THURSDAY

General Session JANUARY 18, 2018

3 – 5 pm | Center | Presiding: Capt. Terry McCloskey, Dr. Bill Daggett USN Retired, WASB President, Three Lakes School District His enlightening, entertaining, and motivating messages have helped his listeners to look at education differently by challenging their assumptions…

Capt. Terry McCloskey THURSDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER The Sun Prairie High School Wind Ensemble will kick off the second Dr. Bill Daggett, founder and become a cornerstone of many school general session of the 97th State chairman of the International Center reform efforts throughout the U.S. Education Convention. for Leadership in Education, is recog- Dr. Daggett has spoken to hun- Wisconsin school board members who nized worldwide for his proven ability dreds of thousands of educators and have served 20, 30, or 40 years will be to move preK-12 education systems education stakeholders in all 50 recognized during a special ceremony. towards more rigorous and relevant states. His enlightening, entertaining, WASB President Capt. Terry McCloskey skills and knowledge for all students. and motivating messages have helped will reflect on his year as WASB He has assisted a number of states his listeners to look at education president before handing the gavel and hundreds of school districts with differently by challenging their onto the next WASB president. their school improvement initiatives. assumptions about the purposes, Dr. Daggett is the creator of the benefits, and effectiveness of Amer- Keynote speaker Dr. Bill Daggett, Application Model and Rigor/Relevance ican schools. Dr. Daggett inspires his will inspire attendees to embrace what Framework™, a practical planning and audiences both to embrace what is is best about our education system instructional tool for determining the best about our education system and and to make the changes necessary relevance of curriculum and assess- to make the changes necessary to to meet the needs of all students ment to real-world situations. Dr. Dag- meet the needs of all students in the in the 21st century. gett’s Rigor/Relevance Framework has 21st century. THURSDAY FEATURED In-Depth Workshops PLEASE NOTE: Sessions may be updated or added. For an up-to-date schedule (with times and room numbers) visit wasb.org/convention.

 How to Tell — and Share — Your  A Deep Dive Into School Finance  No Time To Lose: How to Build District’s Story Learn how the revenue limit sets the a World Class Education System State by State Learn about effective communication total dollars that can be raised at this fast-paced, thorough session. through state equalization aids and U.S. students are falling behind. In 2013, the National Conference Effective communication begins with local property taxes for each district. of State Legislatures convened the administration team and board Learn how state equalization aids are a bipartisan group to study the sharing a mutual understanding of calculated based on a district’s spending, property tax base and top-performing countries in what a complete communication number of students, and about the education, and the lessons that strategy looks like, feels like, and how importance of maintaining a strong the U.S. might learn from them. it can be implemented. In this special fund balance. In this special, in-depth In this special, in-depth session, session, gain best practices for efforts session, improve your understanding learn what the study group discovered, and how states like like internal and external communica- of how the overall district budget Wisconsin can build a world-class tion, community engagement, and works and the general concepts of education system. communicating about special topics, fund accounting while gaining confi- such as referendums and budgets. dence in advocating for school National Conference of State Legislatures Wisconsin School Public funding for your district. Relations Association WASBO

