Program Description: IDEA Part B discretionary grants are distributed for statewide systems change initiatives to ensure the greatest impact on the maximum number of children with disabilities in Wisconsin. The department is committed to maintaining statewide grants that are central to themes in IDEA and support the State Performance Plan (SPP) indicators established by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). These statewide initiatives are listed below with links to more information and to grant project websites, when available.

Current Discretionary Grant Program Summaries and Contacts

Grant Application:

• IDEA Discretionary Grant Work Plan, FY2013-14
• IDEA Discretionary Grant Assurances and Certifications, FY2013-14

Grant Timeline:

• FY 2013-2014 Timeline
• FY 2012-2013 Timeline
• IDEA Discretionary Grants Calendar

For more information, contact: Claudia Kessel, Grants Specialist, Special Education Team, at (608) 267-2349. You may also contact Teresa Guiliani, Office Operations Associate, Special Education Team, at (608) 267-9167.

Seclusion and Restraint Training Grants, FY 2012-13:

• Discretionary Grant Web Portal User Guide: Seclusion and Restraint Training Grants 3/5/2013
• Seclusion and Restraint Training Grant Guidelines
• Seclusion and Restraint Funding Allocation Table
• CESA Training: Registration Fees by CESA, FY 2012-13
• Email Notification to Wisconsin School Districts, Seclusion and Restraint Training Grants 7/2012
• Email Notification to Wisconsin School Districts, Grant Awards for Seclusion and Restraint Training Grants 9/2012
• Email Notification to Wisconsin School Districts, Update, Seclusion and Restraint Training Grants 2/25/2013
• Special Education – Seclusion and Physical Restraint
• Frequently Asked Questions - Seclusion and Restraint

Technical Assistance and Other Information and Resources:

Application Resources

FY 2013-14

• IDEA Discretionary Grant Application Instructions, FY 2013-14  4/2013

FY 2012-13

• IDEA Discretionary Grant Application Instructions, FY 2012-13, 4/2012

FY 2011-12

• IDEA Discretionary Grant Work Plan Update, FY 2011-12: Reminders and Tips
• Overview of IDEA Discretionary Grant Application, Fiscal Year 2012
  • Power Point Presentation
  • Power Point with Speaker Notes
  • Audio PowerPoint (WMP)

Portal Resources

• Supplement to Discretionary Grant Web Portal User Guide: Changes to the Portal for FY 2013-14, 4/2013
• Supplement to Discretionary Grant Web Portal User Guide: Changes to the Portal for FY 2012-13, 5/2012
• Discretionary Grants Portal User Guide for Grant Applicants: Complete, 5/2012
  1. Grant Coordinator Login and Assigning Users
  2. Submitting a Grant Application
  3. Grant Project Director Login
  4. Adding and Updating Users
  5. Uploading Work Plan and Assurances
  6. Enter and View Grant Project Contacts
  7. Viewing Grant Budget
  8. Submitting Grant Budget
  9. Claiming Grant Funds - Audio Power Point (WMP)
  10. Project Income
  11. Submitting Grant Budget Revisions
  12. Submitting Grant Work Plan Revisions
  13. WUFAR Glossary and Budget
  14. Contacts and References
  15. Frequently Asked Questions
• Discretionary Grant Web Portal Overview: Submitting IDEA Grant Applications and Budgets (May 2011)
  • Power Point with Speaker Notes
  • Audio PowerPoint (WMP)

Procurement Resources

Procurement Technical Assistance: Guidance When Using IDEA Funds

• Outline of Provisions for IDEA-Funded Contracts
  

  LEAs may purchase services with IDEA funds, including administration of IDEA grants, through written contracts valid under state law. This document lists provisions to include in such contracts, as applicable, including provisions required by federal regulations governing procurement practices.

• Procurement Method Decision Tree
• Procurement Records Checklist
• Wisconsin Statutes Addressing Procurement
• Glossary of Terms
• Procurement Technical Assistance Guide (complete)
  1. Introduction
  2. Procurement Standards
  3. Competition
  4. Methods of Procurement
  5. Contract Cost and Price
  6. Equipment
  7. Procurement Review
  8. Contract Provisions
  9. Bonding Requirements
  10. Small and Minority Firms, Women's Businesses and Labor Surplus Area Firms
  11. Faith-Based Organizations
  12. Common Procurement Weaknesses
  13. Final Checklist

Time and Effort Reporting Resources

• Time and Effort Reporting Requirement

Other Resources

• Guide: Third Party Grant Administration
• IDEA Discretionary Grants: Applicable Statutes and Regulations
• Copyright
• Program Income
• Indirect Costs
• IDEA Discretionary Grant Listserv Messages
• Wisconsin Records Retention Schedule