2009 WiRSA Conference

Enriching Wisconsin’s Rural Schools and Communities Conference

March 30-31, 2009

UW Oshkosh College of Education and Human Services along with Wisconsin’s Cooperative Educational Services Agencies (CESA) co-hosted the first-ever Enriching Wisconsin’s Rural Schools and Communities Conference on March 30-31, 2009.

The Wisconsin Rural Schools and Communities Conference marked the beginning of a statewide dialogue on education trends and issues in Wisconsin rural settings. Wisconsin has a sizable rural student population, with nearly 40% of its schools located in rural areas and serving more than one-fourth of the state’s students.

The conference also addressed issues such as emerging rural school trends and issues, implementing best practices in curriculum, technology, licensure and recruitment and giving a voice to rural schools.

Speakers

• Dr. Rachel Tompkins, President, the Rural School and Community Trust

• Dr. Steve Correia, Professor, St. Norbert College

• Todd Berry, President, WI Taxpayers Alliance

• Joe Fahey, Institute for Wisconsin’s Future

• Genevieve Kirchman, Consultant, CESA 5

Conference Materials

• Brochure

• Press Release

• List of Attendees

• Bio for guest speaker — Rachel Tompkins