WASPA 2025 Fall HR Support Conference
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November 4th & 5th, 2025
The Osthoff in Elkhart Lake, WI
We kick off WASPA Fall Conference Week with a two-day conference for HR Support Professionals. This conference concentrates on practical HR knowledge that applies to day to day HR work. Any vendors interested in attending the fall conference must be active WASPA Business Affiliates sponsor the event. For sponsorship inquiries please contact [email protected]
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, November 4th
7:15 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast & Registration
8:00 am - 8:15 am | Welcome & Introductions, WASPA Resources
8:15 am - 9:45 am | Legal Hot Topics
Speaker: Doug Witte, Boardman Clark
Session Description: Updates on Federal and State Mandates, Act 10, and More
9:45 am - 10:00 am | BREAK
10:00 am - 11:30 am | Keynote: Jen Zahari
Session Speaker: Jen Zahari
Session Description:
Join Jen for an engaging, hands-on workshop on navigating difficult conversations.
As a mother, coach, cancer survivor, and unstoppable goal-getter, Jen is driven by a powerful mission: to hold belief in others as she guides them to believe in themselves. This session will focus on practical, actionable strategies designed to boost your confidence—in the workplace, in yourself, and in every challenging conversation you face.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm | World Cafe
Session Speaker: Marj Moy, School District of Waukesha. Candace Blakeslee, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools. Diane Austin, Middleton Cross Plains Area School District
Session Description: The World Cafe is a dynamic session where HR takes center stage as the true workplace superhero. In this fast-paced, interactive format, you’ll rotate through themed tables covering today’s most critical HR topics including employee evaluations, benefits, Google streamlining, Skyward SMS & Q, paperless onboarding, AI and more.
2:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Break
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm | DPI
Session Speakers: Ariana Baker and Julie Hagen
Session Description: Stay informed and connected with the latest developments from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Bureau of Educator Licensing. This session will provide timely updates on educator licensing and statewide initiatives impacting schools and districts and WISE Staff reporting updates
4:00 pm - 4:10 pm | Conclusion Day 1
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Networking Social
Wednesday, November 5th
7:00 am - 8:00 am | Breakfast & Registration
8:00 am - 8:45 am | HR: The Superhero of the Work Place - Recognition and Innovation
Session Speaker: Candace Blakeslee, Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools. Michelle Golden, WASPA Executive Director
Session Description: This session explores how HR can harness the power of recognition and forward-thinking strategies to elevate workplace morale, boost retention and inspire innovation.
8:45 am - 9:45 am | FMLA Burning Questions
Session Speaker: Andrea Voelker, Attorney & Chief HR Officer, Hudson School District
Session Description: An interactive session. Conference attendees are encouraged to bring their burning FMLA questions and scenarios!
9:45 am - 10:15 am | BREAK & Check Out
10:15 am - 11:00 am | WECAN Updates, Questions, & Applicant Tracking
Session Speaker: John Hanson, UW-Madison; WECAN. Milandrie Wakim, WECAN.
Session Description: WECAN Update Session! Learn about what’s up and coming in WECAN, and bring your user questions! This session is hosted by WECAN Programmer, John Hanson.
11:00 am - 11:30 am | CESA's
Session Speaker: Sandy Stefczak, CESA 1, WASPA President & Nicole Barlass, Executive Director of Operations, CESA 2
Session Description: Have you ever wondered, "What exactly is a CESA?" Join WASPA President Sandy Stefczak, Director of Human Capital at CESA 1, for an informative session on CESAs and how they support your schools!
11:45 am - 12:00 pm | Conference Conclusion and Door Prize Drawings
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