CESA 7 WEEKLY WEEKLY
Congratulations LFI students!
Last Friday, the Learning for Independence Exiting Celebration took place at NWTC!
It was an incredible morning celebrating the achievements of our LFI students Surrounded by families, friends, teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and support staff, our students were recognized for their hard work, growth, and dedication throughout the program.
Throughout the celebration, students reflected on their experiences, shared favorite memories, and highlighted their growth The room was filled with pride, encouragement, and excitement for what comes next for these incredible individuals!
Behavior&MentalHealth
Math
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
Aug. 17 - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Training
Oct. 19 - FBA 101: The Essentials of Conducting an FBA Literacy
Jul. 22, 23, 30 - ACT 20 Administrator Literacy Academy
Principal&PeerMentoring
Jul. 21 - Visualizing School Data: Looker Studio Basics for Education Leaders
Jul. 30 - Mentor Training - FREE
Aug. 11-12 - Paraprofessional SummitEARLY BIRD PRICE ENDING SOON!
Aug. 13 - Mentor Training - FREE
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
Oct. 13 - Criteria Conversations: Exploring State Special Education Criteria Together
Oct. 27 & Nov. 17 - Strength-Based Writing Series: From Evaluation to IEP
SocialStudies
Jul. 22 - Holocaust & Genocide Education
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!
May 26 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring 2026 Cohort - IN PERSON
May 26 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring 2026 Cohort - IN PERSON
Jul 26 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring 2026 Cohort - IN PERSON
Educator Effectiveness
Educator Effectiveness
Support Services Support Services
Staff Showcase Staff Showcase
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MEET THIS WEEK’S VALUED TEAM MEMBER
DanielleWahlenplaysavitalroleinconnectingstudentsatSouthwest HighSchoolwithmeaningful,real-worldcareeropportunities.Asthe YouthApprenticeship(YA)CoachandBusinessDevelopmentSpecialist, Danielleservesasabridgebetweeneducationandindustry,helping studentsexplorecareerpathwayswhilesupportinglocalemployersin developingtheirfutureworkforce.
InherroleasYACoach,Danielleworkscloselywithstudentstoidentify theirinterests,strengths,andcareergoals.Sheguidesthemthroughthe processofsecuringandsucceedinginYouthApprenticeshipplacements, ensuringtheygainhands-onexperienceinfieldsrangingfromhealthcare andmanufacturingtoskilledtradesandbusinessservices.Hersupport doesn’tstopatplacement,sheremainsaconsistentmentor,helping studentsbuildconfidence,professionalism,andcareer-readyskills Onthebusinessside,Daniellepartnerswithlocalemployerstoexpand opportunitiesforstudentswhileaddressingworkforceneedsinthe community.Shebuildsandmaintainsstrongrelationshipswith businesses,helpingthemunderstandthevalueofYouthApprenticeship programsandhowinvestinginstudentstodaycreatesastronger workforcefortomorrow.
Danielleisknownforherproactiveapproach,strongcommunication skills,andgenuinepassionforstudentsuccess Whethershe’s coordinatingplacements,organizingevents,orconnectingwithindustry partners,herworkhasadirectandlastingimpactonbothstudentsand employers.
Danielle Wahlen Business Development Specialist & SchoolBased Coach
dwahlen@cesa7.org
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