CESA 7 Winter 2025-26 Professional Opportunities

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Strengthening Behavioral Supports:

January 26, 2026 & March 2, 2026 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM at CESA 7 595 Baeten Rd Green Bay, WI 54304

A TWO-PART SERIES ON APPLYING UPDATED FBA GUIDANCE

This two-part training supports educator teams in applying Wisconsin’s updated Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) guidance to better understand and respond to challenging student behaviors.

Participants will learn how to conduct effective FBAs, use updated state resources, and apply practical tools such as RIOT/ICEL and root cause analysis to design targeted, evidence-based interventions and positive behavioral supports.

Explore Wisconsin DPI’s updated FBA resources, including clearer consent requirements, strategies for conducting effective and comprehensive assessments, and access to technical behavior tools that strengthen team practices.

Build on this foundation by applying specific tools such as RIOT/ICEL and root cause analysis to deepen data collection and analysis, helping teams design targeted, evidence-based interventions and positive supports.

REGISTRATION

Schools or districts are strongly encouraged to attend as teams.

Whether you’re a teacher or administrator, this interactive series will equip you with the tools and insight to enhance classroom instruction, strengthen feedback practices, and elevate educator effectiveness across your school.

Educator Effectiveness Series

Building Excellence with the DANIELSON FRAMEWORK

FEBRUARY 3: DOMAIN 1

Planning and Preparation

MARCH 3: DOMAIN 2

The Learning Environment

APRIL 9: DOMAIN 3

The Learning Experience

MAY 13: DOMAIN 4

Principles of Teaching

Location: CESA 7

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Cost: FREE (funded through the Educator Effectiveness Grant)

Join us for a four-part professional learning series designed to help administrators and educators deepen their understanding of the Danielson Model and strengthen instructional practices.

Each session focuses on a key domain of educator effectiveness, providing practical strategies, walkthrough tools, and feedback resources to support growth and reflection.

WALDRON-KUHN

Director of Learning Services

mkuhn@cesa7.org

920-617-5631

JEFFREY A. WALTERS

Executive Director

jwalters@cesa7.org

920-617-5618

MARCI

WiMLSS-Behavior Selected Booster

Team members (new or existing) on previously trained and implementing teams, new administrators on implementing teams, previously trained teams wanting to refresh their WiMLSS-Behavior Tier 2 (Selected) systems.

This training helps participants review key concepts of their Selected system and consider enhancements & revisions to ensure a coordinated approach of intervention for students whose needs are not yet met in the Universal system alone. This training is designed specifically for buildings with previous training experience and at least some implementation of Tier 2 Behavior supports. Completion or commitment to complete a WiMLSS Framework training is required to participate in this offering.

(lunch will be provided)

Registration Includes Team Readiness Support and Follow-Up

Implementation Coaching

$300/Team of 6

Continental Breakfast and Lunch Included

Team Objectives:

Review critical connections to universal systems and equity concepts.

Review the key elements of a tier 2 (selected) behavior support system and how those relate to specific interventions.

Reflect on current systems and practices and receive support to revise or enhance current systems.

From Data to Action:

Targeted Interventions that Grow Readers

Unlock the power of data to make informed, impactful intervention decisions.

Deepen your understanding of how to use aimswebPlus and diagnostics assessments to identify specific skill gaps, and implement targeted literacy supports that drive progress and close learning gaps.

OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE:

Analyze key aimswebPlus and diagnostic literacy assessment data to identify trends, patterns, and individual student needs.

August 5, 2025 February 4, 2026

Match needs with targeted instruction that aligns with Personal Reading Plans (PRPs).

Use data to group students strategically for targeted small-group or individualized literacy instruction.

Collaborate with colleagues to build a shared understanding of data interpretation and instructional decision-making within an MLSS framework.

aimswebPlus Progress Monitoring

Unlock the full potential of your aimswebPlus data!

This workshop is designed to empower educators with practical strategies for leveraging aimswebPlus progress monitoring tools, with a special focus on effectively supporting students with Personal Reading Plans (PRPs).

Whether you're guiding PRPs or simply aiming to maximize your progress monitoring efforts with aimswebPlus, this session offers valuable insights for all educators.

SARKIS WENTLAND Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org 12:30 - 3:30 at CESA7

$105

Member: $115

$155

Participate in Targeted Intervention meetings at 8:00 am before these aimswebPlus Progress Monitoring meetings!

Sign up for one of the following dates:

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STUDENT

EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING STRATEGIES

Join us for a 2-hour professional learning session

Join us for a 2-hour professional learning session

focused on helping educators and counselors better understand and support student executive functioning.

focused on helping educators and counselors better understand and support student executive functioning.

February 6, 2026 February 6, 2026

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at CESA 7 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm at

Participants will explore the core aspects of executive function, learn about typical developmental timelines, and discover practical strategies to foster these essential skills in students of all ages.

Whether you’re looking to enhance classroom management, improve student self-regulation, or support academic success, this interactive session will provide actionable tools and insights you can apply right away.

Whether you’re looking to enhance classroom management, improve student self-regulation, or support academic success, this interactive session will provide actionable tools and insights you can apply right away.

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NAVIGATING ACT 20 FOR MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES:

Aligning IEPs, PRPs, and ILPs

Unlock the power of collaboration to support multilingual learners with disabilities!

This workshop dives into Wisconsin’s Act 20, showing how to seamlessly align Personal Reading Plans (PRPs), Individualized Language Plans (ILPs), and IEPs.

Join ESL, special ed, reading, and classroom teachers to discover practical strategies that boost student success and ensure every learner’s language and literacy needs are met.

