Annual Rural School Alliance Conference
Empowering Rural Schools for Tomorrow
November 13-14, 2013
The fifth annual WiRSA Fall Conference beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and concluding at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2013 is shaping up to be a tremendous opportunity to gain new ideas for strengthening your school district and networking with your rural colleagues.
Highlights:
- "2013-14 Wisconsin School Finance, Statewide Private School Voucher Program and Results of Research on the Milwaukee Public Choice Program-Impact for Rural Schools," Jeff Pertl, DPI Policy Analyst, Devin Carlson, University of Oklahoma
- "The Power of Technology in Rural Schools," Katie Morrow, Apple Distinguished Educator, O'Neill, NE
- "Happy in the Middle of Nowhere," Michael Perry, New York Times Best Selling Author, Fall Creek, WI
- "Whole Grade Sharing in Rural School Districts," Rick Pederson, Sumner/Fredericksburg Iowa School District Superintendent
- "The Future of Rural Public Schools in Wisconsin," Senator Kathleen Vinehout; Jerry Fiene, WiRSA; John Forester, SAA; and Dan Rossmiller, WASB
- "Attracting, Hiring and Retaining Our High-Performing Educators in Rural School Districts," Helen Ryley, Benchmark One, Denver, CO
- "Advanced Manufacturing and Gold Collar Careers in Rural School Districts," Mark Tyler, President, OEM Manufacturing and Joni Geroux, Outreach Coordinator, UW Stout
- "WI Rural Education Center: UW Oshkosh, Rural Schools & Community Partnerships," Fred Yeo, Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, UW Oshkosh
- "Addressing the Future Needs of Rural Schools and Communities," John White, US Dept. of Education
- "The Importance of Rural Schools and Communities," Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Superintendent of Schools (Invited)
For registration information, please click on 2013 Fall Conference Brochure
