May 22nd EditionAWSA Update2024 Title IX Regulations: What Do Principals Need to Know?On April 19, 2024, the Department of Education released its Final Rule setting forth updated Title IX regulations that prohibit sex-based discrimination and harassment in any schools that receive federal funding. The new regulations take effect August 1, 2024. The following changes will be important for principals to know upon implementation of the new Title IX regulations to help ensure that all students and staff have equal access to education programs and activities. Read more here. 2023-24 Enacted Legislation Impacting SchoolsOn May 16, 2024, DPI released a summary of state legislation enacted for the 2023-24 legislative session. The DPI summary includes a brief description of each bill, links to statutory texts and explanatory memos. Vetoed bills are also included in the DPI summary. Below is a brief recap of some of the highlights of the 2023-24 legislative session. It is not exhaustive but intended to give you a “quick read” overview of new laws, and to encourage you to take a deeper dive into the excellent resources available on all of these laws. Read more here. The Principal’s Calendar Now Available!AWSA has created a monthly calendar to help you maximize your time. Click here for the full PDF version or here for a printer-friendly version. Want to customize it? Open the Google Doc, make a copy, and then edit to fit your needs! 2024 Elementary Principals’ Convention: Registration is OpenThe 2024 Elementary Principals’ Convention will feature sessions by Douglas Reeves, Josh Varner, high-impact school leaders, and AWSA thought leaders. Register today for this fantastic learning opportunity, which will be held October 9-11, 2024, at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake! Some Spots Still Available for School Administrative Assistants ConferencePlease encourage your administrative assistant to register for the School Administrative Assistants’ Conference July 24-25, 2024 at the Madison Marriott West. 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. John Hattie in Wisconsin on July 12AWSA, WASDA, and the CESA Statewide Network are working with Corwin Press to bring John Hattie to Wisconsin on July 12. See registration materials here (use code VLPACK for $25 off registration). These groups will be co-sponsoring a conference devoted to school improvement each summer. The 2025 conference will be held June 25-27, 2025, in Green Bay—more details to follow. May 8th EditionAWSA UpdateA Retiring Principal’s Reflection on What Made a Difference
Pete Nusbaum will retire as the Principal of St. Croix Central High School at the end of the year. In this open letter, Pete shares the impact his mind shift to embrace self-reflection and high-quality professional learning has had on his practice and the culture of his school. Read more here. Prioritizing Chronic Absenteeism: 4 Actions You Can Take in MayAt this point in the school year, you may feel a small sense of dread when looking at your attendance reports. Students have had enough time to rack up any number of absences, excused or not. While you may have a strong urge to stuff the reports under your office rug and simply hope the school year ends as soon as possible, there is another way. May is the perfect time of year to take a few actions towards improving where your school will be in terms of absenteeism numbers at this time next year. But you have a lot on your plate, is it really worth prioritizing chronic absenteeism? Read more here. Capitol Update- JFC Meeting May 7
On May 7th, the Joint Finance Committee will meet to discuss expending resources set aside in their supplemental appropriation account during the 2023-25 budget. Read more here. AWSA Election ResultsThe following members have been elected or re-elected to serve on the AWSA Board of Directors in 2024-25: Click here. 2024 Elementary Principals’ Convention: Registration is OpenThe 2024 Elementary Principals’ Convention will feature sessions by Douglas Reeves, Josh Varner, high-impact school leaders, and AWSA thought leaders. Register today for this fantastic learning opportunity, which will be held October 9-11, 2024, at the Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake! Registration is Open for the School Administrative Assistants ConferencePlease encourage your administrative assistant to register for the School Administrative Assistants’ Conference July 24-25, 2024 at the Madison Marriott West. 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. John Hattie in Wisconsin on July 12AWSA, WASDA, and the CESA Statewide Network are working with Corwin Press to bring John Hattie to Wisconsin on July 12. See registration materials here (use code VLPACK for $25 off registration). These groups will be co-sponsoring a conference devoted to school improvement each summer. The 2025 conference will be held June 25-27, 2025, in Green Bay—more details to follow. |