Educators from Benton, Darlington, Fennimore, Pecatonica, Potosi, and Richland gathered at CESA 3 to dive into and decode Wisconsin’s Forward exam last week.
Attendees began by looking at local student outcomes, and then looked at specific tested topics across the contents.
Using DPI tools and CESA staff expertise related to writing and depth of knowledge, attendees left with a plan to implement strategies to impact student performance on the test. #EmpoweringEducators
Attendees began by looking at local student outcomes, and then looked at specific tested topics across the contents.
Using DPI tools and CESA staff expertise related to writing and depth of knowledge, attendees left with a plan to implement strategies to impact student performance on the test. #EmpoweringEducators
🔆 Staff Spotlight! Today we celebrate Renee Nelson, our marvelous Administrative Assistant.
🙌 Thank you, Renee, for all you do! #EmpoweringEducators
🙌 Thank you, Renee, for all you do! #EmpoweringEducators
⚠ Due to inclement weather, today's Regional Business and Information Technology Professional Learning Community has been postponed. We plan to reconvene and schedule a date in the spring to come together.
➕ Today's Math 24: Single Digits event at Southwest Tech has been postponed as well. Math 24: Single Digits has been rescheduled for Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m. at Southwest Tech.
Today's RSN networking meeting will be held virtually.
🚘 Stay safe, everyone! #EmpoweringEducators
Learn about the Wisconsin Indian Tribes so you can use that learning in your classroom! Join us on Nov. 20 as we host guest speaker David O’Conner, Education Consultant with the American Indian Studies Program at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This day long workshop will provide in-depth presentation and discussion on American Indian Studies in Wisconsin (often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31). Learn more and register at https://cesa3events.org/events/american-indian-studies-wisconsin-indian-tribes/.
Educators - don't miss this! National AI expert Brian Buffington is coming to CESA 3! Join the Intro to AI workshop on October 23 and get a no-fluff crash course in AI basics made simple for educators. You’ll explore what AI is (and isn’t), test out beginner-friendly tools, and separate the hype from the helpful. By the end, you’ll know how to spark student engagement, quickly build resources tailored to your classroom, and create better learning experiences. Learn more and register at https://www.cesa3.org/o/cesa/page/ai-for-educators.
Join Matt Renwick, CESA 3 Systems Coach, for a deep dive into Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Participants will leave with practical tools, systematic approaches, and organizational strategies to create universal learning environments where students with ADHD move from compliance to agency while benefiting all learners. Learn more and register at https://cesa3events.org/events/each-and-every-student-developing-systems-of-support-for-learners-with-adhd/.
🍎 It’s Wisconsin School Board Week!
🗓 This week, we celebrate our 11-member CESA 3 Board of Control — dedicated leaders who not only guide and support CESA 3, but also serve on their local school boards across southwest Wisconsin.
🎓 Their commitment to students, educators, and communities helps strengthen education in every corner of our region.
🙌 Please join us in thanking our Board of Control members for their service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to public education! #EmpoweringEducators #WISchoolBoardWeek
🗓 This week, we celebrate our 11-member CESA 3 Board of Control — dedicated leaders who not only guide and support CESA 3, but also serve on their local school boards across southwest Wisconsin.
🎓 Their commitment to students, educators, and communities helps strengthen education in every corner of our region.
🙌 Please join us in thanking our Board of Control members for their service, leadership, and unwavering dedication to public education! #EmpoweringEducators #WISchoolBoardWeek
Educators, don't miss this! National speaker Brian Buffington is bringing his high-energy AI workshops to CESA 3 - and there's something for everyone in your district! These aren’t sit-and-get sessions. They’re hands-on, fast-paced, and packed with real strategies you can use immediately. You’ll leave with customizable templates and the confidence to guide students into the future of work. Workshops kick off next week for CTE educators, coaches, and club advisors. Seats are limited—secure yours now and be part of this exclusive experience! Register today at https://www.cesa3.org/o/cesa/page/ai-for-educators.
Many of us are leaders in a building wearing many hats. One of those hats is coaching our teachers to be the best they can be for the students in their classroom. Guiding teachers through a coaching cycle helps our teachers grow. Jim Knight, Jessica Wise, Michelle Harris, and Amy Musante have shared some great tools in The IC Toolkit. Let's breakdown those parts.
Identify - The observer and teacher get a clear picture of the current reality in the classroom. This could be done by recording the class, looking at student work, reviewing assessment data, or some combination of these. With that information, great a goal with the teacher.
Learn - During the learn portion of the coaching cycle, the teacher learns a strategy to use in their room in impact teaching. This is often done with ideas shared by the observing and the teacher having choice on what to implement.
