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CESA 7 Winter 2025-26 Professional Opportunities

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STUDENT

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING STRATEGIES

Join us for a 2-hour professional learning session

Join us for a 2-hour professional learning session

focused on helping educators and counselors better understand and support student executive functioning.

focused on helping educators and counselors better understand and support student executive functioning.

February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at CESA 7 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at

Participants will explore the core aspects of executive function, learn about typical developmental timelines, and discover practical strategies to foster these essential skills in students of all ages.

Whether you’re looking to enhance classroom management, improve student self-regulation, or support academic success, this interactive session will provide actionable tools and insights you can apply right away.

Whether you’re looking to enhance classroom management, improve student self-regulation, or support academic success, this interactive session will provide actionable tools and insights you can apply right away.

There

Act 20

CESA 7 ACT 20 BULLETIN: VIRTUAL UPDATE SERIES

Unlock Act 20 Success!

Stay informed with the latest on Wisconsin Act 20 in this timely virtual series hosted by CESA 7. There is no cost to participate! Each session will provide essential updates, key takeaways, and an open Q&A to address your questions and concerns.

Virtual Meetings | 3:45–4:15 PM

Dates:

August 21, 2025

October 16, 2025

December 18, 2025

January 15, 2026

February 19, 2026

March 3, 2026

Cost:

Free !

Whether

To learn more: Contact any of our CESA 7 Literacy Specialists!

Angie Meier Literacy Specialist ameier@cesa7.org

Charla Meyer Literacy Specialist cmeyer@cesa7.org

Sarkis Wentland Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org

WELCOME TO TEACHING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS

The Why and How and What of supporting MLs

VIRTUAL Book Study

3:30-5:00

February 23, 2026

March 30, 2026

April 27, 2026

May 18, 2026

Participants will need to purchase copy of book.

ATTENTION ESL TEACHERS, AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS!

This after-school virtual book study creates a collaborative space for educators to explore Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners. Participants will reflect on their “why,” tackle real problems of practice, and share strategies that connect theory to classroom implementation.

Together, we’ll build a supportive network while focusing on practical tools that promote belonging, language growth, and academic success for multilingual learners.

Participants Will Learn To:

Explore core principles for teaching MLs

Apply strategies from the book into their own classroom practice

Collaborate with colleagues to refine approaches and share ideas

REGISTRATION

Cost: Full Member: $139

Limited Member: $155 Non Member: $210

ANGIE MEIER

Literacy Specialist

ameier@cesa7.org

AI-Powered Scaffolds: Boosting Access for Multilingual Learners

FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Unlock the power of AI to make academic content more accessible for multilingual learners. In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore how to simplify texts, build vocabulary, and create visual supports using AI tools – without lowering the rigor! Learn how to generate effective scaffolds aligned to students’ language levels and avoid common AI missteps. Leave with ready-to-use strategies to support content and language development across your classroom.

Participants Will Learn To:

Simplify complex texts using AI

Generate sentence frames and vocabulary supports

Create visuals and organizers for content access

Align scaffolds to language proficiency levels

Avoid common AI pitfalls for multilingual learners

CESA7, 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, WI 54304

Dates & Time:

8:00-3:00

February 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

April 21, 2026

May 26,2026

Cost & Location:

$970 Per Person

All meetings will be held in-person at CESA 7

Spring 2026 Cohort

Building on the foundations!

LETRS Volume 2 guides you through the practical application of reading science in the classroom.

Master advanced concepts in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and discover how to differentiate instruction to meet every learner's needs.

Elevate your literacy teaching with actionable strategies!

Registration

The Regulated Classroom™ Virtual Book Study

March 2, 9, & 16, 2026 3pm - 4pm

Based on the work of Emily Read Daniels, M.Ed., MBA, NCC, SEP (in training)

Join colleagues for a reflective and practical exploration of The Regulated Classroom™, a framework that supports educators in creating calm, connected, and brain-aligned learning environments.

