The primary purpose of the scans are to identify patterns in how districts have adapted learning plans, connections between learning plans and things like enrollment or internet access, and surface emerging promising practices within the context of COVID-19 to share with school districts (LEAs) and inform how the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) might target assistance and resources moving forward. WMCC10 conducted two phases of a “scan” of district remote learning plans to take a systematic snapshot of how school districts in Wisconsin developed remote learning plans in Spring and Fall of 2020. The effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 while also maintaining continuity of learning for students meant districts and schools had to quickly, in the span of 8-10 days, develop and implement remote learning plans. In Wisconsin, Emergency Order #1 required all public and private schools in the state to close as of March 18th and subsequently through the end of the school year. Department of Education to share promising practices and leverage additional resources to deliver regional priorities. WMCC10 also collaborates with other regions, the National Comprehensive Center, and the U.S. Maintaining a strong focus on educational equity. Identifying high-quality educational choices for students in rural and low-income communities. Understanding how to better support and retain effective teachers and leaders in high-needs urban and rural schools. WMCC10 engages the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the Minnesota Department of Education in an annual process to construct work plans to advance the following key priorities:ĭeveloping a single, comprehensive needs assessment to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.īuilding and sustaining continuous improvement processes, including strategic planning and identification of evidence-based practices and how to implement them. The WMCC10 team has extensive experience working with the Wisconsin Department of Instruction (DPI), Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), regional education support organizations, professional associations, and school districts to translate research into practical applications. The projects are fiscally hosted by the Zumbro Education District, and serve all districts in SE Minnesota.WMCC10 aims to improve the academic achievement of elementary and secondary school students in the two-state region by advancing the use of evidence-based practices. Region 10 Low Incidence Projects are sponsored by two federal grants: Low Incidence (LI) & Regional Comprehensive System for Personnel Development (R-CSPD).These schools are located in the following counties: Olmsted, Dodge, Steele, Freeborn, Rice, Goodhue, Winona, Wabasha, Houston, Fillmore, and Mower.Through professional development, support staff and parents have access to effective implementation of evidence-based practices.Support access to equitable educational services across all eight (8) regional low-incidence projects.Collaborate with MN stakeholders to improve outcomes on the State Performance Plan (SPP) Indicators in the following areas: grad rates, dropout rates, performance and participation in statewide assessments, suspensions/expulsions, Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), early intervention and preschool outcomes, parent involvement, transition, and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).Support licensed and certified educational staff serving students with low-incidence disabilities in all eight regions by building local capacity through high-quality retention and recruitment.Support equitable and accessible educational services by utilizing a multi-tiered system of support, including Universal Design for Learning to meet academic standards for all learners, with a specific focus on those with low-incidence disabilities.
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