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American Indian Studies - Implementing Act 31

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Last Date to Register: 10/26/2018 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 10/26/2018 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 2
Agency Contact: Nicole Barlass
Agency Assistant: Maryam Enterline 262-473-1444
Location: CESA 2 - Whitewater
1221 Innovation Drive
Whitewater, WI 53190
Facility: Room 111
Date/Time:
10/29/2018 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM Registration at 8:30 am
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Presenter: David O’Connor, Educational Consultant - American Indian Studies, DPI

This day long workshop will provide in-depth presentation and discussion on Wisconsin American Indian Studies or Act 31 (1989/1991). The focus of the workshop will be to help educators understand and implement Act 31, which is a state law requiring 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. 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 the Wisconsin Indian nation’s histories, treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultures will be presented throughout the workshop.

The goals of the workshop are to share best practices, information, model programs, and resources with administrators and teachers so that they are knowledgeable about Wisconsin American Indian Studies and are able to meet the requirements of Act 31.

Please note this workshop will meet the licensure stipulation if two follow-up assignments are completed. Contact Nicole Barlass, nicole.barlass@cesa2.org or 262.473.1447, for more details.

Cost: $45 per person, includes lunch and snacks

 

About the Presenter: David J O'Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, DPI

David is originally from and is a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) in northern Wisconsin. In January 2012, he became the American Indian Studies COnsultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). He is also one of the co-leaders for the Disproportionally Technical Assistance Network or "The Network" In David's role at DPI, he supports school districts' efforts to provide instruction the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin's American Indian nations and tribal communities, often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31.

In addition, he provides training opportunities and presents at conferences and workshops throughout the state of Wisconsin on American Indian education and studies. David also provides general consultation on issues related to the education of American Indian Students. He also serves as liaison to Wisconsin tribal education departments, Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA), Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC), and the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations. 

 

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