CESA 7 WEEKLY WEEKLY
DigitalAccessibilityforSchoolsIsChanging
IsYourDistrictReady?
Educationalagenciesarerequiredtocomplywithnewaccessibilitystandardsbythefollowingdeadlines:
Agenciesserving50,000peopleormore:April24,2026
Agenciesservingfewerthan50,000peopleandspecialdistrictgovernments:April26,2027
Populationisdeterminedbythetotalnumberofpeopleservedbytheagency(forexample,acityorcounty)based on2020U.S.Censusdata.Unsureofyourentity’spopulation?ContacttheADAInformationLineat800-5140301forassistance.
ArtificialIntelligence(AI)
May 13 - Strategic Assessment in the Age of AI: Tools, Data, & Empowered Learners in Any Subject at Any Level
Behavior&MentalHealth
Mar. 20 - Wired to Thrive 2.0: Connecting Systems for Mental Wellness
Apr. 1 - Cultivating Organizational WellBeing - FREE
Apr. 24 - 3K-5K Thrive Together: Sustaining Relationships, Routines, & Well-Being Through the Final Stretch
Mar. 24 - ACP Community of Practice –What Happens After the Matchmaker?
MultilingualLearners
Mar. 30 - Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners - Virtual Book Study
Apr. 9 - Engaging Multilingual Adolescents in Language-Rich Learning
Apr. 27 - Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners - Virtual Book Study
Mar. 18 - Overcoming Silos: Integrating Related Service Expertise at the Universal Level
Apr. 23 - Initial Educator Workshop
Networks 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!
Mar. 24 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring Cohort
Apr. 7 & 9 - WiMLSS Implementation Network - Elementary Session - FREE & VIRTUAL
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
Educator Effectiveness
Educator Effectiveness
Support Services
Support Services
Grant Services Grant Services
Staff Showcase 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
AsIbeginmythirdyearasBusinessServicesDirectoratCESA7,Icontinuetofeelgratefulfor theopportunitytosupportourdistrictsandtheimportantworkhappeningacrossourregion I’vespentmorethan20yearsworkingineducationalbusinessservices andover32yearsin businessofficeroles andIstillgenuinelyenjoythework
Inmycurrentrole,Ioverseetheday-to-dayoperationsoftheBusinessOffice,withastrong emphasisonbudgetdevelopmentandfinancialmanagement CESA7isalsoexpanding partnershipswithourlocaldistrictstosupportavarietyofbusinessofficefunctions.Oneofthe mostrewardingaspectsofmyworkiscollaboratingwithdistrictbusinessstaffandsharing practicaltools,tips,andtechniques especiallyspreadsheetsolutions thathelpimprove efficiencyandfinancialclarity.
IearnedmyBachelorofBusinessAdministrationinAccounting,Marketing,andFinancefrom UniversityofWisconsin–OshkoshandlatercompletedmyMasterofPublicAdministration. AlthoughIinitiallyplannedtoworkinmunicipaladministration,apositioninhighereducation ledmeintotheworldofeducation andI’vebeenhereeversince.IalsocompletedtheSchool BusinessManagementprogramatUniversityofWisconsin–Whitewatertoearnmy08School BusinessAdministratorlicense
Onthehomefront,Maywillbeanespeciallyproudtimeformyfamily Mydaughterwill graduatefromMarquetteUniversitywithadegreeinNursingandmyyoungestsonwill graduatefromhighschool.MyoldestsonispursuingaPsychologydegreeatUW–Oshkosh. Ilookforwardtocontinuingtosupportourdistrictsandstrengtheningthepartnershipsthat makeourworkmeaningful
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District Spotlight – Brillion High School District Spotlight – Brillion High School
ELEVATING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH DATA-INFORMED INSTRUCTION
The Brillion Public School District and CESA 7 have partnered together through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s (DPI) Assessment Professional Learning Series. Brillion High School is leveraging this partnership to refine classroom based assessments, ensuring classroom-level data accurately reflects the high standards of statewide assessments like the ACT.
The collaboration began with a focus on assessment Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and the development of assessment blueprints. These steps have allowed the district to examine the rigor of their assessments and ensure they are aligned with academic standards as well as college and career readiness. To ensure these shifts take root in daily practice, the partnership has transitioned into individual coaching cycles.
Currently, this work is being highlighted in the high school math department By focused analysis of student responses by specific learning targets and success criteria, the coaching process is helping to bridge the gap between assessment and instruction.
A key component of this initiative is student agency. The teacher and Ted Selker, CESA 7 Data and Assessment Specialist, are co-creating tools that allow students to reflect on their own learning and provide the teacher opportunity to respond to those reflections in real-time This approach turns the assessment process into a conversation, helping students understand exactly where they are in their learning journey and what steps they need to take next.
"We are focused on student growth, which means that we need a steady supply of accurate data about their progress and whether they are meeting benchmarks,” says Principal Elissa Hoffman. “Working on our assessments has allowed us to improve both the quality and the quantity of that data "
This ongoing partnership between Brillion High School and CESA 7 underscores a proactive approach to educational excellence. By building sustainable systems for data-informed instruction, the district is empowering both educators and students to reach their full potential.
