WCASS 2025 Spring Conference
April 30th - May 2nd, 2025
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley - Appleton, WI
Join us for a chance to network with special education leaders and decision makers during the Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services Spring Conference. Help set the stage for student success with those who are responsible for making special education and student services purchases in Wisconsin school districts.
Keynote:
Mitigating Trauma in School Safety Drills
Trish Kilpin - Director of the Office of Schools Safety for the WI Department of Justice
School lockdowns and safety drills are important components of safety planning. This session will provide guidance on factors school administrators and staff must take into account when planning for and conducting drills. Unique considerations within the school environment, including protecting both physical and psychological safety, will be discussed. Resources for safety planning will be shared.
Welcome
The Wisconsin Council of Administrators of Special Services (WCASS) exists to serve Wisconsin’s Special Education and Student Services leaders. We recognize that while the context for the work varies, the commitment to ensure that each and every student has what they need to learn is common. WCASS was founded to meet the professional learning needs of our members. WCASS is the voice of our members in policy and legislative advocacy related to student services and special education. We are committed to supporting effective practices and are always focused on supporting our members. If we can ever be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to serve you!
Mission: WCASS is an organization devoted to students and student services leaders through professional learning, policy and legislative advocacy, and professional networking.
Vision: Be the most valuable organization for student services professionals in Wisconsin.
WCASS is committed to:
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being an organization that is safe and welcoming.
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valuing and honoring diverse experiences and ideas.
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creating a professional network of leaders to ensure connections and resource sharing.
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advocating so all students receive equitable academic, functional, and social/emotional opportunities.
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developing and sustaining collaborative relationships among organizations who serve Wisconsin’s students and their families.
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ensuring members have access to timely, relevant and useful professional learning.
We’re here to help! Contact us with your questions about membership, member learning or anything else we can do to support you.
Gail Anderson, Executive Director
Phone: 608/204-9819
