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District and statewide partners outline supports to help families navigate special-education services

Committee on Student Achievement and School Innovation of the Board of Directors · January 16, 2026

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Summary

Milwaukee Public Schools staff and Wisconsin Statewide Parent Educator Initiative (WISP) partners presented a district program to support families of students with IEPs, including liaison mentoring, workshops beginning 01/24/2026, and free coaching and resources; a parent testified that the support improved her ability to participate in IEP teams.

Milwaukee Public Schools and partner organizations told the committee about ongoing work to support families of students receiving special education services.

Kiana Wirtz, family support associate in Strategic Partnerships and Customer Service, described district-level events, redeveloped special-education liaisons for families mentoring,…

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