum with Wisconsin American Indian Studies or Act 31 (1989/1991).
  • Examine educational materials for implementing Act 31 (1989/1991) into the classroom and practice.
  • Increase knowledge about Wisconsin American Indian tribal sovereignty, treaties and governance.

Disclaimer:

CESA 6 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten free and basic food allergies. Because of the number of meals served and the number of items used each day, along with food product changes from our food vendors, we cannot guarantee that every allergen in the food served will be identified and labeled. Guests concerned with food allergies must be aware of this risk. CESA 6 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 6 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received at least 8 business days before event in order for a full conference fee refund to be issued (full refunds do not include service fees. Service fees are nonrefundable).Registration cancellations received 1-7 business days before an event, a refund, minus $50 for each participant, will be issued. Persons who are registered, but not in attendance on the day of the session ("no call, no show") will be charged the full registration fee. CESA 6 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email if a cancellation occurs.

Note: Cancellation policies are subject to change based on event.