Wisconsin Virtual School - New - Tomahawk, WI - WVS Events Calendar http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/events_rss.cfm?detailid=920691 Wisconsin Virtual School - New - Tomahawk, WI - WVS Events Calendar en-us WDLC Educator Workshop: Lunch Bunch - May 1, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306369&memberid=1178 The WDLC is thrilled to have you join us for this ongoing opportunity for monthly collaboration! This year's workshop series will focus on what you would like to discuss (innovative strategies, practical tools, problem-solving, artificial intelligence) to enhance your online teaching. We want to hear from you! What are your pain points in online teaching? Together, we will tackle challenges, solve problems, and collaborate on new approaches that can elevate our virtual classrooms and better support our students' success.

Let’s embark on this learning adventure together, making the 2024-2025 academic year our best one yet!


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]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 WDLC Educator Workshop: Happy Hour - May 1, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306370&memberid=1178 The WDLC is thrilled to have you join us for this ongoing opportunity for monthly collaboration! This year's workshop series will focus on what you would like to discuss (innovative strategies, practical tools, problem-solving, artificial intelligence) to enhance your online teaching. We want to hear from you! What are your pain points in online teaching? Together, we will tackle challenges, solve problems, and collaborate on new approaches that can elevate our virtual classrooms and better support our students' success.

Let’s embark on this learning adventure together, making the 2024-2025 academic year our best one yet!


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]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 16:00:00 WVS Spring Staff Meeting - May 8, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306343&memberid=1178
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]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 16:00:00 Tech Check Monthly: Navigating & Evaluating EdTech Tools - May 13, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306352&memberid=1178 Audience: All educators

Join us each month for professional learning sessions dedicated to evaluating educational technology tools. These workshops offer educators the opportunity to engage in hands-on vetting of AI and other ed tech solutions, all aimed at maximizing teacher productivity and efficiency.

NSQ Standards Alignment
  • A4 The online teacher is a reflective practitioner.
  • A5 The online teacher regularly participates in professional learning related to online learning and pedagogy.


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]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 16:00:00 Transitioning to Google Meet - May 20, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306377&memberid=1178 Audience: All interested educators

This session will introduce Google Meet as our new video conferencing tool.  Participants will learn best practices for effectively using Google Meet for student engagement: breakout rooms, live captions, and screen sharing, among other features. How to make edits to existing Google calendar appointments will also be shared.

NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 16:00:00 Transitioning to Google Meet: Drop In Q and A - May 28, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306378&memberid=1178 Audience: All interested educators

This session is available to ask questions about Google Meet, our new video conferencing tool. One on one assistance will be available for how to make edits to existing Google calendar appointments.

NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities


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]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 16:00:00 25-26 WVS Consultant Kick Off Event - August 5, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306359&memberid=1178 August 5th Kickoff Registration Form

Get ready to ignite the new school year! The WVS team is thrilled to invite you to our Annual Kickoff Event on Tuesday, August 5th, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This isn't just another meeting – it's your chance to gain crucial programmatic updates, connect and collaborate with fellow consultants, and strategically prepare your digital learning environments for a successful 2025-2026!

Whether you join us in person at CESA 9 or virtually, you'll gain valuable insights and leave feeling energized and ready to go. Plus, for our in-person attendees, a light breakfast will be served to kickstart your day.

But that's not all! This year holds extra special significance as we proudly celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WVS and honor the remarkable career of Annette as she embarks on her well-deserved retirement! Join us immediately following the Kickoff at CESA 9 for a celebratory gathering you won't want to miss. Let's celebrate our milestones and Annette's incredible contributions together!

Questions? Reach out to Linda Schuerman lschuerman@cesa9.org

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 08:30:00 25th Anniversary Celebration - August 5, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306348&memberid=1178 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 14:00:00 Setting Up My Courses with Accessibility in Mind: Q &A - August 6, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306371&memberid=1178 Audience: All interested educators

Format: Drop-in/Q & A

Have questions about course setup to ensure your course is accessible for all students? Excellent! Larissa Zompolas, WVS Associate Director of Special Populations, will host this helpful drop-in Q and A session.

NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities
NSQ Standard D: Learner-Centered Instruction]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 09:00:00 Welcome Video Power-Up: Engaging Your Students from the Start - August 6, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306373&memberid=1178 Audience: All interested educators

Make a powerful first impression! This session provides teachers with actionable steps and best practices for creating engaging welcome videos that orient students to your virtual classroom.  

NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities
NSQ Standard C: Engagement and Belonging

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]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:00 Landing Page Power-Up: Designing Effective Course Landing Pages - August 7, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306380&memberid=1178 Audience: All interested educators

Make your online classroom easily accessible and inviting! This session provides teachers with actionable steps and best practices for creating effective landing pages that clearly guide students and provide essential course information right from the start.  

NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities
NSQ Standard C: Engagement and Belonging


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Meeting ID: 838 3700 6815

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]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 WVS AP Teachers Meeting - August 7, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306382&memberid=1178 Audience: WVS Consultant AP Teachers

WVS would like to invite you to an AP Teacher meeting. Steve Duffrin and Linda Schuerman will discuss AP updates and resources for teachers to share with their students. There will be time for teachers to share their own tips, ask questions, and direct future support needs. 