Improve - The teacher tries the new strategy in their classroom. Data is collected on student progress. The teacher and coach can make adjustment as necessary which may include selected a different strategy until the goal is met.
Introducing this cycle to your teachers at the beginning of the year can help you and your teachers have structure and focus as you work to impact instruction. #CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
Identify - The observer and teacher get a clear picture of the current reality in the classroom. This could be done by recording the class, looking at student work, reviewing assessment data, or some combination of these. With that information, great a goal with the teacher.
Learn - During the learn portion of the coaching cycle, the teacher learns a strategy to use in their room in impact teaching. This is often done with ideas shared by the observing and the teacher having choice on what to implement.
Improve - The teacher tries the new strategy in their classroom. Data is collected on student progress. The teacher and coach can make adjustment as necessary which may include selected a different strategy until the goal is met.
Introducing this cycle to your teachers at the beginning of the year can help you and your teachers have structure and focus as you work to impact instruction. #CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
Many of us are leaders in a building wearing many hats! One of those hats is coaching our teachers to be the best they can be for the students in their classroom. Guiding teachers through a coaching cycle helps our teachers grow. Jim Knight, Jessica Wise, Michelle Harris, and Amy Musante have shared some great tools in The IC Toolkit. Let's breakdown those parts.
Identify - The observer and teacher get a clear picture of the current reality in the classroom. This could be done by recording the class, looking at student work, reviewing assessment data, or some combination of these. With that information, great a goal with the teacher.
Learn - During the learn portion of the coaching cycle, the teacher learns a strategy to use in their room in impact teaching. This is often done with ideas shared by the observing and the teacher having choice on what to implement.
Improve - The teacher tries the new strategy in their classroom. Data is collected on student progress. The teacher and coach can make adjustment as necessary which may include selected a different strategy until the goal is met.
Introducing this cycle to your teachers at the beginning of the year can help you and your teachers have structure and focus as you work to impact instruction. #CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
Identify - The observer and teacher get a clear picture of the current reality in the classroom. This could be done by recording the class, looking at student work, reviewing assessment data, or some combination of these. With that information, great a goal with the teacher.
Learn - During the learn portion of the coaching cycle, the teacher learns a strategy to use in their room in impact teaching. This is often done with ideas shared by the observing and the teacher having choice on what to implement.
Improve - The teacher tries the new strategy in their classroom. Data is collected on student progress. The teacher and coach can make adjustment as necessary which may include selected a different strategy until the goal is met.
Introducing this cycle to your teachers at the beginning of the year can help you and your teachers have structure and focus as you work to impact instruction. #CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
We all want out teams to function at a high level and accomplish great things. We can do that if we commit to the 7 Commitments of a Great Team. Jon Gordon has created a plan to help teams make this happen. Let's talk about the first commitment!
Commit to Valuing Each Other
Committing to valuing each other is essential for any successful team because it builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates a positive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected. As Jon Gordon shares in his new book, when team members truly value one another, they’re more likely to support, communicate, and collaborate effectively—leading to greater unity, resilience, and shared success. How do you and your team members commit to valuing each other? #CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead #JonGordon #7commitmentsofagreatteam
Commit to Valuing Each Other
Committing to valuing each other is essential for any successful team because it builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates a positive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected. As Jon Gordon shares in his new book, when team members truly value one another, they’re more likely to support, communicate, and collaborate effectively—leading to greater unity, resilience, and shared success. How do you and your team members commit to valuing each other? #CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead #JonGordon #7commitmentsofagreatteam
Train Your Crisis Response Team in November! Don’t wait for the next emergency—prepare for it.
Designed for school & district leaders, SROs, and crisis teams
Based on ICISF’s CISM model – now SAMHSA-recognized
Bonus Coaching Day for Safe and Healthy Schools members
November 4-5 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM | In-Person
$499 per person
Save 20% for groups of 4+
Police Officer joins FREE
Register by October 3 at https://cesa3events.org/events/managing-school-crisis-from-theory-to-application/
(20-person minimum applies) #CrisisTraining #SchoolSafetyLeadership #TIGResponse #CISM #TraumaInformedSchools #EmpoweringEducators #CESA3
Designed for school & district leaders, SROs, and crisis teams
Based on ICISF’s CISM model – now SAMHSA-recognized
Bonus Coaching Day for Safe and Healthy Schools members
November 4-5 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM | In-Person
$499 per person
Save 20% for groups of 4+
Police Officer joins FREE
Register by October 3 at https://cesa3events.org/events/managing-school-crisis-from-theory-to-application/
(20-person minimum applies) #CrisisTraining #SchoolSafetyLeadership #TIGResponse #CISM #TraumaInformedSchools #EmpoweringEducators #CESA3
Hey all of you Speech-Language Pathologists out there in the CESA 3 region! Join your colleagues for a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally! Each session will include time for discussion, education, and networking, along with updates from DPI relevant to SLP services. Sessions will take place at CESA 3 on October 10, December 3, February 5, and April 28 from 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. Lunch is provided! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity - register today!
