Parent Resources
Parent and Family Organizations
Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin (ASSEW)
The Autism Society of Wisconsin seeks to improve the lives of all affected by autism by increasing public awareness about day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum. The organization also offers information, networking opportunities, monthly support group meetings, among other services.
Council of Exceptional Children- Family Resources
131 West Wilson Street Suite 700 Madison, WI 53703 (608) 267-0214 (800) 928-8778 (WI only). Disability Rights Wisconsin is a protection and advocacy organization for individuals with disabilities.
(Family Assistance Center for Education, Training, and Support) 2714 North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive Milwaukee, WI 53212 (414) 374-4645 TDD: (414) 374-4635 (877) 374-4677. WI FACETS is a statewide non-profit organization that was started by a group of parents in 1995 to help families understand special education laws and systems.
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative
(WSPEI) Building D-2, Mailbox 65 800 Wisconsin Street Eau Claire, WI 54703 (877) 844-4925. WSPEI helps families and school districts find or create the resources that will help them build positive working relationships that lead to shared decision making and better outcomes for students. It supports increased sharing of information among families, schools, projects, organizations and agencies through networking meetings, conferences, person-to-person contact, and media. WSPEI also offers specialized trainings for families.
State Organizations
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Special Education Website
Wisconsin Eligibility Criteria for Special Education
Special Education Rights for Parents and Children
Special Education Rights for Parents and Children- English
Special Education Rights for Parents and Children-Spanish
Special Education Rights for Parents and Children- Hmong
An Introduction to Special Education
Community Links
Franklin Area Parents and Students United (FAPSU)
Franklin Area Parents and Students United is a cooperative community coalition that will prevent and reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug use by youth through implementing policies and changing the culture to create a healthy community.
Parents United is a non-profit consortium of 24 special education departments that have joined to provide an educational community service. The mission is to present timely and informative information in a neutral forum, for parents and professionals who work with children. The lectures and presentations offered each school year provide essential links, knowledge and networking to the entire community for the ultimate benefit of students.
Federal Links
Contact Pupil Services
Mrs. Julie Preman, Director
(414) 525-7639
Julie.Preman@franklin.k12.wi.us