American Indian Studies: Implementing Act 31

This 2-day virtual workshop supports educators in understanding and implementing Wisconsin Act 31, which mandates instruction on the histories, cultures, and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin’s American Indian Nations. Completion of this workshop and the required assignments will fulfill the license stipulation for WI American Indian Bands & Tribes.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 (5:30-8:30 PM)
Thursday, April 23, 2026 (5:30-8:30 PM)

The focus of this 2-day virtual workshop 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 on the histories, cultures, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian Nations of Wisconsin.

This training 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 Tribal Nations of Wisconsin histories, treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultures of Wisconsin will be presented throughout the workshop.

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

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.

This 2-day workshop will fulfill the license stipulation for WI American Indian Bands & Tribes.

Please direct any questions to Pam Rupert at rite@cesa6.org.