HELD AT CESA 1 WITH LIVE BROADCAST TO ALL PARTICIPATING CESAS (please choose which CESA you will view the broadcast during registration)

Workshop Learning Objectives

•Increased understanding of the CCR-IEP 5 Step Process from the lens of related service providers (focus on steps 1 & 2).

•Increased understanding of how related service providers can support reading outcomes as well as options for supporting reading for students identified with a speech/language impairment.  

•Application of Steps 1 and 2 of the Five Step Process to support teams in developing IEPs designed to improve access, engagement, and progress for students.

•Identify strategies to use in preparing for and participating in IEP team meetings, including ways in which related services providers can support IEP team discussions.

•Awareness of CCR-IEP resources

Preparation for the Workshop

Participants are encouraged to review each of the Five Step Process Webinars or other resources (e.g. at a glance documents) available on the WI DPI CCR IEP Learning Resources web page. 

In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each participant must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training. 

*Workshop participants are reminded of FERPA protections and are highly encouraged to redact personally identifiable information from IEPs they may happen to share with participants from other districts during workshop activities.

Presenter: Nicole Barlass, WISEsupport Trainer

Cost: Free, lunch is included

Description: An overview of WISEdata for new users and time for district questions and networking. Please bring a laptop with internet access and ensure that you have access to Secure Home, WISEid and WISEdata.

About the Presenter:

Nicole Barlass, Executive Director of Operations, has worked for CESA 2 for nine years. She's passionate about education, and supporting both school districts and her colleagues at CESA 2. A bit of a grammarian, she will happily edit that document for you.

Workshop Learning Objectives  

•Increased understanding of the CCR-IEP 5 Step Process from the lens of related services providers.

•Increased understanding of how related service providers can support reading outcomes as well as options for supporting reading for students identified with a speech/language impairment.  

•Application of Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Five Step Process to support teams in developing IEPs designed to improve access, engagement, and progress for students.

•Identify strategies to use in preparing for and participating in IEP team meetings, including ways in which related services providers can support IEP team discussions.

•Awareness of CCR-IEP resources.

Preparation for the Workshop

Participants are encouraged to review each of the Five Step Process Webinars or other resources (e.g. at a glance documents) available on the WI DPI CCR IEP Learning Resources web page. 

In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each participant must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training. 

*Workshop participants are reminded of FERPA protections and are highly encouraged to redact personally identifiable information from IEPs they may happen to share with participants from other districts during workshop activities.

Presenter: Fred Williams, Senior Program Consultant New Teacher Center

Cost:

• $200/district
• Free for New Teacher Project districts

Description: CESA 2 will host a learning and networking opportunity for all new teachers and mentors in districts. The learning will be supported by the New Teacher Center. The topics will be:

• September 23--Optimal Learning Environment
• December 4--Planning Conversations Guide (lessons meeting standards)
• February 5--Analyzing Student Learning

The meetings will take place by Zoom so gather your mentors and new teachers together for the learning right in your district. If you would like to meet at CESA 2 that is also an option, but please let Lynee know (lynee.tourdot@cesa2.org) if you plan to meet at CESA 2 when you sign up.

About the Presenter: 

Fred Williams served as a high school social studies teacher in Durham Public Schools for seventeen years. Then he began an administrative path and served as a high school principal for four years and then transitioned to Human Resources and served as Executive Director of HR in Durham Public Schools for seven years. While in HR he became very interested in the development and retention of beginning teachers and advocated for our district to partner with the New Teacher Center to create a full-time mentor program to serve the 700 initially licensed teachers in the district. That partnership was joyous and had immediate and consistent impact. Beginning teacher retention increased from about 72% t the 90%+ evel each year and, more importantly, the achievement of students taught by beginning teachers matched and often surpassed that of veteran and tenured colleagues. Another powerful benefit he found in the work is that the veteran educators who served as full-time mentors found an alternate path to express teacher leadership. In 2010, he left Durham Public Schools and began service as a Senior Program Consultant with NTC. With NTC he has now worked in over thirty states and continues to marvel at the talent he sees in the mentors and new teachers he serves and supports.

Presenter: Kristi Kimberlin

Cost: $245, includes lunch and NVCI workbook

Description: This training helps staff assess a child's actions and how their own actions affect the situation. The participants are given specific tools in order to respond to an escalating student in an appropriate way. They will learn disengagements and holds for situations that escalate instead of de-escalate. Participants will receive a card from CPI to show they are certified in NVCI.

About the Presenter:

Kristi Kimberlin is a Social Worker for CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 from Indianapolis, IN where she has over 20 years experience working with children, families, and schools. Her background includes work in private practice, school social work and counseling, and health education. Kristi holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Social Work with special certifications in School Counseling and in working with the emotional and social health of young children. Providing life-skills programming to students in the classroom is a passion of hers, along with coaching and supporting those working with children.

Presenter: Beth Clarke

Cost: $30, includes lunch

Description: Implementing an innovative instructional design requires careful planning. It is critical that districts engage their communities and gain their buy-in before doing a new and innovative instructional design. The process of putting together an innovative instructional design takes a great deal of thought and planning.

There are a variety of reasons a school would use Virtual Learning Time. These include, but are not limited to, snow or other inclement weather, professional development, widespread illness, and flooding. It is up to individual school districts to determine how many days they can effectively deliver instruction via Virtual Learning Time, including how many consecutive days.

Your local CESA is equipped to support the assessment of district readiness and the development of an action plan to implement virtual learning time. Attending this one-day CESA workshop will be the launching point for districts to successfully use virtual learning to create quality learning experiences. 

Bring your district planning and implementation team!

About the Presenter: 

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator with a passion for digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $295

Description: Module 1 will focus on counting and Module 2 will focus on grouping, base ten understanding, and parts of a whole. Problem solving and mathematical thinking/discourse will be embedded across both days. Educators will engage in developmentally appropriate, activities that engage young children in playful mathematics with the goal of developing conceptual understandings that build a foundation for all math learning.

This workshop is ideal for Early Childhood, Kindergarten & 1st Grade.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Presenter: Kaye Henrickson, Digital Literacy Director at CESA 4

Cost: $825

Description: 

https://www.cesa2.org/profdev/iste-certification.cfm#d604924

Through the ISTE Certification process, teachers will participate in 30 hours of dynamic in-person and online professional learning based on the ISTE Standards and transformative pedagogy. This workshop is the two-day in person professional learning.  We will set you up to begin the online modules (15 weeks) at the end of this workshop. We will facilitate and support the online portion of your learning as well.

After completing the training, participants have six months to apply their learning and compile artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio which will be evaluated by ISTE, the only organization that awards the certification.

Steps to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator

1. Attend in-person workshop (1-2 days)

2. Complete online coursework (15 weeks)

3. Prepare and submit an eportfolio to ISTE for review (6 months) - the educator will be provided access to a certification portal where participants can get feedback from their cohort while preparing their portfolio of artifacts and reflections.

Once submitted, ISTE Certification Evaluators will review the artifacts. Those who successfully meet the certification will become ISTE Certified Educators.

About the Presenter:

Kaye brings over 20 years of classroom experience to CESA #4. Her first teaching experience came in Grades 3 and 6 in the Whitehall School District. She has spent the last 13 years in the Black River Falls School District, serving as Grade 8 English teacher, Team Leader and Technology Integration Coach. She is eager to bring her strong classroom connections and passion for student engagement and achievement to share best practices and developmentally appropriate instruction to connect the world of educator accountability to the digital world of our students.

Cost: 

• $675 for non-CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Free for CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Up to 3 Grad Credits are available from Concordia College at an additional cost, $149 per credit. Please contact Tere Masiarchin for more details on Grad Credits, tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org.

Registration includes lunch and copy of featured book - Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher's Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success

Description: The CESA 2 ELL Network provides high-quality professional development and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. We facilitate the sharing of ideas, resources, and expertise within our member districts.

The ELL Network is Free for Title III Consortium members. Non-members may join and access valuable resources and networking opportunities, including:

• 4 full-day meetings with materials, lunch, and snack or Monthly Online Option Network Meetings
• Online resources for topics of network meetings
• Online office hours/coaching once a month
• ELevate Tips, Newsletters, and Videos

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Karen Russell, Early Childhood Program Support Teacher with CESA2,

Nicole Aldworth, Early Childhood Program Support Teacher with CESA2

Cost: Free

Description: This training will give you an understanding and the State Targets of  Indicators 6, 7, and 12, as well as cover the topics below: 

Indicator 6—Preschool Environments - Accurate Coding and Use of the Decision Tree - WISEdata Reporting - State Targets

Indicator 7—Child Outcomes - Three Outcome Areas - How to Access, Collect Evidence, and Determine Ratings - Indicator 7 Child Outcomes Application

Indicator 12—Birth to 3 Program Transition - Transition Planning Conferences  and Interagency Agreements - Accurate and Timely Reporting - Program Participation System (PPS) Application

Please bring a printed copy of an Indicator 7 entry and exit record that you have completed in the WAMS application. If you have not completed one yet, bring one from your district that someone else has complete. 

Check-in is from 8-8:30am and will begin promptly at 8:30am.

Description: A welcome breakfast for new RSN Directors

Cost: Free

Presenter: Kaye Henrickson, Digital Literacy Director at CESA 4

Cost: $825

Description: 

https://www.cesa2.org/profdev/iste-certification.cfm#d604924

Through the ISTE Certification process, teachers will participate in 30 hours of dynamic in-person and online professional learning based on the ISTE Standards and transformative pedagogy. This workshop is the two-day in person professional learning.  We will set you up to begin the online modules (15 weeks) at the end of this workshop. We will facilitate and support the online portion of your learning as well.

After completing the training, participants have six months to apply their learning and compile artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio which will be evaluated by ISTE, the only organization that awards the certification.

Steps to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator

1. Attend in-person workshop (1-2 days)

2. Complete online coursework (15 weeks)

3. Prepare and submit an eportfolio to ISTE for review (6 months) - the educator will be provided access to a certification portal where participants can get feedback from their cohort while preparing their portfolio of artifacts and reflections.

Once submitted, ISTE Certification Evaluators will review the artifacts. Those who successfully meet the certification will become ISTE Certified Educators.

About the Presenter:

Kaye brings over 20 years of classroom experience to CESA #4. Her first teaching experience came in Grades 3 and 6 in the Whitehall School District. She has spent the last 13 years in the Black River Falls School District, serving as Grade 8 English teacher, Team Leader and Technology Integration Coach. She is eager to bring her strong classroom connections and passion for student engagement and achievement to share best practices and developmentally appropriate instruction to connect the world of educator accountability to the digital world of our students.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic, Dr. Valerie Schmitz & Joseph Kanke

Cost: $450, includes book

Description: Instructional coaches and Teacher mentors are coaching for student outcomes. Evidence-based instructional practices are the foundation for this work along with effective coaching skills. This workshop series will explore high yield instructional practices essential for inclusive classrooms and embed critical coaching skills into instructional conversations.

This workshop is geared for Coaches and Teacher Leaders.  Participants should attend with their administrator for the first session on September 27th.

Registration to this workshop includes a copy of Coaching Matters by Chris Bryan, Cindy Harrison, Heather Clifton, and Joellen Killion.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Joseph Kanke is heading into his second year as Wisconsin DPI's statewide coaching coordinator. Prior to this position he worked as a coach for an Educational Service Center in Austin, Texas and as a campus-based instructional coach. His mission is to act as a liaison between the field and the state with the intention of creating a statewide system of coaching supports for regions, districts and schools to access as they develop their own coaching programs. He is also passionate about equity and how coaches can hold this at the center of their work.

Presenter: Valerie Schmitz, PhD

Cost: $0

Description: DPI EP EPIC Meeting for Educator Effectiveness (EP Model)

About the Presenter:

Valerie Schmitz, PhD is the Senior Director of the Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description: Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description: Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Cost: Free

Description: This half day training provides technical information for educators who will be managing and using Xello in school districts.

About the Presenter:

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description:  Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Training 1—(PLSi 1) Aug. 8-9—Instructional Mentoring: Mentoring language, collegial partnerships, fostering social and emotional growth, lesson planning for rigorous grade-level content standards, equitable access to content

Training 2—(PLSi 2) Oct. 3-4—Using Data to Inform Instruction: Identify grade level content evidence, Use tools to analyze student learning to assure grade level learning, scaffolding instruction, development of social emotional competencies, giving specific feedback

Training 3—(PLSi 3) Nov. 21-22—Observing and Giving Feedback: Tools for effective classrooms, active listening, evidence of grade level content, providing actionable feedback

Training 4—(PLSi 4) Feb 27-28—Assessing Growth and Deepening Practice: Mentor for rigor, coaching cycle, data and entry points for coaching, putting it all together with the tools for practice

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

NEXT MEETING(S):
October 3, 2019

November 7, 2019

December 5, 2019

January 9, 2020

February 6, 2020

March 5, 2020

April 2nd, 2020

May 7, 2020

Cost: Free

Description: This half day training provides technical information for educators who will be managing and using Xello in school districts

About the Presenter:

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description:  Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Training 1—(PLSi 1) Aug. 8-9—Instructional Mentoring: Mentoring language, collegial partnerships, fostering social and emotional growth, lesson planning for rigorous grade-level content standards, equitable access to content

Training 2—(PLSi 2) Oct. 3-4—Using Data to Inform Instruction: Identify grade level content evidence, Use tools to analyze student learning to assure grade level learning, scaffolding instruction, development of social emotional competencies, giving specific feedback

Training 3—(PLSi 3) Nov. 21-22—Observing and Giving Feedback: Tools for effective classrooms, active listening, evidence of grade level content, providing actionable feedback

Training 4—(PLSi 4) Feb 27-28—Assessing Growth and Deepening Practice: Mentor for rigor, coaching cycle, data and entry points for coaching, putting it all together with the tools for practice

Presenters: Tracy Elger, Diane Jensen, Tere Masiarchin, Steven Mijajlovic, & Valerie Schmitz

Cost: $450, includes 2 on-site coaching visits to be scheduled after our first workshop date

Description: Inclusion is more than a place and meeting the needs of a diverse group of learners requires collaboration and expertise from all staff in order to improve outcomes for all of our students.  Co-teaching is one service delivery option in supporting full inclusion and is more than two teachers in one room or one teach-one support. Both full inclusion and co-teaching require thoughtful, intentional planning for delivery of high quality instruction designed for each student to maximize learning with core instruction. Co-planning is an essential component for effective co-teaching and is a significant component in implementing effective co-teaching practices. To maximize learning opportunities and outcomes for all students, collaboration of resources and instructional strategies is essential.

