May 17th Edition

AWSA Update

Save the Date for Upcoming AWSA Conferences

Associate Principals Conference: January 24-26, 2024, Concourse Hotel, Madison
High School & Middle School Convention: February 7-9, 2024, Concourse Hotel, Madison

Registration will open for both conferences this fall.

2023 Elementary Principals’ Convention- Registration is Open!

The 2023 Elementary Principals’ Convention will feature sessions by Dr. Anthony Muhammad, Jessica Cabeen, high-impact school leaders, and AWSA thought leaders. Join your colleagues for this fantastic learning opportunity October 11-13, 2023 in Brookfield. Learn more and register here.

Administrators and the Rules for Rehired Annuitants

With the hiring shortages facing Wisconsin school districts, retired and retiring school district administrators may be considering whether they should offer to serve much-needed vacancies for administrator positions. This article serves as a reminder regarding the requirements for doing so related to the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). Read more here.

Wisconsin’s Misa Sato Named National Assistant Principal of the Year

The National Association of Principals (NASSP) named Misa Sato, assistant principal at Reagan High School in Milwaukee, the 2023 National Assistant Principal of the Year (APOY) for boosting her students’ academic achievement and inspiring and training her students to serve in the next generation of educators. Read more here.

What You Should Know When Transporting Students in Vehicles Other Than School Buses

There seems to be confusion regarding a school district’s ability to own or use a vehicle, other than a school bus, that can transport more than 9 passengers. This article will provide references to the legal issues and the concerns from a risk management perspective in an effort to clear up that confusion. Read more here.

Are You Retiring?

If you are retiring this year, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]. We’d like to include you in our recognition announcement and also share with you information about retired membership with AWSA.

May 3rd Edition

AWSA Update

2023 Elementary Principals’ Convention- Registration is Open!

Finishing the Year Strong and Planning Proactively for the Next Year

Consider these strategies as you prepare for these final days of the school year, and you will position yourself and your school or district in a strong position for summer planning and fall 2023. Read more here.

REL Midwest Highlights Resources Supporting Effective Early Literacy Instruction

The Midwest Regional Educational Laboratory recently shared three resources to support effective early literacy instruction. Read more here.

A School's Professional Journal: A Tool Promoting a Culture of Collaboration and Efficacy

Elevating and celebrating staff voice is important in establishing a collaborative culture that is focused on learning for both students and staff. One such vehicle is a professional journal written by staff members at Oregon High School. Read more here.

AWSA Election Results

The following members have been elected to serve on the AWSA Board of Directors.

Region 1 (co-director): Deb Paradowski, Associate Principal, Arrowhead High School
Region 1 (co-director): Tiara Rogers, Director of K-12 Extended Learning & Educator Development, Waukesha
Region 5: Aaron Andres, Associate Principal, Sauk Prairie High School
Region 6: Amy Ashton, Principal, Lakeside Elementary, Oshkosh
Region 9: Dan Marien, Principal, Northland Pines Middle and High School

Deb Janke Appointed as AWSA’s President-Elect

At its April meeting, the AWSA Board of Directors unanimously appointed Deb Janke, Principal at Lomira Middle and High School, to the office of president-elect. She will begin her term on July 1, 2023 and will then serve as president in 2024-25.