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Monday, June 15
 

11:00am CDT

Summit Arrival / Check-In
Monday June 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
  All

11:30am CDT

Wisconsin Resource Center for Charter Schools -Welcome
Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
  All

12:00pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Authorizer
Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
  Authorizer

12:00pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Design Team
Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
  Design Team

12:00pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Governance Board
Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
  Governance Board

12:00pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Leadership
Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
  Leadership

12:00pm CDT

Lunch w/ WRCCS Network - Teacher
Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
  Teacher

1:15pm CDT

Governance Boards 101 - From Starting a Board to Running a Strong Meeting
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
Strong governance boards are the cornerstone of every thriving charter school. Whether you're a new or aspiring charter school board member, stepping into a founding role, or looking to strengthen your existing governance practices, this breakout session is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and tools for effective charter school board leadership. Join WRCCS Associate Director Dan...
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Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
  Governance Board

1:15pm CDT

Innovative Assessment for the Whole Child: How we Measure the Impact of Forest Schooling
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
Innovative Assessment for the Whole Child:  How we measure the impact of forest schoolingJoin Kickapoo Valley Forest School (KVFS) founders and educators for an inspiring workshop on whole child assessment.  At KVFS, we have intentionally created a matrix to record and communicate the real and important learning occurring through our model of forest schooling. We measure student growth...
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Speakers
avatar for Jonel Kiesau

Jonel Kiesau

Kickapoo Valley Forest School - La Farge School District
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
  Governance Board

1:15pm CDT

Crafting Your Narrative By Telling Your School Story
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
Crafting Your Narrative By Telling Your School Story  Have you ever been asked about your school and struggled to find a clear, concise way to tell your story?  Every school has a mission statement; however, many report they are challenged to find a succinct and coherent way to tell their story.  This workshop guides leaders, board members, and/or teachers through a structured...
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Speakers
avatar for Nick Pretasky

Nick Pretasky

Founder, Listener, and Coach, 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 →
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
  Leadership

1:15pm CDT

Accessibility Compliance for Virtual Charter Schools
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
Accessibility Compliance for Virtual Charter SchoolsIn virtual charter schools, ensuring equitable access to education for all students is not only a legal obligation, but also a moral imperative. Compliance with federal and state laws is essential to provide students with access to online learning platforms, digital curricula, and virtual classrooms. This session will focus on creating accessible...
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Speakers
avatar for Steven Duffrin

Steven Duffrin

Associate Director of Wisconsin Virtual School, CESA 9 - Wisconsin Virtual School
Steve Duffrin is Associate Director: Curriculum at Wisconsin Virtual School. He is committed to advancing high-quality and engaging virtual learning experiences for students statewide.

Steve is enthusiastic about the power of technology to personalize education, close opportunity... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm CDT
  Teacher

1:15pm CDT

Change the Toolkit: Finding the One Tool That Will Redesign Your Entire Approach to Leadership and Teaching (Double Session)
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
NOTE: This is a double session and spans two presentation time slots. If you sign up for this session, you will be unable to attend a different presentation at the 2:45 time slot. Part 1In Part I of this session, participants will break down what they actually believe (and don’t believe) to be true about teaching and learning. We’ll work together and give ourselves permission to disagree...
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Speakers
avatar for Tim Scottberg

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 →
Monday June 15, 2026 1:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
  All

2:45pm CDT

Framework for Charter Contract Renewal Process and Decision-making
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
The charter renewal process is the primary method to ensure that schools are meeting performance expectations. As an authorizer, developing and implementing a clearly defined, rigorous, and transparent renewal process is essential for maintaining high quality charter schools.In this session, experienced authorizer representatives will share best practices for designing and implementing charter...
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Speakers
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Bridget Schock

Director, Contracted School Services, Milwaukee Public Schools
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
  Authorizer

2:45pm CDT

Compliance Support for ICS Special Education and Finance
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
As the governing body of an independent charter school, your board holds ultimate fiduciary and legal responsibility for ensuring full compliance with federal and state requirements in two of the most complex and high-stakes areas: special education and finance. This session will focus on providing a clear framework for effective board-level oversight of special education and financial compliance....
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Speakers
avatar for Chamomile Nusz

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 →
avatar for Cathy Cramer

Cathy Cramer

ICS Business Mgr Consultant, CESA 1
Monday, June 16th from 2:40-4:30 PM
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
  Governance Board

2:45pm CDT

Expanding the Definition of Student Achievement
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
Expanding the Definition of Student AchievementAll educators know student achievement involves more than standardized test results, yet we struggle to articulate and implement an expanded definition. Join WRCCS Associate Director Dan Lathrop for this session designed specifically for charter school leaders and teachers. We'll focus on:Incorporating character, high quality work, and...
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Speakers
avatar for Dan Lathrop

