CESA 7 Winter 2025-26 Professional Opportunities

2025-2026

2025-26 WINTER EDITION PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI 54304 (920) 492-5960 contactus@cesa7.org

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

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.

FREE

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There is no cost to attend this event funded by Project Aware DR. MARCI WALDRON-KUHN Director of Learning Services

CESA7, 595 Baeten Rd, Green Bay, WI 54304

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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

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Free !

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Whether you're new to Act 20 or looking to stay current, this is your go-to source for actionable insights & updates!

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

January 15, 2026 February 19, 2026 March 3, 2026

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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

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Cost: Full Member: $139 Limited Member: $155 Non Member: $210

ANGIE MEIER Literacy Specialist ameier@cesa7.org

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Professional Learning Series

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

Create visuals and organizers for content access Align scaffolds to language proficiency levels Avoid common AI pitfalls for multilingual learners

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Generate sentence frames and vocabulary supports

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LETRS VOLUME 2 Spring 2026 Cohort

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

SARKIS WENTLAND Literacy Specialist swentland@cesa7.org

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!

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Virtual Book Study March 2, 9, & 16, 2026

3pm - 4pm

The Regulated Classroom™ 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

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to experience and apply regulation practices while exploring tools to transfer practices directly into classroom settings.

bit.ly/3L1VYr7 Full Member $155 Limited Member $170 Non-Member $231

KATIE TENNESSEN Behavior Specialist ktennessen@cesa7.org

INCREASING ACADEMIC DISCOURSE IN THE CLASSROOM

March 10, 2026 8:30-3:30

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

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: Audience

K–12 Classroom Teachers ESL Teachers

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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

ANGIE MEIER Literacy Specialist ameier@cesa7.org

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

lunch & snacks provided

CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI

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

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Administrators, leaders, and teams looking for focused time to think, plan, and network.

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Full Member: $30 Limited Member: $35 TED SELKER KATIE TENNESSEN Assessment & Data Specialist Behavior Specialist tselker@cesa7.org ktennessen@cesa7.org

Non-Member: $45

Over coming Silos: Int eg r ating Relat ed Ser vice Exper tise at t he Univer sal Level

Attention general educators, special educators, related service providers, instructional coaches, & administrators.

Bring a TEAM!

Supporting All Students through Collaboration!

MARCH 18, 2026

8am - 12:00 pm (Light breakfast provided) In-person: CESA 7, Green Bay Low Cost: $50 per person (Limited to 60) Facilitated by DPI in collaboration with CESA 7 Specialists Dawn Merth-Johnson DPI SLP Consultant Michelle Silverman DPI OT/PT Consultant Katie Tennessen CESA 7 WiMLSS Coordinator

Creating Inclusive Universal Environments that integrate the expertise of Related Service Providers...

Explore Collaborative, co-serving models that embed related services into core instruction rather than isolated support.

Learn How aligning MLSS and UDL strengthens inclusive practices within general education classrooms.

Use UDL principles; engagement, representation, and action/expression; to increase access, participation, and student voice for all learners.

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Apply DPI-aligned guidance to support consistent, system-wide inclusive practices.

QUESTIONS? Heidi Siebert

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Director of Special Education 715-490-1231 hsiebert@cesa7.org

WIRED to THRIVE 2.0: Connecting Systems for Mental Wellness Join us for a full-day, interactive workshop designed to strengthen school and district systems that support mental wellness for both students and staff. Through the lenses of Trauma Sensitive Schools (TSS), Comprehensive School Mental Health (CSMH), and Educational Neuroscience, participants will explore how behavior, biology, and systems alignment intersect to create thriving learning environments with wellness at the forefront. This session blends learning, reflection, and collaboration.

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Who Should Attend: School and district leadership teams Pupil services staff (school counselors, psychologists, social workers, nurses) Educators, wellness teams, and anyone involved in school mental health or WiMLSS/TSS work

A deeper understanding of how brain science connects to student behavior Insight for aligning TSS, CSMHS, and Educational Neuroscience Collaborative plans and a working PDSA to strengthen your school’s mental wellness system

*Click on CESA logo to register

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Contact your host CESA for any registration or content questions

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No Cost for CESA Members

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Transforming Education Together What Collaboration

Professional Learning

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Growth Opportunities

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Innovative Services Leadership

Dedication to exceptional service, purposeful collaboration, and a strong commitment to innovation & excellence.

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Collaborate with educational communities to fuel learner success.

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