Women in Leadership Retreat:

Stronger together

APRIL 21-23, 2026

Lake Lawn Resort, Delevan, Wisconsin

The Women in Leadership Retreat: Stronger Together Conference, sponsored by DuPage County ROE, Lake County ROE, South Cook ISC, North Cook ISC & West40 ISC, is specifically designed to empower and inspire women in educational leadership roles, providing a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Whether you are a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this event will offer valuable insights, networking opportunities, and ideas to help you thrive in your leadership role.

At past events, we have heard from amazing female leaders. We are excited that this spring we will have a newly designed agenda that includes more speakers and more and different rejuvenation opportunities!

We strongly believe that attending the Women in Leadership Retreat: Stronger Together Conference will be a valuable investment in your personal and professional development. We encourage you to consider joining us for this transformative experience and invite your colleagues to join as well.

I hope to see you at this event!

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Agenda at a Glance

(Times may be slightly adjusted)

Tuesday, April 21

10:30 - 12:00 p.m.: Registration (Lake Lawn Resort foyer)

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.: Buffet Lunch

12:00-12:30 p.m.: Welcome

12:30 - 2:15 p.m.: General Session

2:15-2:45 p.m.: Visit Sponsor Tables

2:45-3:30 p.m.: General Session

3:30-3:45 p.m.: Sponsor Presentation

3:45 - 4:30 p.m.: Job alike conversations

4:30-5:00 p.m.: Check in room

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Social Hour and Giveaways

Wednesday, April 22

7:00 - 8:30 a.m.: Rejuvenation Activities

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.: Breakfast Buffet Available

8:30 - 8:45 a.m.: Celebrations and Preview

8:45 - 9:00 a.m.: Sponsor Presentation

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: General Session- Keynote Speaker

10:00-10:20 a.m.: Snack Break & Sponsor Tables

10:20 - 11:05 a.m.: Breakout Session I: Learning from Exceptional Women

Select one session from Group A

11:15 - 12:00 p.m.: Breakout Session II: Learning from Exceptional Women

Select one session from Group A

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.: Lunch

12:50 - 1:35 p.m.: Breakout Session III: Learning from Exceptional Women

Select one session from Group B

1:45 - 2:30 p.m.: Breakout Session IV: Learning from Exceptional Women

Select one session from Group B

2:30 - 2:50 p.m.: PM Snack Break & Sponsor Tables

2:50 - 3:15 p.m.: Celebrating the Day

3:15 - 4:45 p.m.: Rejuvenation Activities

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Social Hour and Giveaways

Thursday, April 23

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Rejuvenation Activities

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Continental Breakfast

9:00-12:00 p.m.: General Session & Reflecting, Recognizing, and Grand Prize Giveaway

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Hotel Information

There is a hotel block at Lake Lawn Resorts for the event; the rooms are $92/night. To book your hotel room, visit this link and enter Group Code 439 with password WILROE26.

Please contact Shay McCorkle (smccorkle@lake.roe34.org) if you have any questions.

Become a Sponsor

I sincerely hope you will consider supporting this event as a sponsor (see options below). We are looking for wonderful partners in helping us make this retreat successful, and your support would mean so much to the women leaders we serve.

Happy Hour Sponsor $7500

2 sponsorships available

Appetizers and minimally 2 drink tickets

5-7 minute presentation during happy hour, focused on female leadership, but also sharing information about your company.
Half-page advertisement in brochure.
Your corporate logo on promotional materials.
Ability to donate one swag item (pen, notepad, sanitizer, etc) for the participant's goodie bag.
Table at an event to showcase your company with 2 chairs.
Includes 2 registrations

Lunch Sponsor $5000

4 sponsorships available

3-5 minute video or live presentation during lunch, focused on female leadership but also sharing information about your company.
Quarter-page advertisement in brochure.
Your corporate logo on promotional materials.
Table at an event to showcase your company with 2 chairs.
Includes 2 registrations

Breakfast or Snack Sponsor $3500

6 sponsorships available

An advertisement video is playing on the screen during breakfast, sharing information about your company.
Quarter-page advertisement in brochure.
Your corporate logo on promotional materials.
Table at an event to showcase your company with 2 chairs.
Includes 2 registrations

Sponsorship Table $2000

Advertisement in the brochure.
Your corporate logo on promotional materials.
Table at an event to showcase your company with 2 chairs.
Includes 2 registrations

Become a Vendor!