American Indian Studies Workshop: Implementing Wisconsin Act 31

The focus of this training is to help educators understand and implement Wisconsin 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 of Wisconsin.

Cost:

$25.00 per person

Duration:

3h

Schedule:

To fulfill the educator licensure stipulation, attendance at these two-day virtual training workshops is required, along with two follow-up assignments that will be discussed at the conclusion of the training workshop.

About this experience

This 2-day virtual 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 Wisconsin American Indian nations’ histories, treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultures will be presented throughout the training workshop.

The goals of the 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.

You must have your camera on during the advertised date and time for participation and for attendance purposes. The training will NOT BE RECORDED. Additionally, participants do NOT have permission or authorization to record either via video or audio the contents of this training.

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David O'Connor
American Indian Studies Consultant,
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction