Embracing the Evolution of Rural Schools

Embracing the Evolution of Rural Schools

Thursday, October 30 & Friday, October 31

Thursday, October 30 & Friday, October 31

Wednesday, October 29 (Reception - 7:00 pm.)
Stevens Point Convention Center
Location TBD
1001 Amber Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54482

Call for Proposals

The WiRSA Planning Committee is seeking proposals for sessions that share best practices, solutions, and research in and outside our rural classrooms and schools. 

We encourage you to share the great programs you are providing. Examples include but are not limited to: 

  • Grow your own initiatives / Recruitment & Retention

  • AI - Artificial Intelligence

  • Early Literacy / Reading / English Learners

  • Mental Health

  • Collaborative efforts within a school or with other schools (Career Tech, etc.)

  • Collaborative efforts with institutes of higher education, and/or businesses

  • Innovative educational programs/classroom practices

Proposals are due by Monday, June 30, 2025

WiRSA 2025 Conference Breakout Session Proposal

Please upload a Word or Google document with the needed information for your session proposal.

  1. Session Title

  2. Session Description

  3. Session Presenter(s), bio(s) and picture(s)

  4. Audience if applicable 

Many conferences have break-out sessions with little opportunity to follow up on the presented material. We have 20 minutes between each session. If you need more discussion time, we have an open room (Rooms 1-4-5-6) available to you for further discussion.

 

 

Annual Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance Conference

Save the Date - WiRSA State Conference

Stevens Point Convention Center
Reception - Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Friday, October 31, 2025

WiRSA Conference Information & Registration Link

WiRSA Conference Call
for Proposals

WiRSA Conference Vendor / Sponsor Information & Registration

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.