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General information
UW-Whitewater is again the site of the 2000 WEAC Summer Conference. If you haven't attended in the past you will soon discover that:
You will find that at the UW-Whitewater there is ample parking on campus, and that local law enforcement officers are most helpful (if you don't park illegally). Dress is casual.
Whitewater campus map (Adobe Acrobat PDF document)
10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 30, 2000, in Benson Hall. (See the map) Later check-ins will be in the Benson Hall office (first floor).
Registration is restricted by the capacity of the campus and our Summer Conference budget. There are 320 participant beds in Benson and Fricker Halls with an additional 19 handicap-accessible rooms available. Therefore, registration will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To enhance your chance to receive your first choice for both a Specialized Session and an Academy, register as soon as possible. The deadline for enrollment, however, is June 30th. If we receive your registration after that time, you will be wait-listed but the Academy sessions may all be full.
Campus buildings are all smoke-free. Smoking is permitted outside.
Due to construction on campus, you will receive parking information with your confirmation letter packet.
A packet will be mailed to you on July 6 containing your letter of confirmation, a map of the campus and other general information.
Remember what being new feels like? Those attending the New Member Academy need your help. If you are willing to mentor for the Conference, please check the "Buddy" box on the registration form.
DPI Equivalency Clock Hours have been applied for in most cases. Please check this section again in June to see what has been approved.
| Specialized Sessions | Applied for |
| Team Building/An Outdoor Experience | (6 hours) |
| Great Schools Academies | Applied for |
| Bargaining | (10 hours) |
| Experienced Leader | (10 hours) |
| Leadership | (10 hours) |
| Organizing | (10 hours) |
| Public Relations | (10 hours) |
| Teaching & Learning | (10 hours) |
| New Member | (10 hours) |
Some of this year's Conference sessions have been approved for credit hours toward the ESP Certificate Program offered by WEAC's Professional Development Academy. They are:
| Specialized Sessions | Approved Hours | Category |
| Computers in the Classroom | (3 hours) | Elective |
| Education Issues Forum | (3 hours) | Elective |
| Impact of Revenue Controls | (3 hours) | Elective |
| Team Building | (6 hours) | Core/Communications |
| What's the Big IDEA? | (3 hours) | Elective |
| Great Schools Academies | Approved Hours | Category |
| New Member | (10 hours) | Core/Behavior Management |
| Teaching & Learning | (10 hours) | Elective |
Other academies are under review for approval. Information on the certificate program is available by calling Deb Berndt, the Director of the Academy at (800)362-8034, extension 294.
Special scholarships are available if your regular, 12-month job with the school district encompasses the time period covered by the Conference. Scholarships are also subject to the following:
Scholarships are not available for members with school district summer jobs such as teaching Summer School, etc.
Individuals requesting these scholarships should apply by calling Becky Adams at (800)362-8034, extension 262.
The WEAC Summer Conference is designed to provide training to WEAC members and invited guests. While attendance by others (spouses, companions, children, etc.) is not prohibited, the following rules apply:
Adults - attendance is subject to availability of rooms and advance payment of $150 to WEAC for the full cost of the non-member attendee. Payment must be received before the registration can be considered complete.
Children/Child Care - facilities for child care are not provided. However, adopted guidelines allow overnight facilities for children provided all of the following are met:
UW-Whitewater does not allow pets.
Only WEAC shall be allowed to advertise, promote, or sell items at the Conference. Exceptions to this guideline must be approved, in advance, by the WEAC Board of Directors.