Vision: A future where every Wisconsin student thrives in a high-quality classroom, empowered by strong Title I programs and educators.
Mision: To empower educators and ensure equitable learning for every student.
(Available During the April Conference)
Apply for the Inspired Learning Grant, a new grant opportunity that has replaced the Innovative Program Grant. This new program is designed to support up to four conference attendees with $500 each to learn, inspire, and teach a new idea gleaned from a keynote or conference session. Applications for the Inspired Learning Grant will be made available at the April conference.
Stay tuned for details to be announced at the conference.
Here is the link to the grant application.
Apply for the Inspired Learning Grant, a new grant opportunity that has replaced the Innovative Program Grant. This new program is designed to support up to four conference attendees with $500 each to learn, inspire, and teach a new idea gleaned from a keynote or conference session. Applications for the Inspired Learning Grant will be made available at the April conference.
Stay tuned for details to be announced at the conference.
Here is the link to the grant application.
Inspired Learning Grant Winners
Informational Video Coming Soon
WTIA Innovative Grant Winners
2026 WinnersAnne Malig and Patty Mayer, Reedsburg Area School District
Chay Willis, Baraboo School District
Denise Johnson, Platteville District
2020 WinnersKylee Richter, Bonduel School District
Kylee was inspired by the Wisconsin Author breakout session to build a garden at Bonduel Elementary School. A group in her school community saw a need for food for students over the weekend. This group is called Backpack Blessings. Kylee would like to expand on this idea and have school gardens where students can take fresh produce home as well.
2019 WinnerJill Neville and Jane Miller, Neillsville
Jill and Jane were inspired by Pernille Ripp. They would like to implement book clubs in grades four through eight to give students more opportunities to read books of their choice. They would also like to expand their library with more diverse texts that accurately reflect their population.
2018 WinnerLori Ernst, Butternut School District
Regina Quandt, Arcadia School District
Contact Liz Clennon for questions and concerns about this grant.
Contact Liz Clennon for questions and concerns about this grant.
2017 Grant WinnerRiver Heights School, Menomonie
Mind Up Curriculum — Strategies for learning and living.
Keshona Primary SchoolMy Learning Box — Books and materials provided in a box for parents to use at home to support their child’s learning.
Arcadia Elementary School Give Me Five Program — Materials provided to support parents with five minutes of math and literacy practice at home.
Keshona Primary SchoolMy Learning Box — Books and materials provided in a box for parents to use at home to support their child’s learning.
Arcadia Elementary School Give Me Five Program — Materials provided to support parents with five minutes of math and literacy practice at home.
2016 Grant WinnersMauston School District
Summer reading project with book boxes and bags to reduce summer slide.
Bonduel School District Parent Involvement in Developing a Growth Mindset.
Bonduel School District Parent Involvement in Developing a Growth Mindset.
2015 Grant WinnersGalesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau
Summer Reading Program — Book Kits with a parent/family involvement component.
Click here to see a short video on their project.
Reedsburg “Into the Woods with Books” will involve setting up libraries for the summer at their Outdoor Learning Center.Click here for more details.
Reedsburg “Into the Woods with Books” will involve setting up libraries for the summer at their Outdoor Learning Center.Click here for more details.
2014 Grant WinnersClick here to read about Oconto's Adventure Pack grant project.
Click here to read about Tomah's Gardening grant project.