ENGAGEMENT BY
DESIGN
Student Engaged, Every Student Thinking, Every Day Every Student Engaged, Every Student Thinking, Every Day
Join us for a dynamic, hands-on workshop series grounded in Peter Liljedahl’s research-based framework from Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K–12: 14. Practices for Enhancing Learning. This series is designed to equip educators with practical, high-impact strategies that foster deep mathematical thinking and active engagement in every student, every day.
A blend of full-day in-person learning and focused virtual sessions!
Enhanced pedagogical skills aligned with Liljedahl’s 14 practices
Concrete strategies for immediate classroom implementation
Improved student engagement and classroom management
Effective task design that cultivates thinking and problem-solving
A collaborative learning community for continued support and growth
Copy of Peter Liljedahl’s publication “Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K-12: 14 Practices for Enhancing Learning”
REBUILDING A THINKING CLASSROOM
October 2, 2025 | 8:00–3:00 | CESA 7 (In-Person) Changing Student Practice - Changing Teacher Practice
October 30, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 | Virtual Use hints and extensions asynchronously to sustain engagement
November 20, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 | Virtual Use student thinking to drive meaningful classroom consolidation
December 11, 2025 | 3:30-4:30 | Virtual Support students in writing purposeful, memorable notes
January 7, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 | Virtual Evaluate what you value with intentional assessment strategies
January 29, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 | Virtual Help students understand where they are and where they’re going February 19, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 | Virtual Grade based on data, not points
Belonging Begins Here: An Introduction to Restorative Practices
This series introduces the foundations of Restorative Practices, grounded in educational neuroscience. Explore how brain-aligned strategies and relationship-centered approaches can foster student voice, reduce conflict, and build a culture of safety and belonging. Designed for those new to restorative work or looking to reconnect with the basics.
8am-12pm
October10,2025
Restorative Mindset and Brain State Alignment
Restorative Practices Continuum
Community Circles
Curriculum Circles
CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI
December4,2025
Relationships, Affective Communication, and Regulation
Social Discipline Window
Affective Statements
Restorative Chats
February20,2026
Circles as Regulation, Connection, and Repair
Proactive, Responsive, and Harm/Conflict Circles
Full Member: $295
Limited Member: $324
April10,2026
Repair, Re-Entry, and Restorative Conversations
Restorative Conferencing and Repairing Harm
Fishbowl Problem Solving
Non-Member: $480 Register Here
Learn About the PSEC Four Domain Framework and Systems Change Process
PSEC approaches special education as the catalyst for systems change for the benefit of all students.
Rather than fixing special education while the rest of the system stays the same, developing all staff capacity via Co-Plan to Co-Serve to Co-Learn (C3) Teams advances high-quality teaching and learning for all students.
In so doing, the PSEC Four Domain Framework and Systems Change Process increases student achievement for all students, including students with disabilities, and eliminates disproportionality in special education.
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 !
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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
Wisconsin’s Framework for Multi-Level Systems of Supports (WiMLSS) Training
Implementing a Multi-Level System of Supports means developing systems centered on each and every student, based on their responsiveness to effective instruction and intervention across a continuum of supports. School and district leadership teams are invited to participate in this interactive day of learning, let by statewide WiMLSS Project staff and local CESA coaches
Team Objectives:
system centered on each and every student.
Every Learner, Every Day: Personalized Learning with the Power of AI - Elementary
OCTOBER 21, 2025 | 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Artificial Intelligence (AI) with CharlaMeyer
What if you could differentiate learning for every student—without doubling your prep time?
Join us for a hands-on, hope-filled session that introduces how (AI) can empower you to meet diverse student needs in reading, writing, and math. Whether you're supporting early readers, reluctant writers, or striving mathematicians, you'll be equipped with easy-to-use tools and strategies that help you teach smarter, not harder.
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Your time is precious. Let’s put AI to work—so you can focus on what matters most: your students.
We'll explore trusted AI tools like Diffit and Brisk to:
Instantly generate leveled texts and prompts for guided reading and writing
Create math practice tailored to student skill levels
Translate and adapt materials for multilingual learners
Provide real-time feedback that motivates growth
Save time while amplifying your impact
Keys to Early Writing
Evidence-Based Professional Development Series
This training will provide the foundational knowledge needed to teach the components of beginning writing instruction. The research-based instructional suggestions are developmentally appropriate for young children in kindergarten through grade 2 and can be integrated with any instructional materials.
