American Indian Studies: Implementing Wisconsin Act 31

                                                                                                                                                                       

Who should attend:  K-12 Teachers, District Administrators, Principals, Curriculum Coordinators, Library Media Specialists

This workshop will provide an in-depth presentation and discussion on American Indian Studies in Wisconsin (often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31). The focus of the training is to help educators understand and implement Wisconsin Act 31, which is a state law requiring all school districts and educator preparation programs to provide instruction in the histories, cultures, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations in the state of Wisconsin. 

This workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and information they need to integrate the requirements of American Indian Studies into lesson plans, material selections, pedagogical practices, and district curriculum. Information about the American Indian nations’ histories, treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultures of Wisconsin will be presented throughout the training workshop.

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

Please note: This training workshop will meet the licensure stipulation if the training workshop is completed along with completing two follow-up assignments that will be discussed at the conclusion of the training workshop.