December & January Upcoming Events

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IT’S POSSIBLE SERIES

CESA 10 welcomes Angela Hanlin

CESA 10 Conference Center

9:00am - 3:00pm

December 15th, 2025

January 6th, 2026

This two-day training equips school leaders with the tools, strategies, and vision to ensure that all students become proficient readers. Drawing from It’s Possible! A Leadership Plan for Implementing Quality Reading Instruction and Ensuring Literacy for All, participants will learn how to strengthen Tier 1 Universal Instruction, lead research-based literacy initiatives, and build a school culture where “All means ALL.”

Through interactive learning, practical tools, and actionable planning, leaders will leave prepared to inspire their teams, design sustainable literacy plans, and make high-quality reading instruction a reality in every classroom.

LS1a & LS1d Members:

$200/person

LS1a OR LS1d Members:

$250/person

Non-Members:

$380/person

IT’S POSSIBLE SERIES

Takeaways:

● Promote a shared vision of success for every learner.

● Implement coaching and support systems for teachers.

● Use data to drive and refine instruction.

● Build a sustainable, schoolwide literacy plan.

Angela Hanlin is a literacy consultant with nearly 30 years of experience as a teacher, instructional coach, principal, and superintendent. She believes every child can learn to read proficiently and specializes in turning research into practical strategies that transform classrooms. Through her company, Angela Hanlin & Associates, she partners with schools and educational leaders to advance literacy initiatives and foster thriving literacy cultures. Angela is the co-author of It’s Possible! A leadership Plan for Implementing Quality Reading Instruction and Ensuring Literacy for All.

DAC NETWORK

CESA 10 District Assessment Coordinators meet regularly to learn together regarding WI state standardized assessment administration. Join us in taking time to collaborate around the different WI state assessments.

Learning Objectives:

● Participants will understand the logistics of WI standardized assessments.

● Participants will collaborate and build relationships with other CESA 10 DACs.

Dates & Times:

School Improvement Consortium (LS1a) Members: Free!

Non-Members: $750/district $75/additional person

September 16th | 9am - 10am New DACs | 10am - 12pm All DACs

9am - 11am | October 21st, November 18th, December 16th, January 20th, February 17th, & March 17th (optional)

Questions? Contact Us! REGISTER

715.720.2039

bsmit@cesa10.org

LEADERS NETWORK

LS1a Members: Free!

LS1a Non-Members:

This network will bring space for updates, networking, and integration on topics centered around systems, leadership and high-impact instructional strategies in literacy. We will continue to focus on these areas as we work on literacy plans, as well as the integration of Act 20 components.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

$2,200/district; $100/additional person Megan Elmhorst ELA & Literacy Support Federal Funding Support 715.720.2068 melmhorst@cesa10.org

● To provide support for best practice in literacy.

● To provide a collaborative network.

● To provide Act 20 updates.

715.720.2048

jfisk@cesa10.org

January 8th, 2026

Step into the world of innovation and business! Wisconsin Business World is bringing its one-day Mini Business World program to CESA 10, giving students the opportunity to experience what it takes to build a business from the ground up.

In this fast-paced, hands-on event, students will:

● Work in teams to develop a new product and business plan.

● Learn about entrepreneurship, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.

● Showcase their ideas in a mock trade show and business pitch competition.

● Compete for prizes and recognition from Business World advisors.

Questions? Contact Us! FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE

danderson@cesa10.org

715.720.2029

715.720.2056

Audience

G&T Coordinators

C&I Directors

DATES & TIMES

Virtual 9:00am - 11:00am

October 9th, 2025

January 8th, 2026

April 9th, 2026

GIFTED & TALENTED NETWORK

LS1a Members: Free!

LS1a Non-Members: $160/person

Join our Gifted and Talented (GT) Coordinators Network to connect with peers and explore best practices in gifted education. This network provides a collaborative space for you to learn, share ideas, and enhance your school’s GT programming. We will focus on innovative strategies to identify and support gifted learners in your district. An exciting component of this network is the opportunity to participate in CESA 10 student events. These events are specifically designed to challenge and engage students gifted in STEM and leadership, providing them with unique, enriching experiences outside the classroom. Come be a part of this network and help us foster a community dedicated to serving the needs of our brightest students.

ELEMENTARY SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES NETWORK

Join fellow elementary educators for a collaborative network focused on enhancing science and social studies instruction! This professional learning opportunity includes one in-person kickoff meeting followed by three virtual after-school sessions throughout the year. Together we will:

● Share best practices for engaging, standards-aligned instruction

● Explore ways to integrate science and social studies into literacy and math blocks

● Collaborate with peers to spark new ideas and practical strategies for your classroom

Whether you’re looking to elevate inquiry-based learning, align to cross-curricular goals, or simply connect with other passionate educators, this network is for you!

