WCASS Learning Events and OpportunitiesWCASS offers several professional learning events and opportunities throughout the year. Topics include cutting edge information and best practices for student services and educating students with disabilities. DPI-WASBO-WCASS Federal Funding ConferenceWCASS is proud to partner with WDPI and WASBO for this annual conference on Title I and IDEA funding. The purpose of this conference is to provide school districts with the information they need, not only to be in compliance, but also to maximize their federal resources. This conference has been designed to “get everyone in the same room.” Districts are encouraged to send their Special Education Director or Director Designee, Title I program coordinator, and business office staff who work closely with special education and Title I funding.
Legislative UpdatesCurious about the goings on at the state and national capitols? Join Dee Pettack for a timely and important update prepared especially for our WCASS members. During this session, Dee will provide updates on legislation and budget related items that impact the work we do in special education and pupil services. This event is free for WCASS Members and will take place January 16th, 2025 and March 7th, 2025. New Directors' Collaborative NetworkThe opportunity to connect and collaborate with colleagues is, perhaps, one of the most important ways for new directors to learn and grow into their role. The facilitated New Directors’ Collaborative Network is an informal opportunity for new directors, those in their first 5 years, to come together to discuss their most pressing questions and to process information shared by DPI and other agencies. Participants will have the opportunity to submit questions or topics of interest in advance, but will also be able to ask their questions during the session. The one and only goal of the New Directors’ Collaborative Network is to ensure that new directors feel supported and successful as they work to improve programming for students in their district. Directors participating in the “New Director Coaching” service will be registered for this network at no additional cost.
Virtual Legal Learning Series: Practical Application of Legal ConsiderationsWCASS is proud to partner with our Legal Firm members from Attolles Law, S,C., Boardman & Clark, LLP, Buelow Vetter, and Renning Lewis and Lacy, S.C. to offer timely, relevant and useful legal information. Understanding and staying current with legal issues and best practice will be easier thanks to the expertise and experience of our presenters. Join us for this webinar series on critical legal issues including current hot topics
New Director Coaching and Networking SupportDirectors in their first 3 years deserve to be supported in a personalized manner that addresses their specific context, challenges, and goals. WCASS is invested in your success and believes that a formalized coach/mentor relationship is the best pathway to get there. When you engage with a WCASS Coach, you will have a committed partner who will schedule regular sessions with you and will also be “on-call” for those pressing questions that arise in our unique and ever-changing roles.
2024-25 Special Education & Pupil Services Leadership AcademyWCASS is proud to partner with WDPI and the RSN Network for this ongoing virtual learning opportunity. The Special Education/Pupil Services Leadership Academy for 2024-25 will consist of a series of virtual sessions specifically designed for Special Education Directors and Pupil Services Leaders in their first three years of leading, but anyone is welcome to attend. The purpose of these sessions is to build awareness and understanding on technical topics related to Special Education/Pupil Services. Most sessions will run approximately two hours in length from 10 AM - 12:00 PM. Three of the offerings will be three hours in length to allow for additional learning from 9 AM- 12PM. Registration is free and is required for each individual event. To register, scroll down to the registration information on this webpage. WCASS Spring Conference
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