Wisconsin Charter School Summit 2025: Full Schedule

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9:40am CDT

Strategic and Appropriate Lottery and Enrollment

Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am CDT

All charters are, by law, required to hold a lottery for enrollment if there are more students than seats, but how do you ensure that your lottery process is appropriate and equitable to all? Join this session with Sarah Hackett (WRCCS) to learn how to apply key requirements in the process and effective strategies to allow for equity for all.

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 →

Tuesday June 17, 2025 9:40am - 10:30am CDT

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10:40am CDT

Blending Indigenous Language and Culture into the District

Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CDT

Our students need strong community partnerships from adults in order to connect their own learning with their lives in the community. This is especially true in our state’s indigenous communities where there are historical disconnections between the school and community. The Kaehkēnawapahtāēq Charter School in the Menominee Indian School District is a standout example of intentional partnership. The College of Menominee Nation, the Menominee Indian School District, and the local early childhood center joined around a common mission to blend immersion of their native Menominee language with Montessori education to create a truly unique and intentional school option for their students. Learn all about their journey, challenges, and successes from their co-founder and board co-chair, Shannon Chapman (Menominee Tribal Education Director). Learn strategies around how to specifically consider school design rooted in indigenous culture, and reflect on how their work translated into your own community.

Speakers

Shannon Chapman

Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CDT

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10:40am CDT

Charter School Design Pathway

Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CDT

Thinking about your design components as a charter school is essential, whether you’re starting a new charter school, or considering a refresh or expansion of an existing charter school. Join WRCCS consultant, Chamomile Nusz (Circle Education), to explore WRCCS tools around strategic practices, mission alignment, community needs analysis, and intentionality around every micro-decision that impacts your school. Walk out with a clearer sense of your school and where to head next.

Speakers

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 →

Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CDT

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10:40am CDT

School Playbook

Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CDT

This session is designed for leaders and staff of existing schools who are looking to build schoolwide cohesive structures around their innovative model. Have you ever struggled onboarding a new teacher into your school model or explaining how your school pillars are implemented into your everyday life? Come learn with WRCCS consultant, Nick Pretasky (Humanistic Leadership), about how you can use strategies of alignment and design essential practice profiles to build commitment, clarity, and transparency around your unique school model.

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 →

Tuesday June 17, 2025 10:40am - 11:30am CDT

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11:40am CDT

Lunch Breakout - Design

Tuesday June 17, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm CDT

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Wisconsin Charter School Summit 2025