CESA 7 Weekly | April 3, 2026

CESA 7

WEEKLY April 3, 2026

CELEBRATING EDUCATOR IMPACT THROUGH NEWYA! Through our Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (NEWYA) program, students are shining a light on the educators who have helped them succeed. Our apprentices have nominated educators at their high schools who have fundamentally shaped their professional growth and helped them excel in the workplace.

Curious to see who is making a difference? Visit NEWYA’s social media pages to see if a teacher in your district has been recognized!

Encourage your students to participate! Click here to share this link with students to encourage them to nominate a teacher today!

REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON! Secure your spot TODAY for these valuable learning opportunities!

Explore upcoming learning opportunities designed to support your work, strengthen your skills, and promote ongoing professional development. There’s something for everyone at CESA 7!

JUST ANNOUNCED!

New opportunities are here—plan ahead and sign up early to make sure you don’t miss these upcoming sessions.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Social Studies

May 13 - Strategic Assessment in the Age of AI: Tools, Data, & Empowered Learners in Any Subject at Any Level

Jul. 22 - Holocaust & Genocide Education

Behavior & Mental Health

Special Education

Apr. 16 - Resources & Supports for Navigating Immigration Enforcement Impacts: An OST Perspective

Aug. 5 - Autism Characteristics & Effective Supports

May 7 - Cultivating Organizational WellBeing - FREE

Principal & Peer Mentoring

May 14 - Wisconsin's Framework for Multi-Level Systems of Supports (WiMLSS) Training

Apr. 23 - Initial Educator Workshop

Jun. 11 - Suicide Prevention Training

Aug. 11-12 - Paraprofessional Summit Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing NOW through June 8th!

Jul. 14-15 - The Regulated Classroom: Train the Trainer 2-Day Event Oct. 27 - You are the Strategy: A Book Study on Regulation & Connection Nov. 3 - From Strategy to Success: Navigating Tier 2 & Tier 3 Behavior Interventions

View the full CESA 7 events calendar HERE!

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!

Apr. 8 - 2025-26 Title I Network - HYBRID Apr. 9 - Digital Learning Network - VIRTUAL Apr. 10 - 2025-26 DAC Network - VIRTUAL Apr. 10 - 2025-26 Curriculum Directors Network - HYBRID Apr. 10 - School Psychologist Network - Lunch & Learn: Creating Collaborative Partnerships Apr. 13 - Principal’s Network - IN PERSON Apr. 14 - Math Leaders Network - IN PERSON Apr. 14 - Speech and Language Network - HYBRID Apr. 16 - Anchors of Support: A Network for Special Education Admin Assistants - VIRTUAL Apr. 21 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring Cohort Apr. 30 - 2025-26 Literacy Leaders Network - IN PERSON May 14 - Mentor Coordinator Network - HYBRID

Educator Effectiveness Support Services

Looking for tailored assistance of the state educator effectiveness model? Our experts can help you empower your school or district to reach its full potential! Click HERE to learn more!

Grant Services

Are you looking to boost funding, strengthen programming, or expand services? CESA 7 offers a robust suite of grant-services designed to empower districts and educators! Click HERE to learn more!

Staff Showcase MEET THIS WEEK’S VALUED TEAM MEMBER Jamie is in her second year with CESA 7 and currently serves as the Youth Apprenticeship Coach at Denmark High School. Prior to joining CESA 7, she served in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked in healthcare — experiences she jokes helped prepare her well for working with high school students — before spending 14 years in education. She continues to be inspired not only by the incredible potential in every student she meets, but also by the dedication of teachers, school staff, and employer mentors who work tirelessly to help students bring out their very best, both in the classroom and out in the “real world.”

Jamie loves working with students as they grow in confidence, explore career opportunities, and begin to see what’s possible for their futures. Youth Apprenticeship holds a special place in Jamie’s heart because her own son participated in the program. Witnessing the difference it made for her family fuels her drive to help other families to access those same life-changing opportunities.

Jamie was recently nominated for the Education Impact Award through the Manitowoc Area Chamber of Commerce.

Jamie Brantmeier Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship School-Based Coach jbrantmeier@cesa7.org

District Spotlight – Southern Door County School District STRONGER TOGETHER: SOUTHERN DOOR AND CESA 7’S PARTNERSHIP IN REFERENDUM PLANNING As the Southern Door County School District prepares for an operational referendum this April, the district has taken a proactive and transparent approach to engaging its community. Central to this work has been a strong partnership with CESA 7, which has provided guidance in communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement throughout the process. Rather than focusing solely on the referendum, Southern Door— supported by CESA 7—developed a clear communication framework grounded in four key pillars, ensuring stakeholders understand both the district’s strengths and the realities shaping its future.

The process began by highlighting what makes Southern Door strong, including high-quality programs, dedicated staff, and meaningful student opportunities. This focus on points of pride helped anchor community conversations in a shared commitment to student success. To build trust, the district also clearly communicated cost-saving measures already implemented, such as budget reductions, staffing adjustments, and operational efficiencies. With CESA 7’s support, these efforts were shared in a transparent and accessible way, reinforcing the district’s commitment to responsible stewardship of resources.

In addition, the district worked closely with CESA 7 to define and communicate the priority areas driving the need for a referendum, including safety and security, enrollment trends, operational sustainability and fiscal responsibility, staff recruitment and retention, facilities maintenance, and student achievement. Complex data was translated into clear, understandable messaging to help stakeholders connect these priorities to the student experience. The district also communicated the potential impacts if the referendum does not pass, including possible reductions to programs, staffing, and student opportunities, ensuring the community has a complete picture of the decisions ahead.

Throughout this journey, CESA 7 has served as a strategic partner—helping to structure messaging, facilitate planning, and strengthen stakeholder engagement. This collaboration has enabled the district to communicate with clarity, build trust, and engage the community in meaningful dialogue. With this strong foundation of transparency and partnership, Southern Door enters the referendum process with a clear message and a well-informed community, reflecting a shared commitment to ensuring a strong future for its students.

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