Tuesday, January 21, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Registration

Room: 3rd Floor, Baird Center

Tuesday, January 21, 1:30 PM

Mastering Publicly Reported Data for School Board Members

Room: 203 C/D

Navigating the Business Impact: Cybersecurity’s Effect on Wisconsin Educational Institutions

Room: 202 A/B

School Finance Puzzle

Room: 202 C

The Women of WAS-: A Deep Dive into the 4 Cs

Room: 202 D/E

Tuesday, January 21, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pre-Delegate Assembly Discussion

Room: Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Wednesday, January 22, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration

Room: 3rd Floor, Baird Center

Wednesday, January 22, 8:00 AM

Building Bridges: Strengthening Board-Superintendent Bonds

Room: 102 A/B

Character Education as a Cornerstone

Room: 202 D/E

Community Engagement Momentum and Success Panel

Room: 103 C/D

Convention/Delegate Orientation

Room: Ballroom A/B

Developing Competitive and Flexible Compensation Schedules

Room: 202 C

From Absenteeism to Engagement: Proven Strategies for Increasing School Attendance

Room: 103 A/B

Fulfilling the Roles of Superintendent and Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Room: 101 C

How Declining Enrollment Impacts Wisconsin Public Schools

Room: 202 A/B

How to Turn Green Energy Initiatives into Dollars

Room: 101 A/B

Improve Your School Facilities with Federal Dollars

Room: 102 C

Leveraging AI for Personalized Learning

Room: 203 C/D

Policy and Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence

Room: 102 D/E

So, Your Superintendent is Leaving . . . Now What?

Room: 101 D/E

What Can You Learn from Your Students?

Room: 201 D/E

Wednesday, January 22, 9:00 AM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall Breakfast

Room: Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, January 22, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Opening General Session

Room: Ballroom C/D

Wednesday, January 22, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, January 22, 1:30 PM

Access to Public Records and Personnel Files

Room: 201 C

Building an “All-In” Culture

Room: 202 C

Get Ahead of Your Next Referendum Vote

Room: 101 D/E

Inside the Minds of the 2025 Wisconsin Teachers of the Year

Room: 103 C/D

Placing the Compensation Piece in the Attraction and Retention Puzzle

Room: 201 D/E

Planning for a Referendum: The Roadmap for Success

Room: 103 A/B

Reimagined and Revitalized: The New WASB Superintendent Evaluation Framework is Here!

Room: 102 C

Specialized Design for Specialized Instruction

Room: 101 C

Standards-Based Learning and Grading: The Why

Room: 203 C/D

Strategically Attracting and Retaining High-Quality Staff

Room: 202 A/B

Student-Centered eMLSS for High Schools

Room: 102 A/B

The Board’s Role in Effective District Communication

Room: 101 A/B

The Fastest 44 Minutes in School Finance

Room: 102 D/E

The State of School Finance: Insights for the 2025-27 State Budget

Room: 202 D/E

Wednesday, January 22, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

2025 WASB Delegate Assembly

Room: Ballroom A/B

Wednesday, January 22, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, January 22, 3:30 PM

36,000sf in 83 Days

Room: 101 D/E

Dodger Care: How to Promote Before- and After-School Programming

Room: 201 D/E

Empowering Students Through Song and International Collaboration

Room: 202 D/E

Fast Track to Leadership: Elevating New Board Members from Day 1

Room: 102 C

How to Build Business Partnerships in Rural School Districts

Room: 101 A/B

Standards-Based Learning and Grading: The How

Room: 203 C/D

Tell Your Story and Measure Success with a Strategic Dashboard

Room: 201 C

The Courage to Foster Equity and Inclusion

Room: 202 A/B

The School Board’s Role in Financial Oversight

Room: 101 C

The Ultimate Guide to Facility Planning

Room: 103 A/B

Thriving School Boards: Effective Governance and Best Practices for Student Success

Room: 202 C

WASB Legislative Update

Room: 103 C/D

What Title IX Doesn’t Require You To Do

Room: 102 A/B

Your Community as a Classroom: Engaging Students and Building Public Trust

Room: 102 D/E

Wednesday, January 22, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Networking Reception

Room: Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Thursday, January 23, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

WASB Breakfast

Room: Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Thursday, January 23, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration

Room: 3rd Floor, Baird Center

Thursday, January 23, 8:45 AM

AI in Education: Navigating Policy and Possibilities

Room: 201 D/E

Are School-Based Mental Health Services Right for Your District?

