CESA 7 Weekly | May 15, 2026

CESA 7

WEEKLY May 15, 2026

CESA 7 and Educational Vistas have partnered to bring Wisconsin districts a smarter, more connected approach to managing systems across teaching, learning, and district operations.

NeuVistas unifies essential tools into one platform – helping districts simplify systems, support educators, and drive better outcomes without adding complexity.

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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.

Behavior & Mental Health Jun. 11 - Suicide Prevention Training Jun. 15-18 - Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CCEIS) Summit Jun. 17-18 - WiMLSS Conference 2026 Jul. 14-15 - The Regulated Classroom: Train the Trainer 2-Day Event Aug. 4 - Elementary Classroom Management: Setting the Rhythm Aug. 17 - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Initial Training Oct. 19 - FBA 101: The Essentials of Conducting an FBA

Math Jul. 20 - Add+Vantage: Numeracy Foundations Aug. 3 - Elevating Numeracy: Thinking, Reasoning, and Fluency - DAY 1 ONLY Aug. 4 - Elevating Numeracy: Thinking, Reasoning, and Fluency - DAY 2 ONLY Aug. 3 & 4 - Elevating Numeracy: Thinking, Reasoning, and Fluency BOTH DAYS

Special Education Jun. 24-26 - PSEC Institute Part 1: The Why and How of C3 Teams

Literacy

Jul. 29 - Autism Characteristics & Effective Supports

Jul. 22, 23, 30 - ACT 20 Administrator Literacy Academy

Oct. 13 - Criteria Conversations: Exploring State Special Education Criteria Together

Principal & Peer Mentoring

Social Studies

Jul. 21 - Visualizing School Data: Looker Studio Basics for Education Leaders Aug. 11-12 - Paraprofessional Summit Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing NOW through June 8th!

Jul. 22 - Holocaust & Genocide Education

Multilingual Learners Aug. 10 - Effective Practices for Evaluating Multilingual Learners

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!

May 19 - 2026 EL/ML Network Meeting - IN PERSON May 26 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring 2026 Cohort - IN PERSON May 26 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring 2026 Cohort - IN PERSON Jul 26 - LETRS Volume 2 - Spring 2026 Cohort - IN PERSON

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 I am currently in my second year as an itinerant school-based physical therapist for CESA 7. My role is to assist students who may have physical difficulties accessing the school environment or participating in school activities due to difficulty with gross motor skills. I also collaborate with and coach staff and teachers on ways to incorporate movement and positioning equipment into a student’s daily routine. Prior to joining the CESA 7 team, I worked in healthcare.

I earned my bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College, then went on to complete my Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at The University of Iowa. This is currently my 10th year as a physical therapist.

Outside of work, I am a proud spouse and parent of 3 daughters, the oldest of whom is in kindergarten. We enjoy spending time as a family playing games, being outdoors, and reading together.

I am grateful to be part of such a supportive CESA 7 itinerant team, and have enjoyed the switch to school-based practice where I get to work with many dedicated teachers and staff members. Thank you to my districts who have welcomed me, and I look forward to continuing to work together to serve our students.

Addison Valdez Physical Therapist avaldez@cesa7.org

District Spotlight – Cedar Grove-Belgium School District

PARTNERING FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Cedar Grove-Belgium School District continues to strengthen its commitment to high-quality instruction through its ongoing partnership with CESA 7. Charla Meyer, Literacy Specialist, recently facilitated Keys to Beginning Reading training, equipping teachers with practical strategies grounded in the science of reading to support early learners. Over several years of collaboration, Charla has built strong, trusting relationships with elementary staff, who value her insight, guidance, and deep expertise. Her consistent support has helped foster a shared understanding of effective literacy practices, empowering teachers to confidently implement research-based instruction in their classrooms.

The district also values the Mentor and Mentee trainings facilitated by Sarkis Wentland, Literacy Specialist, which provide staff with meaningful ideas and resources that directly support teacher growth. In addition, Beth Van De Hey, EL & Co-Teaching Specialist, partnered with the district to deliver districtwide English Learner (EL) training. She shared practical, adaptable strategies across grade levels and content areas, while structuring learning so staff could apply new knowledge directly to upcoming lesson plans during dedicated professional development time.

Staff were also reintroduced to Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), providing a common structure and language to better support and communicate about student needs.

Cedar Grove-Belgium School District emphasizes that its partnership with CESA 7 is especially impactful because of the strong, trusting relationships built over time and the shared focus on student-centered learning. This collaboration continues to support educators in meeting the diverse needs of all learners.

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