WRITING MODULES
Writing Basic
Writing Community
Writing Process
Drawing, Labeling, Lists Syntax, Sentences
Writers Craft & Text Structure Paragraph Writing
Session 1: Modules 1 & 2 Oct. 21st 3:30 - 5:00
Session 2: Modules 3 & 4 Dec. 2nd 3:30 - 5:00
Session 3: Modules 5 & 6 Feb. 17th 3:30 - 5:00
Session 4: Modules 7 & 8 Apr. 21st 3:30 - 5:00
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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 October 23, 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.
CHARLA MEYER Literacy Specialist cmeyer@cesa7.org
EARLY WINS
A one-day learning experience based on Early-Stage Interventions: Behavior Strategies for Every Teacher
Are you looking for realistic, ready-to-use strategies to support students with challenging behavior—without adding more to your plate?
Designed specifically for classroom teachers, this session offers simple, classroom-friendly interventions you can use when a student’s misbehavior becomes chronic or disruptive.
You’ll leave with:
A starting point for responding to behavior
Tools that are simple to document and track
A framework to guide next steps before formal supports are needed
A copy of Early-Stage Interventions
Continued support with monthly virtual Communities of Practice
REGISTRATION
October 23, 2025 8:30-2:30 lunch included CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI
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
595 Baeten Rd, Green Bay, WI 54304
Full Member: $105 Limited Member: $115 Non-Member: $155
Participate in Targeted Intervention meetings at 8:00 am before these aimswebPlus Progress Monitoring meetings!
MONDAY
OCTOBER27,2025
9:00am-2:00pm
PATHWAYS
Joinusforafree,hands-on workshopdesignedtostrengthen andsupporthigh-qualitycareer pathwaysinourregion.
Explorethestatewidemodelandalignwith regionalgoals Revisitthepurposeandpowerofeffective careerpathways
Learnhowtocustomizepathwaymapsfor yourdistrict
Gainpracticalstrategiesforadoptionand implementation
Theafternoonwillprovidededicatedworktimeto updatepathwaydocumentsandconnectwith colleaguesonRCP/ACPquestions,bestpractices, andyearlygoals.
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:
OCTOBER 29, 2025
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
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Educators, leaders, or teams looking for focused time to think, plan, and act.
Making a “Cheat Proof” Classroom: Harnessing AI to Strengthen Authentic
Writing
OCTOBER 31, 2025 -NEW DATE | 8:00AM - 3:00PM
with Angie Meier
AI tools like ChatGPT have changed how students write—but that doesn’t mean we need to ban them. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to design writing tasks that prioritize critical thinking, voice, and process—making AI misuse irrelevant. Discover how to use AI as a teaching tool, not a threat, and create a classroom where authentic writing thrives.
Participants Will Learn To:
Set clear norms for AI use
Spot assignments vulnerable to AI misuse
Redesign tasks to spark original thinking
Use AI to model and brainstorm writing
Teach students to critique AI outputs
Emphasize writing process over final product
CALLING ALL CHANGEMAKERS IN GRADES 6-12!
Middle school & High School Teachers + Literacy specialists –This event was made with YOU in mind!
ACT 20 ADMINISTRATOR LITERACY ACADEMY 2025-2026
JOIN US FROM 8 AM - 3 PM at CESA 7 595 Baeten Road Green Bay, WI 54304
Act 20 requires all administrators of K-3 and district reading specialists to attend literacy training focused on the systematic implementation of curriculum and practices that meet the definition of the Science of Reading.
Learn about the connection between reading research, theoretical models, and best practices for language and literacy instruction.
Review and reflect on the current curriculum and practices in your schools.
Acquire tools to guide you in conducting walkthroughs and look-fors in your buildings.
Learn to work closely with coaches and staff to implement the highest quality literacy instruction. Develop assessment and intervention systems to target students in need of support. Create actionable steps in order to affect change in your system.
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January 27, 2026
March 5, 2026
April 16, 2026
June 18, 2026
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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.