• Day 1

  • Why Co-teach

    • Definition of inclusion

  • Relationships

  • Parity

• Day 2

  • Models of Co-teaching

  • Co-Planning

• Day 3

  • Co-Instruction

• Day 4

  • Co-Instruct and EL

  • Co-Instruct and Specially Designed Instruction

  • Co-Assess

    • Monitoring Outcomes for All

Workshop Learning Objectives  

•Increased understanding of the CCR-IEP 5 Step Process from the lens of related services providers.

•Increased understanding of how related service providers can support reading outcomes as well as options for supporting reading for students identified with a speech/language impairment.  

•Application of Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Five Step Process to support teams in developing IEPs designed to improve access, engagement, and progress for students.

•Identify strategies to use in preparing for and participating in IEP team meetings, including ways in which related services providers can support IEP team discussions.

•Awareness of CCR-IEP resources.

Preparation for the Workshop

Participants are encouraged to review each of the Five Step Process Webinars or other resources (e.g. at a glance documents) available on the WI DPI CCR IEP Learning Resources web page. 

In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each participant must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training. 

*Workshop participants are reminded of FERPA protections and are highly encouraged to redact personally identifiable information from IEPs they may happen to share with participants from other districts during workshop activities.

Presenters: Tracy Elger, Diane Jensen, Tere Masiarchin, Steven Mijajlovic, & Valerie Schmitz

Cost: $450, includes 2 on-site coaching visits to be scheduled after our first workshop date

Description: Inclusion is more than a place and meeting the needs of a diverse group of learners requires collaboration and expertise from all staff in order to improve outcomes for all of our students.  Co-teaching is one service delivery option in supporting full inclusion and is more than two teachers in one room or one teach-one support. Both full inclusion and co-teaching require thoughtful, intentional planning for delivery of high quality instruction designed for each student to maximize learning with core instruction. Co-planning is an essential component for effective co-teaching and is a significant component in implementing effective co-teaching practices. To maximize learning opportunities and outcomes for all students, collaboration of resources and instructional strategies is essential.

• Day 1

  • Why Co-teach

    • Definition of inclusion

  • Relationships

  • Parity

• Day 2

  • Models of Co-teaching

  • Co-Planning

• Day 3

  • Co-Instruction

• Day 4

  • Co-Instruct and EL

  • Co-Instruct and Specially Designed Instruction

  • Co-Assess

    • Monitoring Outcomes for All

Presenter: Julie Preman, CESA 2 RSN Director

Description: This collaborative network is designed for special education directors who are new to their role to provide a forum for discussion, collaboration, and sharing of best practices to prepare students and teachers for learning and teaching in the 21st century. Topics and issues related to special education policies, best practice and leadership will be established and explored by members.

Cost: Free

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $450

Description: This three day series and instructional coaching session will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, and Geometry. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Presenter: Beth Clarke

Cost: $99

Description: Come join us as we build your Google skills to support your staff and students! We will focus on your learning needs to make sure you walk away more confident with the Google environment. Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, and Sheets...you name it, we will dig into all the functionalities to make your position more productive and efficient. All levels are welcome - see you there!

About the Presenter:

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator with a passion for digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Cost: $125

Description: WISEDash 101 is an opportunity to explore the what of WISEDash. This training will allow school and district teams to learn more about Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) many tools for school data analysis. This Level I training will lay the foundation for the advanced training offered on a separate date.

The two main objectives for this session will be to:

• Learn about how to understand and interpret the WI Report Card scores.
• Become familiar and comfortable navigating WISEdash, and learn about all of the different data applications available.

Hands on activities will guide participants through investigating basic data questions that emerge from report card analysis using WISEdash.

2019-20 Legislative Breakfast Forum Dates:

• October 11, 2019
• November 8, 2019
• January 10, 2020
• February 14, 2020
• March 13, 2020
• April 10, 2020

TIME: 8:30-9:00 - Check-in  |  9:00-10:30 - Legislative Breakfast Meeting 

COST: $10 per person

LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites, 1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson WI 53538 [intersection of Highway’s 26 and 12]

Facilitator: Julie Preman

Cost: Free

Description: The Regional Special Education Network (RSN) is an alliance of CESA #2 Special Education Directors who work in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction. The overarching purpose of the RSN is to advance growth in academic achievement and career and community-based opportunities for students with disabilities by developing LEA capacity, fostering collaboration, and providing technical assistance to districts in a coordinated effort with other IDEA discretionary grants.

Presenters: Nicole Aldworth & Karen Russell

Description: Networking and shared professional development opportunities make a significant contribution to quality of work life for professionals working with young children and their families. Early Childhood Networking meetings are offered to all persons in the CESA 2 region that are interesting in:

• Early care and education topics for children birth to eight years old
• Networking with other districts and agencies
• Regular updates on state initiatives, research, and best practice

The goal of the Early Childhood Networking event is to create a community in which learning occurs through collaboration, information sharing, and exploration of best practice with the focus on current topics in EC.

Focus Topic: Indicator 6 and correct coding of environmental data

Cost: Free

About the Presenters:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Nicole Aldworth is an Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 with almost 20 years of experience working with young children and their families. Nicole spent most of her career working in the Sun Prairie Area School District and Marshall Public Schools teaching Early Childhood Special Education, 4K, and 5K. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education, special education. Providing rich and engaging early literacy opportunities for all children is a passion of hers, along with coaching and support of those working with young children.

HELD AT CESA 1 WITH LIVE BROADCAST TO ALL PARTICIPATING CESAS (please choose which CESA you will view the broadcast during registration)

Workshop Learning Objectives  

•Increased understanding of the CCR-IEP 5 Step Process from the lens of students with the most significant cognitive disabilities and students with considerable academic and functional discrepancies (focus on steps 1 & 2). 

•Application of Steps 1 and 2 of the Five Step Process to support teams in developing IEPs designed to improve access, engagement, and progress for students. Integrate WI Essential Elements and Social Emotional Learning Competencies to understand expected performance and best practices for both in developing standards based IEPs. 

•Identify strategies to use in preparing for and participating in IEP team meetings.

•Awareness of CCR-IEP resources

Preparation for the Workshop

Participants are encouraged to review each of the Five Step Process Webinars or other resources (e.g. at a glance documents) available on the WI DPI CCR IEP Learning Resources web page. 

In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each participant must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training. 

*Workshop participants are reminded of FERPA protections and are highly encouraged to redact personally identifiable information from IEPs they may happen to share with participants from other districts during workshop activities.

Presenters: Kirstin McDaniel, Social Studies Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & Dr. Valerie Schmitz, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2

Cost: $450 for entire 3 day series or $175 per day

Description: The Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies (2018) have been adopted by the Wisconsin State Superintendent. The new standards provide a foundation that identifies what students should know and be able to do in social studies classes. During this workshop you will work on implementing these standards.

Presenters: Kirstin McDaniel, Social Studies Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & Dr. Valerie Schmitz, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2

Cost: $175 per day or $450 for entire 3 day series

Description: The Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies (2018) have been adopted by the Wisconsin State Superintendent. The new standards provide a foundation that identifies what students should know and be able to do in social studies classes. During this workshop you will work on implementing these standards.

Cost: Free

Description: Gather your leadership team* and join us as we launch a 3-year, deep-dive into equity-based school improvement! The 2019-20 Leading for Learning Series (formerly WOW) features four superb, FREE professional development events designed to strengthen PLC practices and processes. School-based leadership teams will experience sustained learning across the school year, gaining powerful tools and practical tips as they develop the expertise to:

• Develop a Healthy School Culture
• Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
• Build Rigorous Learning Expectations
• Utilize Team-Created Assessment Strategies
• Design Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Provide Coaching Support for PLC Teams

* Recommended team composition: 4–12 teacher leaders and building/district administrators working side by side to improve academic outcomes for all students. All team members must register individually.

Presenter: Kristi Kimberlin

Cost: $140, includes NVCI Refresher workbook

Description: This half day refresher course helps staff assess a child's actions and how their own actions affect the situation. The participants are given specific tools in order to respond to an escalating student in an appropriate way. They will learn disengagements and holds for situations that escalate instead of de-escalate. 

About the Presenter:

Kristi Kimberlin is a Social Worker for CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 from Indianapolis, IN where she has over 20 years experience working with children, families, and schools. Her background includes work in private practice, school social work and counseling, and health education. Kristi holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Social Work with special certifications in School Counseling and in working with the emotional and social health of young children. Providing life-skills programming to students in the classroom is a passion of hers, along with coaching and supporting those working with children.

Description: Gather your leadership team* and join us as we launch a 3-year, deep-dive into equity-based school improvement! The 2019-20 Leading for Learning Series (formerly WOW) features four superb, FREE professional development events designed to strengthen PLC practices and processes. School-based leadership teams will experience sustained learning across the school year, gaining powerful tools and practical tips as they develop the expertise to:

• Develop a Healthy School Culture
• Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
• Build Rigorous Learning Expectations
• Utilize Team-Created Assessment Strategies
• Design Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Provide Coaching Support for PLC Teams

* Recommended team composition: 4–12 teacher leaders and building/district administrators working side by side to improve academic outcomes for all students. All team members must register individually.

Presenter: Elizabeth Witter Freeman

Cost: $55

Description: This session will expose participants to and create awareness of the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework. This framework can be used to establish and maintain a coordinated and comprehensive approach to supporting students' wellness so that they can be optimally available to learn academically. 

Individuals and/or teams are welcome. 

If you are interested in learning about the framework to later use this to integrate initiatives, consider also signing up for the afternoon session.

About the Presenter:

Elizabeth Witter Freeman has been supporting CESA 2 schools since 2015. Her areas of specialty include School Systems, School Improvement, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, RtI/MTSS, and Pupil Service Delivery. Elizabeth practiced as a School Psychologist near Madison, WI after receiving her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007.

Presenter: Elizabeth Witter Freeman

Cost: $55

Description: This session will move beyond awareness of the Wisconsin School Mental Health Framework to application of this framework to your school/district setting. In addition to completing a needs assessment, teams will address the integration of various school-wide efforts (behavior support, social emotional learning, trauma sensitive schools, etc.) and begin to plan the aligning of these efforts.

Individuals and/or teams are welcome. 

If you are new to the framework, please consider signing up for the morning session as well.

About the Presenter:

Elizabeth Witter Freeman has been supporting CESA 2 schools since 2015. Her areas of specialty include School Systems, School Improvement, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, RtI/MTSS, and Pupil Service Delivery. Elizabeth practiced as a School Psychologist near Madison, WI after receiving her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $395, includes book

Description: This three day series will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, Rates & Proportions, Functions, Geometry and Statistics. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Presenter: Elizabeth Witter Freeman

Cost: $450, inlcudes lunch

Description: This training provides an opportunity to review best practices in SEL, school systems change, and implementation science. Participants will be exposed to over-arching frameworks to guide their efforts that can be adopted and used in their setting. A needs assessment and planning process will be used that considers integration with other school-based initiatives. This planning will focus on establishing effective and sustainable SEL from a school system perspective and acknowledges the complexity of changing school systems. Time will also be allotted for cross-district networking, in-district planning, feedback, and plan monitoring.

Individuals or teams are welcome.

About the Presenter:

Elizabeth Witter Freeman has been supporting CESA 2 schools since 2015. Her areas of specialty include School Systems, School Improvement, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, RtI/MTSS, and Pupil Service Delivery. Elizabeth practiced as a School Psychologist near Madison, WI after receiving her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007.

Presenters: Beth Clarke & Dr. Valerie Schmitz

Cost: $149, includes lunch

Description: Learn how to use digital tools to collect data and evidence to support your SLO goals as an active guide to measure and refine instruction. We will look at summative, intermediate, and formative collection tools and learn strategies of effective digital data collection and application of information to meet the needs of your learners. You will have a great understanding of digital literacy when you leave!

About the Presenters:

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator with a passion for digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Presenter: Karen Russell

Cost: Free

Description: The Pyramid Model is a Multi-Leveled System of Support (MLSS) to enhance social & emotional competence in infants, toddlers & young children. It offers evidence-based strategies for parents & professionals to support optimal development & prevent challenging behaviors. The Pyramid Model is consistent with the public health/mental health model of promotion, prevention & intervention. The Pyramid Model framework is a Response to Intervention (RtI) for early childhood. Program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model is the model for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in programs for young children.

For additional information on the Pyramid Model in WI please see http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/wi-pyramid-model/

Presenter:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Cost: Free

Description: This half day training provides technical information for educators who will be managing and using Xello in school districts

About the Presenter:

Cost: $717 Non-members, $597 for CESA 2 Title III Consortium Members

Description: Scholastic and Dr. Karen Mapp have created a comprehensive training series that helps educators engage families in meaningful partnerships focused on improving student achievement.

This series of three full-day interactive workshops will equip your team with everything they’ll need to implement a comprehensive family and community engagement plan.