Dan Lathrop

Associate Director, WRCCS
Dan Lathrop comes to us from the Stevens Point, where he was the leader of a charter school for 12 years. He also has coached schools across the nation, and collaborated locally to build a vast understanding of charter schools, strong relationship-building skills, and trusting systems... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
  Teacher

2:45pm CDT

Promising Practices in Project-Based Learning
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
Promising Practices in Project-Based LearningInnovation and student-centered approaches are at the heart of the missions of charter schools across the state, and project-based learning is a commonly used instructional model. This session is designed specifically for teachers in project-based classrooms and will focus on promising strategies and classroom practices to maximize student outcomes. Key...
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Speakers
avatar for Zaynab Baalbaki

Zaynab Baalbaki

Charter School Consultant, Education Evolving
Zaynab Baalbaki is extremely passionate about social justice, especially in education. She was teacher-advisor at Escuela Verde in Milwaukee, a teacher-powered school that focuses on social justice, sustainability, and peace. She is the founder of ZB Consulting as the lead justice... Read More →
Monday June 15, 2026 2:45pm - 4:00pm CDT
  Teacher

4:00pm CDT

Wrap-Up & Closing Session W/ WRCCS Team
Monday June 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT

Monday June 15, 2026 4:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
  All
 
Tuesday, June 16
 

8:00am CDT

Arrival / Check-In
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
  All

8:30am CDT

Welcome / Introductions
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
Tuesday June 16, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am CDT
  All

9:15am CDT

High Quality Accountability from Your Charters through Epicenter (NCSI)
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT
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Speakers
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Heather Wendling

Vice President of Professional Services, National Charter Schools Institute (NCSI)
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT
  Authorizer

9:15am CDT

Taking on the Year of Design
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT
Taking on the Year of DesignThe design year is one of the most exciting, and demanding, phases in launching a successful charter school. This critical time before the doors open is when your founding team turns vision into reality: defining mission-aligned academic models, building systems for culture and operations, designing rigorous curriculum, establishing governance structures, recruiting...
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Speakers
avatar for Zaynab Baalbaki

Zaynab Baalbaki

Charter School Consultant, Education Evolving
Zaynab Baalbaki is extremely passionate about social justice, especially in education. She was teacher-advisor at Escuela Verde in Milwaukee, a teacher-powered school that focuses on social justice, sustainability, and peace. She is the founder of ZB Consulting as the lead justice... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT
  Design Team

9:15am CDT

Navigating Charter Contract Renewals
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT
The charter contracting process is one of the most critical responsibilities of a governance board. Effective board leadership during contracting and renewal directly impacts the school's future, student outcomes, and community trust. In this session, WRCCS Director Sarah Hackett and contracted partner, Chamomile Nusz, will help governance board members navigate the contracting and renewal process...
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Speakers
avatar for Chamomile Nusz

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 →
avatar for Sarah Hackett

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 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT
  Governance Board

9:15am CDT

Creating Connected, High-Quality Virtual Classrooms
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 10:30am CDT
Creating Connected, High-Quality Virtual ClassroomsJoin 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Linda Schuerman

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 →
avatar for Melissa Schiek

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
Description coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Tim Scottberg

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

9:15am CDT

Implementing your School Innovation Through a School Playbook
Tuesday June 16, 2026 9:15am - 12:00pm CDT
**This is a double session and spans two presentation time slots. If you plan to attend this session in its entirety, you will be unable to attend a different presentation at the 10:45 time slot. Move from your school’s purpose and mission to execution by transforming your school’s innovation into a clear, actionable playbook. In this practica, hands-on workshop, your team will build a...
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Speakers
avatar for Nick Pretasky

Nick Pretasky

Founder, Listener, and Coach, 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 16, 2026 9:15am - 12:00pm CDT
  Leadership

10:45am CDT

Strategic Planning as an Authorizer
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
The partnership between Authorizer and Charter School hinges on clear communication and shared goals. One way to capture this is through an effective strategic plan. Attend this session to learn about how one district authorizer partnered with WRCCS and the charter school Governance Council to develop a continuous improvement plan that is a beacon for charter school growth. We will explain our...
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Speakers
avatar for Liz Freeman

Liz Freeman

Superintendent, Cedar Grove-Belgium School District

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

10:45am CDT

Early Years of Running a Charter School
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
WRCCS is partnering with Teacher Powered Schools, a branch of Education Evolving, to support charter school leaders in their first few years of being a charter leader and/or being a charter leader at their current schools. The Fellowship Purpose: By identifying promising new charter schools for strategic support, WRCCS aims to ensure these teams successfully navigate their first five years...
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Speakers
avatar for Amy Junge

