A block of rooms has been made at The Lismore Hotel at the rate of $129.00 plus taxes.
The cut off date for room reservations is October 10.
The hotel will continue to accept reservations after that date at the prevailing room rate, subject to availability. We would recommend making reservations by October 10 if possible.
Each individual guest must make his or her own reservation by calling 715-835-8888 or booking at www.thelismore.com no later than the 10/10/2026 cutoff date. Guests making such reservations must identify themselves as members of Group, with Group Code (WER] All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. If a guest does not cancel a reservation within 48 hours before 4:00PM of the guest's check-in date, then Hotel may charge the credit card one night's room fee plus any applicable taxes.
There are a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate for the night of November 10 too if you do not want to drive home that evening after the conference.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
JEFF MANDELL
FROM LAW FORWARD
Hear the inside scoop on Wisconsin PTA v. Wisconsin State Assembly, the pending litigation to ensure constitutionally adequate funding for Wisconsin public school districts. Several local teachers’ unions are plaintiffs in this case, and WEAC is co-counsel in the case. Law Forward’s Jeff Mandell—lead counsel for the plaintiff school districts, unions, teachers, parents, and community members—will provide an overview of the case, share the latest developments, and answer questions.
Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Public Television, and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum are proud to introduce Wisconsin Remembers: A Face for Every Name as part of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s Traveling Exhibit Program. The traveling exhibit features a photo for each of the 1,161 Wisconsinites officially listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The exhibit also includes additional photos for names that are listed on The Highground Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Neillsville, WI. Wisconsin.
We are bringing this display to our conference and during our afternoon dessert break, Gregory Kruger from the WI Veterans Museum, will give more information on this display.
WE WILL BE HAVING A SILENT AUCTION FOR THE NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN.
Please considering donating an item for the auction and be prepared for bidding on the awesome items that people have donated!
WE WILL BE HAVING A FOOD DRIVE FOR THE FEED MY PEOPLE LOCAL EAU CLAIRE FOOD PANTRY WITH THIS CONFERENCE.
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Please consider bringing a food donation with you to the conference as this time of the year is the busiest/most used time for food pantries and their resources get depleted quickly.
