Content and Learning

Mission

The mission of the DPI Content and Learning Team is to enhance the scope and quality of teaching and learning in Wisconsin schools through leadership, innovation, collaboration, communication, and service.

Key strategies for accomplishing this mission include:

• Effective professional development for school personnel, organizations, and agencies.
• Leadership in development and dissemination of curriculum standards and resources.
• Advocacy on behalf of effective local, state, and federal policies and practices in the content areas.
• Collaboration to utilize current technologies and data for educational improvement.
• Identification and dissemination of best educational practices.
• Leadership to embrace diversity and a global perspective in education.
• Securing and managing specialized funding to support local initiatives.

2008-2009 Gifted and Talented Education Grants Application Now Available

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is pleased to announce that it will award $273,000 in grants for Gifted and Talented Education for the 2008-09 academic year. The purpose of this grant is to support identification, innovative strategies, and related activities designed to build and enhance the capacity of schools to meet the education needs of gifted and talented students, grades K-12, in the areas of general intellectual, specific academic, creativity, leadership, and the visual and performing arts. Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs), Milwaukee Public Schools, and nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) agencies are invited to submit proposals by May 28, 2008. Click here to obtain an application package and click here for Reviewer Benchmarks.


Team Directory

For questions about this information, contact Beverly J. Kniess (608) 266-3706

Last updated on 5/12/2008 2:31:24 PM