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Security Resources from WCRIS
Strengthening physical and online security was the Zoom topic presented by the state Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. SPecial thanks to WCRIS for organizing this resource for our benefit. Multiple resources were presented, free to our schools. Learn more about SAFE (Security Assessment at First Entry) HERE and the k-12 Tool Kit HERE.
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Speak Up Speak Out WI
Are you aware of this resource, created to help keep our students safe? When you, a friend or the community needs help, you can make it happen. Speak up and speak out by reporting a tip! The Speak Up, Speak Out Resource Center will respond quickly and confidentially to make sure we can get help to you or to someone who is hurting, struggling or in danger. Learn more about this great resource at https://speakup.widoj.gov/ and explore the helpful crisis response and recovery resources HERE.
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| Accreditation CAR Due May 15 | The Cumulative Annual Review (CAR) must be completed by all NLSA schools, due to DJ by May 15. Schools must use the document provided by LCMS School Ministry, rather than create a narrative, and should include past years actions on the same document. The District Accreditation Commission will review all documents, then send them for review to the National Accreditation Commission. Contact DJ with questions. | |
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TEC21 Registration Open for 2025-26
Register as soon as possible, even with just your principal name, to save spots for TEC21 next school year. Soft registration closes March 31, 2025, and they will begin setting workshop dates for Season 17 soon after. The NWD continues to cover half the cost for each teacher! To delay registration is to risk the possibility of not getting seats in your desired cohort from this exciting lineup:
- EC-8 educator cohorts (in-person and virtual options)
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New! EC-8 principal cohort (virtual! Don’t miss it!)
- High school subject-specific virtual cohorts (ELA, science, social studies and theology)
- K-12 music cohort (virtual)
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The 15th Triennial Convocation is in St. Louis, MO on October 2-4, 2025. Plan to attend now. This event is the official, annual Synodical conference for our NWD schools. Resources from LEA are becoming available, now with a budget guide and deposit form found at https://lea.org/lea-convocation/.
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| Future Church Worker Grants - Application Due May 15 | |
District financial support is available to all college and seminary students who are attending an LCMS university or seminary preparing to become a pastor, teacher, deaconess, parish worker, DCE, music director or work in another full-time church vocation. A new application must be filed each year. Students simply need to contact the school’s financial aid office to get the district financial aid application and return it to their school before May 15.
The form and other information can also be found at nwdlcms.org. Go to the “Financial” tab and select “Financial Resources” from the drop-down menu. From there, scroll down to “Financial Aid.”
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| MINISTRYSAFE - No Cost This Year! | |
We want every staff person in every congregation and school in the NWD to commit to helping protect the children and ministries entrusted to their care. The NWD Board of Directors feel this training is extremely valuable and strongly encourage the participation of all our NWD ministries. To learn more about MinistrySafe, watch a short video at ministrysafe.com/the-risk/. To start the training or ask questions, contact DJ at the District Office at 715-845-8241.
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| Labor of Love Campaign Update | |
$988,000 in actual dollars received!
We are getting close! We give thanks for continued progress toward the convention goal of $1,000,000
It is not too late to be part of the final push. Make a gift today by calling our office, sending a check, or giving online HERE.
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- EC Directors Gathering - April 4, 2025 Shawano
- NWD Convention - June 1-2, 2025 Rothschild
- LCMS Youth Gathering-July 19-23, 2025 New Orleans
- LEA Convocation - Oct. 2-4, 2025 St. Louis
- NWD Newer Teacher Gathering - Oct. 9, 2025
- NWD Principal Gathering - Oct. 16, 2025
- NWD All School Summit - Fall 2026
- North South Teachers 2027 - Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2027
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OUR MISSION
Encourage, network and equip Lutheran congregations of the North WI District LCMS to vigorously make known the love of Christ.
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Contact the District Resources Team
President Dwayne Lueck: Dwayne@nwdlcms.org
DJ Schult: DJ@nwdlcms.org
Bill Jordan: Bill.Jordan@lcef.org
715-845-8241
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