Room: 202 A/B

Back to the Benefits Future: Tomorrow’s HR Today

Room: 201 C

Beyond Bulletproofing: Research-Based Approaches to School Safety

Room: 101 A/B

Calling All New Board Members: Building Connections and Knowledge

Room: 203 C/D

Don't Miss the Boat! Your Passport to Staffing Hard-to-Fill Positions

Room: 202 D/E

Leveraging Lateral Leadership: Closing Gaps Through Collaborative Action

Room: 202 C

Portrait of a Graduate: Future-Focused Career Readiness

Room: 101 C

Proactively Lead Your Community Through Student Demographic Shifts

Room: 101 D/E

Teacher Registered Apprenticeship in Wisconsin

Room: 103 A/B

The 21st Century School Board: Maximizing Your Influence

Room: 102 C

Top 10 Contract Clauses for School Business Officials

Room: 102 A/B

Working With the Media: Proactive Strategies for Positive School Stories

Room: 102 D/E

Thursday, January 23, 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Finance 101: What Board Members Need to Know

Room: 103 C/D

Thursday, January 23, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Education Tour: We Energies STEM Center at MSOE

Room: Ground floor doors between Ballrooms A/B and C/D

Thursday, January 23, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Thursday, January 23, 10:45 AM

A New Dimension: The Role of Teaching Artists in the Classroom

Room: 101 C

Busses, Basketballs, Breakfast… and Health Education?

Room: 201 D/E

Cultivating a Literacy-Rich Community to Support Act 20

Room: 102 A/B

Cybersecurity Preparedness: Is Your District Ready?

Room: 202 D/E

How Big Things Get Done: Procurement Options for School Improvement Projects

Room: 101 D/E

How to Incorporate Act 31 into Your Curriculum

Room: 203 C/D

Pay Your Staff, Not the Insurance Company

Room: 102 C

Project 180: Students Making a Difference

Room: 103 A/B

Relationships with Purpose! Tips for Building Strong Superintendent-Principal Relationships

Room: 202 C

Retaining Educators through Peer Mentoring

Room: 101 A/B

Safe, Supported and Successful: Our Plan for a Successful Referendum

Room: 202 A/B

School Marketing Made Easy

Room: 102 D/E

Showcase Your School: Using the Local Report Card to Tell Your Story

Room: 201 C

Thursday, January 23, 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Thursday, January 23, 12:00 PM

WASBO Luncheon

Room: Hilton Milwaukee City Center

WASDA Luncheon

Room: Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Thursday, January 23, 1:45 PM

AI in a School District: A Yearlong Odyssey

Room: 203 A/B

Data-Driven Compensation Decisions via Statewide Partnership

Room: 201 C

Developing Learning Leaders: Invest in Leadership Excellence

Room: 202 D/E

Empower Schools with Energy Efficiency Integration

Room: 101 D/E

Gifted Education or Talent Development?

Room: 203 C/D

Gimme A Break: Sensory Breaks 101

Room: 102 A/B

Investing in Environmental Education

Room: 202 C

Maximizing Board Excellence: The Power of Continuous Improvement

Room: 102 C

Partners in School Safety

Room: 103 A/B

Prep and Planning for Construction Impact on Your Building

Room: 201 D/E

Promoting and Monitoring Student Success: A Guide to Outcomes-Focused Governance

Room: 102 D/E

Public Education Funding in Wisconsin: Is it Adequate?

Room: 202 A/B

Tools to Create and Sustain Alignment, Clarity and Productivity

Room: 101 C

Transforming School Meals

Room: 101 A/B

X’s and O’s With WIAA

Room: 103 C/D

Thursday, January 23, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday General Session

Room: Ballroom C/D

Friday, January 24, 8:00 AM

Building Bridges: Enhancing Community Engagement in K-8 Education

Room: 102 D/E

Going Down: Public Opinion About Your Community Schools

Room: 101 A/B

Managing a Self-Funded Health Plan

Room: 101 C

Nurturing Minds and Enhancing Mental Well-Being

Room: 102 C

School Administrators Alliance 2024 Legislative Update

Room: 103 C/D

Solar for Schools Makes Cents

Room: 101 D/E

The Transition from Half-Day to Full-Day 4K

Room: 102 A/B

Using Data and Communication for a Successful Referendum Campaign

Room: 103 A/B

Friday, January 24, 9:15 AM

A Charter School Conundrum: Ensuring a Quality Contract is in Place

Room: 101 D/E

Capital Funding and Finance Strategies in the Current Market

Room: 102 C

Crafting a Memorable Staff Appreciation Event

Room: 102 A/B

Inspiring Future School Professionals: Leveraging What You Already Have

Room: 101 A/B

It's Time to Achieve Equity in School Funding

Room: 103 C/D

Our Students, Our Future: Empowering Boards With Governance

Room: 103 C/D

Systems for Students Experiencing Homelessness

Room: 102 D/E

Uniting Visions: Achieving Consensus Within Your Board and Community

Room: 101 C

Friday, January 24, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Closing General Session

Room: Ballroom A/B