Wisconsin Branch of The International Dyslexia Association
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
International Dyslexia Association
Lobbying Interests:
Educational bills related to dyslexia, special education, regular education
Title:
Legislative Chair
International Dyslexia Association
Lobbying Interests:
Educational bills related to dyslexia, special education, regular education
Title:
Legislative Chair
Contact
DH
Donna Hejtmanek
8443 Little Horsehead Hill Road
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 525-2259
dhejtmanek@yahoo.com
8443 Little Horsehead Hill Road
Harshaw, WI 54529
(715) 525-2259
dhejtmanek@yahoo.com
Authorized Lobbyists
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Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 110
Relating to: developing a guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 86
9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
See attachment
Relating to: developing a guidebook related to dyslexia and related conditions. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 86
For
Notification Date9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
See attachment
Assembly Bill 194
Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 44
9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 44
Against
Notification Date9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 195
Relating to: a license to teach based on reciprocity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 43
9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: a license to teach based on reciprocity and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
2019 Wisconsin Act 43
Against
Notification Date9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 594
Relating to: requirements for teacher preparatory programs in this state, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The use of Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading needs to be required in the teacher's course of study in order for pre-service teacher to understand the science of reading.
Relating to: requirements for teacher preparatory programs in this state, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The use of Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading needs to be required in the teacher's course of study in order for pre-service teacher to understand the science of reading.
Assembly Bill 595
Relating to: grants for teachers who receive certain credentials in advanced structured literacy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Teachers obtaining advanced certification in the treatment of dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia should be compensated for their time and expenses as other teachers are for their advanced certificates. Often dyslexia training takes 1-2 years.
Relating to: grants for teachers who receive certain credentials in advanced structured literacy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Teachers obtaining advanced certification in the treatment of dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia should be compensated for their time and expenses as other teachers are for their advanced certificates. Often dyslexia training takes 1-2 years.
Assembly Bill 601
Relating to: requiring an online dyslexia awareness training for school district employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill is necessary to get a basic awareness and understanding of dyslexia to teachers and administrators in a short amount of time. Teachers ARE NOT taught this in college and have a general misunderstanding of the characteristics of dyslexia.
Relating to: requiring an online dyslexia awareness training for school district employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill is necessary to get a basic awareness and understanding of dyslexia to teachers and administrators in a short amount of time. Teachers ARE NOT taught this in college and have a general misunderstanding of the characteristics of dyslexia.
Assembly Bill 602
Relating to: screening correctional inmates for dyslexia.
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: screening correctional inmates for dyslexia.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Assembly Bill 603
Relating to: publishing Foundations of Reading test scores.
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Foundations of Reading Test scores are not being published according to the current law. A specific date needs to be established to hold DPI accountable for timely reporting of FORT results.
Relating to: publishing Foundations of Reading test scores.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Foundations of Reading Test scores are not being published according to the current law. A specific date needs to be established to hold DPI accountable for timely reporting of FORT results.
Assembly Bill 604
Relating to: programs to identify and address pupils with dyslexia in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Students with dyslexia need to be identified and prescribed the correct treatment within a school district. Currently school districts do not identify or name dyslexia; nor do they prescribe the optimal treatment plan for the students' success.
Relating to: programs to identify and address pupils with dyslexia in public schools. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Students with dyslexia need to be identified and prescribed the correct treatment within a school district. Currently school districts do not identify or name dyslexia; nor do they prescribe the optimal treatment plan for the students' success.
Senate Bill 183
Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.
Bill Text and History
9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requirements for initial licensure as a special education teacher.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date9/24/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 414
Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: incorporating cursive writing into the state model English language arts standards and requiring cursive writing in elementary grades. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 552
Relating to: requiring an online dyslexia awareness training for school district employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill is needed because teachers and administrators have a misunderstanding of the characteristics and treatment of dyslexia and because colleges do not address this. A quick way to disseminate this is needed.
Relating to: requiring an online dyslexia awareness training for school district employees. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
This bill is needed because teachers and administrators have a misunderstanding of the characteristics and treatment of dyslexia and because colleges do not address this. A quick way to disseminate this is needed.
Senate Bill 553
Relating to: screening correctional inmates for dyslexia.
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: screening correctional inmates for dyslexia.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 554
Relating to: requirements for teacher preparatory programs in this state, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The use of Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading needs to be required in the teacher's course of study in order for pre-service teacher to understand the science of reading.
Relating to: requirements for teacher preparatory programs in this state, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
The use of Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading needs to be required in the teacher's course of study in order for pre-service teacher to understand the science of reading.
Senate Bill 555
Relating to: grants for teachers who receive certain credentials in advanced structured literacy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Teachers obtaining advanced certification in the treatment of dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia should be compensated for their time and expenses as other teachers are for their advanced certificates. Often dyslexia training takes 1-2 years.
Relating to: grants for teachers who receive certain credentials in advanced structured literacy and making an appropriation. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date11/18/2019
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Comments
Teachers obtaining advanced certification in the treatment of dyslexia or characteristics of dyslexia should be compensated for their time and expenses as other teachers are for their advanced certificates. Often dyslexia training takes 1-2 years.
Senate Bill 578
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/20/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: assessments to evaluate reading readiness. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/20/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Senate Bill 579
Relating to: requiring each cooperative educational service agency to employ a dyslexia specialist. (FE)
Bill Text and History
1/20/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Relating to: requiring each cooperative educational service agency to employ a dyslexia specialist. (FE)
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/20/2020
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal do not intend to communicate on this matter.
Total Lobbying Effort
No certified reports found.
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
No legislative bills/resolutions found.
Budget Bill Subjects
No budget bill subjects found.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.
Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures
This organization is one of fewer than 10 organizations registered with the Wisconsin Ethics Commission
that is exempt from semi-annual reporting of its lobbying hours
and expenditures. Instead of the semi-annual report the organization has submitted
a written pledge not to spend more than $500 per year on lobbying. This organization
is obliged to abide by the same standards of conduct as pertain to other organizations
that retain lobbyists and to identify each bill or rule on which it has a lobbying
communication.