Tuesday, January 20, 1:30 PM

Beyond the Score: Equipping School Boards to Use Data for Informed Decision-Making

Room: 203 C/D

Our Students, Our Future: Empowering Boards and Superintendents With Governance

Room: 203 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 20, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pre-Delegate Assembly Discussion

Room: Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Wednesday, January 21, 8:00 AM

A Long-Term Plan for Operational and Facilities Efficiency

Room: 101 A/B

AI in the Classroom: Ethical Frontiers and Practical Implications

Room: 101 D/E

Building a Culture of Transparency Through Data

Room: 101 C

Building a Data-Informed Student-Driven District

Room: 202 D/E

Empowered Communities, Kindergarten-Ready Kids

Room: 203 C/D

Empowering School Communities: Stakeholder-Driven Strategic Planning

Room: 201 D/E

Harnessing Data’s Power for Teacher Planning and Student Learning Outcomes

Room: 103 A/B

Moving a Strategic Plan to Strategic Action

Room: 102 D/E

Staff-Led Mentorship for Retention and Growth

Room: 202 C

Strategic Teacher Compensation: Aligning Pay With Priorities

Room: 102 C

Student Discipline: Legally Compliant Expulsions

Room: 103 C/D

The Importance of a Highly Qualified Business Manager

Room: 102 A/B

Wednesday, January 21, 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Pay Your Staff, Not the Insurance Company

Room: 202 A/B

Wednesday, January 21, 9:00 AM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Exhibit Hall Breakfast

Room: Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, January 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Opening General Session

Room: Ballroom C/D

Wednesday, January 21, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, January 21, 1:30 PM

10 Critical Insights to Ensuring Successful Facility Projects

Room: 203 C/D

A Year of Community: Increasing Engagement While Celebrating Our Supporters

Room: 103 A/B

Building a District-Wide STEAM Program That Works

Room: 202 C

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

Room: 102 C

From Vision to Impact: Reimagining School Board Leadership for the Future

Room: 101 A/B

Listening as Leadership: Elevating Voices Through Superintendent Advisory Councils

Room: 102 D/E

More Than Buzz: Using AI to Achieve Real Change

Room: 101 D/E

Strengthening Board Policies: A Hands-On Approach to Updates and Maintenance

Room: 101 C

The State of School Finance

Room: 103 C/D

Title IX and DEI in the Courts: Navigating Federal Court Interpretations

Room: 202 D/E

Who’s Telling Your Story? Real Strategies for Real Connection

Room: 202 A/B

Winning Hearts and Votes: A Playbook for Research-Based School Referendum Success

Room: 102 A/B

Wednesday, January 21, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

2026 WASB Delegate Assembly

Room: Ballroom A/B

Wednesday, January 21, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, January 21, 3:30 PM

Academic Accountability and Progress Monitoring

Room: 202 A/B

Access to Public Records & Personnel Files

Room: 103 A/B

Aftermath! Preparing and Managing a Severe Storm at Your School

Room: 102 C

'But We Don’t Teach Agriculture in Our District'

Room: 101 C

Calling All New Board Members: Building Connections and Knowledge

Room: 202 D/E

Elevating Partnerships via CTE, YA, ACP and Learner Profiles

Room: 101 D/E

New Teacher Compensation Model: From Collaboration, Information and Process to Implementation

Room: 102 D/E

Right-Sizing District Facilities for Declining Enrollment

Room: 103 C/D

The 30,000-Foot View: 4 Leadership Questions to Focus on What Matters

Room: 101 A/B

The Board's Role in Financial Oversight

Room: 203 C/D

The Price of Parallel Systems: How Policy Shapes Three K-12 Education Systems

Room: 102 A/B

Wednesday, January 21, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Networking Reception

Room: Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Thursday, January 22, 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

WASB Breakfast

Room: Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Thursday, January 22, 8:45 AM

Calling All Board Presidents and Aspiring Leaders

Room: 202 D/E

Empowering Student-Led Green Teams

Room: 102 A/B

Energizing Engagement: Strategies to Inspire and Retain School Staff

Room: 201 D/E

Improving Literacy Through School-Community Partnerships

Room: 201 C

Learning Places Matter: The Third Educator in the Room

Room: 101 D/E

Leveraging Staff Members as Instructional Coaches

Room: 101 C

NIL and Student-Athletes: Impacts of the WIAA Rule and More

Room: 102 C

Passing a Referendum in a Politically Divided Community

Room: 203 C/D

Same Storm, Different Boats: The Importance of Coaching School Principals

Room: 202 C

Student Success Starts With Board Strategy

Room: 101 A/B

Using Social Media to Build Trust and Advance Strategic Goals

Room: 102 D/E

WASB Legislative Update

Room: 103 A/B

Why Every District Needs a Technology Leader at the Cabinet Level

Room: 202 A/B

Thursday, January 22, 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Finance 101: What Board Members Need to Know

