Seeking Input: Please help us to connect if you are interested in student industry-recognized certifications

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Bires, Amy J. DPI

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Sep 25, 2025, 12:44:34 PM (4 days ago) Sep 25
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Greetings Computer Science Educators! 

 

The Wisconsin DPI Information Technology Education (ITE) Grant offers FREE industry-recognized certifications in areas such as cloud computing, data analytics, cyber security, and A.I. 

 

The ITE Grant also supports FREE educator professional development, and other computer science education resources.  

 

This past spring, the ITE Grant supported a successful pilot which provided free Certiport IT Specialist certification exam vouchers, and free Learn Key/GMetrix practice tests. A teacher involved in this pilot commented as follows.

 

“I really appreciate the opportunity to give my students this opportunity.  For many students, this opened their eyes to what a career in IT will entail” – Teacher, Bayport High School

 

If you are interested in learning more about how the  ITE Grant  can support computer science education, please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/r/mUenYtCFmi .

For the Program Website, go to:  https://www.itedgrantwisconsin.com 

 

 

“I really appreciate the opportunity to give my students this opportunity.  For many students, this opened their eyes to what a career in IT will entail” – Teacher, Bayport High School

 

 

Tyra Harris

Meucci & Company

www.meucciandco.com



Amy Bires
Computer Science and Digital Learning Innovation Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction



Jenny Barreau

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Sep 25, 2025, 12:55:32 PM (4 days ago) Sep 25
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Hi Amy,
Our school participates in the CTE Incentive grant that provides money for every senior graduating with an industry-recognized certification.  I am not aware of this grant that you mentioned but I am assuming that this is different and not recognized the same.  I know at one time a school could only be a part of one of these grant opportunities.  Is that still the case or do I have this mixed up with something else?  

Jenny

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Bires, Amy J. DPI

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Sep 26, 2025, 9:09:26 AM (3 days ago) Sep 26
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Yes, there are two different grant programs available for Wisconsin schools to participate in. Each district should analyze the pros and cons of each program and ask questions before they decide which pathway they would like to participate in.  Both opportunities have the ability for students to earn content specific certifications.  

We are grateful to have both opportunities available for our Wisconsin districts.  

If you have additional questions regarding the ITE Grant, please reach out to me directly.  Thank you.
Amy


Amy Bires
Computer Science and Digital Learning Innovation Consultant
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction



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