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CESA 7 Weekly | April 24, 2026

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CESA 7 WEEKLY WEEKLY

April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

April 24, 2026

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is developing a Portrait of a Graduate—a shared vision of what students should know, value, and be able to do by graduation. This work reflects community priorities and emphasizes both academic excellence and the durable skills students need for success in life, careers, and civic engagement.

Your voice matters—join the conversation!

Click here to view the handout that includes a list of all upcoming in-person and virtual listening sessions.

Be part of shaping the future of education in Wisconsin. We hope to see you there! Join us at CESA 7 for a Listening Session! MAY 2026 5 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM CESA 7 OFFICE 595 BAETEN ROAD, GREEN BAY, WI

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON! REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!

Secure your spot TODAY for these valuable learning opportunities!

ArtificialIntelligence(AI)

May 13 - Strategic Assessment in the Age of AI: Tools, Data, & Empowered Learners in Any Subject at Any Level

Behavior&MentalHealth BusinessServices

May 7 - Cultivating Organizational WellBeing - FREE

May 14 - Wisconsin's Framework for MultiLevel Systems of Supports (WiMLSS) Training

Jun. 11 - Suicide Prevention Training

Jun. 15-18 - Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) Summit

Jun. 17-18 - WiMLSS Conference 2026

Jul. 14-15 - The Regulated Classroom: Train the Trainer 2-Day Event

Aug. 4 - Elementary Classroom Management: Setting the Rhythm

Nov. 10 - Elementary Classroom Management: Harmonizing the Room

May 20 - Declining Enrollment: Strategic Planning for School Districts

Math

Jul. 20 - Add+Vantage: Numeracy Foundations

Aug. 3 - Elevating Numeracy: Thinking, Reasoning, and Fluency - DAY 1 ONLY

Aug. 4 - Elevating Numeracy: Thinking, Reasoning, and Fluency - DAY 2 ONLY

Aug. 3 & 4 - Elevating Numeracy: Thinking, Reasoning, and Fluency - BOTH DAYS

SocialStudies Principal&PeerMentoring

Jul. 22 - Holocaust & Genocide Education

SpecialEducation

Jun. 24-26 - PSEC Institute Part 1: The Why and How of C3 Teams

Jul. 29 - Autism Characteristics & Effective Supports

Oct. 13 - Criteria Conversations: Exploring State Special Education Criteria Together

Jul. 21 - Visualizing School Data: Looker Studio Basics for Education Leaders

Aug. 11-12 - Paraprofessional SummitTake Advantage of Early Bird Pricing NOW through June 8th!

Networks Networks

Looking to grow your professional connections, share ideas, and learn from others in the field? Don’t miss these upcoming collaboration opportunities designed to keep you informed, inspired, and connected!

May 14 - Mentor Coordinator Network - HYBRID

May 14 - Digital Learning Network - VIRTUAL

May 15 - DAC Network - VIRTUAL

May 15 - Curriculum Directors Meeting - IN PERSON

Educator Effectiveness

Educator Effectiveness

Support Services Support Services

Grant Services Grant Services

Staff Showcase Staff Showcase

Looking for tailored assistance of the state educator effectiveness model? Our experts can help you empower your school or district to reach its full potential! Click HERE to learn more!

Are you looking to boost funding, strengthen programming, or expand services? CESA 7 offers a robust suite of grant-services designed to empower districts and educators! Click HERE to learn more!

MEET THIS WEEK’S VALUED TEAM MEMBER

IamcurrentlyinmythirdyearasaNEWYASchool-BasedCoachatHartfordUnionHighSchool Inthis role,Isupportstudentsastheytakeearlystepsintotheworkforce helpingthemexplorecareer interests,prepareforemployment,andbuildtheskillsneededtosucceedonthejob Thisincludes workingonresumes,interviewpreparation,andunderstandingworkplaceexpectations,whilealso encouragingreflectionandgrowthalongtheway Muchofmyworkissimplybeingaconsistent support checkingin,offeringguidance,andhelpingstudentsnavigatechallengesastheycomeup It’srewardingtoseetheirconfidencebuildovertimeastheybegintorecognizetheirpotential Ialsocollaboratewithlocalemployerstohelpcreatemeaningfulopportunitiesforstudents.Thisyear, wehad140studentsenrolledinYouthApprenticeship,upfrom75twoyearsagoand103lastyear.We werealsofortunatetohave125businessmentorssupportingourstudents,asignificantincreasefrom thepreviousyear.It’sbeenencouragingtoseetheprogramcontinuetogrowandconnectmore studentswithreal-worldexperiences.

IearnedmyBachelorofScienceinKinesiologyandSportsStudiesfromEasternIllinoisUniversityand myMasterofScienceinSportsAdministrationwithanemphasisinEducationalLeadershipfrom SoutheasternOklahomaStateUniversity Iamcurrentlyinmy12thyearineducation,havingspent9 yearsteachingphysicaleducation,health,anddrivereducation Outsidetheclassroom,IserveastheJVheadbaseballcoachatHartfordandhavecoachedforover15 yearsacrossvariouslevelsoflocalrecleagues,highschool,andtravelbaseball WhenI’mnot coachingonthefield,Ienjoygivinghittingandfieldinglessonsandrunningyouthbaseballcamps Mostimportantly,Ienjoyspendingtimewithmywifeandourtenmontholdson Aftermovingto Wisconsinthreeyearsago,we’vebeengratefultocallithome especiallyasalifelongPackersfan

I’mgratefultobepartofNEWYAandtoworkalongsideasupportiveteamandsupervisorwhomake thisworkmeaningful.Theirguidanceandencouragementhelpmesupportstudentseffectivelyand makearealdifferenceinconnectingeducationwithreal-worldexperience.

District Spotlight – District Spotlight

Kohler School District Kohler School District

SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE, STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING

CESA7specialistsarepartneringwiththeKohlerSchoolDistricttosupportinnovative,studentcenteredlearning.Throughongoingcollaboration,teamshavestrengthenedmiddleandhighschool businesseducationcurriculatoensurestudentsarebuildingfuture-readyskills.

EducatorshavealsoengagedinprofessionallearningfocusedonAI,studentengagement,and mentalhealth,withdedicatedplanningsessionsthroughouttheyeartosupportthoughtful implementationinclassrooms.Supportformultilinguallearnershasincludedprofessional development,collaborativeplanning,andstudent-centeredcoachingtomeetdiverselearning needs.

Additionalworkhasfocusedonstrengtheningcareerandtechnicaleducationandacademicand careerplanningthroughdataanalysis,teamworksessions,andcoaching.Ongoinginstructional coachingandsupportrelatedtoWisconsin’sMulti-LevelSystemsofSupportfurtherhelpbuildstaff capacityandimproveoutcomesforallstudents.

“OurpartnershipwithCESA7providesmeaningfulsupportforourstaffandexpandedopportunities forourstudents,”saidKohlerSchoolDistrictSuperintendentMikeJuech.“This collaborativeworkishelpingusstrengtheninstruction,respondtostudentneeds, andprepareeverylearnerforsuccess.”

Thispartnershipreflectsasharedcommitmenttocontinuousimprovement, innovation,andensuringeverystudentispreparedforsuccess.

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