CESA 7 WEEKLY WEEKLY
Together, we can help our youngest learners grow, explore, and thrive through the power of reading! June
Building a Love of Reading Together
Our Head Start program was delighted to welcome Ms. Chris and Ms. Sarah from Manitowoc County’s Women United Group into their classrooms throughout the year to share the joy of reading with our children Their partnership supports our shared commitment to early literacy and helps foster a lifelong love of books and learning for children and families alike.
Behavior&MentalHealth
Jun. 11 - Suicide Prevention Training - FREE
Jun. 15-18 - 2026 CCEIS & WIMLSS Conference
Jul. 14-15 - The Regulated Classroom: Train the Trainer 2-Day Event
Aug. 4 - Elementary Classroom Management: Setting the Rhythm
Aug. 17 - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Training
Literacy
Jul. 22, 23, 30 - ACT 20 Administrator Literacy Academy
Aug. 10 - Virtual Book Study: The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy
Principal&PeerMentoring
Jul. 21 - Visualizing School Data: Looker Studio Basics for Education Leaders
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 FluencyBOTH DAYS
SpecialEducation
Jul. 29 - Autism Characteristics & Effective Supports
Aug. 4 - New Director of Special Education Academy
Oct. 13 - Criteria Conversations: Exploring State Special Education Criteria Together
SocialStudies
Jul. 22 - Holocaust & Genocide Education
Aug. 11-12 - Paraprofessional SummitEARLY BIRD PRICE ENDING SOON!
Aug. 13 - Mentor Training - FREE Jul. 30 - Mentor Training - FREE
MultilingualLearners
Aug. 10 - Effective Practices for Evaluating Multilingual Learners
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!
Sep. 17 - 2026-27 Mentor Coordinator Network - HYBRID
Sep. 24 - EL/ML Network Meeting Series - IN PERSON AT NWTC
Educator Effectiveness Educator Effectiveness
Support Services Support Services
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Staff Showcase Staff Showcase
MEET THIS WEEK’S VALUED TEAM MEMBER
Grant Services Grant Services
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!
IstartedteachinghighschoolmathatFoxValleyLutheranHighSchoolin1982 andremainedtherefor40yearsuntilIretiredin2022. Overtheyears,Itaught Algebra1,Algebra2,Geometry,Pre-Calculus,Calculus,andcomputer programming. Ireceivedmymaster'sdegreefromUW-Oshkosh,whichallowed studentswhotookCalculuswithmetoearnbothhighschoolandcollegecredit becauseIwasanadjunctprofessoratUW-O. In1994IwontheHerbKohl FellowshipforCESA6.
Ieventuallyphasedoutofmathandwentfull-timeintechnology.While attendingacomputerconvention,ImetaguyyoumightknownamedBrad Rodgers. Overtheyears,Bradhashelpedmewithnumerousprojects,andwe haveevendonesomesidejobsforourchurchestogether.
WhenCESA7startedtheconsortiumwithSentinelOne,itgrewfasterthan anticipated. SoBradluredmeoutofretirementinAugustof2025tohandlethe SentinelOneonboarding,migrations,andsupport. Ihavebeenhappilyworking forCESA7foraboutninemonths. Ilovethefactthatmyscheduleisveryflexible andIstillhavetimetopickupmygrandkidsorgoforamotorcycleride
Byfar,thebestpartofmyjobisworkingwithourSentinelOneConsortium clients. Iamamazedathowdifferentanduniquethevariousdistrictsare. Ireally enjoyteachingthemhowtoimplementormigratetoSentinelOne,andIlove answeringquestionsordiggingforanswerswhenIdon'tknow.
Theworstpartofmyjobis,ofcourse,havingtoworkforBrad! (Justkidding, Brad!)
Matthew Schlawin Technology Specialist
mschlawin@cesa7org
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District Spotlight - Wrightstown Community School District
INTENTIONAL SUPPORT & COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
The partnership between the Wrightstown School District and CESA 7 reflects a shared commitment to strengthening teaching and learning through intentional instructional support and collaborative leadership.
Throughout the year, educators at Wrightstown Elementary School engaged in professional learning and coaching with Beth Vande Hey, focused on building instructional capacity and enhancing classroom practices This work supported alignment across grade levels and reinforced consistent, high-quality instruction for all students Sarah Nelson, Director of Teaching and Learning, shared, “The collaboration between Wrightstown Elementary School and CESA 7 has been valuable in numerous ways. Our teachers are receiving high-quality coaching in the area of reading and writing on how to best meet the needs of the students in their classroom by providing high-quality Tier 1 instruction. The feedback that they receive from Beth can be directly seen in their teaching and planning. The teachers are vulnerable in asking questions and finding ways to advance their teaching strategies.”
Please join us in celebrating Karen Kleiber on her retirement from CESA 7!
In addition to classroom-focused support, CESA 7 partnered with district leaders to advance curriculum and instructional initiatives Charla Meyer, CESA 7 Literacy Specialist, worked with a team of educators to embark on the journey of adopting high-quality instructional materials She also worked closely with Sarah Nelson to co-plan and co-facilitate districtwide Curriculum Council meetings. Together, they guided the Council through the completion of a K–12 curriculum inventory while also beginning to build members’ understanding of Teacher Clarity 2.0 by Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, John Taylor Almarode, Kierstan Barbee, Olivia Amador Valerio, and Joseph Michael Assof. This work laid the foundation for deeper conversations around instructional coherence and student learning. The District is looking forward to continuing its work with Charla into the 2026-2027 school year.
Through coaching, collaborative planning, and reflective conversations, the partnership emphasized sustainable practices that empower both educators and leaders The focus on continuous improvement has strengthened instructional decision-making and supported a culture of professional growth across the district.
Together, Wrightstown School District and CESA 7 continue to focus on meaningful growth that positively impacts both staff and students, ensuring that high-quality teaching and learning remain at the center of their work
During her time at CESA 7, Karen brought energy, positivty, and heart to every role she took on –from Executive Assistant/Office Manager to NEWYA School-Based Coach She made a meaningful difference by building strong connections with students, staff, and community partners, and loved helping students explore future career opportunities
Thank you, Karen, for all you ’ ve contributed to CESA 7 over the years Wishing you happiness, fun, and endless new memories in retirement!
