The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

About this Event:

This hands-on workshop helps teachers in grades 4-8 move students beyond “the moral of the story” toward writing essays that show deeper empathy and insight. Presenters will use texts representative of current Language Arts curriculum materials to ensure immediate classroom relevance.

Using genre pedagogy, the Teaching and Learning Cycle, and deconstruction of mentor texts, participants will explore explicit strategies for teaching the structure and language of a Theme Interpretation Essay. Through modeling and collaborative practice, teachers will learn how to scaffold from everyday talk to academic writing. Participants will leave with ready-to-use classroom strategies that build empathy, strengthen text evidence, and support authentic student voice in theme-based writing.

We also will meet one hour virtually as a group to collaboratively share progress, ideas and address questions on February 11th from 3:30-4:30pm. 

Schedule:

• December 15, 2025: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CT (in-person)

• February 11, 2026: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CT (virtual)

Location: In-Person at CESA 2

Price: $275, lunch included

Content Questions: Ruslana Westerlund (ruslana.westerlund@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: (events@cesa2.org)

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

About this Event: 

AI is here. How can we learn to use it safely and effectively to enhance and expand learning opportunities for multilingual learners, rather than creating new barriers or relying on a reductionist approach? With rapid advances in AI—from slide creation and translation apps to content generation tools (e.g., mentor texts)—this network will provide participants with opportunities to share new tools and experiences that support teachers in navigating real-time changes.

Schedule:

• October 6, 2025: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CT

• February 2, 2026: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CT

• April 20, 2026: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CT

Location: Virtual

Price:  $495

Content Questions: Audrey Lesondak (audrey.lesondak@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

About this event:  

The CCLR Network unites educators across the CESA 2 region, creating a collaborative community that shares essential resources and innovative practices to strengthen career readiness initiatives at all educational levels.

 This network is open to ACP/CTE educators and coordinators, counselors, and building and district leadership. We encourage you to bring a team!

Focus Areas:

• ACP Implementation & Resources

• CTE & Regional Career Pathways

• Youth Apprenticeship Support & Consortium Connections

• Work-Based & Career-Connected Learning Opportunities

 This integrated network streamlines career readiness collaboration by consolidating multiple specialized groups into one comprehensive community. By participating, you'll gain access to critical information from all career readiness domains while minimizing time away from your school and connecting with neighboring districts for regional impact.

 Meeting Structure:

• Essential Updates & Time-Sensitive Information

• Innovation Insights featuring state and national thought leaders

• Professional Development focused on emerging career readiness practices

• Dedicated Collaboration Time with regional colleagues

 Join us to build capacity, share resources, and create powerful connections that advance career, community, and life readiness for all students in our region.

Schedule:

• October 6, 2025: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CT

• February 9, 2026: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm CT

Location: In-Person at CESA 2

Price: $150, lunch included. $500 for a group of 4

Content Questions: Scott Carr (scott.carr@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

About this Event:

This hands-on workshop helps teachers in grades 4-8 move students beyond “the moral of the story” toward writing essays that show deeper empathy and insight. Presenters will use texts representative of current Language Arts curriculum materials to ensure immediate classroom relevance.

Using genre pedagogy, the Teaching and Learning Cycle, and deconstruction of mentor texts, participants will explore explicit strategies for teaching the structure and language of a Theme Interpretation Essay. Through modeling and collaborative practice, teachers will learn how to scaffold from everyday talk to academic writing. Participants will leave with ready-to-use classroom strategies that build empathy, strengthen text evidence, and support authentic student voice in theme-based writing.

We also will meet one hour virtually as a group to collaboratively share progress, ideas and address questions on February 11th from 3:30-4:30pm. 

Schedule:

• December 15, 2025: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm CT (in-person)

• February 11, 2026: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm CT (virtual)

Location: In-Person at CESA 2

Price: $275, lunch included

Content Questions: Ruslana Westerlund (ruslana.westerlund@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: (events@cesa2.org)

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

About this Event:

Stepping into the classroom as a new teacher can be both exciting and overwhelming. This interactive learning community is designed to equip new educators with essential teaching practices, professional dispositions, classroom management and strategies for supporting student behavior effectively. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and real-world scenarios, participants will explore best practices in learning design, classroom culture, student engagement, and fostering a positive learning environment. ***This is a great series for teachers holding a license with stipulations. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Understand core teaching practices to create effective and engaging lessons 

• Develop professional dispositions that support growth, resilience, and collaboration 

• Learn classroom management techniques to promote positive student behavior 

• Gain strategies for building strong relationships with students and creating an inclusive classroom 

This workshop will provide new teachers with the confidence and tools they need to thrive in their teaching journey.

Schedule:

• October 7, 2025: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

• January 7, 2026: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

• April 15, 2026: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Price: $150 CESA 2 NTC district members/$300 non-members, breakfast and lunch included. Email events@cesa2.org after registering to use the $150 NTC district member pricing.

Content Questions: Beth Clarke (beth.clarke@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.orgs

About this Event: 

AI is here. How can we learn to use it safely and effectively to enhance and expand learning opportunities for multilingual learners, rather than creating new barriers or relying on a reductionist approach? With rapid advances in AI—from slide creation and translation apps to content generation tools (e.g., mentor texts)—this network will provide participants with opportunities to share new tools and experiences that support teachers in navigating real-time changes.

Schedule:

• October 6, 2025: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CT

• February 2, 2026: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CT

• April 20, 2026: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CT

Location: Virtual

Price:  $495

Content Questions: Audrey Lesondak (audrey.lesondak@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.

CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2 school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.

Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

The CESA 2 Board of Control acts as the governing body for the agency. The eleven-member board is made up of a delegate from each of the eleven geographical clusters that make up CESA 2’s region. Each member of the CESA 2 Board of Control is a member of his or her local school board. Delegates are elected during the annual CESA delegate convention.

Board of Control meetings are typically held on the third Tuesday of the month.