Welcome to AWSA's bi-weekly newsletter! Below you will find our most recent edition of the AWSA Update Bulletin. Located on the side you will find current and past articles, current events and sponsor information.

October 2nd Edition

AWSA Update

October is National Principals’ Month: Is Your System Investing in Your Leadership Excellence

Research indicates that effective principals significantly impact student achievement; teacher satisfaction and retention; student attendance; and reductions in exclusionary discipline. Principals who are viewed as effective leaders provide accurate feedback, foster trust, and boost teacher commitment and job satisfaction, leading to lower turnover rates. Read more here.

Celebrate National Principals Month this October

Successful schools depend on successful leadership. The AWSA staff joins Governor Tony Evers in thanking you for your dedicated service to your students and community.

Organizations Working Together to Support State Action to Attract and Retain Outstanding Educators

Last month, twelve organizations representing PK-12 and educator preparation programs met in Madison to discuss strategies for attracting and retaining outstanding educators in Wisconsin. Read more here.

Determining True Progress When Cut Scores Change: A Thoughtful Tool from the Field for Elementary and Middle School Leaders

This year’s transition to new performance standards (i.e., cut scores) for the Forward Exam’s ELA and mathematics assessments (for grade 3-8 students) presents challenges in processing student outcomes relative to previous years. Sauk Prairie Middle School Principal, Tricia Rodey, enlisted a thoughtful approach. Read more here.

Registration is Open for Upcoming AWSA Conferences

SLATE: December 9-11, 2024, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
Learn more here.
Associate Principals Convention: January 29-31, 2025, Osthoff Resort, Elkhart Lake Learn more here.

Last Chance to Nominate an Outstanding Associate Principal

Nominations for the State Associate Principal of the Year Award are being accepted. Nominations can be made by administrators, teachers, or other community members. Help AWSA recognize outstanding leadership by nominating an exemplary associate principal today! Nominations are due by Friday, October 11, 2024 and then applications must be submitted by Friday, October 18, 2024. Learn more here.