Have an item you would like to add to the agenda? Email Linda =) lschuerman@cesa9.org 


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Meeting ID: 859 7316 7574

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]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Transitioning to Google Meet - August 8, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306379&memberid=1178 Audience: All interested educators

This session will introduce Google Meet as our new video conferencing tool.  Participants will learn best practices for effectively using Google Meet for student engagement: breakout rooms, live captions, and screen sharing, among other features. How to make edits to existing Google calendar appointments will also be shared.

NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities


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]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:00:00 Building Community in the Online Classroom - August 11, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306381&memberid=1178 Audience: All Digital Educators

This session equips educators with practical strategies to create a strong online learning community, promoting student engagement and success. Explore landing pages, feedback techniques, and weekly communication examples. Leave with actionable ideas and resources for your online classroom.

NSQ Standard C: Engagement and Belonging


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Meeting ID: 880 1334 3434

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]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 09:00:00 Course Setup Q & A - August 11, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306383&memberid=1178 Audience: WVS Consultant Teachers

Need some assistance with your course setup tasks? This drop-in session is for YOU! This is a relaxed, drop-in session, so come and go as you please. Don't let setup slow you down – get ready for the year with our support!


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]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 Setting Up My Courses with Accessibility in Mind: Q &A - August 11, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306372&memberid=1178 Audience: All interested educators

Format: Drop-in/Q & A

Have questions about course setup to ensure your course is accessible for all students? Excellent! Larissa Zompolas, WVS Associate Director of Special Populations, will host this helpful drop-in Q and A session.

NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities
NSQ Standard D: Learner-Centered Instruction]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:00:00 Course Setup Due - August 12, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306368&memberid=1178 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning(start of course) - October 1, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306366&memberid=1178

  • Course starts on October 1st and runs through January 30th

  • Type of PD: Mostly asynchronous with opportunities for application and optional live discussions (3 times throughout the course)

  • NSQ Standards:

    • Course Standard E: Accessibility & Usability 

    • E1) Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.*

    • E2) The online course design facilitates readability.*

    • E3) The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.*

    • E4) Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.*

    • *Used with permission for NSQ standards from the Quality Matters™, K-12 Rubric, Fifth Edition

    • Teacher Standard F: Diverse Instruction

    • F4) The online teacher creates alternative formats of course materials, if needed, in order to meet the needs of diverse learners and accommodate alternative means of access.

    • F5) The online teacher recommends assistive technologies where appropriate to meet mandated needs and address learner preferences.

  • Description: Join us for Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning, a flexible professional development series designed to teach educators about accessibility and what it looks like in an online environment. Educators will be provided with tools and strategies to create content, documents, presentations, and emails with accessibility in mind.

  • This mostly asynchronous course runs from October 1st to January 30th, allowing participants to engage with the content on their own schedule. You'll explore practical tips, tools, and techniques for making digital content and teaching practices more accessible to all learners.
    Course features include:

    • Bite-sized, self-paced modules focused on real-world accessibility strategies

    • Hands-on activities to apply what you learn to your own materials and teaching

    • Ongoing discussion boards to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow educators

    • Three optional live group discussions (via Google Meet) to deepen your learning and ask questions:

      • Thursday, October 16 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, November 20 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, January 15 | 4–5 PM

    • ]]>     Wed, 01 Oct 2025     Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning Live Session (optional) - October 16, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306374&memberid=1178

  • Course starts on October 1st and runs through January 30th

  • Type of PD: Mostly asynchronous with opportunities for application and optional live discussions (3 times throughout the course)

  • Description: Join us for Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning, a flexible professional development series designed to teach educators about accessibility and what it looks like in an online environment. Educators will be provided with tools and strategies to create content, documents, presentations, and emails with accessibility in mind.

  • This mostly asynchronous course runs from October 1st to January 30th, allowing participants to engage with the content on their own schedule. You'll explore practical tips, tools, and techniques for making digital content and teaching practices more accessible to all learners.
    Course features include:

    • Bite-sized, self-paced modules focused on real-world accessibility strategies

    • Hands-on activities to apply what you learn to your own materials and teaching

    • Ongoing discussion boards to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow educators

    • Three optional live group discussions (via Google Meet) to deepen your learning and ask questions:

      • Thursday, October 16 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, November 20 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, January 15 | 4–5 PM

    • NSQ Standards:

      • Course Standard E: Accessibility & Usability 

      • E1) Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.*

      • E2) The online course design facilitates readability.*

      • E3) The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.*

      • E4) Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.*

      • *Used with permission for NSQ standards from the Quality Matters™, K-12 Rubric, Fifth Edition

      • Teacher Standard F: Diverse Instruction

      • F4) The online teacher creates alternative formats of course materials, if needed, in order to meet the needs of diverse learners and accommodate alternative means of access.

      • F5) The online teacher recommends assistive technologies where appropriate to meet mandated needs and address learner preferences.