• Three training sessions led by expert family engagement practitioners
• Participant guides and interactive activities
• Hands-on strategies that can be implemented immediately
• Yearlong action plan

In order to maximize the impact of the series, teams of five should participate in all three trainings. Your team should include:

• Central office administrators
• Principals
• Teachers
• Family and community representatives

About the Presenter:

Ron Mirr has nearly 30 years of experience working with K–12 schools and social service agencies on how to engage families and community partners in the learning process. Ron was most recently Senior Vice President of Learning Supports and Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at Scholastic. He is a co-author of the Family Engagement Assessment—a tool that measures a school’s capacity for developing effective partnerships with families. While at Scholastic, Ron focused on helping schools address barriers to learning by engaging families and strengthening wrap-around services for students.

Presenters: Tere Masiarchin, Steven Mijajlovic and Sharmaé Roberts 

Cost: $375

Description: Equity-based mathematics teaching requires more than implementing new curriculum or using specific practices because it involves taking a stand for what is right. It requires mathematics teachers to reflect on their own identity, positions, and beliefs. Participants will consider productive and unproductive beliefs with an emphasis on facilitating each and every student's development of mathematical processes and practices. Participants will be challenged to consider beliefs that hinder students’ mathematical growth. We will engage in mathematical discussions and mathematics problems throughout the day.

This workshop is geared for Teachers, Teacher Leaders and Administration.  Teams are encouraged to attend!

About the Presenters: 

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer. 

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Sharmaé Roberts is a Technical Assistant Coordinator for the Wisconsin RtI Center.  Sharmaé is originally from Kansas City Missouri where she obtained her Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction and her Educational Specialist in Mathematics Leadership and Instruction from the University of Missouri. During that time, she taught mathematics at the secondary level in Hickman Mills Public Schools. Upon relocating to Wisconsin, she began working as a Mathematics Instructional Coach and was mostly recently a Math Specialist for the Mequon-Thiensville School District.  Sharmaé is very passionate about mathematics education as well as equity within the educational system. 

Presenter: Kristi Kimberlin

Cost: $245, includes lunch and NVCI workbook

Description: This training helps staff assess a child's actions and how their own actions affect the situation. The participants are given specific tools in order to respond to an escalating student in an appropriate way. They will learn disengagements and holds for situations that escalate instead of de-escalate. Participants will receive a card from CPI to show they are certified in NVCI.

About the Presenter:

Kristi Kimberlin is a Social Worker for CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 from Indianapolis, IN where she has over 20 years experience working with children, families, and schools. Her background includes work in private practice, school social work and counseling, and health education. Kristi holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Social Work with special certifications in School Counseling and in working with the emotional and social health of young children. Providing life-skills programming to students in the classroom is a passion of hers, along with coaching and supporting those working with children.

Description: The CESA 2 Language and Culture Center presents EL Live Webinars for 2019-20. Join us for one or more of our EL Live Webinars featuring important topics related to effectively educating multi-lingual learners. Register for each webinar individual. 

Oct. 23, 2019: Building Academic Vocabulary for EL Success
Understand why academic vocabulary is difficult for multi-lingual learners and learn how to implement 4 high-yield strategies for building academic vocabulary all from the comfort of your classroom or home. 

Jan 15, 2020: Identifying Potential Giftedness
Understand how to address the issues and difficulties of identifying potential giftedness in multi-lingual learners. 

April 22, 2020: Moving from Assessment to Instruction (using data to guide EL instruction)
As ACCESS scores begin to return to your district, gain a deeper understanding of how the ACCESS Scores are calculated, how to use the scale score to determine appropriate growth, and specific ways to use ACCESS data to plan effective instruction of ELs.

Cost: 

• Free for CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• Free for CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $59 per webinar for all other districts

1-3 credits available through Concordia at $149/credit, please contact Tere Masiarchin at tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse  populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Presenter: Nicole Barlass, WISEsupport Trainer

Cost: Free

Description: A review of updates to the WISEstaff application for 2019-2020. Please bring a laptop with internet access. Please ensure that you have access to Secure Home and WISEstaff.

About the Presenter:

Nicole Barlass, Executive Director of Operations, has worked for CESA 2 for nine years. She's passionate about education, and supporting both school districts and her colleagues at CESA 2. A bit of a grammarian, she will happily edit that document for you.

Description: This interactive workshop will increase participant understanding of the CCR-IEP Process. The focus will be on the application of Steps 1, 2 and 3. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each district team must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training.

Cost: Free, includes lunch

Workshop Learning Objectives  

•Increased understanding of the CCR-IEP 5 Step Process, with a focus on students with autism and students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.

•Application of Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Five Step Process to support teams in developing IEPs designed to improve access, engagement, and progress for students.

•Practice using root cause analysis to identify disability related needs of students in the areas of social emotional learning, including social communication, sensory processing, self-regulation, flexibility, resilience, and executive functioning. 

•Identify strategies to use in preparing for and participating in IEP team meetings.

•Awareness of CCR-IEP resources.

Preparation for the Workshop

Participants are encouraged to review each of the Five Step Process Webinars or other resources (e.g. at a glance documents) available on the WI DPI CCR IEP Learning Resources web page. 

In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each participant must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training. 

*Workshop participants are reminded of FERPA protections and are highly encouraged to redact personally identifiable information from IEPs they may happen to share with participants from other districts during workshop activities.

Presenters: Deidra Gorman, Ed O'Connor, Valerie Schmitz & Mary Jo Ziegler

Cost: $15, includes lunch

Description:The CESA 2 Continuous Improvement Network, formerly known as the Technical Assistance Network, is a grant funded series intended to support districts as they work to install and refine an equitable multilevel system of support. District Leadership Teams should attend together to engage in collaborative learning around the State's continuous improvement process, implementation science, and effective instructional practices with an emphasis on equity. Districts and schools identified as in need of improvement get early access to registration, but all districts are invited to join in the learning and build a system that leads to successful students.

'19-'20 Series Dates: August 6, October 28, March 18, June 2

Please register for each session you are able to attend for correct material and food count.

About the Presenters: 

Ed O’Connor, PhD directs the Effective Practices for Systems Center for CESA 2. Previously, Ed served the Monona Grove School District for 15 years as a school psychologist and as Director of Continuous Improvement and Assessment. Ed has worked at all levels from 4K-12. He also works at the collegiate level as a lecturer in the School Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ed has longstanding research interests in the areas of early literacy instruction and assessment, effective instruction, bridging the research-practice gap, systems change and models of continuous improvement in education, problem solving/response to instruction, and preparing students to be “college and career ready.” Ed is a frequent presenter on these topics at state and national conferences.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Mary Jo Ziegler has worked in diverse educational settings for over 30 years. The first 15 years of her career were spent in classrooms teaching grades 2-8. After earning an M.S. in Reading, she moved into an instructional coaching and intervention role at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership led to roles as district instructional resource teacher, a literacy coordinator, PK-12 director of instruction, and DPI consultant. Across the years, MJ has worked to support educators as they design engaging and effective learning opportunities that motivate achievement by building routines and scaffolds to guide students through successful learning experiences.

Presenters: Kirstin McDaniel, Social Studies Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & Dr. Valerie Schmitz, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2

Cost: $450 for entire 3 day series or $175 per day

Description: The Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies (2018) have been adopted by the Wisconsin State Superintendent. The new standards provide a foundation that identifies what students should know and be able to do in social studies classes. During this workshop you will work on implementing these standards.

Presenters: Kirstin McDaniel, Social Studies Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & Dr. Valerie Schmitz, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2

Cost: $175 per day or $450 for entire 3 day series

Description: The Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies (2018) have been adopted by the Wisconsin State Superintendent. The new standards provide a foundation that identifies what students should know and be able to do in social studies classes. During this workshop you will work on implementing these standards.

Presenter: Beth Clarke

Cost: $825

Description: https://www.cesa2.org/profdev/iste-certification.cfm#d604924

Through the ISTE Certification process, teachers will participate in 30 hours of dynamic in-person and online professional learning based on the ISTE Standards and transformative pedagogy. This workshop is the two-day in person professional learning.  We will set you up to begin the online modules (15 weeks) at the end of this workshop. We will facilitate and support the online portion of your learning as well.

After completing the training, participants have six months to apply their learning and compile artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio which will be evaluated by ISTE, the only organization that awards the certification.

Steps to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator

1. Attend in-person workshop (1-2 days)

2. Complete online coursework (15 weeks)

3. Prepare and submit an eportfolio to ISTE for review (6 months) - the educator will be provided access to a certification portal where participants can get feedback from their cohort while preparing their portfolio of artifacts and reflections.

Once submitted, ISTE Certification Evaluators will review the artifacts. Those who successfully meet the certification will become ISTE Certified Educators.

About the Presenter: 

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator, joining CESA 2 from the Madison Metropolitan School District. Beth’s passion lies in digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Presenter: Beth Clarke

Cost: $825

Description: https://www.cesa2.org/profdev/iste-certification.cfm#d604924

Through the ISTE Certification process, teachers will participate in 30 hours of dynamic in-person and online professional learning based on the ISTE Standards and transformative pedagogy. This workshop is the two-day in person professional learning.  We will set you up to begin the online modules (15 weeks) at the end of this workshop. We will facilitate and support the online portion of your learning as well.

After completing the training, participants have six months to apply their learning and compile artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio which will be evaluated by ISTE, the only organization that awards the certification.

Steps to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator

1. Attend in-person workshop (1-2 days)

2. Complete online coursework (15 weeks)

3. Prepare and submit an eportfolio to ISTE for review (6 months) - the educator will be provided access to a certification portal where participants can get feedback from their cohort while preparing their portfolio of artifacts and reflections.

Once submitted, ISTE Certification Evaluators will review the artifacts. Those who successfully meet the certification will become ISTE Certified Educators.

About the Presenter: 

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator, joining CESA 2 from the Madison Metropolitan School District. Beth’s passion lies in digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Description:  Need valuable, ready to use strategies for teaching your English Learners (ELs)? Struggling to understand how to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of your ELs? The Best Practices for Teaching English Learners workshop series will combine research with ready-to-use strategies for sheltering your instruction with ELs! Get ready for an amazing 3 days of engaging strategies you can immediately use with your English Learners!

Day 1: Building the Foundation with SIOP

Day 2: Digging Deeper with SIOP

Day 3: Implementing Best Practices

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model is a research-based instructional model that has proven effective in addressing the academic needs of English learners. The SIOP Model consists of eight interrelated components: Lesson Preparation Building Background Comprehensible Input Strategies Interaction Practice/Application Lesson Delivery Review & Assessment During this guided demonstration workshop we will combine research with ready to use strategies for sheltering your instruction with English learners!

Audience: Foundation level workshop for K-12 staff working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and who want to understand/implement SIOP.

Cost: 

• $60/person CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• $60/person CESA 2 Consortium Buy-in
• $60/person CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $450/person all other districts

Includes lunch and a copy of 99 More Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Language Learners with the SIOP Model.

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Presenters: MaryKay Therres & Stephanie Woloshin

Description: This presentation will outline a hierarchy of auditory, speech, and language goals to target for children with hearing loss. It will describe strategies to use during activities and provide hands-on practice. It will review resources that may be used to monitor skill acquisition and identify appropriate communication goals that focus on audition, speech, and language. It will end with case studies that allow the attendees to put into practice the information presented.

Cost: $50

About the Presenters:

MaryKay Therres, M.S., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT MaryKay Therres is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Auditory-Verbal Therapist. She was a member of the cochlear implant team at Children’s Hospital Oakland for 15 years and The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for seven years. Currently, she is the Rehabilitation Program Manager for MED-EL, USA. She co-authored “AuSpLan: A Manual for Professionals Working with Children who have a Cochlear Implant or Amplification”. She co-developed and co-instructed the Professional Preparation in Cochlear Implants program. She has presented on the topic of cochlear implants nationally and internationally along with mentoring students and professionals.

Stephanie Cobbs Woloshin, M.S., CCC-SLP/Certified Autism Specialist. Stephanie is a practicing speech-language pathologist and certified autism specialist with 26 years of experience and national, state and DPI certifications. She is the coordinator at CESA 2 for the Itinerant Services Team and the CESA 2 Speech and Language Network. Stephanie works closely with speech-language pathologists in the CESA 2 region to keep them updated on current issues in the field and helps local districts coordinate service provision to students with disabilities in the following areas: Educational Audiology, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Visually Impaired, Orientation and Mobility, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Disability.

Presenter: Beth Clarke, Senior Director of Digital Leadership & Learning

Description: This 4-day series is designed for teachers and administrators to provide an introduction to learner-centered practices, onsite visit to schools implementing, and strategic planning to create a learning environment that supports each learner . Participants will be invited to think about where leverage points may exist in their own systems to create a learner-centric environment. Theory and practice incorporates the Institute for Personalized Learning and other sources.

If you are interested in an introduction, attend Day 1 only.

Cost: 

• $150 to attend Day 1 Only
• $500 for all 4 days

About the Presenter:

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator with a passion for digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic, Dr. Valerie Schmitz & Joseph Kanke

Cost: $450, includes book

Description: Instructional coaches and Teacher mentors are coaching for student outcomes. Evidence-based instructional practices are the foundation for this work along with effective coaching skills. This workshop series will explore high yield instructional practices essential for inclusive classrooms and embed critical coaching skills into instructional conversations.

This workshop is geared for Coaches and Teacher Leaders.  Participants should attend with their administrator for the first session on September 27th.

Registration to this workshop includes a copy of Coaching Matters by Chris Bryan, Cindy Harrison, Heather Clifton, and Joellen Killion.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Joseph Kanke is heading into his second year as Wisconsin DPI's statewide coaching coordinator. Prior to this position he worked as a coach for an Educational Service Center in Austin, Texas and as a campus-based instructional coach. His mission is to act as a liaison between the field and the state with the intention of creating a statewide system of coaching supports for regions, districts and schools to access as they develop their own coaching programs. He is also passionate about equity and how coaches can hold this at the center of their work.

Cost: 

• $675 for non-CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Free for CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Up to 3 Grad Credits are available from Concordia College at an additional cost, $149 per credit. Please contact Tere Masiarchin for more details on Grad Credits, tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org.

Registration includes lunch and copy of featured book - Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher's Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success

Description: The CESA 2 ELL Network provides high-quality professional development and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. We facilitate the sharing of ideas, resources, and expertise within our member districts.

The ELL Network is Free for Title III Consortium members. Non-members may join and access valuable resources and networking opportunities, including:

• 4 full-day meetings with materials, lunch, and snack or Monthly Online Option Network Meetings
• Online resources for topics of network meetings
• Online office hours/coaching once a month
• ELevate Tips, Newsletters, and Videos

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

NEXT MEETING(S)

December 5, 2019

January 9, 2020

February 6, 2020

March 5, 2020

April 2nd, 2020

May 7, 2020

Cost: $717 Non-members, $597 for CESA 2 Title III Consortium Members

Description: Scholastic and Dr. Karen Mapp have created a comprehensive training series that helps educators engage families in meaningful partnerships focused on improving student achievement.

This series of three full-day interactive workshops will equip your team with everything they’ll need to implement a comprehensive family and community engagement plan.

• Three training sessions led by expert family engagement practitioners
• Participant guides and interactive activities
• Hands-on strategies that can be implemented immediately
• Yearlong action plan

In order to maximize the impact of the series, teams of five should participate in all three trainings. Your team should include:

• Central office administrators
• Principals
• Teachers
• Family and community representatives

About the Presenter:

Ron Mirr has nearly 30 years of experience working with K–12 schools and social service agencies on how to engage families and community partners in the learning process. Ron was most recently Senior Vice President of Learning Supports and Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at Scholastic. He is a co-author of the Family Engagement Assessment—a tool that measures a school’s capacity for developing effective partnerships with families. While at Scholastic, Ron focused on helping schools address barriers to learning by engaging families and strengthening wrap-around services for students.

2019-20 Legislative Breakfast Forum Dates:

• October 11, 2019
• November 8, 2019
• January 10, 2020
• February 14, 2020
• March 13, 2020
• April 10, 2020

TIME: 8:30-9:00 - Check-in  |  9:00-10:30 - Legislative Breakfast Meeting 

COST: $10 per person

LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites, 1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson WI 53538 [intersection of Highway’s 26 and 12]

Facilitator: Julie Preman

Cost: Free

Description: The Regional Special Education Network (RSN) is an alliance of CESA #2 Special Education Directors who work in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction. The overarching purpose of the RSN is to advance growth in academic achievement and career and community-based opportunities for students with disabilities by developing LEA capacity, fostering collaboration, and providing technical assistance to districts in a coordinated effort with other IDEA discretionary grants.

Cost: $45, includes lunch

Description: This day long workshop will provide in-depth presentation and discussion on Wisconsin American Indian Studies or Act 31 (1989/1991). The focus of the workshop will be to help educators understand and implement Act 31, which is a state law requiring all public school districts and pre-service teacher programs to provide instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the eleven federally-recognized American Indian nations in the state. The workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and information they need to integrate the requirements of Act 31 into lesson plans, material selections, pedagogical practices, and district curriculum. Information about the Wisconsin Indian nation’s histories, treaty rights, sovereignty, and cultures will be presented throughout the workshop.

The goals of the workshop are to share best practices, information, model programs, and resources with administrators and teachers so that they are knowledgeable about Wisconsin American Indian Studies and are able to meet the requirements of Act 31.

Please note this workshop will meet the licensure stipulation if two follow-up assignments are completed. Contact Nicole Barlass, nicole.barlass@cesa2.org or 262.473.1447, for more details.

About the Presenter: David is originally from and is a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Ojibwe) in northern Wisconsin. In January 2012, he became the American Indian Studies COnsultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI). He is also one of the co-leaders for the Disproportionally Technical Assistance Network or "The Network" In David's role at DPI, he supports school districts' efforts to provide instruction the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of Wisconsin's American Indian nations and tribal communities, often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31. In addition, he provides training opportunities and presents at conferences and workshops throughout the state of Wisconsin on American Indian education and studies. David also provides general consultation on issues related to the education of American Indian Students. He also serves as liaison to Wisconsin tribal education departments, Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA), Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council (GLITC), and the Special Committee on State-Tribal Relations.

Presenter: Michelle Ogorek, Statewide Early Childhood Coordinator Inclusion and Child Outcomes

Cost: Free

Description:

• Purpose, consideration and best practices involving IEPs for children ages 3-6
• Effects of the disability and disability-related need
• Integrating Child Outcomes into the IEP
• Use of age-anchoring tools
• EC literacy in the IEP 
• Embedded interventions
• LRE discussions that lead to inclusive practices

Participants are encouraged to come in teams and bring a copy of a current IEP.

About the Presenter:

Michelle Ogorek has been working in the field of Early Childhood for over 25 years as a provider, a mentor, a diagnostician, a program support teacher, administrator and currently as the Statewide Early Childhood Coordinator for Wisconsin.  Educational background includes an undergraduate in Early Childhood Special Education, a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and an additional degree in Administrative Leadership.

Presenter: Beth Clarke, Senior Director of Digital Leadership & Learning

Description: This 4-day series is designed for teachers and administrators to provide an introduction to learner-centered practices, onsite visit to schools implementing, and strategic planning to create a learning environment that supports each learner . Participants will be invited to think about where leverage points may exist in their own systems to create a learner-centric environment. Theory and practice incorporates the Institute for Personalized Learning and other sources.

If you are interested in an introduction, attend Day 1 only.

Cost: 

• $150 to attend Day 1 Only
• $500 for all 4 days

About the Presenter:

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator with a passion for digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Presenter: Karen Russell

Cost: Free

Description: The Pyramid Model is a Multi-Leveled System of Support (MLSS) to enhance social & emotional competence in infants, toddlers & young children. It offers evidence-based strategies for parents & professionals to support optimal development & prevent challenging behaviors. The Pyramid Model is consistent with the public health/mental health model of promotion, prevention & intervention. The Pyramid Model framework is a Response to Intervention (RtI) for early childhood. Program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model is the model for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in programs for young children.

For additional information on the Pyramid Model in WI please see http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/wi-pyramid-model/

Presenter:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Presenter: Amy Sterckx

Cost: $825

Description:  https://www.cesa2.org/profdev/iste-certification.cfm#d604924

Through the ISTE Certification process, teachers will participate in 30 hours of dynamic in-person and online professional learning based on the ISTE Standards and transformative pedagogy. This workshop is the two-day in person professional learning.  We will set you up to begin the online modules (15 weeks) at the end of this workshop. We will facilitate and support the online portion of your learning as well.

After completing the training, participants have six months to apply their learning and compile artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio which will be evaluated by ISTE, the only organization that awards the certification.

Steps to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator

1. Attend in-person workshop (1-2 days)

2. Complete online coursework (15 weeks)

3. Prepare and submit an eportfolio to ISTE for review (6 months) - the educator will be provided access to a certification portal where participants can get feedback from their cohort while preparing their portfolio of artifacts and reflections.

Once submitted, ISTE Certification Evaluators will review the artifacts. Those who successfully meet the certification will become ISTE Certified Educators.

About the Presenter:

Amy Sterckx is Lead Technology Integration Specialist for Green Bay Area Public School District. Prior to, Amy taught in both elementary and middle school settings. Amy holds a Masters of Arts in Educational Technology from Marian University and has earned her Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) National Certificate. Amy serves on the District’s Technology Resources Coordination Team, and multiple school-based Technology Teams.

Presenter: Amy Sterckx

Cost: $825

Description:  https://www.cesa2.org/profdev/iste-certification.cfm#d604924

Through the ISTE Certification process, teachers will participate in 30 hours of dynamic in-person and online professional learning based on the ISTE Standards and transformative pedagogy. This workshop is the two-day in person professional learning.  We will set you up to begin the online modules (15 weeks) at the end of this workshop. We will facilitate and support the online portion of your learning as well.

After completing the training, participants have six months to apply their learning and compile artifacts and reflections into a competency-based portfolio which will be evaluated by ISTE, the only organization that awards the certification.

Steps to becoming an ISTE Certified Educator

1. Attend in-person workshop (1-2 days)

2. Complete online coursework (15 weeks)

3. Prepare and submit an eportfolio to ISTE for review (6 months) - the educator will be provided access to a certification portal where participants can get feedback from their cohort while preparing their portfolio of artifacts and reflections.

Once submitted, ISTE Certification Evaluators will review the artifacts. Those who successfully meet the certification will become ISTE Certified Educators.

About the Presenter:

Amy Sterckx is Lead Technology Integration Specialist for Green Bay Area Public School District. Prior to, Amy taught in both elementary and middle school settings. Amy holds a Masters of Arts in Educational Technology from Marian University and has earned her Certified Education Technology Leader (CETL) National Certificate. Amy serves on the District’s Technology Resources Coordination Team, and multiple school-based Technology Teams.

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description: Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description: Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $450

Description: This three day series and instructional coaching session will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, and Geometry. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description:  Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Training 1—(PLSi 1) Aug. 8-9—Instructional Mentoring: Mentoring language, collegial partnerships, fostering social and emotional growth, lesson planning for rigorous grade-level content standards, equitable access to content

Training 2—(PLSi 2) Oct. 3-4—Using Data to Inform Instruction: Identify grade level content evidence, Use tools to analyze student learning to assure grade level learning, scaffolding instruction, development of social emotional competencies, giving specific feedback

Training 3—(PLSi 3) Nov. 21-22—Observing and Giving Feedback: Tools for effective classrooms, active listening, evidence of grade level content, providing actionable feedback

Training 4—(PLSi 4) Feb 27-28—Assessing Growth and Deepening Practice: Mentor for rigor, coaching cycle, data and entry points for coaching, putting it all together with the tools for practice

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description:  Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Training 1—(PLSi 1) Aug. 8-9—Instructional Mentoring: Mentoring language, collegial partnerships, fostering social and emotional growth, lesson planning for rigorous grade-level content standards, equitable access to content

Training 2—(PLSi 2) Oct. 3-4—Using Data to Inform Instruction: Identify grade level content evidence, Use tools to analyze student learning to assure grade level learning, scaffolding instruction, development of social emotional competencies, giving specific feedback

Training 3—(PLSi 3) Nov. 21-22—Observing and Giving Feedback: Tools for effective classrooms, active listening, evidence of grade level content, providing actionable feedback

Training 4—(PLSi 4) Feb 27-28—Assessing Growth and Deepening Practice: Mentor for rigor, coaching cycle, data and entry points for coaching, putting it all together with the tools for practice

HELD AT CESA 1 WITH LIVE BROADCAST TO ALL PARTICIPATING CESAS (please choose which CESA you will view the broadcast during registration)

Workshop Learning Objectives

•Increased understanding of the CCR-IEP 5 Step Process from the lens of early learning, with a focus on steps 1 and 2.

•Application of Steps 1 and 2 of the Five Step Process to support teams in developing IEPs designed to improve access, engagement, and progress for students.

•Use WI Model Early Learning Standards to understand present levels and consider IEPs and best practices for students ages 3-6.  Develop early learning standards based IEP and integrate Indicators 6 & 7.  Use age anchoring tools, practice writing functional goals and early literacy in IEP

•Identify strategies to use in preparing for and participating in IEP team meetings.

•CCR-IEP resources

Preparation for the Workshop

Participants are encouraged to review each of the Five Step Process Webinars or other resources (e.g. at a glance documents) available on the WI DPI CCR IEP Learning Resources web page. 

In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each participant must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training. 

*Workshop participants are reminded of FERPA protections and are highly encouraged to redact personally identifiable information from IEPs they may happen to share with participants from other districts during workshop activities.

Presenters: Steven Mijajlovic and Mary Jo Ziegler

Cost: $325, includes lunch

Description: 

This 2 day series is intended for district teams focused on implementing highly engaging and effective mathematics instruction that leads to successful achievement outcomes for all students.

Focus during the two days will include:

• Examining research and evidence to develop a rationale for effective mathematics instruction.
• Reflecting on current realities in mathematics instruction and achievement in your district.
• Reviewing the alignment between ACT Standards and the Wisconsin State Standards to determine most effective pathways for student learning.
• Planning next steps for effective implementation of practices most likely to increase student engagement and achievement.

District teams could include: an administrator, teachers in grades 8-11, special educator and/or ESL/bilingual teacher, instructional
coach.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Mary Jo Ziegler has worked in diverse educational settings for over 30 years. The first 15 years of her career were spent in classrooms teaching grades 2-8. After earning an M.S. in Reading, she moved into an instructional coaching and intervention role at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership led to roles as district instructional resource teacher, a literacy coordinator, PK-12 director of instruction, and DPI consultant. Across the years, MJ has worked to support educators as they design engaging and effective learning opportunities that motivate achievement by building routines and scaffolds to guide students through successful learning experiences.

Cost: $125

Description: This workshop is provided for all educators, school leaders and support staff who have responsibility for managing and communicating student data results for use by teachers, school leaders, parents, and other interested stakeholders.  The workshop will focus on building participant capacity to use the full range of tools available in WISEdash for Districts (AKA: “WISEdash Secure”).

The session facilitators will provide a review of basic navigation routines, an overview of data sources available and basic data analysis tools.  In addition, participants will receive detailed instruction and coaching for using more advanced tools including growth dashboards; snapshot tools; Dropout Early Warning System (DEWS) and College and Career Readiness Early Warning System (CCREWS); Cohort Manager; and Data Inquiry Journal tools. Time will be provided for guided practice using these tools to analyze your local data. You should consider attending this workshop if you have a basic familiarity with the WISEdash system and tools, but want to build your understanding and capacity for using these tools more effectively to guide school improvement and strategic planning efforts.

Presenters: Tracy Elger, Diane Jensen, Tere Masiarchin, Steven Mijajlovic, & Valerie Schmitz

Cost: $450, includes 2 on-site coaching visits to be scheduled after our first workshop date

Description: Inclusion is more than a place and meeting the needs of a diverse group of learners requires collaboration and expertise from all staff in order to improve outcomes for all of our students.  Co-teaching is one service delivery option in supporting full inclusion and is more than two teachers in one room or one teach-one support. Both full inclusion and co-teaching require thoughtful, intentional planning for delivery of high quality instruction designed for each student to maximize learning with core instruction. Co-planning is an essential component for effective co-teaching and is a significant component in implementing effective co-teaching practices. To maximize learning opportunities and outcomes for all students, collaboration of resources and instructional strategies is essential.

• Day 1

  • Why Co-teach

    • Definition of inclusion

  • Relationships

  • Parity

• Day 2

  • Models of Co-teaching

  • Co-Planning

• Day 3

  • Co-Instruction

• Day 4

  • Co-Instruct and EL

  • Co-Instruct and Specially Designed Instruction

  • Co-Assess

    • Monitoring Outcomes for All

Presenter: Fred Williams, Senior Program Consultant New Teacher Center

Cost:

• $200/district
• Free for New Teacher Project districts

Description: CESA 2 will host a learning and networking opportunity for all new teachers and mentors in districts. The learning will be supported by the New Teacher Center. The topics will be:

• September 23--Optimal Learning Environment
• December 4--Planning Conversations Guide (lessons meeting standards)
• February 5--Analyzing Student Learning

Forums will take place via Zoom while also in-person at CESA 2 - Whitewater, WI, Room 115.

About the Presenter: 

Fred Williams served as a high school social studies teacher in Durham Public Schools for seventeen years. Then he began an administrative path and served as a high school principal for four years and then transitioned to Human Resources and served as Executive Director of HR in Durham Public Schools for seven years. While in HR he became very interested in the development and retention of beginning teachers and advocated for our district to partner with the New Teacher Center to create a full-time mentor program to serve the 700 initially licensed teachers in the district. That partnership was joyous and had immediate and consistent impact. Beginning teacher retention increased from about 72% t the 90%+ evel each year and, more importantly, the achievement of students taught by beginning teachers matched and often surpassed that of veteran and tenured colleagues. Another powerful benefit he found in the work is that the veteran educators who served as full-time mentors found an alternate path to express teacher leadership. In 2010, he left Durham Public Schools and began service as a Senior Program Consultant with NTC. With NTC he has now worked in over thirty states and continues to marvel at the talent he sees in the mentors and new teachers he serves and supports.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $295

Description: Module 1 will focus on counting and Module 2 will focus on grouping, base ten understanding, and parts of a whole. Problem solving and mathematical thinking/discourse will be embedded across both days. Educators will engage in developmentally appropriate, activities that engage young children in playful mathematics with the goal of developing conceptual understandings that build a foundation for all math learning.

This workshop is ideal for Early Childhood, Kindergarten & 1st Grade.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

NEXT MEETING(S)

January 9, 2020

February 6, 2020

March 5, 2020

April 2nd, 2020

May 7, 2020

Presenter: Julie Preman, CESA 2 RSN Director

Description: This collaborative network is designed for special education directors who are new to their role to provide a forum for discussion, collaboration, and sharing of best practices to prepare students and teachers for learning and teaching in the 21st century. Topics and issues related to special education policies, best practice and leadership will be established and explored by members.

Cost: Free

Cost: $717 Non-members, $597 for CESA 2 Title III Consortium Members

Description: Scholastic and Dr. Karen Mapp have created a comprehensive training series that helps educators engage families in meaningful partnerships focused on improving student achievement.

This series of three full-day interactive workshops will equip your team with everything they’ll need to implement a comprehensive family and community engagement plan.

• Three training sessions led by expert family engagement practitioners
• Participant guides and interactive activities
• Hands-on strategies that can be implemented immediately
• Yearlong action plan

In order to maximize the impact of the series, teams of five should participate in all three trainings. Your team should include:

• Central office administrators
• Principals
• Teachers
• Family and community representatives

About the Presenter:

Ron Mirr has nearly 30 years of experience working with K–12 schools and social service agencies on how to engage families and community partners in the learning process. Ron was most recently Senior Vice President of Learning Supports and Family and Community Engagement (FACE) at Scholastic. He is a co-author of the Family Engagement Assessment—a tool that measures a school’s capacity for developing effective partnerships with families. While at Scholastic, Ron focused on helping schools address barriers to learning by engaging families and strengthening wrap-around services for students.

Description:  Need valuable, ready to use strategies for teaching your English Learners (ELs)? Struggling to understand how to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of your ELs? The Best Practices for Teaching English Learners workshop series will combine research with ready-to-use strategies for sheltering your instruction with ELs! Get ready for an amazing 3 days of engaging strategies you can immediately use with your English Learners!

Day 1: Building the Foundation with SIOP

Day 2: Digging Deeper with SIOP

Day 3: Implementing Best Practices

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model is a research-based instructional model that has proven effective in addressing the academic needs of English learners. The SIOP Model consists of eight interrelated components: Lesson Preparation Building Background Comprehensible Input Strategies Interaction Practice/Application Lesson Delivery Review & Assessment During this guided demonstration workshop we will combine research with ready to use strategies for sheltering your instruction with English learners!

Audience: Foundation level workshop for K-12 staff working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and who want to understand/implement SIOP.

Cost: 

• $60/person CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• $60/person CESA 2 Consortium Buy-in
• $60/person CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $450/person all other districts

Includes lunch and a copy of 99 More Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Language Learners with the SIOP Model.

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Presenters: Nicole Aldworth & Karen Russell

Description: Networking and shared professional development opportunities make a significant contribution to quality of work life for professionals working with young children and their families. Early Childhood Networking meetings are offered to all persons in the CESA 2 region that are interesting in:

• Early care and education topics for children birth to eight years old
• Networking with other districts and agencies
• Regular updates on state initiatives, research, and best practice

The goal of the Early Childhood Networking event is to create a community in which learning occurs through collaboration, information sharing, and exploration of best practice with the focus on current topics in EC.

Focus Topic: Role of Para Educators in your program

Cost: Free

About the Presenters:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Nicole Aldworth is an Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 with almost 20 years of experience working with young children and their families. Nicole spent most of her career working in the Sun Prairie Area School District and Marshall Public Schools teaching Early Childhood Special Education, 4K, and 5K. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education, special education. Providing rich and engaging early literacy opportunities for all children is a passion of hers, along with coaching and support of those working with young children.

Presenter: Beth Clarke, Senior Director of Digital Leadership & Learning

Description: This 4-day series is designed for teachers and administrators to provide an introduction to learner-centered practices, onsite visit to schools implementing, and strategic planning to create a learning environment that supports each learner . Participants will be invited to think about where leverage points may exist in their own systems to create a learner-centric environment. Theory and practice incorporates the Institute for Personalized Learning and other sources.

If you are interested in an introduction, attend Day 1 only.

Cost: 

• $150 to attend Day 1 Only
• $500 for all 4 days

About the Presenter:

Beth Clarke is an innovative educator with a passion for digital leadership. She loves working with districts and teachers to unleash potential by leveraging digital tools and resources. Beth earned her Undergraduate degree in Art Education and her Graduate degree in Instructional Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she has procured her Education Administration licenses for Principalship and Director of Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood College. She has a love of learning and applying new strategies to classroom opportunities, professional learning, and presentations.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic, Dr. Valerie Schmitz & Joseph Kanke

Cost: $450, includes book

Description: Instructional coaches and Teacher mentors are coaching for student outcomes. Evidence-based instructional practices are the foundation for this work along with effective coaching skills. This workshop series will explore high yield instructional practices essential for inclusive classrooms and embed critical coaching skills into instructional conversations.

This workshop is geared for Coaches and Teacher Leaders.  Participants should attend with their administrator for the first session on September 27th.

Registration to this workshop includes a copy of Coaching Matters by Chris Bryan, Cindy Harrison, Heather Clifton, and Joellen Killion.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Joseph Kanke is heading into his second year as Wisconsin DPI's statewide coaching coordinator. Prior to this position he worked as a coach for an Educational Service Center in Austin, Texas and as a campus-based instructional coach. His mission is to act as a liaison between the field and the state with the intention of creating a statewide system of coaching supports for regions, districts and schools to access as they develop their own coaching programs. He is also passionate about equity and how coaches can hold this at the center of their work.

Description: With the new ESSA accountability, WI DPI EL Policy Handbook requirements, and the growing number of culturally and linguistically diverse students in schools, it is now more important than ever to understand how to effectively meet the academic, cultural, social, and emotional needs of multi-lingual learners. During our workshop, administrators and school leaders will learn how to meet the Title III requirements of family engagement, language instruction educational programs, and education of English Learners. Robin and Tere have over 50 years of combined leadership experience in the field of EL and will share what they know with you in order for you to build the most effective EL program possible in your building/district. This workshop will include the EL 101: What Admin Need to Know Handbook created by Robin and Tere. 

Teams are strongly encouraged to attend. 

Companion workshop series that might interest you: Writing Your EL Plan January 8 and May 19

Cost:

• $179 for Non-members
• Free for Immigrant Grant Members
• Free for CESA 2 Consortium Members (based on 2019-20 annual renewal of consortium membership)

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse  populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $450

Description: This three day series and instructional coaching session will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, and Geometry. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $395, includes book

Description: This three day series will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, Rates & Proportions, Functions, Geometry and Statistics. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Description: Under ESSA and WI DPI requirements, every district must have an EL Plan identifying your Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) and describe how your LIEP will be implemented to meet the needs of your English Learners. If your district needs to create or update your District EL Plan, this workshop is for you. Join Robin and Tere for a guided 2-day workshop series in which participants will complete their district EL Plan. Robin and Tere have over 50 years of combined EL leadership experience in both rural and urban educational settings. Understanding both the legal requirements and best practices for educating ELs, Robin and Tere will lead you in creating the best EL plan for your individual district. 

District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Companion workshop you may be interested in: EL 101: What Admin Need to Know

Cost:

• Free for CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Free for Immigrant Grant Members
• $350 for all other districts

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse  populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

NEXT MEETING(S)

February 6, 2020

March 5, 2020

April 2nd, 2020

May 7, 2020

2019-20 Legislative Breakfast Forum Dates:

• October 11, 2019
• November 8, 2019
• January 10, 2020
• February 14, 2020
• March 13, 2020
• April 10, 2020

TIME: 8:30-9:00 - Check-in  |  9:00-10:30 - Legislative Breakfast Meeting 

COST: $10 per person

LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites, 1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson WI 53538 [intersection of Highway’s 26 and 12]

Facilitator: Julie Preman

Cost: Free

Description: The Regional Special Education Network (RSN) is an alliance of CESA #2 Special Education Directors who work in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction. The overarching purpose of the RSN is to advance growth in academic achievement and career and community-based opportunities for students with disabilities by developing LEA capacity, fostering collaboration, and providing technical assistance to districts in a coordinated effort with other IDEA discretionary grants.

Presenters: Nicole Aldworth & Karen Russell

Description: Networking and shared professional development opportunities make a significant contribution to quality of work life for professionals working with young children and their families. Early Childhood Networking meetings are offered to all persons in the CESA 2 region that are interesting in:

• Early care and education topics for children birth to eight years old
• Networking with other districts and agencies
• Regular updates on state initiatives, research, and best practice

The goal of the Early Childhood Networking event is to create a community in which learning occurs through collaboration, information sharing, and exploration of best practice with the focus on current topics in EC.

Focus Topic: Indicator 7 Child Outcomes

Cost: Free

About the Presenters:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Nicole Aldworth is an Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 with almost 20 years of experience working with young children and their families. Nicole spent most of her career working in the Sun Prairie Area School District and Marshall Public Schools teaching Early Childhood Special Education, 4K, and 5K. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education, special education. Providing rich and engaging early literacy opportunities for all children is a passion of hers, along with coaching and support of those working with young children.

Description:  Need valuable, ready to use strategies for teaching your English Learners (ELs)? Struggling to understand how to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of your ELs? The Best Practices for Teaching English Learners workshop series will combine research with ready-to-use strategies for sheltering your instruction with ELs! Get ready for an amazing 3 days of engaging strategies you can immediately use with your English Learners!

Day 1: Building the Foundation with SIOP

Day 2: Digging Deeper with SIOP

Day 3: Implementing Best Practices

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model is a research-based instructional model that has proven effective in addressing the academic needs of English learners. The SIOP Model consists of eight interrelated components: Lesson Preparation Building Background Comprehensible Input Strategies Interaction Practice/Application Lesson Delivery Review & Assessment During this guided demonstration workshop we will combine research with ready to use strategies for sheltering your instruction with English learners!

Audience: Foundation level workshop for K-12 staff working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and who want to understand/implement SIOP.

Cost: 

• $60/person CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• $60/person CESA 2 Consortium Buy-in
• $60/person CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $450/person all other districts

Includes lunch and a copy of 99 More Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Language Learners with the SIOP Model.

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Description: The CESA 2 Language and Culture Center presents EL Live Webinars for 2019-20. Join us for one or more of our EL Live Webinars featuring important topics related to effectively educating multi-lingual learners. Register for each webinar individual. 

Oct. 23, 2019: Building Academic Vocabulary for EL Success
Understand why academic vocabulary is difficult for multi-lingual learners and learn how to implement 4 high-yield strategies for building academic vocabulary all from the comfort of your classroom or home. 

Jan 15, 2020: Identifying Potential Giftedness
Understand how to address the issues and difficulties of identifying potential giftedness in multi-lingual learners. 

April 22, 2020: Moving from Assessment to Instruction (using data to guide EL instruction)
As ACCESS scores begin to return to your district, gain a deeper understanding of how the ACCESS Scores are calculated, how to use the scale score to determine appropriate growth, and specific ways to use ACCESS data to plan effective instruction of ELs.

Cost: 

• Free for CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• Free for CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $59 per webinar for all other districts

1-3 credits available through Concordia at $149/credit, please contact Tere Masiarchin at tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse  populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Cost: Free

Description: Gather your leadership team* and join us as we launch a 3-year, deep-dive into equity-based school improvement! The 2019-20 Leading for Learning Series (formerly WOW) features four superb, FREE professional development events designed to strengthen PLC practices and processes. School-based leadership teams will experience sustained learning across the school year, gaining powerful tools and practical tips as they develop the expertise to:

• Develop a Healthy School Culture
• Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
• Build Rigorous Learning Expectations
• Utilize Team-Created Assessment Strategies
• Design Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Provide Coaching Support for PLC Teams

* Recommended team composition: 4–12 teacher leaders and building/district administrators working side by side to improve academic outcomes for all students. All team members must register individually.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $450

Description: This three day series and instructional coaching session will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, and Geometry. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Description: Gather your leadership team* and join us as we launch a 3-year, deep-dive into equity-based school improvement! The 2019-20 Leading for Learning Series (formerly WOW) features four superb, FREE professional development events designed to strengthen PLC practices and processes. School-based leadership teams will experience sustained learning across the school year, gaining powerful tools and practical tips as they develop the expertise to:

• Develop a Healthy School Culture
• Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
• Build Rigorous Learning Expectations
• Utilize Team-Created Assessment Strategies
• Design Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Provide Coaching Support for PLC Teams

* Recommended team composition: 4–12 teacher leaders and building/district administrators working side by side to improve academic outcomes for all students. All team members must register individually.

Presenter: Julie Preman, CESA 2 RSN Director

Description: This collaborative network is designed for special education directors who are new to their role to provide a forum for discussion, collaboration, and sharing of best practices to prepare students and teachers for learning and teaching in the 21st century. Topics and issues related to special education policies, best practice and leadership will be established and explored by members.

Cost: Free

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic, Dr. Valerie Schmitz & Joseph Kanke

Cost: $450, includes book

Description: Instructional coaches and Teacher mentors are coaching for student outcomes. Evidence-based instructional practices are the foundation for this work along with effective coaching skills. This workshop series will explore high yield instructional practices essential for inclusive classrooms and embed critical coaching skills into instructional conversations.

This workshop is geared for Coaches and Teacher Leaders.  Participants should attend with their administrator for the first session on September 27th.

Registration to this workshop includes a copy of Coaching Matters by Chris Bryan, Cindy Harrison, Heather Clifton, and Joellen Killion.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Joseph Kanke is heading into his second year as Wisconsin DPI's statewide coaching coordinator. Prior to this position he worked as a coach for an Educational Service Center in Austin, Texas and as a campus-based instructional coach. His mission is to act as a liaison between the field and the state with the intention of creating a statewide system of coaching supports for regions, districts and schools to access as they develop their own coaching programs. He is also passionate about equity and how coaches can hold this at the center of their work.

Cost: $125

Description: WISEDash 101 is an opportunity to explore the what of WISEDash. This training will allow school and district teams to learn more about Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) many tools for school data analysis. This Level I training will lay the foundation for the advanced training offered on a separate date.

The two main objectives for this session will be to:

• Learn about how to understand and interpret the WI Report Card scores.
• Become familiar and comfortable navigating WISEdash, and learn about all of the different data applications available.

Hands on activities will guide participants through investigating basic data questions that emerge from report card analysis using WISEdash.

Presenters: Steven Mijajlovic and Mary Jo Ziegler

Cost: $325, includes lunch

Description: 

This 2 day series is intended for district teams focused on implementing highly engaging and effective mathematics instruction that leads to successful achievement outcomes for all students.

Focus during the two days will include:

• Examining research and evidence to develop a rationale for effective mathematics instruction.
• Reflecting on current realities in mathematics instruction and achievement in your district.
• Reviewing the alignment between ACT Standards and the Wisconsin State Standards to determine most effective pathways for student learning.
• Planning next steps for effective implementation of practices most likely to increase student engagement and achievement.

District teams could include: an administrator, teachers in grades 8-11, special educator and/or ESL/bilingual teacher, instructional
coach.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Mary Jo Ziegler has worked in diverse educational settings for over 30 years. The first 15 years of her career were spent in classrooms teaching grades 2-8. After earning an M.S. in Reading, she moved into an instructional coaching and intervention role at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership led to roles as district instructional resource teacher, a literacy coordinator, PK-12 director of instruction, and DPI consultant. Across the years, MJ has worked to support educators as they design engaging and effective learning opportunities that motivate achievement by building routines and scaffolds to guide students through successful learning experiences.

Presenter: Elizabeth Witter Freeman

Cost: $30, includes lunch

Description: CESA 2, in coordination with the Wisconsin Safe and Healthy School (WISH) Center and DPI, is developing a sustainable support system to increase access to schools wanting to engage in the journey towards learning and capacity building around trauma-informed philosophy and practices. Engagement in this type of development helps to promote the success of all our students within a comprehensive school mental health system. 

This state-wide meeting is a DPI and WISH sponsored event connected to the Trauma Sensitive Schools Networking Group. CESA 2 will be able to host this event regionally in which the entire Cohort 5 team attends (up to 6 people and includes principal/administrator). The 7 teams from CESA 2 will be connecting virtually with other TSS teams across the state.

About the Presenter:

Elizabeth Witter Freeman has been supporting CESA 2 schools since 2015. Her areas of specialty include School Systems, School Improvement, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, RtI/MTSS, and Pupil Service Delivery. Elizabeth practiced as a School Psychologist near Madison, WI after receiving her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007.

Presenter: Elizabeth Witter Freeman

Cost: $450, inlcudes lunch

Description: This training provides an opportunity to review best practices in SEL, school systems change, and implementation science. Participants will be exposed to over-arching frameworks to guide their efforts that can be adopted and used in their setting. A needs assessment and planning process will be used that considers integration with other school-based initiatives. This planning will focus on establishing effective and sustainable SEL from a school system perspective and acknowledges the complexity of changing school systems. Time will also be allotted for cross-district networking, in-district planning, feedback, and plan monitoring.

Individuals or teams are welcome.

About the Presenter:

Elizabeth Witter Freeman has been supporting CESA 2 schools since 2015. Her areas of specialty include School Systems, School Improvement, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, RtI/MTSS, and Pupil Service Delivery. Elizabeth practiced as a School Psychologist near Madison, WI after receiving her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007.

Presenter: Karen Russell

Cost: Free

Description: The Pyramid Model is a Multi-Leveled System of Support (MLSS) to enhance social & emotional competence in infants, toddlers & young children. It offers evidence-based strategies for parents & professionals to support optimal development & prevent challenging behaviors. The Pyramid Model is consistent with the public health/mental health model of promotion, prevention & intervention. The Pyramid Model framework is a Response to Intervention (RtI) for early childhood. Program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model is the model for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in programs for young children.

For additional information on the Pyramid Model in WI please see http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/wi-pyramid-model/

Presenter:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Workshop Learning Objectives  

•Increased understanding of the CCR-IEP 5 Step Process from the lens of early learning.

•Application of Steps 1, 2 and 3 of the Five Step Process to support teams in developing IEPs designed to improve access, engagement, and progress for students.

•Use WI Model Early Learning Standards to understand present levels and consider IEPs and best practices for students ages 3-6.  Develop early learning standards based IEP and integrate Indicators 6 & 7.  Use age anchoring tools, practice writing functional goals and early literacy in IEP

•Identify strategies to use in preparing for and participating in IEP team meetings.

CCR-IEP resources

Preparation for the Workshop

Participants are encouraged to review each of the Five Step Process Webinars or other resources (e.g. at a glance documents) available on the WI DPI CCR IEP Learning Resources web page. 

In addition, participants are strongly encouraged to attend in groups of at least two from the same district. Each participant must bring a copy of a student’s IEP* to use as reference or have access to an IEP online to use during the training. 

*Workshop participants are reminded of FERPA protections and are highly encouraged to redact personally identifiable information from IEPs they may happen to share with participants from other districts during workshop activities.

Presenters: Tracy Elger, Diane Jensen, Tere Masiarchin, Steven Mijajlovic, & Valerie Schmitz

Cost: $450, includes 2 on-site coaching visits to be scheduled after our first workshop date

Description: Inclusion is more than a place and meeting the needs of a diverse group of learners requires collaboration and expertise from all staff in order to improve outcomes for all of our students.  Co-teaching is one service delivery option in supporting full inclusion and is more than two teachers in one room or one teach-one support. Both full inclusion and co-teaching require thoughtful, intentional planning for delivery of high quality instruction designed for each student to maximize learning with core instruction. Co-planning is an essential component for effective co-teaching and is a significant component in implementing effective co-teaching practices. To maximize learning opportunities and outcomes for all students, collaboration of resources and instructional strategies is essential.

• Day 1

  • Why Co-teach

    • Definition of inclusion

  • Relationships

  • Parity

• Day 2

  • Models of Co-teaching

  • Co-Planning

• Day 3

  • Co-Instruction

• Day 4

  • Co-Instruct and EL

  • Co-Instruct and Specially Designed Instruction

  • Co-Assess

    • Monitoring Outcomes for All

Presenter: Fred Williams, Senior Program Consultant New Teacher Center

Cost:

• $200/district
• Free for New Teacher Project districts

Description: CESA 2 will host a learning and networking opportunity for all new teachers and mentors in districts. The learning will be supported by the New Teacher Center. The topics will be:

• September 23--Optimal Learning Environment
• December 4--Planning Conversations Guide (lessons meeting standards)
• February 5--Analyzing Student Learning

Forums will take place via Zoom while also in-person at CESA 2 - Whitewater, WI, Room 115.

About the Presenter: 

Fred Williams served as a high school social studies teacher in Durham Public Schools for seventeen years. Then he began an administrative path and served as a high school principal for four years and then transitioned to Human Resources and served as Executive Director of HR in Durham Public Schools for seven years. While in HR he became very interested in the development and retention of beginning teachers and advocated for our district to partner with the New Teacher Center to create a full-time mentor program to serve the 700 initially licensed teachers in the district. That partnership was joyous and had immediate and consistent impact. Beginning teacher retention increased from about 72% t the 90%+ evel each year and, more importantly, the achievement of students taught by beginning teachers matched and often surpassed that of veteran and tenured colleagues. Another powerful benefit he found in the work is that the veteran educators who served as full-time mentors found an alternate path to express teacher leadership. In 2010, he left Durham Public Schools and began service as a Senior Program Consultant with NTC. With NTC he has now worked in over thirty states and continues to marvel at the talent he sees in the mentors and new teachers he serves and supports.

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

NEXT MEETING(S)

March 5, 2020

April 2nd, 2020

May 7, 2020

Presenter: Julie Preman, CESA 2 RSN Director

Description: This collaborative network is designed for special education directors who are new to their role to provide a forum for discussion, collaboration, and sharing of best practices to prepare students and teachers for learning and teaching in the 21st century. Topics and issues related to special education policies, best practice and leadership will be established and explored by members.

Cost: Free

Facilitator: Julie Preman

Cost: Free

Description: The Regional Special Education Network (RSN) is an alliance of CESA #2 Special Education Directors who work in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction. The overarching purpose of the RSN is to advance growth in academic achievement and career and community-based opportunities for students with disabilities by developing LEA capacity, fostering collaboration, and providing technical assistance to districts in a coordinated effort with other IDEA discretionary grants.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $295

Description: Module 1 will focus on counting and Module 2 will focus on grouping, base ten understanding, and parts of a whole. Problem solving and mathematical thinking/discourse will be embedded across both days. Educators will engage in developmentally appropriate, activities that engage young children in playful mathematics with the goal of developing conceptual understandings that build a foundation for all math learning.

This workshop is ideal for Early Childhood, Kindergarten & 1st Grade.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Cost: 

• $675 for non-CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Free for CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Up to 3 Grad Credits are available from Concordia College at an additional cost, $149 per credit. Please contact Tere Masiarchin for more details on Grad Credits, tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org.

Registration includes lunch and copy of featured book - Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher's Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success

Description: The CESA 2 ELL Network provides high-quality professional development and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. We facilitate the sharing of ideas, resources, and expertise within our member districts.

The ELL Network is Free for Title III Consortium members. Non-members may join and access valuable resources and networking opportunities, including:

• 4 full-day meetings with materials, lunch, and snack or Monthly Online Option Network Meetings
• Online resources for topics of network meetings
• Online office hours/coaching once a month
• ELevate Tips, Newsletters, and Videos

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Presenter: Kristi Kimberlin

Cost: $245, includes lunch and NVCI workbook

Description: This training helps staff assess a child's actions and how their own actions affect the situation. The participants are given specific tools in order to respond to an escalating student in an appropriate way. They will learn disengagements and holds for situations that escalate instead of de-escalate. Participants will receive a card from CPI to show they are certified in NVCI.

About the Presenter:

Kristi Kimberlin is a Social Worker for CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 from Indianapolis, IN where she has over 20 years experience working with children, families, and schools. Her background includes work in private practice, school social work and counseling, and health education. Kristi holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Social Work with special certifications in School Counseling and in working with the emotional and social health of young children. Providing life-skills programming to students in the classroom is a passion of hers, along with coaching and supporting those working with children.

