CESA 7 Weekly | Jan. 23, 2026

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Swing into the details

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

ArtificialIntelligence(AI)

Feb. 23 - AI-Powered Scaffolds: Boosting Access for Multilingual Learners

Behavior&MentalHealth

Jan. 26 - Strengthening Behavioral Supports: A Two-Part Series on Applying Updated FBA Guidance

Feb. 3 - WiMLSS - Behavior Selected Booster

Feb. 6 - Student Executive Functioning Strategies

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

Literacy

Feb. 4 - aimswebPlus Progress Monitoring

Feb. 4 - From Data to Action: Targeted Interventions that Grow Readers

Feb. 19 - ACT 320 Bulletin: Virtual Update Series

Math

Feb. 18 - Mathematical Modeling for Middle School: Bridging Concepts to Reality Series

Principal&PeerMentoring

Feb. 3 - Educator Effectiveness Series: Building Excellence with the Danielson Framework

Feb. 18 - An Introduction to C3 Teams to Eliminate Disproportionality and Increase Achievement - FREE & VIRTUAL

Mar. 18 - Integrating Related Services Providers at the Universal Level

Networks

Jan. 28 - Principals Network - IN PERSON

Feb. 3 - Math Leaders Network - VIRTUAL

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. 6 - CTE Network: FCE - Health Sciences - IN PERSON

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. 20 - February EL/ML Network - VIRTUAL

Educator Effectiveness Support Services

Grant Services

Staff Showcase

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!

MEET THIS WEEK’S VALUED TEAM MEMBER

MindyFrankisaYouthApprenticeshipCoachatGreenBayEast,West,andNEWSchoolof Innovation Forthreeyears,shehasguidedstudentsandservedastheCESA7LGBTQ2+ Equity&InclusionEducator,leadingwithcourage,compassion,andpurposewhile advocatingforpracticesandstructuresthatbetterserveallstudents.AsacertifiedEquity andInclusionFacilitatorwithadvancedequityleadershipcredentials,Mindyiscommittedto empoweringYouthApprenticeshipstudentsastheynavigatetheintersectingdemandsof work,school,andpersonalgrowth.

Herfavoritepartoftheroleisdiscoveringeachstudent’sfutureplansandhelpingthem leveragetheirYouthApprenticeshipexperiencetoacquireskillsandknowledgethatdirectly advancetheircareergoals Sheenjoysunderstandingwhatmotivatesherstudentssoshe canoffertargeted,individualizedguidance

Mindyintentionallycreatesspaceswherepeoplefeelseen,valued,andempoweredtospeak theirtruth,andsupportedinsucceeding Sheisalsoapassionateandsteadfastadvocatefor LGBTQ2+youthandadults.Atrustedpresenceforstudentsfacingbarriersrelatedto identity,access,andbelonging,sheisknownforherempathy,adaptability,and collaborativeapproach Sheco-advisesEastHigh’sGSAandwashonoredwiththe2022 GreenBayEducationAssociationDiversityAwardforhercommitmenttojustice,inclusion, andstudentempowerment

Gratefultoworkalongsideadedicatedandcollaborativeteam,Mindybelievesmeaningful studentoutcomesarestrongestwhenbuilttogether Outsideofwork,sheisaproudmomof threegrownsons,anavidtravelerwhoenjoysexploringnewdestinations,andaselfproclaimedfoodie.

CONVENTION CONNECTIONS WITH CESA 7

This week, our CESA 7 colleagues were on site at the 105th Annual Wisconsin State Education Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin! Our team connected with education leaders and changemakers from across the state, showcasing how we’re transforming education together through innovative technology services, a growing Youth Apprenticeship program, and a wide range of impactful learning and special education offerings.