CESA 7 Weekly | Feb. 6, 2026

CESA 7

WEEKLY February 6, 2026

Mark Your Calendars!

August 11-12, 2026 This can’t-miss summit is all about inspiring, empowering, and supporting paraprofessionals through meaningful learning, practical strategies, and powerful connections.

Expect a dynamic lineup of breakout sessions and engaging guest speakers designed to recharge passion and strengthen impact with students!

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the incredible work paraprofessionals do every day.

Whether you’re new to the role or a seasoned professional, you’ll leave feeling energized, confident, and supported.

More details to come – stay tuned!

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

Explore upcoming events and learning opportunities designed to support your work, strengthen your skills, and promote ongoing professional development. Whether you’re an educator, administrator, or support professional – 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) Feb. 23 - AI-Powered Scaffolds: Boosting Access for Multilingual Learners

Behavior & Mental Health Feb. 6 - Student Executive Functioning Strategies Mar. 2 - The Regulated Classroom Virtual Book Study

Math Feb. 24 - WiMLSS-A: Math – Implementing an MLSS for 4K-12 Educators and Administrators

Multilingual Learners Feb. 23 - Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners: The Why and How and What of Supporting MLs (Virtual Book Study, Session One)

Mar. 4-6 - PEC 2026: Beneath Behavior: Innovative Strategies and Practices for Understanding and Responding to Children's Needs

Principal & Peer Mentoring

Mar. 9 - The Regulated Classroom Virtual Book Study

Mar. 11 - A Day for Collaboration & Coaching

Literacy Feb. 19 - ACT 20 Bulletin: Virtual Update Series Mar. 3 - ACT 20 Bulletin: Virtual Update Series Mar. 10 - Increasing Academic Discourse in the Classroom

Special Education Feb. 18 - An Introduction to C3 Teams to Eliminate Disproportionality and Increase Achievement - FREE & VIRTUAL Mar. 18 - Overcoming Silos: Integrating Related Service Expertise at the Universal Level

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!

Feb. 12 - 2025-2026 Literacy Leaders Network - IN PERSON Feb. 12 - Digital Learning Network - VIRTUAL Feb. 13 - DAC Network - VIRTUAL Feb. 13 - CTE Network: Business/Marketing/IT - IN PERSON Feb. 13 - Curriculum Directors Meeting - IN PERSON

Feb. 19 - Anchors of Support: A Network for Special Education Admin Assistants - VIRTUAL Feb. 19 - Keys to Beginning Reading - Cohort 6 - VIRTUAL Feb. 20 - February EL/ML Network - VIRTUAL Feb. 24 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring Cohort Feb. 26 - Mentor Coordinator Network - FREE Feb. 27 - School Psychologist Network - IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL

Educator Effectiveness Support Services

Grant 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!

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 This is my third year with CESA 7, where I serve as the Accounts Receivable and Invoicing Specialist. My daily work revolves around managing our cash receipts and billing, ensuring that the financial side of our partnerships remain accurate and organized. I truly enjoy being part of a team that supports so many vital educational programs and I’ve valued the opportunity to grow alongside our agency over the past few years.

One of the highlights of my time here has been spearheading the district contracts project. This was a major initiative for me, as I helped create and implement the process for how we handle these agreements. My goal was to build a system that provides more clarity and consistency, not just for our internal staff, but specifically for the Superintendents, Principals, and Curriculum Directors who rely on us for seamless service delivery.

My favorite part of my job is getting to lean into my organization skills to create new efficiencies. I find a lot of "professional spark" in looking at a complex task and finding a way to set up a better, more streamlined process. Ultimately, I view my role as a way to make things easier for both our CESA 7 team and the school districts we serve; if I can make the administrative side of things more efficient, it allows all of us to stay focused on the success of our students and schools.

Stephanie Albright Accounts Receivable & Invoicing Specialist 920-617-5629 salbright@cesa7.org

Struggling to fill your IT team?

CESA 7 Tech Services

Trying to optimize your tech budget?

CESA 7 is excited to announce a new partnership with GDC IT Solutions designed to support school districts with comprehensive, education-focused technology services.

Need help managing your IT assets?

Looking to simplify your IT solutions?

Powered by GDC IT Solutions

This partnership offers a flexible and customized approach— providing scalable staffing support, streamlined purchasing, and end-to-end management of technology assets. By reducing the number of vendors and simplifying technology operations, districts can stabilize costs, improve service reliability, and focus more time and resources on teaching and learning. Together, CESA 7 and GDC IT Solutions deliver a trusted, regional solution that adapts to each organization’s unique needs while strengthening technology systems that support students, staff, and communities.

Curious to learn more?

Contact Jeffrey Walters, CESA 7 Executive Director, at jwalters@cesa7.org or 920-617-5618

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