2019-20 Legislative Breakfast Forum Dates:

• October 11, 2019
• November 8, 2019
• January 10, 2020
• February 14, 2020
• March 13, 2020
• April 10, 2020

TIME: 8:30-9:00 - Check-in  |  9:00-10:30 - Legislative Breakfast Meeting 

COST: $10 per person

LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites, 1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson WI 53538 [intersection of Highway’s 26 and 12]

Description: The Advanced Best Practices for Teaching ELs is designed for those with a knowledge of the SIOP Model. In this two-day advanced workshop series, we will briefly review specific features of the SIOP Model and deepen your knowledge of the components of SIOPs in order to create an implementation plan to support universal and core instruction of all students through implementing the components and features of SIOP. Participants will also extend their own professional skills in supporting teachers’ SIOP implementation through supporting lesson planning in grade level or professional learning communities, and lesson study.

In order to make sure this advanced workshop fits your needs, please make sure you:

• Have attended a Best Practices for ELs: Foundations workshop.
• Understand the SIOP Model.
• Are able to create and utilize an implementation plan to use through your pd, coaching, or leadership role.
• Have attended the Best Practices for Best Practices for Teaching ELs: Foundations Level

Teams are strongly encouraged to attend and create an implementation plan.
Companion workshop series you may be interested in: Best Practices for Teaching ELs: Foundations Level

Cost: 

• $60/person CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• $60/person CESA 2 Consortium Buy-in
• $60/person CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $450/person all other districts

1-3 Credits available through Concordia, $149 per credit. Please contact Tere Masiarchin, tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org, for more details.

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Description: The Advanced Best Practices for Teaching ELs is designed for those with a knowledge of the SIOP Model. In this two-day advanced workshop series, we will briefly review specific features of the SIOP Model and deepen your knowledge of the components of SIOPs in order to create an implementation plan to support universal and core instruction of all students through implementing the components and features of SIOP. Participants will also extend their own professional skills in supporting teachers’ SIOP implementation through supporting lesson planning in grade level or professional learning communities, and lesson study.

In order to make sure this advanced workshop fits your needs, please make sure you:

• Have attended a Best Practices for ELs: Foundations workshop.
• Understand the SIOP Model.
• Are able to create and utilize an implementation plan to use through your pd, coaching, or leadership role.
• Have attended the Best Practices for Best Practices for Teaching ELs: Foundations Level

Teams are strongly encouraged to attend and create an implementation plan.
Companion workshop series you may be interested in: Best Practices for Teaching ELs: Foundations Level

Cost: 

• $60/person CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• $60/person CESA 2 Consortium Buy-in
• $60/person CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $450/person all other districts

1-3 Credits available through Concordia, $149 per credit. Please contact Tere Masiarchin, tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org, for more details.

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic, Dr. Valerie Schmitz & Joseph Kanke

Cost: $450, includes book

Description: Instructional coaches and Teacher mentors are coaching for student outcomes. Evidence-based instructional practices are the foundation for this work along with effective coaching skills. This workshop series will explore high yield instructional practices essential for inclusive classrooms and embed critical coaching skills into instructional conversations.

This workshop is geared for Coaches and Teacher Leaders.  Participants should attend with their administrator for the first session on September 27th.

Registration to this workshop includes a copy of Coaching Matters by Chris Bryan, Cindy Harrison, Heather Clifton, and Joellen Killion.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Joseph Kanke is heading into his second year as Wisconsin DPI's statewide coaching coordinator. Prior to this position he worked as a coach for an Educational Service Center in Austin, Texas and as a campus-based instructional coach. His mission is to act as a liaison between the field and the state with the intention of creating a statewide system of coaching supports for regions, districts and schools to access as they develop their own coaching programs. He is also passionate about equity and how coaches can hold this at the center of their work.

Presenters: Nicole Aldworth & Karen Russell

Description: Networking and shared professional development opportunities make a significant contribution to quality of work life for professionals working with young children and their families. Early Childhood Networking meetings are offered to all persons in the CESA 2 region that are interesting in:

• Early care and education topics for children birth to eight years old
• Networking with other districts and agencies
• Regular updates on state initiatives, research, and best practice

The goal of the Early Childhood Networking event is to create a community in which learning occurs through collaboration, information sharing, and exploration of best practice with the focus on current topics in EC.

Focus Topic: Speech and Language LRE services

Cost: Free

About the Presenters:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Nicole Aldworth is an Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 with almost 20 years of experience working with young children and their families. Nicole spent most of her career working in the Sun Prairie Area School District and Marshall Public Schools teaching Early Childhood Special Education, 4K, and 5K. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education, special education. Providing rich and engaging early literacy opportunities for all children is a passion of hers, along with coaching and support of those working with young children.

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description: Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $450

Description: This three day series and instructional coaching session will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, and Geometry. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description: Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Presenter: Valerie Schmitz, PhD

Cost: $0

Description: DPI UMS Meeting for Educator Effectiveness (EE Model)

About the Presenter:

Valerie Schmitz, PhD is the Senior Director of the Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Presenter: Valerie Schmitz, PhD

Cost: $0

Description: DPI EP EPIC Meeting for Educator Effectiveness (EP Model)

About the Presenter:

Valerie Schmitz, PhD is the Senior Director of the Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description:  Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Training 1—(PLSi 1) Aug. 8-9—Instructional Mentoring: Mentoring language, collegial partnerships, fostering social and emotional growth, lesson planning for rigorous grade-level content standards, equitable access to content

Training 2—(PLSi 2) Oct. 3-4—Using Data to Inform Instruction: Identify grade level content evidence, Use tools to analyze student learning to assure grade level learning, scaffolding instruction, development of social emotional competencies, giving specific feedback

Training 3—(PLSi 3) Nov. 21-22—Observing and Giving Feedback: Tools for effective classrooms, active listening, evidence of grade level content, providing actionable feedback

Training 4—(PLSi 4) Feb 27-28—Assessing Growth and Deepening Practice: Mentor for rigor, coaching cycle, data and entry points for coaching, putting it all together with the tools for practice

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $395, includes book

Description: This three day series will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, Rates & Proportions, Functions, Geometry and Statistics. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

Presenter: Karen Russell

Cost: Free

Description: The Pyramid Model is a Multi-Leveled System of Support (MLSS) to enhance social & emotional competence in infants, toddlers & young children. It offers evidence-based strategies for parents & professionals to support optimal development & prevent challenging behaviors. The Pyramid Model is consistent with the public health/mental health model of promotion, prevention & intervention. The Pyramid Model framework is a Response to Intervention (RtI) for early childhood. Program-wide implementation of the Pyramid Model is the model for implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in programs for young children.

For additional information on the Pyramid Model in WI please see http://www.collaboratingpartners.com/wi-pyramid-model/

Presenter:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Cost: $3,150 per mentor trained (for all 8 days)

Description:  Mentor Training from the New Teacher Center includes 8 full days of training from the New Teacher Center in Chicago, Mentor and New Teacher Forums open to your district at no charge, in-field coaching and support from CESA 2, Design Team Meetings (a leader from each district helps to design the program based on consortium needs), and all support materials and research-based tools from the New Teacher Center.

The New Teacher Center has over 20 years of research and practice with outside research showing additional growth of 2-5 or sometimes 2-7 months growth in the students of new teachers whose mentors have had this training. It has also shown a 31% hgher retention rate of new teachers.

Training 1—(PLSi 1) Aug. 8-9—Instructional Mentoring: Mentoring language, collegial partnerships, fostering social and emotional growth, lesson planning for rigorous grade-level content standards, equitable access to content

Training 2—(PLSi 2) Oct. 3-4—Using Data to Inform Instruction: Identify grade level content evidence, Use tools to analyze student learning to assure grade level learning, scaffolding instruction, development of social emotional competencies, giving specific feedback

Training 3—(PLSi 3) Nov. 21-22—Observing and Giving Feedback: Tools for effective classrooms, active listening, evidence of grade level content, providing actionable feedback

Training 4—(PLSi 4) Feb 27-28—Assessing Growth and Deepening Practice: Mentor for rigor, coaching cycle, data and entry points for coaching, putting it all together with the tools for practice

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

NEXT MEETING(S)

April 2nd, 2020

May 7, 2020

Presenter: Pam Delfosse, DPI World Language and Global Education Consultant

Cost: $25, includes lunch

Description: The focus for this workshop is to build understanding and prepare participants to use the revised standards for world language learning in Wisconsin.  Content will be relevant to classroom teachers, world language department Chairs, instructional coaches, directors of instruction, and educator effectiveness evaluators. 

Contemporary world language classrooms prepare students to be world-ready with functional language proficiency, intercultural skills and global competence.  This workshop will help educators prepare to plan and facilitate learning with the revised Wisconsin Standards for World Languages.  Following an introduction to the standards, participants will deepen and check their understanding through collaborative tasks. 

Participants are encouraged to bring curriculum, units, performance assessments, or lesson plans for individual or group standards-based instructional planning. Time will be dedicated for that purpose in the afternoon. 

Workshop Objectives

Participants will be able to…

1. Explain the vision and components of the revised Wisconsin Standards for World Languages.
2. Identify how the revised Standards will impact how they plan, facilitate, and assess learning.
3. Define professional learning and practice goals for Standards implementation.
4. Plan for learning using the revised Standards.

About the Presenter:

Pam Delfosse serves as the World Language and Global Education for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.  Her professional practice is dedicated to providing all students equity in access to the benefits of language, intercultural, and global learning.  Pam is a former English as a Second Language and Japanese language educator.  Her work is informed by her preparation as a Principal and Director of Instruction, and a Master’s degree in Educational Policy.  Nationally, she supports teacher education and student language learning in less-commonly taught languages as a STARTALK Team Leader and serves on the Advisory Board for the Center for International Education Exchange.  Pam’s areas of expertise include program evaluation, instructional coaching, instructional design, and assessment.   

2019-20 Legislative Breakfast Forum Dates:

• October 11, 2019
• November 8, 2019
• January 10, 2020
• February 14, 2020
• March 13, 2020
• April 10, 2020

TIME: 8:30-9:00 - Check-in  |  9:00-10:30 - Legislative Breakfast Meeting 

COST: $10 per person

LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites, 1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson WI 53538 [intersection of Highway’s 26 and 12]

Presenters: Deidra Gorman, Ed O'Connor, Valerie Schmitz & Mary Jo Ziegler

Cost: $15, includes lunch

Description: The CESA 2 Continuous Improvement Network, formerly known as the Technical Assistance Network, is a grant funded series intended to support districts as they work to install and refine an equitable multilevel system of support. District Leadership Teams should attend together to engage in collaborative learning around the State's continuous improvement process, implementation science, and effective instructional practices with an emphasis on equity. Districts and schools identified as in need of improvement get early access to registration, but all districts are invited to join in the learning and build a system that leads to successful students.

'19-'20 Series Dates: August 6, October 28, March 18, June 2

Please register for each session you are able to attend for correct material and food count.

About the Presenters: 

Ed O’Connor, PhD directs the Effective Practices for Systems Center for CESA 2. Previously, Ed served the Monona Grove School District for 15 years as a school psychologist and as Director of Continuous Improvement and Assessment. Ed has worked at all levels from 4K-12. He also works at the collegiate level as a lecturer in the School Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ed has longstanding research interests in the areas of early literacy instruction and assessment, effective instruction, bridging the research-practice gap, systems change and models of continuous improvement in education, problem solving/response to instruction, and preparing students to be “college and career ready.” Ed is a frequent presenter on these topics at state and national conferences.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Mary Jo Ziegler has worked in diverse educational settings for over 30 years. The first 15 years of her career were spent in classrooms teaching grades 2-8. After earning an M.S. in Reading, she moved into an instructional coaching and intervention role at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership led to roles as district instructional resource teacher, a literacy coordinator, PK-12 director of instruction, and DPI consultant. Across the years, MJ has worked to support educators as they design engaging and effective learning opportunities that motivate achievement by building routines and scaffolds to guide students through successful learning experiences.

Presenters: Kirstin McDaniel, Social Studies Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & Dr. Valerie Schmitz, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2

Cost: $450 for entire 3 day series or $175 per day

Description: The Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies (2018) have been adopted by the Wisconsin State Superintendent. The new standards provide a foundation that identifies what students should know and be able to do in social studies classes. During this workshop you will work on implementing these standards.

Presenters: Kirstin McDaniel, Social Studies Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction & Dr. Valerie Schmitz, Senior Director, Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2

Cost: $175 per day or $450 for entire 3 day series

Description: The Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies (2018) have been adopted by the Wisconsin State Superintendent. The new standards provide a foundation that identifies what students should know and be able to do in social studies classes. During this workshop you will work on implementing these standards.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $295

Description: Module 1 will focus on counting and Module 2 will focus on grouping, base ten understanding, and parts of a whole. Problem solving and mathematical thinking/discourse will be embedded across both days. Educators will engage in developmentally appropriate, activities that engage young children in playful mathematics with the goal of developing conceptual understandings that build a foundation for all math learning.

This workshop is ideal for Early Childhood, Kindergarten & 1st Grade.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

NEXT MEETING(S)

May 7, 2020

Presenter: Julie Preman, CESA 2 RSN Director

Description: This collaborative network is designed for special education directors who are new to their role to provide a forum for discussion, collaboration, and sharing of best practices to prepare students and teachers for learning and teaching in the 21st century. Topics and issues related to special education policies, best practice and leadership will be established and explored by members.

Cost: Free

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic, Dr. Valerie Schmitz & Joseph Kanke

Cost: $450, includes book

Description: Instructional coaches and Teacher mentors are coaching for student outcomes. Evidence-based instructional practices are the foundation for this work along with effective coaching skills. This workshop series will explore high yield instructional practices essential for inclusive classrooms and embed critical coaching skills into instructional conversations.

This workshop is geared for Coaches and Teacher Leaders.  Participants should attend with their administrator for the first session on September 27th.

Registration to this workshop includes a copy of Coaching Matters by Chris Bryan, Cindy Harrison, Heather Clifton, and Joellen Killion.