12 | Wisconsin School News THURSDAY Breakout Sessions JANUARY 18, 2018  Building a High School to Teacher  Sustaining a 1:1 Initiative: important to ensure that investments Prep Program Pipeline It’s Not About the Stuff! contribute to healthier buildings and Learn about Mauston High School’s Board members and district/school student learning environments. This teacher prep program. Mauston stu- leaders understand the role tech- session will share a 2017 landmark dents can complete college course- nology plays in impacting student national research report published work and gain career experience achievement and engagement. by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of before graduation. By completing an Session participants will gain insight Public Health as well as examples entry-level tutoring and then advanced into processes to transform their from Wisconsin school learning envi- internship placement, students get a school or district, impacting class- ronments. Learn how facilities and the real taste of what a career in education room practices that reflect current classroom environment impact student entails. Participants in this session will technologies and how students health and performance. identify elements of an education interact with them. Green Schools National Network THURSDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER career pathway likely already in exis- Pewaukee School District tence in their own districts. Learn how  The Value of Surveying Your Mauston pulled together various  Impact of School Buildings on Community, Staff and Parents stakeholder groups to support this Student Health and Performance: Measuring community, staff and parent “grow your own teacher” effort. 2017 Research Findings engagement and support is critical for Mauston School District With state and local budgets school districts. There is a direct cor- growing increasingly limited, relation between staff engagement,  Transforming Teaching and funding allocation for school con- parent satisfaction and how your Learning in Elementary and struction and renovation work needs community perceives your district. Secondary Classrooms to be carefully weighed. It is Hear how the community and staff The session will provide examples of what a 21st century learning THURSDAY MEAL & NETWORKING PROGRAMS environment looks like and feels like at both elementary and sec- | WASB Breakfast Program ondary levels. The impact of the use Thursday, Jan. 18, 7-8:30am | Pre-registration required, $36 of fundamental applications, including a Learning Management Crystal Ballroom, Hilton City Center System and productivity software, George Koonce played professional football as a linebacker for a that contribute to rich learning decade, the majority of those years with the , experiences built in a digital frame- including as a member of the winning XXXI team in 1997. work will be shared. The focus is Following his playing career, George received his Ph.D. from Marquette THURSDAY FEATURED In-Depth Workshops on instructional practice and how University. His doctoral dissertation focused on the “Role Transition George Koonce powerful “change” can be to better of Players: Using the Grounded Theory,” engage students. which became the basis of his recently released book, “Is There Life After Football.” Neenah Joint School District Currently, George serves as Vice President of the Office of Advancement for Marian University in Fond du Lac, where he provides leadership and strategic direction  Alignment for Excellence and is responsible for growing awareness and increasing philanthropic support through Leadership potential exists in community and alumni engagement. everyone: teachers, students, adminis- George will share his story of growing up in a socially and economically deprived trators, parents, staff members, board area of eastern North Carolina, finding success on the gridiron with legends members, and community members. and , and how the importance of education drove him to receive a doc- Organizations are aligned for excel- torate and dedicate his second career to higher education. In July, George spoke at the lence when this leadership is identi- WASB Summer Leadership Institute. Attendees enjoyed his message and we’re excited fied, nurtured, and empowered in to have him join us in Milwaukee. WASB Breakfast sponsored by The Insurance Center. every person. Learn how schools and districts cultivate leadership capacity, | WASDA Luncheon | WASBO Luncheon establish healthy cultures, and base Thursday, Jan. 18, Noon – 1:15 pm Thursday, Jan. 18, Noon – 1:15 pm decision-making and problem-solving Pre-registration required, $39 Pre-registration required, $39 on shared purposes and values that Hosted by the Wisconsin Association of Join the Wisconsin Association of School result in uncommon alignment School District Administrators, featuring the Business Officials at its annual luncheon. between policies, priorities, and 2018 Superintendent of the Year. This is a Hear from the 2018 Wisconsin School Busi- practices at all levels. ticketed event and requires pre-registration. ness Official of the Year. This is a ticketed CESA 7 event and requires pre-registration.