School Improvement

Consortium (LS1a)

Members: Free!

Non-Members:

$440/district

$25/additional person

Questions? Contact Us!

Wendy Nelson

Data & Accountability Support

Teacher Licensing Support

Science & Social Studies Support

715.720.2031

wnelson@cesa10.org

REGISTER HERE

Lunch ‘n Learn

These meetings will be held virtually and be focused on Act 20 updates as well as aimswebPlus information.

Learning Outcomes:

● To provide stakeholders with up-to-date information on Act 20 requirements and resources.

● To provide support and develop capacity around aimswebPlus alongside Act 20. 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Audience:

Literacy Leaders

Principals

Curriculum Coordinators

Superintendents

Questions?

ELA & Literacy Support

Federal Funding Program Support

715.720.2068

August 8th, 2025

October 17th, 2025

November 14th, 2025

January 23rd, 2026

April 17th, 2026

jfisk@cesa10.org Megan Elmhorst

melmhorst@cesa10.org

Effectiveness Project

ELA & Literacy Support

715.720.2048

ART COLLABORATIVE TEAM

CESA 10

Teleconference Room

9:00am - 3:00pm

September 24th, 2025

January 28th, 2026

April 29th, 2026

Our CESA 10 Art Educator Collaborative team meets throughout the year to focus on the craft of teaching art. We will engage in professional learning and experience presentations from various community artists and/or art professionals, possible field trips to art relevant establishments, and share successful classroom instructional units/projects with each other. Join us for the 25-26 school year!

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

● Participants will create and establish professional relationships with other educators in their field.

● Participants will contribute and consider the contributions of others to the collaborative team.

● Participants will reflect on teaching practices and integrate new ideas and approaches to foster continuous professional growth in art education.

MUSIC COLLABORATIVE TEAM

If you’ve ever wanted–or needed–to connect with other music educators from around the area, here is an excellent opportunity for you! The CESA 10 Music Collaborative Team aims to bring music teachers together to discuss current trends and issues in our schools and in music education.

Learning Outcomes:

● Participants will create and establish professional relationships with other educators in their field.

● Participants will contribute and consider the contribution of others to the collaborative team.

● Participants will create a common goal with other participants for the collaborative team.

Topics of Focus

Recruitment & retention

Repertoire selection

New instructional strategies

Curriculum development

Scheduling

SLO ideas

Providing new experiences for your students

LS1a Members: Free!

Non-Members: $825/district $75/additional person

9:00am - 3:00pm

October 23rd, 2025

January 28th, 2026

April 29th, 2026

MATH EDUCATOR NETWORK

This network will bring math educators and leaders from across the CESA 10 region together to collaborate on the teaching and learning of mathematics in our classrooms. Some of our learning will be around the book, 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Math Discussions, by Margaret S. Smith and Mary Kay Stein. Time will be devoted during each session to network and collaborate with other math educators.

Dates & Times:

9:00am - 3:00pm

October 28th, 2025

January 29th, 2026

April 23rd, 2026

Location:

CESA 10 Conference Center

Learning Objectives:

School Improvement Consortia (LS1a) Members*: Free!

Non-Members: $1,200/district; $75/additional person

● Collaborate with other math educators and leaders around practices in mathematics instruction.

● Engage in the study of how to create equitable learning environments that support the mathematics learning of all students.

● Stay current with local, state and national mathematics news and updates.

*School Improvement Consortia (LS1a) Members: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls, Colby, Eau Claire, Flambeau, Gilman, Gilmanton, Granton, Greenwood, Ladysmith, Lake Holcombe, Loyal, Mondovi, Neillsville, New Auburn, Owen-Withee, Spencer, & Thorp.

DATES & TIMES

October 21st, 2025

9:00am - 3:00pm | CESA 10 Conference Room D

January 29th, 2026

4:00pm - 5:00pm | Virtual April 21st, 2026

9:00am - 3:00pm | CESA 10 Conference Room D

SOCIAL STUDIES NETWORK

To promote the learning of all five areas of social studies, this network will bring educators from across the CESA 10 region together to collaborate on the teaching and learning of social studies in our classrooms.

Emilee McHorney, a former ECASD Social Studies Teacher now with the Jack Miller Center, will join us in the morning to discuss Primary Source Analysis, QFT from the Right Question Institute, and America 250. Time will be devoted during each session to network and collaborate with other social studies educators.

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