    • ]]>     Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:00:00     Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning Live Session (optional) - November 20, 2025 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306375&memberid=1178

  • Course starts on October 1st and runs through January 30th

  • Type of PD: Mostly asynchronous with opportunities for application and optional live discussions (3 times throughout the course)

  • Description: Join us for Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning, a flexible professional development series designed to teach educators about accessibility and what it looks like in an online environment. Educators will be provided with tools and strategies to create content, documents, presentations, and emails with accessibility in mind.

  • This mostly asynchronous course runs from October 1st to January 30th, allowing participants to engage with the content on their own schedule. You'll explore practical tips, tools, and techniques for making digital content and teaching practices more accessible to all learners.
    Course features include:

    • Bite-sized, self-paced modules focused on real-world accessibility strategies

    • Hands-on activities to apply what you learn to your own materials and teaching

    • Ongoing discussion boards to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow educators

    • Three optional live group discussions (via Google Meet) to deepen your learning and ask questions:

      • Thursday, October 16 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, November 20 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, January 15 | 4–5 PM


    • NSQ Standards:

      • Course Standard E: Accessibility & Usability 

      • E1) Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.*

      • E2) The online course design facilitates readability.*

      • E3) The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.*

      • E4) Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.*

      • *Used with permission for NSQ standards from the Quality Matters™, K-12 Rubric, Fifth Edition

      • Teacher Standard F: Diverse Instruction

      • F4) The online teacher creates alternative formats of course materials, if needed, in order to meet the needs of diverse learners and accommodate alternative means of access.

      • F5) The online teacher recommends assistive technologies where appropriate to meet mandated needs and address learner preferences.

    ]]>     Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00     Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning Live Session (optional) - January 15, 2026 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306376&memberid=1178

  • Course starts on October 1st and runs through January 30th

  • Type of PD: Mostly asynchronous with opportunities for application and optional live discussions (3 times throughout the course)

  • Description: Join us for Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning, a flexible professional development series designed to teach educators about accessibility and what it looks like in an online environment. Educators will be provided with tools and strategies to create content, documents, presentations, and emails with accessibility in mind.

  • This mostly asynchronous course runs from October 1st to January 30th, allowing participants to engage with the content on their own schedule. You'll explore practical tips, tools, and techniques for making digital content and teaching practices more accessible to all learners.
    Course features include:

    • Bite-sized, self-paced modules focused on real-world accessibility strategies

    • Hands-on activities to apply what you learn to your own materials and teaching

    • Ongoing discussion boards to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow educators

    • Three optional live group discussions (via Google Meet) to deepen your learning and ask questions:

      • Thursday, October 16 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, November 20 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, January 15 | 4–5 PM


    • NSQ Standards:

      • Course Standard E: Accessibility & Usability 

      • E1) Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.*

      • E2) The online course design facilitates readability.*

      • E3) The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.*

      • E4) Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.*

      • *Used with permission for NSQ standards from the Quality Matters™, K-12 Rubric, Fifth Edition

      • Teacher Standard F: Diverse Instruction

      • F4) The online teacher creates alternative formats of course materials, if needed, in order to meet the needs of diverse learners and accommodate alternative means of access.

      • F5) The online teacher recommends assistive technologies where appropriate to meet mandated needs and address learner preferences.

    ]]>     Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:00:00     Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning(start of course) - January 30, 2026 http://www.wisconsinvirtualschool.org/pro/event_view.cfm?eventid=306367&memberid=1178

  • Course starts on October 1st and runs through January 30th

  • Type of PD: Mostly asynchronous with opportunities for application and optional live discussions (3 times throughout the course)

  • NSQ Standards:

    • Course Standard E: Accessibility & Usability 

    • E1) Online course navigation is logical, consistent, and efficient from the learner’s point of view.*

    • E2) The online course design facilitates readability.*

    • E3) The online course provides accessible course materials and activities to meet the needs of diverse learners.*

    • E4) Course multimedia facilitate ease of use.*

    • *Used with permission for NSQ standards from the Quality Matters™, K-12 Rubric, Fifth Edition

    • Teacher Standard F: Diverse Instruction

    • F4) The online teacher creates alternative formats of course materials, if needed, in order to meet the needs of diverse learners and accommodate alternative means of access.

    • F5) The online teacher recommends assistive technologies where appropriate to meet mandated needs and address learner preferences.

  • Description: Join us for Accessibility in Action: Practical Tips for Online Learning, a flexible professional development series designed to teach educators about accessibility and what it looks like in an online environment. Educators will be provided with tools and strategies to create content, documents, presentations, and emails with accessibility in mind.

  • This mostly asynchronous course runs from October 1st to January 30th, allowing participants to engage with the content on their own schedule. You'll explore practical tips, tools, and techniques for making digital content and teaching practices more accessible to all learners.
    Course features include:

    • Bite-sized, self-paced modules focused on real-world accessibility strategies

    • Hands-on activities to apply what you learn to your own materials and teaching

    • Ongoing discussion boards to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with fellow educators

    • Three optional live group discussions (via Google Meet) to deepen your learning and ask questions:

      • Thursday, October 16 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, November 20 | 4–5 PM

      • Thursday, January 15 | 4–5 PM

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