CESA 7 Weekly | Feb. 27, 2026 by CESA7

CESA 7 WEEKLY WEEKLY

February 27, 2026

PARTNERING FOR STRONG LEADERSHIP HOW CESA 7 SUPPORTS SUPERINTENDENT SEARCHES

CESA7partnerswithschooldistrictstoleadthoughtful,effectivesuperintendentsearchesthat reflecteachcommunity’suniqueneeds.Weworkcloselywithschoolboardstodesignandguidea processthatalignswiththeirgoals,priorities,andvalues.

Recently,wehavesupportedtheWrightstownCommunitySchoolDistrictandtheGreenBay AreaPublicSchoolDistrictintheirsuperintendentsearches,collaboratingwiththeirboardsto ensureapersonalizedandcommunity-centeredapproach.

Fromgatheringinputandidentifyingleadershipqualitiestofacilitatingcandidatereviewand interviews,ourteamprovidesexperienced,objectiveguidanceeverystepoftheway. Mostimportantly,wetailoreachsearchtotheinterestsoftheboard,creatinga customizedprocessthatleadstoconfidentdecision-makingandstrongleadershipfor thefuture.

ArtificialIntelligence(AI)

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

Behavior&MentalHealth

Mar. 4-6 - PEC 2026: Beneath Behavior: Innovative Strategies and Practices for Understanding and Responding to Children's Needs

Mar. 20 - Wired to Thrive 2.0: Connecting Systems for Mental Wellness

Apr. 1 - Cultivating Organizational WellBeing - FREE

Apr. 24 - 3K-5K Thrive Together: Sustaining Relationships, Routines, & Well-Being Through the Final Stretch

Apr. 29 & 30 - 10 Steps to Create a TraumaInformed, Resilient School

Career&TechnicalEducation

Mar. 24 - ACP Community of Practice –What Happens After the Matchmaker?

Literacy

Mar. 12 - ACT 20 Bulletin: Virtual Update Series

MultilingualLearners

Mar. 30 - Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners - Virtual Book Study

Apr. 27 - Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners - Virtual Book Study

SpecialEducation

Mar. 18 - Overcoming Silos: Integrating Related Service Expertise at the Universal Level

Principal&PeerMentoring

Mar. 11 - A Day for Collaboration & Coaching

Apr. 23 - Initial Educator Workshop

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!

Mar. 12 - Digital Learning Network - VIRTUAL

Mar. 12 - Keys to Beginning Reading - Cohort 6

Mar. 13 - 2025-26 DAC Network - VIRTUAL

Mar. 13 - 2025-26 Curriculum Directors Network - HYBRID

Mar. 24 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring Cohort

Apr. 7 - WiMLSS Implementation Network - Elementary Session - FREE & VIRTUAL

Apr. 8 - 2025-26 Title I Network - HYBRID

Apr. 9 - Digital Learning Network - VIRTUAL

Apr. 10 - 2025-26 DAC Network - VIRTUAL

Apr. 10 - 2025-26 Curriculum Directors Network - HYBRID

Apr. 13 - Principal’s Network - IN PERSON

Apr. 14 - Math Leaders Network - IN PERSON

Educator Effectiveness

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

Dr JessicaWilliamshasbeenadedicatedemployeeofCESA7formorethanelevenyears She currentlyservesasaTeacherDevelopmentCenter(TDC)InstructorandTeacherCoach,where shesupportseducatorsandleadersintheirprofessionalgrowth. Eachyear,sheservesasan EssayJudgeandSpeechJudgefortheWisconsinAcademicDecathlonandasaScholarship ApplicationReviewerfortheHerbKohlScholarshipFoundation.

PreviousrolesDr.WilliamshasheldatCESA7includeCTETeacherCertificateProgram Coordinator,TDCWebsiteDesigner,PathwaysWisconsinConsultant,AlioSummitMidwest ConferencePlanner,EveryTeacheraLeaderSummitPlanner,andSoaringConsultant.

Dr.WilliamsholdsmultipleWisconsineducatorlicenses,includingSuperintendent,Principal, SpecialEducation&PupilServicesDirector,DirectorofInstruction,andElementary/Middle SchoolTeacher.Shealsoworksinothereducationalleadershiproles,suchasAdjunct Professor,StudentTeacherSupervisor,SchoolSafety&SecurityAssessor,ConferencePlanner, BoardMember,TruancyCommitteeMember,andGrowthMindsetTrainer Formerly,shewas aSchoolImprovementFacilitator,FamilyEngagementFacilitator,AssistantSuperintendent, RegionalServiceNetworkDirector,Principal,NewTeacherMentor,andaClassroomTeacher Throughouthercareer,Dr Williamshaspresentedatseveralconferencesandsummits,as wellasbeingrecognizedwithmultipleawardshonoringhercontributionstoeducation. Aboveall,hergreatestpassionliesinteachingandcoachingteachersandadministrators, helpingthemgrowandsucceedintheirrolesaseducationalleaders.

Outsideofherroleineducation,shespendsallofhertimewithherdaughter,Jessa,andtheir pets

STRENGTHENING SEL & BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS DISTRICTWIDE

CESA 7 has partnered with Sturgeon Bay School District to strengthen socialemotional learning and behavior supports through a systems-focused, districtwide approach. The work began with an SEL audit of all schools, offering valuable insight into current practices and guiding next steps.

Following the audit, the partnership has focused on strengthening behavior systems through WiMLSS, alongside ongoing professional learning around SEL at each grade level. This combination of systems alignment and job-embedded learning has helped create greater consistency across schools while supporting educators with practical, developmentally appropriate strategies.

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building