Amy Junge

Director of Teacher-Powered Schools, Education Evolving
Amy is a former California public elementary and middle school teacher and assistant principal. She started working with teacher-powered schools in 2009 and was a contributing author for Trusting Teachers with School Success: What Happens When Teachers Call the Shots. Today, Amy supports... Read More →
avatar for Zaynab Baalbaki

Zaynab Baalbaki

Charter School Consultant, Education Evolving
Zaynab Baalbaki is extremely passionate about social justice, especially in education. She was teacher-advisor at Escuela Verde in Milwaukee, a teacher-powered school that focuses on social justice, sustainability, and peace. She is the founder of ZB Consulting as the lead justice... Read More →
avatar for Skylar Primm

Skylar Primm

Teacher-Powered Coach, Teacher-Powered Schools
Skylar L. Primm (he/him) is a coach for Teacher-Powered Schools and the lead teacher at Koshkonong Trails School in Cambridge, Wisconsin, a public charter school focused on environmental and agricultural learning. He has taught in place- and project-based schools since 2009, an... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
  Design Team

10:45am CDT

Discovering Continuous Improvement for Advanced Boards
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Chamomile Nusz

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 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
  Governance Board

10:45am CDT

Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation Presentation
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
Session details coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson

Administrator of Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation, Northeast Wisconsin School of Innovation
In 2019 we started a Proficiency-Based Education School in Green Bay, Wisconsin for students in grades 7-10 &12. Over the next two years our school expanded to 7-12.  N.E.W. was modeled after The Academy, a program for at-risk 12th graders. Over the last 9 years we have helped more... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm CDT
  Leadership

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...
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Speakers
avatar for Liz Sanger-Kukkan

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

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Breakout - Design Team
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
  Design Team

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Breakout - Governance Board
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
  Governance Board

12:00pm CDT

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

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Breakout - Classroom
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
Tuesday June 16, 2026 12:00pm - 12:45pm CDT
  Teacher

1:00pm CDT

WICSA Legislative Updates
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
In this session, Jim Bender, the Executive Director for Wisconsin Independent Charter School Advocates (WICSA) will provide timely and in-depth updates on legislative developments, policy priorities, and advocacy efforts impacting independent charter schools across the state. This session will include:Insights into the current budget cycleRecent and upcoming legislative action affecting...
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Speakers
JB
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
  All

1:00pm CDT

Authorizing as a Solution for Your Community Needs
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Charter school authorizing is a powerful tool for responding to local educational gaps and delivering innovative, high-quality public school options tailored to the unique needs of students and families in your community. In this session, WRCCS Director Sarah Hackett will explore how authorizers can position themselves as proactive problem solvers of issues facing the community. Topics will...
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Speakers
avatar for Sarah Hackett

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 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
  Authorizer

1:00pm CDT

How to Navigate Corrective Actions with Your Schools
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Key responsibilities of charter school authorizers include upholding high standards of academic performance, legal compliance, and fiscal responsibility. When charter schools do not meet standards in any of these areas, implementing corrective actions is essential to promote student achievement, maintain the trust of families and the community, and foster school improvement without immediately...
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Speakers
avatar for Adrienne Woods

Adrienne Woods

Director, UW-Milwaukee
I've been an educator for 32 years working as a high school English teacher, school counselor and district-level administrator. I worked closely with charter schools for about 17 years and led charter offices for the last 13 years. I have knowledge and experience with instrumentality... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
  Authorizer

1:00pm CDT

Onboarding and Recruiting New Members
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Recruiting skilled and committed governance board members, and then onboarding them into their roles, is critical for the long-term success of the school. In this session, WRCCS Associate Director, Dan Lathrop, will share proven strategies to strengthen your board through intentional recruiting and effective onboarding by exploring:How to recruit strategically by identifying skill and perspective...
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Speakers
avatar for Dan Lathrop

Dan Lathrop

Associate Director, WRCCS
Dan Lathrop comes to us from the Stevens Point, where he was the leader of a charter school for 12 years. He also has coached schools across the nation, and collaborated locally to build a vast understanding of charter schools, strong relationship-building skills, and trusting systems... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
  Governance Board

1:00pm CDT

STEM and Career in Elementary
Tuesday June 16, 2026 1:00pm - 2:15pm CDT
Description coming soon!
Speakers
avatar for Angela Andersson

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

2:15pm CDT

Wrap-up & Closing Session
Tuesday June 16, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tuesday June 16, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
  All
 
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