WiRSA Conference 2024

RESILIENT RURAL

Monday, October 28 & Tuesday, October 29

Welcome Reception - October 27, 2023 - 7:00 p.m.
Glacier Canyon Lodge at the Wilderness - Wisconsin Dells

WiRSA Conference Schedule Overview
Resilient Rural!

Sunday, October 27, 2024
7:00 p.m. Reception (Sandstone 1-4-5-6)

Monday, October 28, 2024

7:00 - 8:15 am……..………..………………(Breakfast)
8:15 am………………….….Welcome (____________)
8:30 - 9:30 am……...(Keynote with Joe Sanfelippo)
9:50 - 10:40 am………………(1st Breakout Session)
10:40 - 11:00 am………...………..(Visit with Vendors)
11:00 - 11:50 am…………….(2nd Breakout Session)
12:00 pm…….…………...……..….... (Lunch/Awards)
12:30 pm. ……….………….………….(Awards Begin)
1:30 - 2:20 pm...….………..…(3rd Breakout Session)
2:20 - 2:40 pm..………….………..(Visit with Vendors)
2:40 - 3:30 pm..…….…..…….(4th Breakout Session)
3:30 - 3:40 pm. ………………..….(Visit with Vendors)
3:40 - 4:30 pm. ….……..…….(5th Breakout Session)
5:30 pm…(Reception/Silent Auction/Live Auction)

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

7:30 - 8:15 am..………...…………...(Breakfast Buffet)

8:15 am..…………………...…………..…...(Welcome)

8:30 - 9:30 am……….......(Keynote Ben Winchester)

9:30 - 9:50 am.….………...……....(Visit with Vendors)

9:50 - 10:40 am.….….....…....(6th Breakout Session)

10:50 - 11:40 am..………..…..(7th Breakout Session)

12:15 - 1:15 pm……...…… (WiRSA Annual Meeting)

1:15 - 2:15 pm……………… (WiRSA Board Meeting)

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.