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You and your teammates will spend a full day on the beautiful Bark River which flows through the State Wildlife Area. In addition, we have planned a variety of activities including the formation of teams, team planning, canoeing, sharing observation of natural systems, applying this knowledge to organizations and story telling.
Some of these activities are planned for Saturday night so participants are encouraged to check in that evening. We will mail more details to registrants with the July 6 confirmation packet. Consider coming to campus Saturday night to begin the team building exercises. The full scale activity starts at 7:30 a.m. Sunday.
You may sign up by teams or individually. Individual participants will
be placed in teams by the trainers. This great outdoor experience assures
success for the experienced as well as the tenderfoot. Come enjoy the
fellowship with your colleagues in the natural beauty of the South Kettle
Moraine State Forest foothills and the Rome State Wildlife Area.
"Bringing the Information and Technology Literacy Standards to
LIFE!!"
Kathleen Doherty Lind (Limit: 20)
This session will give participants a strong overview on the strategies
for using the Internet and related technologies in the classroom. We'll
look at ways the Wisconsin Information and Technology standards can be
met within core content areas considering varying degrees of technology
access. Lastly, we'll investigate ways to assess the technology-based
projects students complete in the classroom. Sample student projects will
be shared and analyzed throughout the afternoon. Familiarity with two
or more of the following will be assumed: Netscape Navigator, Inspiration,
Hyperstudio, and Microsoft Office.
Russ Allen, Ron Jetty and Deb Berndt
Join your fellow educators, the real experts in education, in an interesting
discussion of important educational issues.
Fran McNett
Participate in a lively discussion with ESP colleagues focusing on identifying
issues, considering current realities and desired realities, and discovering
what steps to take to get toward desired realities.
Jeff Leverich
This session will focus on the increasingly devastating effect revenue
controls are having on Wisconsin school districts as enrollment declines
statewide. Demographic trends, the revenue control formula, survey research,
and property tax issues related to schooling will be discussed. Schools
have been declining as a share of property taxes statewide, a fact that
seriously undermines claims that education is the primary cause of tax
increases. The effect of state caps on teacher salaries also will be addressed.
Jim Carlson
"Whatya . . . Goofy? What you really need to know about being President
of your local."
A practical session designed to quick-start new local association presidents in their duties and responsibilities and provide a hands-on approach to solving problems. You will learn to apply tried and true techniques designed to help you get the job done!
Lynelle Byrne, Wayne Reynolds and Patti Westphal
Confused about WEAC membership procedures? Worried about keeping your
membership information current? Have we got a workshop for you! We'll
answer your questions about membership PLUS unveil our new online venture
designed to make your job much easier.
Nancy Clark, StWEA Members
"Is that your final answer?"
To make it a million dollar career, your Association is the best life line. Teacher and ESP members, who have little or no experience with the Association, but have 0-5 years of experience as a teacher or ESP are invited to attend the New Member Academy at Summer Conference, 2000.
The curriculum is tailored to new members' needs. Topics include:
Experience the most current strategies and techniques to improve your
life and your career while building friendships with colleagues who represent
the future of your organization. It's a million -dollar experience that
doesn't cost you room, board, or registration fees. Contact your building
rep or local president or go to the OnWEAC (www.weac.org) web site to
register for the New Member Academy. (Enrollment is limited, so don't
wait! DPI clock hours have been approved.)
WEA Member Benefits Trust staff
Find out how to keep more of what you earn and make it work harder. The
WEA Member Benefits Trust staff will present timeless success secrets
of the Ancients.
Joanne Huston
Because regular and special education are based on divergent philosophical,
pedagogical, and legal models, public school educators have been forced
to deal with the inevitable conflicts that have arisen under the Individuals
With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This session will explore: