2018 WiRSA Conference
WiRSA Conference, Oct 29-30
2018 WiRSA Conference Program
General Session 1
Opening Keynote
Why Rural Schools Matter
Dr. Mara Casey Tieken
Break-Out Session 1
• Student Participation in a 1:1 Setting
• School Funding-the conversation has just begun
• Step Back to Move Forward: Coaching for Results Handout
• Alternative Pathways to Teacher Licensure
• Maximizing Investments in your Community’s Future
General Session 2
The Importance of Threat Assessment Team Training
The Department of Justice
Break-Out Session 2
• Big Results in a Small District (HS SIP) (MS SIP) (School District Plan) (School Improvement Plan)
• AmeriCorps Teacher Residency Program Flyer
• I’m Not Alone – Connecting Rural Educators
• Year 1 Review of Mental Health Framework Implementation
• Your Referendum Passed. Congrats! Now What?
Break-Out Session 3
• Rural Mental Health Research & Pilot Program Solution
• Academic and Career Planning
• Lessons Learned – District and School Alignment for Student Outcomes
• 10 Ways to Engage Your Community
• Start Ahead with UW Colleges Online
Break-Out Session 4
• Changing the Academic Culture
• Referendum on a Budget-Funding Mechanisms for Rural Schools
• Building A Community Child Care Center
• Uniting Our Communities for Strong Schools (Slides 1-18) (Slides 19-27) (Slides 28-37)
• Rural Schools Matter-How ACT Prep Can Change Lives
Break-Out Session 5
• Next Steps Following Your Facility Referendum
• Security Best Practices Without Breaking the Bank
• ACT Update 1st Half (slides 1-34) 2nd Half (slides 35-68)
• Engaging Primary Learners with iPad
• Keeping Rural Schools Relevant and Viable
• A Visit with the WIAA
Bucky Tuition Promise Overview
Greg Offerman, UW Office of Financial Aid
General Session 3
Why Staff Mental Health is Important and What We Can Do About It
Barb VanDoorn
2017 Wisconsin Special Services Teacher of the Year
Break-Out Session 6
• School Mental Health System in Action – One District’s Journey
• The Power of 1:1 Video Conference Coaching
• Serving WI Through Outreach Efforts
• WECAN Exploring Features and Maximizing Functionality (User Guide)
• Crazy Easy Benefits Administration
Break-Out Session 7
• What’s on the Plate and How High are you Stacking it?
• Badger Math-A Multifaceted Curriculum / Handout
• WISELearn (How to Get Involved) (What is WISELearn)
• Current Initiatives at DPI (Mobile Device Grant and Internet Discount Finder) (WISELearn Resources Library)
• Multi-Sector Partnerships- A Coordinated Approach to Learning and Health
Break-Out Session 8
• WESTEAM a 4k-12 STEAM Initiative (Welcome Family STEAM Night) (More Than Money) (Juda Family STEAM 4/12/18, slides 1-27 and slides 28-55)
• How to Benefit from Charter Schools in Rural WI
• Vilas County Economic Development Cooperation
• Emergency Certifications in WI Rural Schools Flyer
• Connect, Explore, Engage Our Communities
General Session 4
Closing Keynote
Lifesaving Tips When Facing an Armed Intruder or Active Shooter in Your School (Room Security Controls) (School Safety)
Ted Hayes, Senior Risk Manager, M3