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.

September 4th Edition

AWSA Update

WASDA, AWSA, CESA Statewide Network, and WCER Join Forces To Support School Cultures of Excellence

The CESA Statewide Network, Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators (WASDA), and the Association of Wisconsin School Administrators (AWSA), in partnership with the Wisconsin Center for Educational Research (WCER), are working collaboratively to provide a conference highlighting the leadership practices essential to building continuous improvement at the school and district levels that will feature sessions by Wisconsin school and district exemplars. The inaugural Creating a Culture of Excellence for All Conference will take place in Green Bay on June 25-27, 2025. Read more here.

An Inspiring Author Visit We Wanted to Share With You

As principals, we strive to offer enriching experiences for our students. We are thrilled to share an exceptional opportunity to invite Diane Nienas, an inspiring and best selling author, to your school. Read more here.

Assistant Principal of the Year Nominations Now Open

The Wisconsin Associate Principal of the Year program recognizes Associate Principals whose leadership has resulted in improved student learning, instructional collaboration, and a safe and positive school environment. Nominations are accepted from teachers, parents, principals, and others across Wisconsin. Starting with the 2024-25 selection cycle, NASSP will now honor an Associate Principal of the year at both the middle school and high school level. Learn more here.

Principal Leadership Award Nominations Are Now Open

Nominations of Wisconsin PK-12 principals can now be submitted online at KohlEducation.org for the 2025 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Principal Leadership awards. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, October 3, 2024 at 5 p.m. central time. Awards are $6,000, with an additional $6,000 grant going to the school of each selected principal. Click here to learn more.

Elementary Principals’ Convention- Register Today!

Join your peers from throughout the state at the Elementary Principals’ Convention in Elkhart Lake October 9-11. The Convention will feature sessions by Douglas Reeves, Josh Varner, WI school exemplars, and AWSA thought leaders. Register today!