Participants Will Learn To:

Understand Act 20 requirements for ELs with disabilities

Differentiate PRPs, ILPs, and IEPs roles

Identify strategies to align literacy and language goals

Develop collaborative planning for multi-disciplinary teams

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Jessica Cappeart jcappeart@cesa7.org Special Education Specialist REGISTRATION

Member $140

Limited Member $150

Non Member $205

Angie Meier ameier@cesa7.org Literacy Specialist

February 13, 2026 - New Date 8-11 am

CESA7595BaetenRd.GreenBay,WI54304

Act 20

CESA 7 ACT 20 BULLETIN: VIRTUAL UPDATE SERIES

Unlock Act 20 Success!

Stay informed with the latest on Wisconsin Act 20 in this timely virtual series hosted by CESA 7. There is no cost to participate! Each session will provide essential updates, key takeaways, and an open Q&A to address your questions and concerns.

Virtual Meetings | 3:45–4:15 PM

Dates:

August 21, 2025

October 16, 2025

December 18, 2025

January 15, 2026

February 19, 2026

March 3, 2026

Cost:

Free !

Whether

To learn more: Contact any of our CESA 7 Literacy Specialists!

Angie Meier Literacy Specialist ameier@cesa7.org

Charla Meyer Literacy Specialist cmeyer@cesa7.org

Sarkis Wentland Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org

WELCOME TO TEACHING MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS

The Why and How and What of supporting MLs

VIRTUAL Book Study

3:30-5:00

February 23, 2026

March 30, 2026

April 27, 2026

May 18, 2026

Participants will need to purchase copy of book.

ATTENTION ESL TEACHERS, AND CLASSROOM TEACHERS!

This after-school virtual book study creates a collaborative space for educators to explore Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners. Participants will reflect on their “why,” tackle real problems of practice, and share strategies that connect theory to classroom implementation.

Together, we’ll build a supportive network while focusing on practical tools that promote belonging, language growth, and academic success for multilingual learners.

Participants Will Learn To:

Explore core principles for teaching MLs

Apply strategies from the book into their own classroom practice

Collaborate with colleagues to refine approaches and share ideas

REGISTRATION

Cost: Full Member: $139

Limited Member: $155 Non Member: $210

ANGIE MEIER

Literacy Specialist

ameier@cesa7.org

AI-Powered Scaffolds: Boosting Access for Multilingual Learners

FEBRUARY 23, 2026 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM

Unlock the power of AI to make academic content more accessible for multilingual learners. In this hands-on workshop, educators will explore how to simplify texts, build vocabulary, and create visual supports using AI tools – without lowering the rigor! Learn how to generate effective scaffolds aligned to students’ language levels and avoid common AI missteps. Leave with ready-to-use strategies to support content and language development across your classroom.

Participants Will Learn To:

Simplify complex texts using AI

Generate sentence frames and vocabulary supports

Create visuals and organizers for content access

Align scaffolds to language proficiency levels

Avoid common AI pitfalls for multilingual learners

CESA7, 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, WI 54304

Dates & Time:

8:00-3:00

February 24, 2026

March 24, 2026

April 21, 2026

May 26,2026

Cost & Location:

$970 Per Person

All meetings will be held in-person at CESA 7

Spring 2026 Cohort

Building on the foundations!

LETRS Volume 2 guides you through the practical application of reading science in the classroom.

Master advanced concepts in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, and discover how to differentiate instruction to meet every learner's needs.

Elevate your literacy teaching with actionable strategies!

Registration

The Regulated Classroom™ Virtual Book Study

March 2, 9, & 16, 2026 3pm - 4pm

Based on the work of Emily Read Daniels, M.Ed., MBA, NCC, SEP (in training)

Join colleagues for a reflective and practical exploration of The Regulated Classroom™, a framework that supports educators in creating calm, connected, and brain-aligned learning environments.

This book study invites participants to experience and apply regulation practices while exploring tools to transfer practices directly into classroom settings.

March 10, 2026

8:30-3:30

CESA 7, 595 Baeten Rd. Green Bay, WI 54304

Audience

K–12 Classroom Teachers

ESL Teachers

Academic discourse drives deeper learning and language growth. This workshop equips educators with strategies to structure meaningful peer talk, sentence stems, and scaffolds that empower MLs to engage in rich classroom discussions.

Participants will learn to:

Structure partner and group talk that supports language and content goals

Use targeted scaffolds (sentence stems, visuals, vocabulary) to promote discourse

Create a classroom culture where MLs feel confident to contribute

COST

Full Member: $170

Limited Member: $185

Non Member: $250

A DAY FOR COLLABORATION & COACHING

Bring your team, or come on your own, for a structured day designed to help you learn, plan, and take action - together.

What to expect:

March 11, 2026

8:30-3:30

CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI lunch & snacks provided

Foundations First - start the day with a quick, focused learning session to refresh key practices

Guided collaboration - work alongside peers to brainstorm and plan for your unique needs

Coaching On Demand - get oneon-one or small group support throughout the day

SHOULD ATTEND? Administrators,

and teams looking for focused time to think, plan, and network.

Assessment & Data Specialist

tselker@cesa7 org

REGISTRATION

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Contact Us for Customized Solutions

Start the process by completing this form. Our specialists will promptly connect with you to schedule a complimentary virtual meeting designed to uncover your challenges and create a tailored plan to achieve your goals.

All services are fully customizable to address your unique needs. We work alongside you to ensure the seamless implementation of your chosen solutions, providing ongoing support every step of the way.

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