CESA 7 Weekly | Mar. 13, 2026

CESA 7

WEEKLY March 13, 2026

Digital Accessibility for Schools Is Changing Is Your District Ready?

Educational agencies are required to comply with new accessibility standards by the following deadlines: Agencies serving 50,000 people or more: April 24, 2026 Agencies serving fewer than 50,000 people and special district governments: April 26, 2027 Population is determined by the total number of people served by the agency (for example, a city or county) based on 2020 U.S. Census data. Unsure of your entity’s population? Contact the ADA Information Line at 800-5140301 for assistance.

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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!

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

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Multilingual Learners

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

Mar. 30 - Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners - Virtual Book Study

Behavior & Mental Health

Apr. 27 - Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners - Virtual Book Study

Apr. 9 - Engaging Multilingual Adolescents in Language-Rich Learning

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

Career & Technical Education

Special Education Mar. 18 - Overcoming Silos: Integrating Related Service Expertise at the Universal Level

Principal & Peer Mentoring Apr. 23 - Initial Educator Workshop

Mar. 24 - ACP Community of Practice – What Happens After the Matchmaker?

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!

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 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 As I begin my third year as Business Services Director at CESA 7, I continue to feel grateful for the opportunity to support our districts and the important work happening across our region.

I’ve spent more than 20 years working in educational business services — and over 32 years in business office roles — and I still genuinely enjoy the work.

In my current role, I oversee the day-to-day operations of the Business Office, with a strong emphasis on budget development and financial management. CESA 7 is also expanding partnerships with our local districts to support a variety of business office functions. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is collaborating with district business staff and sharing practical tools, tips, and techniques — especially spreadsheet solutions — that help improve efficiency and financial clarity.

I earned my Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, Marketing, and Finance from University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh and later completed my Master of Public Administration.

Although I initially planned to work in municipal administration, a position in higher education led me into the world of education — and I’ve been here ever since. I also completed the School Business Management program at University of Wisconsin–Whitewater to earn my 08 School Business Administrator license.

On the home front, May will be an especially proud time for my family. My daughter will graduate from Marquette University with a degree in Nursing and my youngest son will graduate from high school. My oldest son is pursuing a Psychology degree at UW–Oshkosh.

I look forward to continuing to support our districts and strengthening the partnerships that make our work meaningful.

John Kiefer Director of Business Services

jkiefer@cesa7.org

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.

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