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Upcoming AWSA Events:
SLATE 2026
December 7-9, 2026
Associate Principal Conference
January 27-29, 2027
Middle & High School Principals Conference
February 10-12, 2027
AWSA Enjoys the Support of:
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October 28th Edition
AWSA Update
Wisconsin’s New Anti-Grooming Laws
Over the past year, the Wisconsin legislature has passed numerous laws regarding grooming and sexual misconduct. These laws place requirements on school leaders to prevent, identify, and report grooming behavior and other sexual misconduct by staff and volunteers toward students. This article provides an overview of the laws and outlines the obligations of all school administrators. Read more here.
Protecting Students’ Personally Identifiable Information in Your School Google Calendar
Living in a digital age brings a balance of technological advantages and confidentiality risks to our public schools. Wisconsin Statute § 118.125 protects the confidentiality of student pupil records, which include progress reports, behavioral records, and directory information. When school districts utilize digital tools like Google Calendar for daily scheduling, staff must carefully manage their calendar settings to protect how student data is handled while remaining compliant with Wis. Stat. § 118.125 and the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Read more here.
What Started in One Classroom in North Fond du Lac
A few years ago our leadership team sat down with our data, and I left that meeting frustrated. We'd done the work. Tiered interventions, counselors, student services, screeners, restorative practices, an advisory period, real money behind all of it. And attendance was flat. Referrals weren't going down. The same students were still in my office week after week, and my office is not a place you want to be a regular. So what were we missing? The answer I kept landing on wasn't one I loved. Maybe our supports weren't insufficient. Maybe supports by themselves were never going to be enough. Read more here.
AI-Powered Innovation Featuring Wisconsin Classrooms
See what AI-powered learning looks like in action, right here in Wisconsin. At this Wisconsin Digital Learning Collaborative-sponsored SLATE Pre-Conference, classroom educators will take center stage, sharing how they use AI to strengthen instruction and turn district goals into meaningful learning experiences. Read more here.
2027 Associate Principals’ Convention
Register for the Associate Principal's Convention at the La Crosse Center January 27-29, 2027. Learn and network with state and national thought leaders, including your colleagues from around the state. In addition, there will be an optional dinner on Thursday night for members to celebrate Joe Schroeder’s career in education as he announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
2027 Middle & High School Principal’s Convention
The Middle and High School Principal’s Convention will be held in Green Bay February 10-12, 2027. Please review the program and register today. In addition, there will be an optional dinner on Thursday night for members to celebrate Joe Schroeder’s career in education as he announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
In Case You Missed It: 2026-27 Principal’s Calendar
Over the course of the school year, we will highlight the upcoming month so you can “plan to plan”. Click here to view November 2026.
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