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October 29th Edition

AWSA Update

From A(bsent) to P(Present)

Chronic Absenteeism reduction, as defined by the State, has been an over-the-years concern. De Forest School District continues to improve our communication to our families every year as we talk about the importance (academically, socially, and emotionally) of regular attendance as we know habits start at the levels below high school and with siblings being in, potentially, four different buildings in our district, consistent messaging is vital. Read more here.

AI Smackdown

Are you ready to laugh, learn, and get loud in the name of next-gen teaching? Then grab your lanyard and head straight to Wisconsin Dells for SLATE 2025, on Wednesday December 10th from 9:30AM-10:30AM where one of this year’s most anticipated sessions is gearing up to smash your expectations about AI in education. Read more here.

Specially Designed Instruction in Inclusive School Settings

As an administrator, you want to ensure that each and every student gets what they need, when they need it, and in the way they need it to be successful in school. For students entitled to special education services, this includes providing leadership to ensure each student with an IEP receives a free appropriate public education (FAPE) delivered in the least restrictive environment (LRE). Read more here.

Wisconsin Schools Turning to Phone‐Free Learning

If you’ve been in education long enough, you know that every generation of students brings new challenges. But nothing has disrupted classrooms quite like the smartphone. The challenges we face today (financial instability, mental health crises, staffing shortages, and academic struggles) are as magnified and urgent as those during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just as the pandemic exposed deep vulnerabilities in our education system, the current storm now demands bold leadership and lasting solutions. Read more here.

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October 15th Edition 

AWSA Update

AWSA Hiring New Director of Professional Learning and Member Services

As AWSA’s work supporting school leaders' professional growth continues to expand, the association will be hiring a Director of Professional Learning and Member Services. The position announcement outlines the qualifications and application process and timeline.  We encourage successful leaders with a passion for professional learning and support to join our impactful, collaborative, and responsive staff team.

AWSA’s Future Work with Our National Affiliates

Since its inception in 1978, AWSA has been a proud state affiliate of both national associations. While NAESP and NASSP have specific groups of school leaders they serve (K-8 for NAESP & 6-12 for NASSP), there is much of their work that overlaps. AWSA has invited both NAESP and NASSP to reply to a request for information about the possibility of serving as the sole PK-12 national affiliate for Wisconsin school leaders in the future. Read more here.

Legislative Update AB 196/SB 170

One bill with broad, bipartisan support is currently stalled in committee. With limited session days remaining, it is critical that Assembly Bill 196 / Senate Bill 170 – Rehired Annuitants advance to clear both committees so it can hopefully reach the Governor’s desk. Read more here.

Twice Exceptional Students: What Administrators Need to Know

This article addresses key ideas related to students who are twice exceptional. It outlines what twice exceptionality is, an example of what a twice exceptional student is, what is at stake, and possible ways to respond to better serve the learning needs of these students. Read more here.

Reclaiming Time for Human Connection: How AI Transformed My Work and Renewed My Purpose in Education

Across the country, educators are united by a shared frustration: endless paperwork that takes time away from the work that truly matters—connecting with students. We enter this profession because we are passionate about helping children communicate, learn, and grow. Yet, too often, our days are consumed by compliance tasks, repetitive documentation, and inefficient systems that drain our energy and creativity. Read more here.

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