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Public Schools' Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning, said the founda- tions of reading test could impact the faculty within the north side educational facili- ty. "I think we have in the district a pool of people who are committed, reliable and dedicated," Morris-Allen said. Another proposed DPI change — consolidating con- tent areas to allow teachers to work within the full parameters of subject areas — also was raised at the hearing. Cheryl Miracle, a music teacher within the Franklin School District, said the loos- ened requirements could water down the level of instruction students receive. "Music is not only knowl- edge," Miracle said. "It is a skill-based trade." A number of speakers at the Jan. 19 hearing were part of the deaf community. Brittany Peters, an inter- preter within MPS, said she took aim with some of the provisions within the DPI's requirements for persons in her profession. "(The changes) are sup- posed to be a simplification," Peters said. "But it does the exact opposite. As written, (the requirements) are actu- ally more complicated and inconsistent." Other changes under con- sideration are aimed at giv- ing the DPI additional tools to address educator miscon- duct, including license sus- pensions and reprimands. The new tools, according to the DPI, have also been aimed at adding transparen- cy by requiring the posting of final decisions on alleged misconduct cases against teachers. Information on the new proposed educator licensing rules is available online at dpi.wi.gov/news/releases. MILWAUKEE — Volunteers for the Milwaukee County Parks award-winning citizen-sci- ence wetland monitoring Program are invited to attend an orientation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at Wehr Nature Center in Whitnall Park, 9701 W. College Ave. Only volunteers who attend the orientation will be invited to participate in a free, two-hour field-train- ing workshop. Volunteers may choose to attend the field training workshop, on either a weekday evening or a Saturday morning, in March. Volunteers will look for and document the presence and distribution of sensi- tive wildlife populations such as salamanders, frogs, toads, crayfish and fairy shrimp. "Because of the success of our program, this year we will also be 'training the trainers' for neighboring counties," said Julia Robson, who coordinates Milwaukee County's Citizen-based Wetland Monitoring Program. "This will not only open new opportunities for our volun- teers, but also provide a richer data set for analysis and guidance in habitat- management activities throughout southeaster n Wisconsin." Volunteers will collect data from ephemeral wet- lands throughout the park system and in natural areas in neighboring counties. Ephemeral wetlands serve as habitat for species of amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates. "The inhabitants of these wetlands, particularly amphibians, can be highly sensitive to environmental change and degradation. Knowing the location of ephemeral wetlands and the potential they may have for sustaining sensitive and rare wildlife populations is critical to the management of these natural areas," Robson said. For more about the pro- gram, contact Robson, assistant Natural Areas coordinator, at 414-257-8081 or julia.robson@milwau- keecountywi.gov or visit- countyparks.com and search "Citizen Science Opportunities," or visit http://bit.ly/2kv6kAy. ADA accommodation requests may be filed with the Milwaukee County Office for Persons with Disabilities by calling 278- 3932 (voice) or 711 (TRS). January 26, 2018 • Milwaukee County Post • 5 DPI licensing: Proposed changes challenged continued from Page 1 Submitted photo A volunteer in the Milwaukee County Parks wetland monitoring program finds a tiger salamander in one of the county parks' ephemeral ponds. We are now accepting Memorials, Obituaries and Pending Death Notices. Now for only $85 (Includes up to 300 words.) For an extra $10 Add a Photo. Or a short notice for only $25 (Includes 25 words.) For more information call Dan Muckelbauer @ 262-513-2626 and leave a message or email dmuck@conleynet.com Let your friends and relatives know about the passing of a loved one. Place a memorial in the Milwaukee County Post newspaper. DEADLINES ARE TUESDAY (2pm) FOR THE UPCOMING WEEKEND PAPER. 259047042 Julia LeGath | 414-744-6370x17 | jlegath@conleynet.com Barry Richards | 262-513-2637 | brichards@conleynet.com ATTENTION TAX PREPARERS: Potential clients need your help! With the current tax code so complex, everyone needs your services to fi le for the most successful tax season. Let us help keep your business top-of-mind for new clients, while you are heads down doing taxes for your dedicated clients. Call today to take advantage of this special business builder rate. Parks Department offers free Citizen science wetland monitoring

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