November 2017 | 13 THURSDAY | JAN 18 2018 Spouse EXCURSION survey process has helped school dis- tize resource allocation and promote Milwaukee’s BBQ Scene tricts pass both capital and operating strong board/superintendent teams. Thursday, Jan. 18 referenda, improve employee morale WASB and increase parent engagement. When you think of Milwaukee, you School Perceptions  Working in Partnership to Close might think of brats and cheese curds the Achievement Gap but that won’t stop us from seeking out the best of Milwaukee’s BBQ scene. With  Personalized Learning: Designing The Department of Public Instruction grilling season coming to a close, it is Spaces for Student Success (DPI) is working in partnership with time to dive into something a little Personalized learning places learners the Regional Educational Laboratory more smoky. Attendees will enjoy at the center of their school experi- Midwest (RELMW) in the Midwest ence. Each student has greater access Achievement Gap Research Alliance. three stops for BBQ and sides, along to their own data, understands, and The alliance is supporting efforts in with round-trip transportation on this is knowledgeable about academic Wisconsin to close the black-white 3.5 hour, narrated, guided tour. standards and the skills needed to achievement gap. RELMW, DPI staff, demonstrate mastery of those stan- and alliance members will present the dards. Students’ voices inform their results of the first year’s work, which including data tools available from the choices and shape their learning. As includes a review of evidence-based Department of Public Instruction that a result, students have a greater practices that work and a tool schools help support evaluation efforts. sense of ownership and increase and districts can use to reflect on their Wisconsin Center for Education their capacity to learn. own practices. Research Sun Prairie Area School District American Institutes for Research  Supporting High Expectations  Multi-Year Planning on  Staffing Challenges: Established Benefits and Pay Partnerships that are Working for to Raise Achievement of Students Wisconsin Schools with IEPs Hear how the Edgerton School Dis- For students with individualized edu- trict has continually balanced “Com- Learn about three unique licensure pliance, Cost and Culture” in their programs and how they can help cation programs (IEPs) to receive appropriate instruction, schools must high-level planning while recognizing license the people you want teaching that cost and culture are truly in your schools. Highly qualified develop a culture of high expectations. becoming the focal point of change. individuals residing in your communi- Schools must bring together a variety Learn how the school district is using ties right now can earn an initial or of educators to work together to analytics of pay and benefits of additional license through the Acceler- understand student performance, iden- regional districts to best determine ated Certification for Teachers, RITE tify disability-related needs, develop next steps for their attraction and and/or Center for Additional Teaching individualized goals, align educational retention of quality staff. Licenses programs. All are approved services, and analyze student progress. by the Department of Public Instruc- Learn about the Department of Public Associated Benefits and Risk tion and each offers a path to licensure Instruction’s revised sample IEP forms Consulting that provides adult learners with the along with guidance to IEP teams that knowledge and skills they need to be provide strategies on how to support  Taking a New Look at Nutrition effective professional educators. access to rigorous grade-level stan- in Your School dards while providing specially University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Learn about best practices utilizing designed instruction to meet individual federal nutrition programs to  Developing, Deploying and student needs. address student hunger in high-need Monitoring Strategic Plans Department of Public Instruction areas, and how these programs are A key for school board effectiveness is  Learning through Strategic Program being implemented while increasing organizational planning. Planning gives Evaluation: Key Considerations for revenue for schools and districts. life to the school district vision through District and School Leaders Hear about the benefits of alterna- a process of setting goals and devel- Hear a non-technical, policy-oriented tive breakfast models and how to oping accountability measures to gauge overview of the importance of program make sure kids enjoy the food that is progress toward achievement of the evaluation as a tool for district and being served while maintaining cost desired goals. The development of a school improvement. Specific topics effectiveness. Presenters will also strategic plan establishes focus for the will include the importance of program address best practices for maxi- district. The effectiveness of a strategic evaluation, how to develop a logic mizing community eligibility provi- plan is based on deployment and moni- model, and key considerations in sion, utilizing the school breakfast toring strategies that are put in place designing and conducting a program program, and changes to the Child once the plan is developed. These evaluation. Selected resources on and Adult Food Program. practices align human resources, priori- program evaluation will also be shared, Hunger Taskforce