Room: 103 C/D

Thursday, January 22, 9:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Education Tour: Hayes Bilingual School

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

Thursday, January 22, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Thursday, January 22, 10:45 AM

Against the Odds: 'How One Rural School Ranks Among the Best'

Room: 102 D/E

Breaking the Language Barrier

Room: 102 C

Building Safe Havens: Improved School Security in Rural Communities

Room: 102 A/B

Developing a Community-Advised SRO Program

Room: 101 A/B

New Developments in School Law

Room: 203 C/D

Referendum Approval Through Community Engagement

Room: 201 C

Rooted in Referendum Results

Room: 101 C

Share Your Story! The Why, What and How of Hosting a Legislative Day

Room: 103 A/B

Stronger Together: Addressing Mental Health Needs Through Community Connections

Room: 202 D/E

Sustaining Momentum: Community-Led Planning for Rural Resilience

Room: 101 D/E

Tackling the Attendance Crisis: Governance, Legal Duties and Best Practices

Room: 201 A/B

Take Action: 5 Things You Can Do To Safeguard Against Cyber Threats

Room: 202 C

The New Era of Pharmacy Benefits

Room: 202 A/B

Thursday, January 22, 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM

Dedicated Exhibit Hall Time

Room: Exhibit Hall

Thursday, January 22, 12:00 PM

WASBO Luncheon (w/Business Manager of the Year)

Room: Empire Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

WASDA Luncheon (w/Superintendent of the Year)

Room: Crystal Ballroom, Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Thursday, January 22, 1:45 PM

A Monthly Financial Scorecard For Your District

Room: 103 C/D

Automate to Elevate: Creating a Blueprint for AI Integration in Wisconsin Schools

Room: 102 C

Beyond School Walls: Building Thriving Community Learning Ecosystems

Room: 101 D/E

Beyond the Blueprint: Agile Facility Planning

Room: 202 A/B

Building Community Support for Tax Levy Transparency

Room: 101 A/B

Federal Education Funding Update

Room: 103 A/B

Leadership in Focus: The New WASB Superintendent Evaluation Framework

Room: 201 D/E

Mastering the Art of School Finance Storytelling

Room: 102 D/E

One Vision, Many Voices: Concerts as Community Catalyst

Room: 201 D/E

Opening Doors: Connecting Students & Employers

Room: 202 C

Strategic Succession Planning: Building Sustainable Leadership for the Future

Room: 203 C/D

The Mauston Story: Third Time's A Charm

Room: 202 D/E

Tools for Transformation: Aligning, Engaging, and Achieving District Goals

Room: 101 C

Thursday, January 22, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday General Session

Room: Ballroom C/D

Friday, January 23, 8:00 AM

Fuel for Learning: The Critical Role of School Lunches

Room: 101 A/B

If Walls Could Talk, What Would Your Students Say About Belonging?

Room: 101 D/E

Math That Moves the Needle for Student Outcomes

Room: 102 A/B

Real Talk: Parent Focus Group Listening Sessions

Room: 101 D/E

School Administrators Alliance 2026 Legislative Update

Room: 103 C/D

The Kids Are Ahead of Us: Responsible Engagement with AI Tools

Room: 103 A/B

Transgender Student Rights: Where Are We Now?

Room: 101 C

X’s and O’s With the WIAA

Room: 102 D/E

Friday, January 23, 9:15 AM

Belonging in Action: How Student Voice Transformed Our Schools

Room: 101 D/E

Debt 101: Understanding the Basics of Borrowing and Repayment

Room: 102 D/E

Instructional Trends & Budget Bends: What’s Coming Next

Room: 103 C/D

It ALL Matters: Students With Disabilities’ Academic Growth

Room: 101 C

Launching Success: Funding and Operating On-Site Daycare

Room: 102 C

Smarter Systems: Leveraging AI for Teacher Evaluation and Curriculum Renewal

Room: 103 A/B

Turning Mandates Into Momentum: Act 20 Without the Teacher Burnout

Room: 102 A/B

Friday, January 23, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Closing General Session

Room: Ballroom A/B