2026 WRCCS Annual Conference

2026 WRCCS Annual Conference

9:00am CDT

Charter School FundingMike Bormett Charter School PoliciesTess O'Brien-Heinzen How to Support your Virtual ChartersTim Scottberg

10:00am CDT

Authorizer Compliance SystemsSarah Hackett District Board AuthorizingAlex Medler Our Charter Costs WhatTim Scottberg

11:00am CDT

Authorizing PanelSarah Hackett DPI Proposed Statutory Package for Charter SchoolsAlex Roberson The role of the school district board - and relationship to gov boards - balancing autonomy and accountability - best practicesDan Lathrop

12:00pm CDT

1:1 Networking with WRCCS Team & ConsultantsTim Scottberg • Sarah Hackett • Dan Lathrop

9:00am CDT

Community Engagement Ensuring Excellence: Online Learning, Accreditation, and the New NSQ StandardsSami Mantyla • Jenny Seymour Get the WHOLE Team Up the Mountain!Nick Pretasky Immersive Project Based Learning ExperienceDan Lathrop Understanding Your Charter ContractSarah Hackett

10:00am CDT

Best Practices for Governance BoardsChamomile Nusz Cultivating High Quality Student WorkDan Lathrop First through Third Year Charter LeadershipAmy Junge Palmyra Eagle Montessori School Session School Presentation - TBD Wisconsin Montessori Association (WMA)Mariah Bigelow

11:00am CDT

Bringing Calm to Your Classroom Through Intentional TeachingTim Scottberg Charter Design - A Year of Planning in 50 MinutesZaynab Baalbaki Charter Schools Still Have To Do...Liz Sanger-Kukkan Local Report Cards: Telling Your School's StorySarah Hackett PEMS School Presentation

12:00pm CDT

1:1 Networking with WRCCS Team & Consultants