September 24th Edition
AWSA Update
Join Us Next Week at the Elementary Principals’ Convention
Connect with over 200 of your peers from throughout the state at the Elementary Principals’ Convention in La Crosse October 1-3. The Convention will feature sessions by Mary Hemphill, Joe Sanfelippo, WI school exemplars, and AWSA thought leaders. Register today!
Celebrate National Principals Month this October
Successful schools depend on strong leadership. The AWSA staff joins Governor Tony Evers in thanking you for your dedicated service to your students and community.
Seclusion and Restraint Reports Due by October 1
It’s back-to-school time when summer school and fall planning give way to a fresh new school year. Each year brings with it the opportunity and obligation to post annual notices and prepare reports. Each school in the district must complete the Seclusion and Restraint Report by October 1 of each year. This report is one of those requirements that can easily get lost in the excitement that the fall brings. Read more.
Registration is Open for Upcoming AWSA Conferences
Update on School-Based Services (SBS) Medicaid Billing in Wisconsin
Be on the lookout—important updates are coming soon regarding changes to the Free Care Rule that will affect School-Based Services (SBS) Medicaid billing in Wisconsin. Read more here.
An Update from School Administrators Alliance
As students return to classrooms this fall, legislators have also returned to the Capitol to set their policy priorities for the remainder of the two-year session, which will conclude early next year. Education is a key focus. Read more here.
Nominate an Outstanding School Leader!
Nominations are now open to recognize Wisconsin’s top school leaders. Nominations are accepted from teachers, parents, principals, and community members. Principal Leadership Awards – Nomination Deadline: Oct. 3, 2025 and Associate Principal of the Year Awards – Nomination Deadline: Oct. 10, 2025. If you have questions please contact the AWSA office.
Wisconsin Purple Star School Program
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is launching the inaugural Purple Star School Program during the 2025 - 2026 school year. DPI invites all schools to participate in the Purple Star School designation, which recognizes schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students. The primary focus of this designation is to help schools meet the unique needs of military-connected children, who often face educational, social, and emotional challenges when transitioning between schools with different curricula, expectations, and graduation requirements. Please see the Purple Star School Program Announcement flyer and share out with any interested parties. For more information on the Purple Star School Program, please visit DPI’s Military Children and Families webpage.
