The following handbooks are easily available and can provide useful, non-partisan educational information:

• Wisconsin County Officials Handbook 

• Handbook for Wisconsin Municipal Officials 

The Local Government Center consistently provides quality educational programs. View the January-February 2021 Upcoming Local Government Programs for meeting details and registration information for the following programs:

January 2021:

• Monday, January 25, 2020– “Wisconsin Rural Economic Summit” – UW-Extension, Wisconsin Rural Partners – 1:00- 4:00 p.m. Discuss pressing issues and opportunities faced by communities and learn strategies to foster economic opportunities and well-being in rural communities. Register: https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_baC4bxzWG4CfpUp

February 2021:

• Wednesday, February 24, 2021– “Elements of Digital Style: Updated Guidelines for Today’s Content Editors” – Certified Public Manager Program. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Learn styles for digital layout, content, and text. Cost: $225, gov’t/ nonprofit $125. Register: https://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/classes/elements-of-digital-style/
• Wednesday, February 25, 2021– “Managing Time, Multiple Priorities, and Interruptions” – Certified Public Manager Program. 8:30 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. Learn  to identify behaviors and create strategies so they are more effective at work. Cost: $365; gov’t/ nonprofit: $255; CPM candidates: $225. Register: https://continuingstudies.wisc.edu/classes/manage-time-priorities-interruptions/
• Thursday, February 25, 2021– “Chief Executives Winter Workshop” – League of Wisconsin Municipalities. 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Cost: $50. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.lwm-info.org/

For additional information, visit the Local Government Issues, Challenges and Strategies webpage or contact Karen Moore, karen.moore@wisc.edu