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