Join your peers from around the state at the Wilderness Resort | Glacier Canyon Lodge in the WI Dells for the WCASS Spring Conference, May 1-3, 2019. Discover what's new in school mental health issues and solutions, legal updates from various attorneys, special education updates and innovations plus much more. With 20+ general and breakout sessions, and time for networking and learning from peers and exhibitors, you won't want to miss this opportunity.
Who Attends: Directors of Special Education and Pupil Services and Designees, District Administrators, Assistant Directors, Education Consultants, Principals, Program Support Teachers, School Psychologists etc.
Cost(s):
Wednesday PreCon - Leadership Academy $100 (includes breakfast and lunch) | 9:00AM - 11:30AM
Member Registration: Full Conference $350
Non-Member Registration: Full Conference $400
Full Conference | 3 or More from the Same District: $300
***At least one member of the team must be a WCASS Member | email Diane ([email protected]) to register
Friday Only: $100
Cancellation Policy: Full refund of fees will be made on cancellations received 10 days prior to the start of the convention.
Following that date, a 40% administrative fee will be retained. There will be no refund for no-shows or cancellations during the event.
Hotel Information: Special hotel rate available at the Wilderness Resort | Glacier Canyon Lodge
Wilderness Resort | Glacier Canyon Lodge
45 Hillman Rd
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
In order to receive a discounted room in the block, please make sure to call Reservations at
+1 (800) 867-9453. Ask for the 2019 WCASS Conference at Glacier Canyon Lodge, Leader #689836.
As of April 1, 2019 - Please note: An overflow block at the Wilderness Hotel has been established under room block #G51319.
You will have up until March 30, 2019 to call to ensure that you receive the discounted block rate of $99.99.
After that date, reservations may be made based on space and rate availability.
Golf Information: This year WCASS will not be hosting a formal golf event.
Information below for the Wild Rock Golf Club for those who may be interested in arranging their own round.
Both options do include a cart.
- Wild Rock – 9 holes w/ cart is $39/golfer
- Woods Short Course – 9 holes w/cart is $20/golfer
Wild Rock Golf Club
856 Canyon Road
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(608) 253-4653
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, May 1
9 -11:30 AM | Sandstone 3 | PRE-CONFERENCE: Leadership Academy | Featuring: Amy Scheel-Jones, MS Ed (CCSI) - From ACEs to Assets: Increasing Adult Capacity to Support Youth Development | addt'l registration required
8:30 - 12:30 PM | Sandstone Corridor | Conference Registration
12:20 - 12:30 PM | Sandstone 27 | Conference Welcome
12:30 - 2 PM | KEYNOTE- Amy Scheel-Jones, MS Ed (CCSI) - Resilience trumps ACEs: Fostering Resilience to Improve Academic, Behavior, and Health Outcomes
Sponsored by: Strang, Patteson, Renning, Lewis & Lacy s.c
2 - 2:15 PM | Corridor | Break
2:15 - 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions | Round One
- Breakout 101 | Mental Health Supports in a Tiered Approach (D. Roemer & C. Jacobson)
- Breakout 102 | Licensure Considerations in Special Education (D. DeGuire)
- Breakout 103 | FBA/BIP: When and how do they come into play? (R. Stadler)
- Breakout 104 | School-Based Mental Health Counseling Implementation Framework- Clinton Community School District (M. Huettl & J. Gile)
3:15 - 3:30 PM | Corridor | Break
3:30 - 4:30 PM Concurrent Sessions | Round Two
- Breakout 201 | Supports for At-Risk Students at all Levels (D. Roemer & J. Tanel)
- Breakout 202 | Bright Future? The Current State of the Special Education Profession (J. Heiden)
- Breakout 203 | Prior Written Notice: Sword and Shield (R. Stadler)
- Breakout 204 | Setting Expectations and Supporting the Effectiveness of Paraprofessionals (C. Clarksen & D. Godfrey)
Thursday, May 2
7:30 - 8:30 AM | Sandstone 27 | Registration and Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by: Kompas Care LLC
8:15 - 4:00 PM | Corridor | Exhibits Open
8:15 - 8:30 AM | Sandstone 27 | Welcome
8:30 - 10 AM | General Session: WSEMS Panel Discussion:
Parent Advocates and Directors Discuss How to Prepare for Mediation
Sponsored by: Oasys LLC
10 - 10:15 AM | Corridor | Visit the Exhibitors
10:15 - 11:15 AM Concurrent Sessions | Round Three
- Breakout 301 | Developing Mental Health Referral Pathways: Where to Begin (L. Krubsack)
- Breakout 302 | Employment Contracts for School Personnel (C. Wade)
- Breakout 303 | Coaching for Significant and Sustained Change (T. Roy)
- Breakout 304 | How to Positively Influence your Legislators (J. Forester)
11:30 - 1 PM | Sandstone 27 | Lunch | WCASS General Membership Meeting
1-2:00 PM | Sandstone 27 | General Session: WDPI Updates
2 - 2:15 PM | Corridor | Visit the Exhibitors | Break | Sponsored by: Grand Canyon University
2:15 - 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions | Round Four
- Breakout 401 | Design Thinking - A New Approach to MTSS (R. Johnson & D. Roemer)
- Breakout 402 | Difficult Students Meet Difficult Teachers (G. Ruesch & A. Lefler )
- Breakout 403 | Meeting the Health Needs of Students While on Field Trips (L. Wilson)
- Breakout 404 | Exploring the Rise of Anger and Aggression within Our Schools: Effective Prevention and Intervention Efforts (R. Van Acker)
3:15 - 3:30 PM | Corridor | Visit the Exhibitors | Break | Sponsored by: Grand Canyon University
3:30 - 4:30 PM Concurrent Sessions | Round Five
- Breakout 501 | Hate-What to do When Mean Words and Actions Intersect with School Safety (M. Gerbig, M. Yates-Wickus, L. Mueller)
- Breakout 502 | A Walk-Through of the Wisconsin Threat Assessment Protocol (G. Rehberg)
- Breakout 503 | The Data - Coaching Relationship: Using SHAPE and Coaching to Advance Your School Mental Health Services (E. Langteau, L. Lesselyong)
- Breakout 504 | Round Table: Discussion on Disproportionality
4:30-6 PM | Sandstone 456 | Social Networking Event Sponsored by: Davis & Kuelthau, s.c
Friday, May 3
7:30-8:30 AM | Full Breakfast
8:25-8:30 AM | Sandstone 27 | Announcements
8:30-11:30 AM | Sandstone 27 | KEYNOTE: Workshop Cultural Humility: Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Advance Equity & Social Justice
(Amanda Goodenough | Dir of Campus Climate | Division of Diversity & Inclusion | UW La Crosse)
Noon | Adjourn