WiRSA Conference 2024
WiRSA Conference 2024
RESILIENT RURAL
RESILIENT RURAL
Monday, October 28 & Tuesday, October 29
Monday, October 28 & Tuesday, October 29
WiRSA (Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance) Conference
Rural Schools and Communities - Resilient Rural!
**Monday, October 28 & Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Welcome Reception - October 27, 2023 - 7:00 p.m.
Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness - Wisconsin Dells
A conference for administrators, board members, teachers, CESA employees, higher education professionals, public library administrators, elected officials, and citizens passionate about rural school and community issues.
Conference Registration
Members $125
Non-Members $175
Student & Grad School $50
Content questions: WiRSA Executive Director Jeff Eide, 608-769-0516
Registration questions: Julie Beckwith, 608-745-5417
Conference registration cancellations must be received ten days prior to the first day of the conference in order to receive a full refund.
Call - Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness - 800-867-9453
Sunday & Monday Night - Single $98 Double $109
Family Weekend Rate - Friday & Saturday Night Rate is $115
Mention “WiRSA Conference” (Ref. Code 934061) when reserving rooms
The deadline for conference rates is Wednesday, September 17, 2024
Conference Highlights!
Monday Tentative Breakout Sessions - Under Construction
Tuesday Tentative Breakout Sessions - Under Construction
Great Keynote Speakers
Joe Sanfelippo - Monday, October 28, 2024
Ben Winchester - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
30 + Breakout Sessions
WiRSA Auction to Support Scholarships
30 Vendors supporting our rural schools
Keynote Speakers
Joe Sanfelippo - Monday, October 28th
Ben Winchester - Tuesday, October 29th
Auction Items for Scholarships
To raise additional money for student scholarships for our member schools. We will have both a silent auction and a live auction. If you are able to support our scholarships with an auction item, it would be greatly appreciated.
Here is the Google Form Link for auction items.
Things may change, so I do allow for response changes/editing if needed. Just keep the link after you have submitted the auction information.
Picture of the main rooms at the Wilderness
Our annual conference is intended for school administrators, teachers, board members, CESA employees, higher education professionals, college/grad students, public library administrators, elected officials, and any citizens interested in Wisconsin’s rural schools.
Attendee Feedback
“Well run, positive professional learning experience.”
“Great networking at the social events. Super folks you have working with you!”
“Great conference. Presentations and networking are very beneficial.”
“Continue to bring tangible ideas that can be implemented in our rural environment.”
Keep reading if you’re interested in attending, speaking, or sponsoring next year’s conference!
When
October 23-24, 2023
Social Gathering on Sunday, October 22
Where
Wilderness Resort - Wisconsin Dells
Call for Proposals and Sponsorship Information
Call for presenters for the 2023 WiRSA state conference will open in February. Proposals will be due by the end of July 2023.
Call for Proposal Link
Watch for more updates on the WiRSA websites.
Sponsorship/Membership Information
The past sponsorship information can be found at this link
Membership/Sponsorship Link
Vendor/Sponsorship for the WiRSA conference Link
Registration
We continue to work on our registration details.
I look forward to seeing everyone in October for this great event. Let's make Wisconsin rural schools proud. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Lodging
Hotel Information coming soon.
Past State Conference Sponsors
Thank you!
Any questions?
Contact WiRSA Executive Director Jeff Eide at (608) 769-0516 or jeffeide@wirsa.org.