14 | Wisconsin School News  All Public School Advocacy is Local participate in a collaborative profes- didn’t go well, and provide tips and Learn about Fox Cities Advocates for sional learning system that improves suggestions for those considering a Public Education — how it is orga- classroom practice as participants similar decision-making process. nized, reaches decisions at monthly move up the pay scale. DeForest Area School District meetings, selects special events to D.C. Everest Area School District  Supporting Effective Curriculum participate in, and attracts additional  Youth Mental Health First Aid Development Through Collaborative supporters. The organization has a Training and Solutions Program Evaluation “Rapid Response Network” that Learn how your district can provide Kenosha Unified School District alerts supporters about emerging mental health training, awareness personnel and their evaluation legislative issues and asks them to and services through reasonable cost contact area legislators. The group options. Youth mental health first partner from the Wisconsin Center also produces online articles with aid training provides staff and com- for Education Research (WCER) at graphics that display data for the Fox munity members with awareness and the University of Wisconsin-Mad- Cities on school funding, use of identification tools for youth in a ison will present the district’s curric- school vouchers, cost of vouchers to mental health crisis. This work also ulum review and adoption life cycle, taxpayers, and other relevant public reduces the stigma around mental including the development phase and education issues. The development of health and helps adults support subsequent implementation. Lessons local data is explained so other advo- youth and identify when referral to learned from both life cycle develop- cacy groups can replicate the process. treatment is necessary. ment and the evaluation will be Fox Cities Advocates for Public Pulaski Community School District presented, along with next steps in Education the process.  Using the “Gift of Feedback” to Kenosha Unified School District Move your Organization Forward  Maximizing the Efficiency of Your Facility Management Team Learn how one district used a com-  20 Proven Tactics to Increase prehensive and collaborative process Facility management planning incor- Community Engagement to engage hundreds of community porates a strong team of individuals Studies have found that students with members in the creation of a strategic to provide a safe, healthy, effective involved parents, no matter what their plan, engaged all staff groups in level of household income or back- space for building occupants to learn action planning, and measured their ground, are more likely to succeed in and excel. In order to have a suc- progress each step. This process has school. This session will highlight 20 cessful facility management team, it led to positive growth in many areas, proven engagement strategies deployed is imperative to have strong support increased the clarity of expectations in the Elmbrook School District, from the district’s administration for staff, and achieved a level of trust including: one-way and two-way and school board. Focus on Energy’s and transparency within the commu- expert energy advisors will guide nity that leads to many exciting communication, branding/marketing, attendees on the process to develop a opportunities for students. Don’t let and district/school messaging. strategic energy management your strategic plan sit on a shelf Elmbrook School District program that will improve learning collecting dust, put it to work lever- environments and maximize energy aging growth and opportunities!  Expanding Innovation — Strategies to Develop and Grow savings. Learn how districts around Black River Falls School District the state have moved toward safe, Entrepreneurship Programs effective, efficient facilities!  Engaging Parents in Elementary Learn about Pewaukee High School’s Focus on Energy Boundary Change Process innovative “Insight” program, which After a successful referendum in is designed to give students hands-on,  Go Big: Scaling Professional April 2015, the DeForest Area real-world experiences while Learning to Drive a Digital Transition School District expanded elementary immersed in a professional setting. D.C. Everest Area School District school capacity at two schools to Industry partners provide the project school board members, teachers, and accommodate student population work, experiences for students, and administrators will share how per- growth. The district engaged parents professional mentoring that has stu- sonalized professional learning and staff in a process to change dents graduating better prepared to be transformed the district’s culture and elementary school boundaries, maxi- the next generation workforce. instructional practice while mizing capacity at all four of the Pewaukee School District increasing student agency and district’s elementary schools. learning during the district’s transi- DeForest staff will share the engage-  Impact of Voucher/Charters on tion to a dynamic digital learning ment process used to make a recom- Wisconsin Public Schools environment. District educators are mendation to the school board, Learn about the effects, issues and incentivized to organize, lead and reflect on what went well and what concerns about school vouchers at

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the local and statewide levels. Infor-  Downsizing Strategically (Grace-  Understanding ACES (Adverse mation will be shared about specific fully) Due to Declining Enrollment Childhood Experiences) and Trauma- local school districts as well as state- Many districts are facing declining Informed Care in the School Setting wide information. enrollments and aging facilities that From administrators to lunchroom Department of Public Instruction are expensive to maintain. Hear from staff, those who serve others tend fellow district leaders and a facility not to serve themselves. As the Som-  Investing in Human Capital — planning expert on how to address erset School District became more Implementing Strategic Compensa- and navigate these challenges. Gain involved in the work addressing tion for Teachers and Administrators insight on: projecting facility needs adverse childhood experiences The Hudson School District is in year and when to plan; investing in facili- (ACES) and trauma-informed care, two of implementing a new teacher ties with uncertain long-term futures; they realized there is no emphasis on salary structure that recognizes per- reducing sites prior to exceeding their the wellness of the person providing the service. Hear how the Somerset formance, experience, and profes- life expectancy; and much more. sional development. Administrators School District seeks to change that are in year one of an annual goal- Bray Architects and provide support to its students. driven, performance-based salary  Telling Our Story — Dodgeball is Somerset School District structure. This work session will NOT Physical Education! demonstrate teacher engagement and  Can Families Really Help implementation of the new salary ‘Mens Corpus Que’, this familiar Students Learn? expression dates back to early civiliza- structure that proportionately recog- This session will cover research from nizes the performance of certified and tion when the Greeks believed it nec- the past 20 years that demonstrates administrative staff. essary to not only have learning for how certain types of family engage- Hudson School District the mind, but also to have physical ment positively impacts student activity to keep the body strong. learning. Learn about the conditions  Creating 21st Century Learning Unfortunately, as our society has that must be present in every school Facilities: Where Do We Start and developed over time, there has been a to provide a solid foundation for How Will We Finance It? de-emphasis upon physical activity building effective family partnerships. Every district in the state is striving and maintaining wellness. Obesity Scholastic to offer state-of-the-art facilities that rates have skyrocketed. Learn about enhance the way students learn and efforts to combat this problem and  Building Trust by Listening teachers teach. Learn how to suc- how comprehensive physical educa- to Your Employees cessfully plan for 21st century tion programs benefit your students. Learn how the Middleton-Cross learning facilities, one step at a time. Wisconsin Health and Physical Plains Area School District utilizes Hear from experts who have guided Education school board listening sessions and districts through the process and found cost-effective ways to create up-to-date facilities that embrace EDUCATION TOUR 21st century learning. | Baird Public Finance Culinary Arts in Milwaukee Public Schools Thursday morning, Jan. 18, 8:45-11:45am  A Systems Approach to Mindfulness, (times subject to change) Pre-registration required, $5 Exercise, and Its Effect on Learning Presented in a learning-lab format, The hospitality industry, which includes restaurant attendees will learn hands-on strategies management and food service, is growing faster than as well as receive resources and hand- any other employment sector except health care. outs that can be incorporated into In Wisconsin, restaurants account for 1 in 10 jobs. their current curriculum​ to address MPS launched the ProStart two-year culinary curriculum this year in four high schools behavioral and academic needs. This with the help of local partners. A hands-on curriculum created by the National approach develops new brain connec- Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for high school students, ProStart tions that increase neurochemical features real-world culinary arts and food service management opportunities. activity as well as the brain’s ability to function effectively and form new Students earn a certificate when they complete the program as well as college pathways which, in turn, decreases credits while they’re still in high school. challenging behavior and increases Take a tour of Washington High School of Information Technology to learn about the engagement and learning outcomes. school’s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism. School District of Omro

