Wisconsin Charter School Summit 2026: Full Schedule

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9:15am CDT

Creating Connected, High-Quality Virtual Classrooms

Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT

Creating Connected, High-Quality Virtual Classrooms

Join Melissa Schiek and Linda Schuerman from the Wisconsin Digital Learning Collaborative (WDLC) as they unpack what high-quality online learning looks like in 2026 and explore what it takes to manage a virtual classroom that supports both learning and belonging. They will share best practices for setting clear expectations, encouraging respectful digital interactions, and using routines and tools that keep students engaged without overwhelming them. Additionally, they will focus on strategies for building strong teacher-student relationships and fostering meaningful student-student connections. This session is suited for current online and blended teachers, as well as teachers looking to learn more about being a digital educator.

Speakers

Linda Schuerman

Associate Director, CESA 9 - Wisconsin Virtual School

Linda Schuerman has over three decades of experience in education, first as a high school social studies teacher and then as an instructional leader in Wisconsin. Her teaching career included brick and mortar instruction at Middleton High School as well as online instruction with... Read More →

Melissa Schiek

Partner Success Coordinator, Wisconsin eSchool Network

Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT

Teacher

9:15am CDT

Redesigning PBL - An Immersive Project Design Experience

Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT

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Speakers

Tim Scottberg

Associate Director, WRCCS

Tim Scottberg is the Associate Director for the Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools (WRCCS), a statewide program housed at CESA 9. He is dedicated to fostering high quality teaching practices, leadership, administration, and authorizing. Tim also leads the Center for High... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT

Teacher

10:45am CDT

You’re a Charter School, but You Still Have To…

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT

Charter schools offer the opportunity for flexibility and innovation, but are still public schools that are accountable to the same laws, regulations, and professional standards as other schools. Understanding these expectations helps teachers deliver excellent instruction and leaders to fulfill the school’s mission, all while maintaining compliance and avoiding unintended pitfalls. This session is aimed at both charter school leaders and teachers and will cover:

Meeting instructional and professional standards, such as teacher licensure requirements, curriculum standards, required assessments, and documenting student progress
Providing accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs and 504 plans ensuing access to the general curriculum and strong universal instruction
Developing unique strategies and approaches to curriculum, assessment, and graduation requirements while adhering to state and district requirements

Speakers

Liz Sanger-Kukkan

Associate Director of Continuous School Improvement, CESA 9

Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT

Teacher

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Breakout - Classroom

Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT

Teacher

1:00pm CDT

STEM and Career in Elementary

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT

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Speakers

Angela Andersson

CEO / Executive Director, KTEC Schools of Innovation

Dr. Angela Andersson graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Ph.D both in political science. She taught at Loyola University Chicago before starting to teach in Kenosha Unified School District in 2000; Angela made this switch to teach at a level where she... Read More →

Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT

Teacher