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
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
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.
Registrants will be required to purchase the book on their own prior to the book study.
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?
Heidi Siebert Director of Special Education
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
Tuesday March 24, 2026 8am-3pm
Join us for a hands-on Xello refresher focused on helping students move from interest discovery to intentional planning, while aligning your work to the Wisconsin Career Readiness Standards!
The morning session will be with a Xello trainer - a virtual link can be provided for the morning if you are unable to attend in person. The afternoon session will be a review of the standards and ways to incorporate them in Xello, along with district work time Ready to register?
ACP Team Members
Staff supporting student exploration through Xello
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ACPCompletionStandardsinXello–Customize&alignforyourdistrict
BeyondtheMatchmaker–Turningexplorationintonextsteps
BuildingStudentPortfoliosinXello–Helpstudentstelltheirstory
MappingCareerReadinessStandards toStudentExperiences–Seehow activitiesaligntospecificWICRstrands ReviewtheNewWisconsinCareer ReadinessStandards–Plannextsteps youcanuserightaway
CULTIVATING ORGANIZATIONAL WELL-BEING
April1,2026
2pm - 4pm
forthisinteractive2-hourvirtualsessionfocusedon strengtheningtheeducationworkforcethrougha lensofwellnessandresilience.
Together,wewillexaminecurrentdataandtrends impactingeducatorstodayandunpackwhyeducator well-beingisnota“nicetohave,”butessentialto studentsuccess,retention,andschoolimprovement.
Participantswill:
Examinecurrentdataabouttheeducationworkforceand connectittothecaseforprioritizingeducatorwell-being.
Identifypractical,research-informedstrategiestofosterboth educatorandorganizationalwell-beingbypromoting compassionresilienceandincreasingmentalhealthliteracy amongstaff.
Explorewaystoassessandimproveeducatorandorganizational well-beingusingbothqualitativeandquantitativedata, includingtoolsandapproachesyoucantakebacktoyourown setting.
Thissessionisdesignedforschoolanddistrict leaders,studentservicesstaff,andanyone committedtocreatinghealthier,moresustainable educationalenvironments.
Engaging Multilingual Adolescents in Language-Rich Learning
Making Content Comprehensible for MLs: MS/HS Using WIDA Standards and SIOP
April 9, 2026
CESA 7, 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, WI 54304
Middle and Secondary educators will learn how to use WIDA Standards and SIOP strategies to support adolescent multilingual learners in mastering rigorous content while continuing to grow in English proficiency.
Participants Will Learn To:
COST
Full Member $170
Limited Member $189
Non Member $253 8:30 - 3:30
● Apply WIDA Standards in planning for MS/HS content areas
● Adapt SIOP strategies for adolescent learners
● Balance academic rigor with accessible scaffolding
Audience: Middle and high school classroom teachers, ESL teachers
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ANGIE MEIER Literacy Specialist ameier@cesa7.org
SUSTAININGRELATIONSHIPS,ROUTINES,AND WELL-BEINGTHROUGHTHEFINALSTRETCH
As the school year winds down, strong relationships and consistent routines matter more than ever. This session offers strategies to sustain engagement, support behavior, and reflect on student progress.
Connect with peers to share practical ideas and resources for finishing the year with clarity, connection, and care.
Together we will:
Strengthen relationships and routines during the spring months
Explore strategies for sustaining engagement and well-being
Reflect on student progress and identify areas for growth
Share ideas and tools for a positive year-end wrap-up
Full Member: $ 310
Limited Member: $ 340
Non-Member: $ 460 REGISTER HERE
April 24, 2026 8:30-3:30
CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI lunch & snacks provided
Includes a virtual follow-up session: May 5, 2026 3:30-4:30
Course Overview
April 29 & 30, 2026 9am-3pm (
In this foundation-setting learning experience, participants are walked, step-by-step, through 10 Steps to Create a TraumaInformed, Resilient School. The learning experience will focus on resilience with an emphasis on understanding how trauma impacts children and their school experience. It will provide proactive strategies such as fostering connections, prioritizing social and emotional skills, establishing safety, and promoting play. Detailed information and concrete actions will also be covered, in a way that doesn’t just answer the “why” but the “how” to create the best classroom and school supports for traumatized students and the school professionals who serve them. A strong focus on understanding the link between a student’s private logic and their academic achievement and behavior deficits in the Circle of Courage’s universal needs will be addressed, as well
Starr Commonwealth Certified Trainer
as how to assess students and create behavior support plans for each. Strategies to collaborate with families, communities and support staff will be presented also, as well as examples of how to collect and utilize outcome data. This training will offer Certified Trauma & Resilient Specialist in Education (CTRS-E) status to any participant in attendance with the purchase of the Specialist StarrPASS. This streaming platform provides access to digital resources including: staff self assessment, activity packet, behavioral support plans, workbooks, and a library of traumainformed videos for ongoing professional development. It also includes a badge and certificate to use in email signatures, or personal websites.
Strategic Assessment in the Age of AI: Tools, Data, and Empowered Learners in Any Subject at Any Level
In this hands-on professional learning experience, discover how artificial intelligence can streamline assessment practices, amplify your insights, and refocus your energy on what truly matters – teaching and learning.
Through
Participantswillleavewitha deepunderstandingofhow to:
Embed AI tools into formative assessment practices to provide timely, actionable feedback.
rategic assessment system, w w AI can support the collection use of formative, interim, a data to drive meaningf l decisions.
withKim Pencil
Expect to engage in realworld classroom scenarios, collaborative problemsolving, and tool exploration designed to help you feel confident apply AIenhanced strategies the very next day!
Geared for those guiding K – 12 Classrooms, Curriculum, and Change!
Use AI-generated insights from interim assessments to monitor growth and tailor instruction.
Enhance summative assessments reflections with AI-driven student selfassessment tools.
Utilize AI to co-create rubrics and proficiency scales that are aligned to standards, studentfriendly, and differentiated by task complexity.
Use AI to help blueprint assessments and revise items to increase cognitive rigor and ensure alignment with Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels and learning goals.
Implementing a Multi-Level System of Supports means developing systems centered on each and every student, based on their responsiveness to effective instruction and intervention across a continuum of supports.
School and district leadership teams are invited to participate in this interactive day of learning, led by statewide WiMLSS Project staff and local CESA coaches
Register HERE
Registration Includes Team Readiness Support and Follow-Up Implementation Coaching
$300/Team of 6 Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included Team
Objectives:
Develop a shared understanding of Wisconsin’s Framework for Multi-Level Systems of Support (WiMLSS)
Map the current reality of your school/district’s implementation of the WiMLSS Framework across behavior and academics (reading and/or mathematics)
Demonstrate increased attention to culturally responsive practices that support a multi-level system centered on each and every student.
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