Wisconsin Charter School Summit 2025: Full Schedule

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11:00am CDT

Arrival & Welcome

Monday June 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:10pm CDT

Introductions
Goal-setting through CharterPD

Monday June 16, 2025 11:00am - 12:10pm CDT

Full Group

12:20pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Authorizing

Monday June 16, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm CDT

Authorizer

12:20pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Virtual

Monday June 16, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm CDT

Classroom

12:20pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Design

Monday June 16, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm CDT

General

12:20pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Governance

Monday June 16, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm CDT

Governance

12:20pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Independent

Monday June 16, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm CDT

Independent

12:20pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Leadership

Monday June 16, 2025 12:20pm - 1:20pm CDT

Leadership

1:30pm CDT

Challenging the Norm: Transforming your Charter through Beliefs and Practice

Monday June 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

In this interactive session, participants will explore how deeply held beliefs about student learning shape decisions around school leadership, curriculum design, and instructional practices. Together, we’ll identify the beliefs we embrace—and those we reject—as we redefine what it means to be a “high-quality” charter school.
Whether you're an authorizer, board member, school leader, or classroom teacher, this session invites you into a broader conversation that will shift how we view and implement curriculum across our schools.

Speakers

Tim Scottberg

Associate Director, WRCCS

Tim Scottberg is the Associate Director for the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools, a statewide program at CESA 9. With a deep passion for education, Tim has served as the principal of Fond du Lac STEM Academy and as an associate principal at Fond du Lac High School. He... Read More →

Monday June 16, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Full Group

2:40pm CDT

The “Innovative Classroom” - How to Live Up to the Expectations of a Charter School Teacher

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

Many Charter School teachers suffer from Imposter Syndrome - but this often has more to do with a lack of understanding and training than quality teaching practices. Let’s face it, being a teacher is hard, and being a charter school teacher is often harder, lonelier, and comes with less curriculum or support than almost any other teaching position.
Join Tim Scottberg (WRCCS) as we do more than empathize with you – we work together in an interactive session that will help you build some awareness and reflection around your teaching practice, putting the foundation of your beliefs into action so you can plan for the upcoming school year like never before. Whether you’re a brand new teacher or a seasoned charter veteran, this session is for you.

Speakers

Tim Scottberg

Associate Director, WRCCS

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

Classroom

2:40pm CDT

The Federal Charter Schools Landscape - The CSP Grant, Initiatives, and Much More!

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

Dr. Michael McCabe (DPI) will share information about the federal charter schools landscape, including information about past, current, and future charter schools program grants to WI, other national projects and initiatives around charter schools, and how WI is fulfilling and leading the way in high quality oversight and innovation in the charter sector.

Speakers

Nick Pretasky

Director of Listening and Learning, Humanistic Leadership,

Nick's life work is to ensure every person has the opportunity to reach his/her full potential. Nick is the founder and lead listener at Humanistic Leadership LLC where he supports leaders, teachers, and learners in all facets of education. He brings experience working in traditional... Read More →

Michael McCabe

School Administration Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Learn more about federal grant Initiatives, priorities and more!

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

General

2:40pm CDT

Understanding Your District, from Community Needs to Finances

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

In this session, we’ll walk through what a real Community Needs Analysis looks like and why it’s important for becoming a sub-grantee under the current CSP Grant. We’ll also talk about how doing this type of analysis every five years can help your charter school grow and stay connected to the community it serves. It’s also a helpful tool for authorizers as they plan and set priorities. Sarah Hackett (WRCCS) will give you time to reflect on your own data, think creatively, and better understand how your school or district supports the community. We’ll also dig into one of the toughest topics for charter school leaders, authorizers, and board members: the budget. It’s not just about the numbers - it’s the questions and confusion that come with it. This session will introduce a helpful resource to get the conversation started and bring more clarity to one of the most challenging parts of running a charter school.

Speakers

Sarah Hackett

Director, WRCCS

Sarah Hackett is the Director of the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools at CESA 9. She earned a PhD from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a graduate of the rural public school system in Wautoma, Wisconsin, and the small but mighty... Read More →

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

General

2:40pm CDT

Independent Charter Schools - Governance Board Training - Because It’s REALLY Important! (CESA 1 with WRCCS)

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

We’re not kidding - it IS really important! Which is why if you’re showing up to this Summit by yourself, something has already gone wrong! This session is aimed at those independent charter school governance boards – whether you think you have the basics down or not. Join consultants from CESA 1’s office of independent charter schools to learn all about financial and special education compliance as the LEA of your school. WRCCS consultants will also offer a Q&A and additional resources for best practices of ICS boards. It’s also a great way to connect with other ICS boards throughout the state!

Speakers

Linda Baldus

Monday, June 16th from 2:40-4:30 PM

Cathy Cramer

ICS Business Mgr Consultant, CESA 1

Monday, June 16th from 2:40-4:30 PM

Chamomile Nusz

Charter School Consultant, Circle Education

Chamomile Nusz is a co-owner of Circle Education LLC, a consulting service working to support innovative education. She works with the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS) supporting the development of high-performing charter schools throughout the state of Wisconsin... Read More →

Monday June 16, 2025 2:40pm - 4:30pm CDT

Governance

4:40pm CDT

Wrap-Up & Closing Session

Monday June 16, 2025 4:40pm - 5:00pm CDT

More information coming soon!

Monday June 16, 2025 4:40pm - 5:00pm CDT

Full Group

Wisconsin Charter School Summit 2025