CESA 7 Literacy Offerings 25-26

2025-2026

LITERACY

CATALOG OF OFFERINGS Director of Learning Services, Dr. Marci Waldron-Kuhn

595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI 54304 (920) 492-5960 contactus@cesa7.org

LITERACY LEADERS NETWORK Join us for this series of networking events for educator leaders who are passionate about literacy!

This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest research on literacy instruction, and network with other educators.

Guest Speakers Joining Virtually!

September JOAN SEDITA

November FREDDY HIEBERT

Dates, Time & Location 8:00 - 11:30

September 18, 2025 - NWTC - Vendor Fair to Follow!

November 20, 2025 - CESA 7 February 12, 2026 - CESA 7 April 30, 2026 - CESA 7

(Lunch 11:30-12:00, Fair 12-4)

February JAN HASBROUCK

Cost

$361 - Full Membership District $541 - Limited Membership District $733 - No Package District

Venue

CESA 7 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, Wi 54304 REGISTRATION

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Angie Meier Angie Meier

Literacy Specialist Literacy Specialist ameier@cesa7.org ameier @cesa7.org

Charla Meyer Charla Meyer

Literacy Specialist Literacy Specialist cmeyer@cesa7.org cmeyer @cesa7.org

Sarkis Wentland

Sarkis Wentland

Literacy Specialist Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org swentland @cesa7.org

LITERACY VENDOR FAIR SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 | 12 PM - 4 PM

Following the 8 AM-11 AM Literacy Leaders Network Meeting also at NWTC

NWTC NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2740 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI 54303

Our Vendors!

No Fee! bit.ly/4mAkPA3

Let us know you’re coming!

Contact Marci Waldron-Kuhn with Questions: mkuhn@cesa7.org

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LETRS VOLUME 1 CESA7, 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, WI 54304

Fall 2025 Cohort

Dates & Time 8:00-3:00

September 23, 2025 October 28, 2025 December 9, 2025 January 20, 2026

Cost & Location $970 Per Person All meetings are held in-person at CESA 7

Unlocking the Science of Reading!

LETRS Volume 1 provides foundational knowledge for effective literacy instruction.

Dive deep into the research on how students learn to read, mastering the essential components of phonology, orthography, and morphology to transform your teaching practice.

Empower yourself to build strong readers from the ground up!

SARKIS WENTLAND Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org

REGISTRATION bit.ly/43JOgZL

ACT 20 ADMINISTRATOR LITERACY ACADEMY Attention 2025-2026 New Reading JOIN US FROM 8 AM - 3 PM at CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI 54304

Specialists & Elementary Principals!

September 24, 2025 November 5, 2025 January 27, 2026 March 5, 2026 April 16, 2026 June 18, 2026

Act 20 requires all administrators of K-3 and district reading specialists to attend literacy training focused on the systematic implementation of curriculum and practices that meet the definition of the Science of Reading.

Learn about the connection between reading research, theoretical models, and best practices for language and literacy instruction.

Review and reflect on the current curriculum and practices in your schools.

Acquire tools to guide you in conducting walkthroughs and look-fors in your buildings.

Learn to work closely with coaches and staff to implement the highest quality literacy instruction.

Develop assessment and intervention systems to target students in need of support.

Create actionable steps in order to affect change in your system.

CONTACT Member $1430 Limited Member $1575 Non-Member $2130

ANGIE MEIER

Literacy Specialist ameier@cesa7.org

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READ, WRITE, READ, WRITE, INSPIRE INSPIRE

Elevating Literacy

WITH PENNY KITTLE October 1, 2025

WORKSHOP FOR:

Thank you to our Sponsor!

HS & MS Educators Reading Specialists & Coaches Special Educators Administrators

Join us for a transformative workshop where we'll dive deep into the revolutionary teaching strategies of Penny Kittle's acclaimed books, 180 Days and Micro Mentor Texts.

Ignite Student Engagement: Learn proven techniques to captivate young minds and foster a love of reading and writing.

Enhance Communication Skills: Equip your students with the tools to express themselves effectively, both in writing and speech.

Differentiate Instruction: Tailor your teaching to meet the diverse needs of every learner in your classroom.

Maximize Your Time: Learn practical strategies to efficiently implement these powerful techniques into your busy schedule.

