General Information
Conference Agenda, Registration, Date and Time, Parking, Lodging, and Cancellation Policy are available here.
The 2018 WCRIS Leadership Conference is from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 9 at the Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Rd., Pewaukee.
If you arrive early or plan to stay and play after the Conference make sure to see the Waukesha Pewaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau list of great dining and entertainment options nearby.
Agenda
7:30
Registration and Light Breakfast
WCRIS Marketplace Opens with Products and Services for Your Schools
8:00
Welcome - WCRIS Board President Chris Cody
Circus Maximus or Cirque Du Soleil? A Report from Washington, D.C. on Recent Law Changes Affecting Private School Funding
- Maureen Blum, Director of Outreach, EdTaxCredit 50
Meet the Ombudsman/Not Just a Blurry Name, But the Lens to Find Federal Money for Students and Teachers
- Abbie Pavela, Wisconsin Private School Ombudsman
9:15
WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
9:30
Keynote: Finding Your X-ray Vision: What Brain Research Says About Maximizing Your Staff Powers to Support Student Learning
- Ann Anzalone, Teacher Consultant
10:45
WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
11:05
WORKSHOPS
1. Focusing on School Security and Emergencies: Are You Prepared?
2. "Do You See What I See?" Understanding Communication Differences
3. How Trauma Impacts Students and Teachers & What You Can Do About It
4. Envisioning the Future: Educating All Children by Addressing Special Needs
12:05
WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
12:25
Food for Thought/ Luncheon
Perception vs Reality for Leaders: Managing Your Mind for Change - Ted Neitzke, CEO CESA 6
1:25
Prize Drawing/WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
1:45
School Improvement and Best Practices Panel: Hear from Leaders from Schools that Shine on the State School Report Card
2:30
Adjourn
Registration and Light Breakfast
WCRIS Marketplace Opens with Products and Services for Your Schools
8:00
Welcome - WCRIS Board President Chris Cody
Circus Maximus or Cirque Du Soleil? A Report from Washington, D.C. on Recent Law Changes Affecting Private School Funding
- Maureen Blum, Director of Outreach, EdTaxCredit 50
Meet the Ombudsman/Not Just a Blurry Name, But the Lens to Find Federal Money for Students and Teachers
- Abbie Pavela, Wisconsin Private School Ombudsman
9:15
WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
9:30
Keynote: Finding Your X-ray Vision: What Brain Research Says About Maximizing Your Staff Powers to Support Student Learning
- Ann Anzalone, Teacher Consultant
10:45
WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
11:05
WORKSHOPS
1. Focusing on School Security and Emergencies: Are You Prepared?
2. "Do You See What I See?" Understanding Communication Differences
3. How Trauma Impacts Students and Teachers & What You Can Do About It
4. Envisioning the Future: Educating All Children by Addressing Special Needs
12:05
WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
12:25
Food for Thought/ Luncheon
Perception vs Reality for Leaders: Managing Your Mind for Change - Ted Neitzke, CEO CESA 6
1:25
Prize Drawing/WCRIS Marketplace Open/Break
1:45
School Improvement and Best Practices Panel: Hear from Leaders from Schools that Shine on the State School Report Card
2:30
Adjourn
Registration Cost
For WCRIS members:
Early-bird gets the worm - register by December 15, 2017
Individual: $175
*Group: $155 each
Beginning December 16, 2017
Individual - $195
Group: $175 each
After January 26, 2018 and fee for non-members: $250
Beginning February 3, 2018 you must contact the WCRIS office in order to register. After February 7th, we can't guarantee lunch and conference materials with registrations.
The WCRIS Leadership Conference provides professional development, which is eligible for coverage by federal, Title II-A funds. While public school districts can not reimburse private schools for conference registration, the public school district CAN reimburse your staff members as individuals. This is how most private school staff have their registration fees covered. However, if your district will only pay WCRIS directly for the registration, contact us at wcris.staff@wscris.org for assistance.
*A group is three or more people
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Cancellation Policy: WCRIS will refund 50% of registration fees through January 1, 2018. After that date there will be no refunds.
Early-bird gets the worm - register by December 15, 2017
Individual: $175
*Group: $155 each
Beginning December 16, 2017
Individual - $195
Group: $175 each
After January 26, 2018 and fee for non-members: $250
Beginning February 3, 2018 you must contact the WCRIS office in order to register. After February 7th, we can't guarantee lunch and conference materials with registrations.
The WCRIS Leadership Conference provides professional development, which is eligible for coverage by federal, Title II-A funds. While public school districts can not reimburse private schools for conference registration, the public school district CAN reimburse your staff members as individuals. This is how most private school staff have their registration fees covered. However, if your district will only pay WCRIS directly for the registration, contact us at wcris.staff@wscris.org for assistance.
*A group is three or more people
_________________________________________
Cancellation Policy: WCRIS will refund 50% of registration fees through January 1, 2018. After that date there will be no refunds.
Where & When
The Country Springs Hotel is located right off Interstate 94. The address is:
2810 Golf Rd.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Date and Time:
Friday, February 9, 2018
Registration with a light breakfast begins at 7:30 am and the day will conclude at 2:30 pm.
2810 Golf Rd.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Date and Time:
Friday, February 9, 2018
Registration with a light breakfast begins at 7:30 am and the day will conclude at 2:30 pm.
Parking
Parking is free at the Country Springs Hotel. We recommend using the East lot next to the entrance of the Conference Center.
Lodging
WCRIS has reserved a block of rooms at the Country Springs Hotel at a reduced rate of $104/night for those wishing to stay over. The hotel features many amenities including a water park. More information can be found on their website at www.countryspringshotel.com. Please contact the hotel directly at (262) 547-0201 and indicate that you are with the 2018 WCRIS Leadership Conference to make a reservation. These rates are available through January 9, 2018.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made by January 1, 2018 will receive a 50% refund of registration fees. Absolutely no refunds will be given after that date.
