WACA 2019: Full Schedule

10:00am AKDT

ENVOLVE: The World’s Most Engaging Activities

Tired of only certain groups of students participating in on-campus activities? Sick of begging students to dress up for spirit days, attend dances, or take part in pep assemblies? Let’s bring the action to them! In this fast-paced session, we will cover student engagement as a hands-on model, backed by data and proven in schools all across the country. Want to know how the most spirited and inclusive schools in America are formed? Come in and see for yourself!

Presenters

Scott Backovich

Youth Motivational Speaker, Envolve

Scott is a youth motivational speaker and the founder of Envolve Student Engagement. He loves helping schools create the world's most engaging student activities. www.EnvolveSchools.com

Wednesday March 13, 2019 10:00am - 1:00pm AKDT
Meeting Room D

Pre-Conference Session, Culture Building

1:45pm AKDT

Connecting Administrators

Presenters

Kia duNann

Administrator, Centennial Middle School

Wednesday March 13, 2019 1:45pm - 2:10pm AKDT
Meeting Room D

General Session, Professional Development

5:15pm AKDT

Session 4—Area Meetings - Area 1

FOCUS: The Three Tracks

Welcome!
Entry Question: WACA WHY?
Community + Connection Building: Let's get to know each other!
WACA Nuts + Bolts: Program + Sched, visit Partner booths, Elections, Barnes + Noble Table

Presenters

Jaime Johnson

Past President, Monroe High School

Focusing on personal growth, project management and culture building ranging from high schools to professional organizations, I work with people to develop the tools necessary to become a better human and therefore a better leader. Through my training and experience as an educator... Read More →

Wednesday March 13, 2019 5:15pm - 5:45pm AKDT
Meeting Room D

Area Meetings

9:00am AKDT

Session 6—Area Meetings - Area 1

FOCUS: Support

Entry Question: Describe what or where you need support in your building?
Raffle and Fun!
Partners
Build connection and growth through attending the classes
Nuts + Bolts: Advisor Certification, Election form due today, Clock hours at close of conference

Presenters

Jaime Johnson

Past President, Monroe High School

Thursday March 14, 2019 9:00am - 9:30am AKDT
Meeting Room D

Area Meetings

11:10am AKDT

Session 8—Bookkeeper & Advisor Tips and Tricks

This Activity Coordinator and Bookkeeper duo will share organizational tips and tricks including how they prepare their annual ASB budget; fundraisers and reconciliations; and working with coaches, club advisers and booster clubs.

Presenters

Sarah Heindel

ASB Secretary/Bookkeeper, Inglemoor High School

Elisabeth Kowalski

Activities Coordinator, Inglemoor High school

I have been teaching for over 15 years. I have been teaching leadership and ASB for the past 6 years. I am now teaching at the school I graduated from (with my former principal as my current boss). I am a Cougar and I love taking vacations to warm beaches :)

Thursday March 14, 2019 11:10am - 12:00pm AKDT
Meeting Room D

50 Minute Breakout, Professional Development

1:35pm AKDT

Session 9—Real Talk- The Down and Dirty on ASB Law!

If you are new to activities or looking for a refresher crash course on ASB law, fundraising and booster guidelines, this might be the session for you. I will be reviewing the top 10 rules for ASB law, sharing some fundraising documents and processes that I created and used in my schools and will share a few tips and tricks about booster clubs. In the world of activities and athletics, there is a ton to remember, so this session will be packed with information, but will definitely cater towards the questions you have. We will monitor and adjust, just like we do every day back at school. I have experience both from the leadership teacher perspective and administrator, so please check this session out and let me know how I can help you and your school.

Presenters

Kia duNann

Administrator, Centennial Middle School

Thursday March 14, 2019 1:35pm - 2:25pm AKDT
Meeting Room D

50 Minute Breakout, Professional Development

3:10pm AKDT

Session 10—ASB Secretary Round Table Discussion

Come with your questions, ideas, and tricks of the trade to this open forum discussion about everything ASB.

Presenters

Angie Landes

Cashmere High School

Thursday March 14, 2019 3:10pm - 4:00pm AKDT
Meeting Room D

50 Minute Breakout, Professional Development

4:10pm AKDT

Session 11— "Speaking with a Passion: A Youth Advocacy Workshop”

Teens are stronger than we think and capable of more than we can imagine. The students in Parkland, FL demonstrated that using strong emotion to fuel eloquent and effective presentations over the past year. Young people vary wildly in terms of their public speaking ability, so this workshop aims to discuss the basics of public speaking and youth advocacy. The goal is to empower students to speak out to make change in their community. Participants will have a chance to stand up and speak out on a topic they’re passionate about whether it’s serious or silly.

Presenters

Matt Bellace

Speaker/Psychologist/Comedian, Matt Bellace, PhD Presentations, LLC

Thursday March 14, 2019 4:10pm - 5:00pm AKDT
Meeting Room D

50 Minute Breakout, Project Management

9:40am AKDT

Session 13—Area Meetings - Area 1

FOCUS: Your Takeaways

Entry Question: What inspired you?
Raffle
Feedback for improvement
Election Vote
Close

Presenters

Jaime Johnson

Past President, Monroe High School

Friday March 15, 2019 9:40am - 10:15am AKDT
Meeting Room D

Area Meetings

10:20am AKDT

Session 14—Administrative Think Tank

Topic 1 ASB Law Questions
Topic 2 How Your ASB Adviser Supports Your Job
Topic 3 Building Culture
Topic 4 Keeping Everyone Informed of the Calendar
Topic 5 What questions could you be asking your Activities Adviser
There are tons of other topics people may want to discuss as well, this session is more of a conversation to help support your work with your student leaders and advisers.

Presenters

Kia duNann

Administrator, Centennial Middle School

Friday March 15, 2019 10:20am - 11:25am AKDT
Meeting Room D

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