REGISTRATION 8:00am-3:00pm Lunch is Provided

$215 Per Person C ES A 7 , 595 B ae t e n R d Gr e e n B ay , WI 54 304

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ACT 20 & PRPS

Clarity, Compliance, and Impact

OCTOBER 7, 2025 New Date!

12:00-3:00

CESA 7, 595 Baeten Rd., Green Bay, WI 54394

Wondering what Act 20 means for your students with IEPs? This workshop brings clarity. We’ll explore what Act 20 really requires, how PRPs can support (or duplicate) IEPs, and how to read aimswebPlus data to guide instruction and planning. Grounded in real scenarios, this is a must-attend for any educator shaping student literacy plans.

Participants Will Learn To:

Key differences between Personal Reading Plans (PRPs) and IEPs How to align or distinguish PRPs within existing IEP structures How to interpret aimswebPlus data to guide literacy instruction and planning When a PRP is necessary—and when it may not be District-level considerations for implementation and communication

REGISTRATION bit.ly/45rBNLb

Member $140 Limited Member $150 Non Member $205

Jessica Cappeart jcappeart@cesa7.org Special Education Specialist Angie Meier ameier@cesa7.org Literacy Specialist

TITLE I COORDINATOR Network 8:00 - 11:30

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Seize this opportunity to enhance your Title I coordination skills and make a significant impact on your district.

Title I DPI Consultants will join our sessions to provide guidance, support, and current updates.

REGISTRATION: Full Learning Services - $452 per district Limited Learning Services - $672 per district Non-member Learning Services - $894 per district

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Led by: Charla Meyer, Literacy Specialist cmeyer@cesa7.org

Act 20

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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

Cost:

Free !

Registration:

Whether you're new to Act 20 or looking to stay current, this is your go-to source for actionable insights & updates!

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

January 15, 2026 February 19, 2026 March 3, 2026

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Sarkis Wentland Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org

Keys to Early Writing Evidence-Based Professional Development Series This training will provide the foundational knowledge needed to teach the components of beginning writing instruction. The research-based instructional suggestions are developmentally appropriate for young children in kindergarten through grade 2 and can be integrated with any instructional materials.

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DETAILS Session 1: Modules 1 & 2 Oct. 21st 3:30 - 5:00 Session 2: Modules 3 & 4 Dec. 2nd 3:30 - 5:00 Session 3: Modules 5 & 6 Feb. 17th 3:30 - 5:00 Session 4: Modules 7 & 8 Apr. 21st 3:30 - 5:00 Virtual debrief sessions, facilitated by Charla Meyer, Certified Trainer cmeyer@cesa7.org

REGISTRATION Full Member $520 Limited Member $575 Non-Member $855 This cost includes the teachers' resource manual and the online modules.

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Participate in aimswebPlus Progress Monitoring at 12:30 after these Targeted Intervention meetings!

From Data to Action:

Targeted Interventions that Grow Readers Unlock the power of data to make informed, impactful intervention decisions.

Deepen your understanding of how to use aimswebPlus and diagnostics assessments to identify specific skill gaps, and implement targeted literacy supports that drive progress and close learning gaps.

Choose One Date August 5, 2025 OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE: October 23, 2025 Analyze key aimswebPlus and diagnostic literacy February 4, 2026 assessment data to identify trends, patterns, and individual student needs.

Time & Place 8 am - 11 am

Match needs with targeted instruction that aligns with Personal Reading Plans (PRPs).

Use data to group students strategically for targeted small-group or individualized literacy instruction.

Collaborate with colleagues to build a shared understanding of data interpretation and instructional decision-making within an MLSS framework.

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Cost

Full Member: $105 Limited Member: $115 Non-Member: $155

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Progress Monitoring Unlock the full potential of your aimswebPlus data!

This workshop is designed to empower educators with practical strategies for leveraging aimswebPlus progress monitoring tools, with a special focus on effectively supporting students with Personal Reading Plans (PRPs).

Whether you're guiding PRPs or simply aiming to maximize your progress monitoring efforts with aimswebPlus, this session offers valuable insights for all educators.

SARKIS WENTLAND

12:30 - 3:30

Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org

at CESA7

595 Baeten Rd, Green Bay, WI 54304

Full Member: $105 Limited Member: $115 Non-Member: $155

Participate in Targeted Intervention meetings at 8:00 am before these aimswebPlus Progress Monitoring meetings!

