Seminars

Seminars

Special Needs Scholarship Roundtable Discussion

June 10, 2021

This Special Needs Scholarship Program roundtable discussion goes in-depth with topics related to participating in the SNSP in Wisconsin.  We cover determining the number of seats, IEPs, reporting and compliance, blended learning programs, professional development, benefits of joining the SNSP, and much more. Participants in the Special Needs Scholarship Program roundtable are: Sharon Wallace and Matt Vahl, Immanual Lutheran School in Brookfield Ellen Heiden and Dennel Meinzer, LUMIN Schools Mike Derrick, Mary Queen of Saints Catholic Academy Lori Saqer, Messmer Catholic Schools Erin Janetzke, Martin Luther High School A complete summary of the topics covered is below and you can…

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Student-Centered Coaching Styles

May 21, 2021

This seminar for Choice Schools, part of the SCWA Quality Series, offers an introduction to student-centered coaching styles. It is led by Stefanie Herbert, Assistant Principal of Academics at Trinity Freistadt school in Mequon. The seminar covers: Defining student-centered coaching for teachers Setting the coaching focus with teachers Building a schedule that makes an impact with students and teachers Monitoring and developing relationships with all teachers and gaining their buy-in Student-centered coaching sets specific targets for students that are rooted in the standards and curriculum and works collaboratively to ensure that the targets are met. It provides a natural connection…

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COVID 19 Vaccine Discussion

May 10, 2021

SCWA invites you to hear Dr. Nicole Brady, Chief Medical Officer for UnitedHealthcare of Wisconsin, talk about the latest updates related to COVID 19, mutations to the virus, and COVID 19 vaccine safety and efficacy. This 45-minute session will present new information of interest to educators now eligible for vaccination. The last 15 minutes will be open for Q&A. Dr. Brady is a family physician and continues to see patients on a limited basis in the Fox Valley. We think you’ll enjoy her personal, conversational style. This is your chance to ask a medical expert about the new vaccines.

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Fall Choice Audit Process Training

April 21, 2021

The focus of this seminar is to help school personnel prepare for the choice audit and know what they will be expected to provide to their auditors in the fall. Video 1 (above) provides an introduction to the fall audit process and goes into detail about the procedures that are required by DPI in order to determine the total payments that a school will receive. Video 2 (below) covers the fiscal and internal practices agreed upon procedure engagement. It covers the basics of the fiscal practices report. The report’s purpose is to determine if your school is financially viable and…

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Exploring Health Insurance Cost Savings

March 21, 2021

This seminar, presented by Infinity Benefit Solutions, covers the advantages of choice school partnerships for health insurance cost savings. They include: Cost Savings Risk pooling and community ratings Bundled discounts Ease of Administration Customized plan options based on modeling of like programs across the nation Full service COBRA programs Better Outcomes Richer offerings on ancillary benefits Access to one on one Medicare experts   To hear the audio presentation, click on the slideshow. This is an embedded Microsoft Office presentation, powered by Office.   Download the PDF

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Special Needs Scholarship Program SNSP Administrative Changes

December 21, 2020

(Audio) Many schools have reached out to us with questions about the recent change in Special Needs Scholarship Program administrative rules and how they might affect your school’s participation. If you are currently in the SNSP or considering the program, and were not able to join the conference all on 12/18/19, you can listen to the recording through the link below.  We’ll review the expiration of Emergency Rule 1911 and what you should expect moving forward. school choice · SNSP Administrative Changes 12/18/19

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