This book study invites participants to experience and apply regulation practices while exploring tools to transfer practices directly into classroom settings.

March 10, 2026

8:30-3:30

CESA 7, 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, WI 54304

Audience

K–12 Classroom Teachers

ESL Teachers

Academic discourse drives deeper learning and language growth. This workshop equips educators with strategies to structure meaningful peer talk, sentence stems, and scaffolds that empower MLs to engage in rich classroom discussions.

Participants will learn to:

Structure partner and group talk that supports language and content goals

Use targeted scaffolds (sentence stems, visuals, vocabulary) to promote discourse

Create a classroom culture where MLs feel confident to contribute

COST

Full Member: $170

Limited Member: $185

Non Member: $250

A DAY FOR COLLABORATION & COACHING

Bring your team, or come on your own, for a structured day designed to help you learn, plan, and take action - together.

What to expect:

March 11, 2026

8:30-3:30

CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI lunch & snacks provided

Foundations First - start the day with a quick, focused learning session to refresh key practices

Guided collaboration - work alongside peers to brainstorm and plan for your unique needs

Coaching On Demand - get oneon-one or small group support throughout the day

SHOULD ATTEND? Administrators,

and teams looking for focused time to think, plan, and network.

Assessment & Data Specialist

tselker@cesa7 org

REGISTRATION

Overcoming Silos: Integrating Related Service Expertise at the

Universal Level

Supporting All Students through Collaboration!

8am - 12:00 pm (Light breakfast provided)

In-person: CESA 7, Green Bay

Low Cost: $50 per person (Limited to 60)

Facilitated by DPI in collaboration with CESA 7 Specialists

REGISTRATION

Attention general educators, special educators, related service providers, instructional coaches, & administrators. Bring a TEAM!

MARCH 18, 2026

Dawn Merth-Johnson DPI SLP Consultant

Michelle Silverman DPI OT/PT Consultant

Katie Tennessen CESA 7 WiMLSS Coordinator

Creating Inclusive Universal Environments that integrate the expertise of Related Service Providers...

Explore Collaborative, co-serving models that embed related services into core instruction rather than isolated support.

Learn How aligning MLSS and UDL strengthens inclusive practices within general education classrooms.

Use UDL principles; engagement, representation, and action/expression; to increase access, participation, and student voice for all learners.

Apply DPI-aligned guidance to support

QUESTIONS?

715-490-1231 hsiebert@cesa7.org

WIRED to THRIVE 2.0: Connecting Systems for Mental Wellness

Join us for a full-day, interactive workshop designed to strengthen school and district systems that support mental wellness for both students and staff. Through the lenses of Trauma Sensitive Schools (TSS), Comprehensive School Mental Health (CSMH), and Educational Neuroscience, participants will explore how behavior, biology, and systems alignment intersect to create thriving learning environments with wellness at the forefront. This session blends learning, reflection, and collaboration.

Who Should Attend:

School and district leadership teams

Pupil services staff (school counselors, psychologists, social workers, nurses)

Educators, wellness teams, and anyone involved in school mental health or WiMLSS/TSS work

Walk away with:

A deeper understanding of how brain science connects to student behavior

Insight for aligning TSS, CSMHS, and Educational Neuroscience

Collaborative plans and a working PDSA to strengthen your school’s mental wellness system

*Click on CESA logo to register

January 15, 2026

March 4, 2026

April 7, 2026

February 10, 2026

March 20, 2026

February 26, 2026

April 16, 2026

Contact your host CESA for any registration or content questions No Cost for CESA Members

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Start the process by completing this form. Our specialists will promptly connect with you to schedule a complimentary virtual meeting designed to uncover your challenges and create a tailored plan to achieve your goals.

All services are fully customizable to address your unique needs. We work alongside you to ensure the seamless implementation of your chosen solutions, providing ongoing support every step of the way.

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