About the Presenters:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Joseph Kanke is heading into his second year as Wisconsin DPI's statewide coaching coordinator. Prior to this position he worked as a coach for an Educational Service Center in Austin, Texas and as a campus-based instructional coach. His mission is to act as a liaison between the field and the state with the intention of creating a statewide system of coaching supports for regions, districts and schools to access as they develop their own coaching programs. He is also passionate about equity and how coaches can hold this at the center of their work.

Presenter: Steven Mijajlovic

Cost: $450

Description: This three day series and instructional coaching session will give teachers opportunities to collaborate around the Math Standards of Practice as they dive into Algebraic Thinking, Fractions, and Geometry. Walk away with hands-on activities that engage students in mathematical discourse and higher level thinking within mathematics classrooms.

About the Presenter:

Steven Mijajlovic is a Curriculum and Coaching Consultant with CESA 2. Steven comes to CESA 2 with ten years of experience in Mathematics and STEM across all grades. He taught mathematics in Chicago Public Schools and the suburbs, and most recently was working as a STEM Curriculum and Instructional Coach in the Chicago suburbs. Steven received his Master of Science in Education with a focus in Secondary Mathematics Education at Northwestern University. His research focused on developing student thinking through writing and discourse. 

2019-20 Legislative Breakfast Forum Dates:

• October 11, 2019
• November 8, 2019
• January 10, 2020
• February 14, 2020
• March 13, 2020
• April 10, 2020

TIME: 8:30-9:00 - Check-in  |  9:00-10:30 - Legislative Breakfast Meeting 

COST: $10 per person

LOCATION: Country Inn & Suites, 1650 Doris Drive, Fort Atkinson WI 53538 [intersection of Highway’s 26 and 12]

Presenter: Kristi Kimberlin

Cost: $140, includes NVCI Refresher workbook

Description: This half day refresher course helps staff assess a child's actions and how their own actions affect the situation. The participants are given specific tools in order to respond to an escalating student in an appropriate way. They will learn disengagements and holds for situations that escalate instead of de-escalate. 

About the Presenter:

Kristi Kimberlin is a Social Worker for CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 from Indianapolis, IN where she has over 20 years experience working with children, families, and schools. Her background includes work in private practice, school social work and counseling, and health education. Kristi holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Social Work with special certifications in School Counseling and in working with the emotional and social health of young children. Providing life-skills programming to students in the classroom is a passion of hers, along with coaching and supporting those working with children.

Presenter: Elizabeth Witter Freeman

Cost: $450, inlcudes lunch

Description: This training provides an opportunity to review best practices in SEL, school systems change, and implementation science. Participants will be exposed to over-arching frameworks to guide their efforts that can be adopted and used in their setting. A needs assessment and planning process will be used that considers integration with other school-based initiatives. This planning will focus on establishing effective and sustainable SEL from a school system perspective and acknowledges the complexity of changing school systems. Time will also be allotted for cross-district networking, in-district planning, feedback, and plan monitoring.

Individuals or teams are welcome.

About the Presenter:

Elizabeth Witter Freeman has been supporting CESA 2 schools since 2015. Her areas of specialty include School Systems, School Improvement, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, RtI/MTSS, and Pupil Service Delivery. Elizabeth practiced as a School Psychologist near Madison, WI after receiving her doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2007.

Presenters: Nicole Aldworth & Karen Russell

Description: Networking and shared professional development opportunities make a significant contribution to quality of work life for professionals working with young children and their families. Early Childhood Networking meetings are offered to all persons in the CESA 2 region that are interesting in:

• Early care and education topics for children birth to eight years old
• Networking with other districts and agencies
• Regular updates on state initiatives, research, and best practice

The goal of the Early Childhood Networking event is to create a community in which learning occurs through collaboration, information sharing, and exploration of best practice with the focus on current topics in EC.

Focus Topic: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Discussion

Cost: Free

About the Presenters:

Karen Russell is the Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She comes to this position with over 20 years of experience as a teacher working with children and families in a variety of settings as an ECSE teacher within school district programming, an Early Interventionist with Birth to Three Programming, and as a 4K and 5K teacher. Karen holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education.

Nicole Aldworth is an Early Childhood Program Support Teacher at CESA 2. She joins CESA 2 with almost 20 years of experience working with young children and their families. Nicole spent most of her career working in the Sun Prairie Area School District and Marshall Public Schools teaching Early Childhood Special Education, 4K, and 5K. She holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of early childhood education, special education. Providing rich and engaging early literacy opportunities for all children is a passion of hers, along with coaching and support of those working with young children.

Cost: Free

Description: Gather your leadership team* and join us as we launch a 3-year, deep-dive into equity-based school improvement! The 2019-20 Leading for Learning Series (formerly WOW) features four superb, FREE professional development events designed to strengthen PLC practices and processes. School-based leadership teams will experience sustained learning across the school year, gaining powerful tools and practical tips as they develop the expertise to:

• Develop a Healthy School Culture
• Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
• Build Rigorous Learning Expectations
• Utilize Team-Created Assessment Strategies
• Design Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Provide Coaching Support for PLC Teams

* Recommended team composition: 4–12 teacher leaders and building/district administrators working side by side to improve academic outcomes for all students. All team members must register individually.

Description: Gather your leadership team* and join us as we launch a 3-year, deep-dive into equity-based school improvement! The 2019-20 Leading for Learning Series (formerly WOW) features four superb, FREE professional development events designed to strengthen PLC practices and processes. School-based leadership teams will experience sustained learning across the school year, gaining powerful tools and practical tips as they develop the expertise to:

• Develop a Healthy School Culture
• Ensure a Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
• Build Rigorous Learning Expectations
• Utilize Team-Created Assessment Strategies
• Design Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Provide Coaching Support for PLC Teams

* Recommended team composition: 4–12 teacher leaders and building/district administrators working side by side to improve academic outcomes for all students. All team members must register individually.

Cost: $125

Description: This workshop is provided for all educators, school leaders and support staff who have responsibility for managing and communicating student data results for use by teachers, school leaders, parents, and other interested stakeholders.  The workshop will focus on building participant capacity to use the full range of tools available in WISEdash for Districts (AKA: “WISEdash Secure”).

The session facilitators will provide a review of basic navigation routines, an overview of data sources available and basic data analysis tools.  In addition, participants will receive detailed instruction and coaching for using more advanced tools including growth dashboards; snapshot tools; Dropout Early Warning System (DEWS) and College and Career Readiness Early Warning System (CCREWS); Cohort Manager; and Data Inquiry Journal tools. Time will be provided for guided practice using these tools to analyze your local data. You should consider attending this workshop if you have a basic familiarity with the WISEdash system and tools, but want to build your understanding and capacity for using these tools more effectively to guide school improvement and strategic planning efforts.

Description: The CESA 2 Language and Culture Center presents EL Live Webinars for 2019-20. Join us for one or more of our EL Live Webinars featuring important topics related to effectively educating multi-lingual learners. Register for each webinar individual. 

Oct. 23, 2019: Building Academic Vocabulary for EL Success
Understand why academic vocabulary is difficult for multi-lingual learners and learn how to implement 4 high-yield strategies for building academic vocabulary all from the comfort of your classroom or home. 

Jan 15, 2020: Identifying Potential Giftedness
Understand how to address the issues and difficulties of identifying potential giftedness in multi-lingual learners. 

April 22, 2020: Moving from Assessment to Instruction (using data to guide EL instruction)
As ACCESS scores begin to return to your district, gain a deeper understanding of how the ACCESS Scores are calculated, how to use the scale score to determine appropriate growth, and specific ways to use ACCESS data to plan effective instruction of ELs.

Cost: 

• Free for CESA 2 Title III Consortium
• Free for CESA 2 Immigrant Grant
• $59 per webinar for all other districts

1-3 credits available through Concordia at $149/credit, please contact Tere Masiarchin at tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse  populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Cost: Free

Description: The CESA 2 Title I Coordinators gather annually to learn of any updates from DPI connected to the Federal ESSA/ESEA fund requirements. This is a great opportunity to network with other coordinators and learn how districts are using federal funds to increase equity and have a positive impact on student achievement.

About the Presenter:

Mary Jo Ziegler has worked in diverse educational settings for over 30 years. The first 15 years of her career were spent in classrooms teaching grades 2-8. After earning an M.S. in Reading, she moved into an instructional coaching and intervention role at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership led to roles as district instructional resource teacher, a literacy coordinator, PK-12 director of instruction, and DPI consultant. Across the years, MJ has worked to support educators as they design engaging and effective learning opportunities that motivate achievement by building routines and scaffolds to guide students through successful learning experiences.

Cost: 

• $675 for non-CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Free for CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Up to 3 Grad Credits are available from Concordia College at an additional cost, $149 per credit. Please contact Tere Masiarchin for more details on Grad Credits, tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org.

Registration includes lunch and copy of featured book - Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher's Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success

Description: The CESA 2 ELL Network provides high-quality professional development and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. We facilitate the sharing of ideas, resources, and expertise within our member districts.

The ELL Network is Free for Title III Consortium members. Non-members may join and access valuable resources and networking opportunities, including:

• 4 full-day meetings with materials, lunch, and snack or Monthly Online Option Network Meetings
• Online resources for topics of network meetings
• Online office hours/coaching once a month
• ELevate Tips, Newsletters, and Videos

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

8:30am- Networking/check-in

9:00am - Meeting

2019-20 PAC Meeting Agendas TBD

Presenter: Valerie Schmitz, PhD

Cost: $0

Description: DPI UMS Meeting for Educator Effectiveness (EE Model)

About the Presenter:

Valerie Schmitz, PhD is the Senior Director of the Continuous Improvement and Implementation Center of Excellence for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Description: Under ESSA and WI DPI requirements, every district must have an EL Plan identifying your Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) and describe how your LIEP will be implemented to meet the needs of your English Learners. If your district needs to create or update your District EL Plan, this workshop is for you. Join Robin and Tere for a guided 2-day workshop series in which participants will complete their district EL Plan. Robin and Tere have over 50 years of combined EL leadership experience in both rural and urban educational settings. Understanding both the legal requirements and best practices for educating ELs, Robin and Tere will lead you in creating the best EL plan for your individual district. 

District teams are strongly encouraged to attend.

Companion workshop you may be interested in: EL 101: What Admin Need to Know

Cost:

• Free for CESA 2 Consortium Members
• Free for Immigrant Grant Members
• $350 for all other districts

About the Presenters:

Tere Masiarchin provides high quality and relevant professional development, needs assessment, and program support to school districts and teachers with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Tere comes to CESA 2 from CESA 6 where she was the Director of the Language and Culture Center.  Tere had previously spent 11 years in the Clintonville School District as the EL/Bilingual/Title III/21st CCLC Director and has been an adjunct professor at the UW-Green Bay. Tere is a national SIOP trainer and Thinking Maps Trainer.

Robin Rivas has worked as a teacher and administrator for 34 years with culturally and linguistically diverse  populations. Robin has also consulted in the areas of program development and professional learning and taught future educators at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

Facilitator: Julie Preman

Cost: Free

Description: The Regional Special Education Network (RSN) is an alliance of CESA #2 Special Education Directors who work in cooperation with the Department of Public Instruction. The overarching purpose of the RSN is to advance growth in academic achievement and career and community-based opportunities for students with disabilities by developing LEA capacity, fostering collaboration, and providing technical assistance to districts in a coordinated effort with other IDEA discretionary grants.

Presenters: Deidra Gorman, Ed O'Connor, Valerie Schmitz & Mary Jo Ziegler

Cost: $15, includes lunch

Description: The CESA 2 Continuous Improvement Network, formerly known as the Technical Assistance Network, is a grant funded series intended to support districts as they work to install and refine an equitable multilevel system of support. District Leadership Teams should attend together to engage in collaborative learning around the State's continuous improvement process, implementation science, and effective instructional practices with an emphasis on equity. Districts and schools identified as in need of improvement get early access to registration, but all districts are invited to join in the learning and build a system that leads to successful students.

'19-'20 Series Dates: August 6, October 28, March 18, June 2

Please register for each session you are able to attend for correct material and food count.

About the Presenters: 

Ed O’Connor, PhD directs the Effective Practices for Systems Center for CESA 2. Previously, Ed served the Monona Grove School District for 15 years as a school psychologist and as Director of Continuous Improvement and Assessment. Ed has worked at all levels from 4K-12. He also works at the collegiate level as a lecturer in the School Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Ed has longstanding research interests in the areas of early literacy instruction and assessment, effective instruction, bridging the research-practice gap, systems change and models of continuous improvement in education, problem solving/response to instruction, and preparing students to be “college and career ready.” Ed is a frequent presenter on these topics at state and national conferences.

Dr. Valerie Schmitz is the Educator Data and Practice Specialist for CESA 2. In this position, Valerie leads the regional work for educator development and district implementation of the Wisconsin Educator Effectiveness System, as well as data analysis and school improvement. Valerie has deep expertise in this work, serving as the Educator Effectiveness Coordinator at CESA 6 for the past four years. She has assisted districts with implementation of both Educator Effectiveness and the Effectiveness Project. She also has deep expertise in data analysis, systems analysis, and school improvement. Valerie has earned a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design for Online Learning as well as an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. She also holds a M.Ed. in Technology Education as well as an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership.

Mary Jo Ziegler has worked in diverse educational settings for over 30 years. The first 15 years of her career were spent in classrooms teaching grades 2-8. After earning an M.S. in Reading, she moved into an instructional coaching and intervention role at Sherman Middle School in Madison, Wisconsin. A second Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership led to roles as district instructional resource teacher, a literacy coordinator, PK-12 director of instruction, and DPI consultant. Across the years, MJ has worked to support educators as they design engaging and effective learning opportunities that motivate achievement by building routines and scaffolds to guide students through successful learning experiences.