Sign up for one of the following dates: August 5, 2025 bit.ly/44wOJPj

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MONITORING WHAT MATTERS: Progress Monitoring for PRPs & IEPs

November 10, 2025 - New Date 12:00-3:00

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

Effective progress monitoring isn’t about more data—it’s about the right data.

In this practical session, learn how to write measurable goals, choose validated tools, and build realistic progress monitoring routines that lead to better instructional decisions. Whether you're tracking IEP goals or PRPs, you’ll leave with tools, templates, and confidence to take action.

Get ready to monitor what matters—and make it count.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO: Align goals, tools, and routines that support meaningful student growth.

Understand progress monitoring basics for use in PRPs and IEPs. Select validated tools based on student needs and plan requirements.

Create effective routines for collecting data in IEPs and PRPs. Write clear, measurable goals for strong progress monitoring.

Use data to guide instruction and team decisions.

Jessica Cappeart jcappeart@cesa7.org Special Education Specialist Angie Meier ameier@cesa7.org Literacy Specialist

Member $140 Limited Member $150 Non Member $205

Registration: bit.ly/4mAPX24

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Professional Learning Series

AI Powered Interventions: Tier 2 & 3 Support in Math and Literacy

If You Support Learning – This Is For You!

DECEMBER 3, 2025 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Interventionists, classroom educators, special education educators, and instructional coaches: this event is tailored to your unique role in helping every student grow.

How can artificial intelligence revolutionize your approach to providing targeted, effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 support in math and literacy, ensuring every student reaches their full potential?

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This workshop will empower educators to effectively integrate AI into Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, building foundational knowledge and providing hands-on practice in developing content specific strategies for mathematics and literacy.

Identify appropriate AI tools and platforms for generating and refining differentiated instructional materials and activities.

Design AI-supported Tier 2 interventions that address common learning gaps in mathematics or improve reading comprehension skills.

Collaborate with peers to share best practices and troubleshoot challenges with impelmenting AI-powered interventions

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Strategize the integration of AI to create personalized Tier 3 learning pathways for students with significant academic needs.

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Strategic Staffing for Literacy Support: Making Co-Teaching, Reading Teachers, and Special Ed Work Together

DECEMBER 8, 2025

12:00 - 3:00 CESA 7, 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, WI 54304

STUDENTS WITH IEPS OFTEN WORK WITH MULTIPLE EDUCATORS—BUT WHO TEACHES WHAT, AND WHY? This session equips school teams to co-design literacy support using shared staffing models and decision-making tools. Leave with a plan that strengthens instruction, avoids duplication, and ensures accountability.

PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN TO:

Decide who delivers reading instruction across service providers.

Align decisions with IEP goals and instructional intensity.

Assign roles for data collection and progress review.

Build a collaborative staffing map to guide daily practice.

REGISTRATION

Jessica Cappeart jcappeart@cesa7.org Special Education Specialist Angie Meier ameier@cesa7.org Literacy Specialist

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Member $140 Limited Member $150 Non Member $205

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Professional Learning Series

Empowering Young Writers with AI: Upper Elementary Meyer a rl pe cia list

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JANUARY 29, 2026 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM

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Participants Will Learn To: Understand how AI tools can support students’ writing Use AI tools to differentiate for student success Identify AI tools that support each component of writing Apply responsible and ethical AI use practices Create a classroom plan for integrating AI into writing instruction

Discover how artificial intelligence can become a powerful partner in writing instruction! This engaging, one-day professional learning opportunity is designed for upper elementary teachers and support staff who want to elevate student writing. Explore how AI tools can support every stage of the writing process—from idea generation and text structure to sentence-level work and revision—while also addressing diverse learner needs. You'll leave with practical strategies, ready-touse lesson ideas, and a clear understanding of how to use AI ethically and effectively in the classroom. Join us to plan, practice, and imagine new possibilities for your student writers!

Working with Growing Minds & Growing Readers? This event will be especially beneficial for Grades 3 – 5 Educators, Literacy Specialists, Special Education Teachers, and EL Educators!

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LETRS VOLUME 2 Spring 2026 Cohort

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

SARKIS WENTLAND Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org

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!

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