16 | Wisconsin School News a staff perceptions survey to respond members and WASB experts on any  Board Policy Work: First Readings to the needs of its employees. These topic of interest to you. Discuss what Can be Fruitful Instead of Frenzied practices have resulted in increased you’ve learned in earlier sessions or Successful local policy development levels of satisfaction, engagement and come with specific questions. Whether and implementation requires not only retention. School board members and you are a new board member or a content expertise, but also process the superintendent will explain the seasoned veteran, this will give you the expertise. Using the general approach format and purpose of the listening opportunity to get the insight of board to policy development advocated by sessions. Participants will walk away members from around the state. the WASB’s Policy Resource Guide, with strategies that can be imple- WASB mented in their districts. this session will provide practical suggestions and recommendations Middleton-Cross Plains Area School  Making the Most Out of Your that a school board can apply to District School Board: Tips for Translating Governance to Outcomes enhance its policy development pro- cesses. Attendees will also learn some  Transferring Risk Presenters will summarize the results, One of the most efficient methods for thus far, of an ongoing project of the hallmarks of good (and not so a school district to handle risk is to studying school board governance in good) policy drafting. transfer the risk of an exposure to both Wisconsin and the U.S. The WASB another party. There is generally no overall goal is to determine how cost to the school district in transfer- American school boards can translate  Harness the Power of ring risk, but the reduction in a dis- their governing preferences and behav- Comprehensive Literacy trict’s total cost of risk can be iors into improved district-level Comprehensive Literacy is a substantial. Proper risk transfer can achievement. Hear about research on: researched-based approach that also make students, and staff, and governance best practices; strategic enables educators to successfully community feel safer and more con- planning; minimizing board member address the needs of students at all nected to their school. These elements conflict; board-administrator relations; levels, delivering improved student have been shown to help increase accountability; and community-board outcomes and creating a culture of student achievement. relations. literacy and joyful readers. National M3 Insurance University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh literacy expert Michael Haggen provides an overview and discussion.  Effective Governance Processes:  Making Sense of it All: Aligning Facilitating a Positive and Productive Practices to Achieve Proficiency and Scholastic Board Meeting Beyond for Every Learner  Legal Update The work of school governance is The Muskego-Norway School District WASB staff will review legal develop- complex and challenging. Learn developed a teacher development plan ments over the last year, including the strategies and techniques to structure that: 1) balances the science of effec- a board meeting so that group tive instruction with the art of Wisconsin laws adopted in 2017, learning, discussions, problem solving teaching; 2) provides a common lan- recent guidance from the U.S. Depart- and decision-making are effective and guage for students, staff and parents; ment of Education and U.S. Depart- productive for all involved. 3) respects educators as professionals; ment of Agriculture, and important WASDA 4) is differentiated by role and level; court decisions in Wisconsin and the and 5) embeds a common focus for all 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Make  Board Governance: Roundtable educators. Learn about this district’s sure your district doesn’t fall behind Discussions journey to leverage teacher efficacy to in making the appropriate and neces- Participate in roundtable discussions meet every learner. sary changes. with experienced school board Muskego-Norway School District WASB

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