Many people are reading and learning more about The Anxious Generation. Jonathan Haidt wrote this book and as leaders it offers great research to reflect and think about. His focus for the book is why rates of mental illness went up in so many countries between 2010 and 2015 for Gen Z while older generations were much less affected. The change from play-based childhoods to phone-based childhoods is part of this research. CESA 3 is offering virtual learning sessions to learn more this summer with many people attending. If you are interested to learn more, we will be offering more in the fall and you can register at https://cesa3events.org/events/the-anxious-generation-fall-2025/. This is research leaders will want to know more about!
#CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
#CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
We all want our teams to function at a high level and accomplish great things. We can do that if we commit to the 7 Commitments of a Great Team. Jon Gordon has created a plan to help teams make this happen. Let's talk about the first commitment - Commit to Valuing Each Other. Committing to valuing each other is essential for any successful team because it builds trust, strengthens relationships, and creates a positive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected. As Jon Gordon shares in his new book, when team members truly value one another, they’re more likely to support, communicate, and collaborate effectively—leading to greater unity, resilience, and shared success. How do you and your team members commit to valuing each other? #CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead #JonGordon #7commitmentsofagreatteam
You’re the heart of the classroom—let’s help you thrive! The Paraprofessional Summit is BACK August 19th at Southwest Tech with a full day of support and strategies tailored for YOU. Led by Paul Gasser, this Love and Logic® training gives you tools to manage behavior, connect with students, and feel empowered. Don’t wait—register now: https://cesa3events.org/events/3rd-annual-paraprofessional-summit/?datetime=284
#LoveAndLogic #CESA3 #ParaprofessionalsMatter #empoweringeducators
#LoveAndLogic #CESA3 #ParaprofessionalsMatter #empoweringeducators
As we reflect on the prior school year as leaders, we think about how we can do things differently. This is such a great part of summer! There are so many things that can be reviewed and adjusted in the summer to help with the next year. There are some things that planning and procedures may not be able to address. Have you felt any of these?
1. Push through the challenge
2. Internal variables such as physical health and cognitive functioning are extraneous
3. Suffering and sacrifice are necessary parts of leadership
4. Basic physical health and fitness are luxuries and signs of lesser commitment
5. Emotional challenges, particularly outside of work, are to be stifled or hidden
These are feelings many leaders face. The School Leader's Game Plan by Scott A. Laliberte shares these common thought patterns leaders experience while leading a building or district. These thought patterns cause leaders to NOT be satisfied in their position. Laliberte also shares variables that impact leadership capacity. Reflect on the following as you think about your leadership role.
1. Physical well-being
2. Cognitive functioning and mental clarity
3. Emotional balance and health
4. Motivational clarity
5. Position-specific skills and attributes
You are not alone with the thought patterns you are experiencing. Reflect on how to break through those thought patterns.
#CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
1. Push through the challenge
2. Internal variables such as physical health and cognitive functioning are extraneous
3. Suffering and sacrifice are necessary parts of leadership
4. Basic physical health and fitness are luxuries and signs of lesser commitment
5. Emotional challenges, particularly outside of work, are to be stifled or hidden
These are feelings many leaders face. The School Leader's Game Plan by Scott A. Laliberte shares these common thought patterns leaders experience while leading a building or district. These thought patterns cause leaders to NOT be satisfied in their position. Laliberte also shares variables that impact leadership capacity. Reflect on the following as you think about your leadership role.
1. Physical well-being
2. Cognitive functioning and mental clarity
3. Emotional balance and health
4. Motivational clarity
5. Position-specific skills and attributes
You are not alone with the thought patterns you are experiencing. Reflect on how to break through those thought patterns.
#CESA3 #empoweringeducators #lead
The Paraprofessional Summit is coming August 19th to Southwest Tech! If you haven't registered yet, no worries - you can still join us! Learn practical, powerful tools from Love and Logic® trainer Paul Gasser - support student behavior with confidence and compassion. Register today at https://cesa3events.org/events/3rd-annual-paraprofessional-summit/?datetime=284
#ParaprofessionalSummit #CESA3 #EmpoweringSupportStaff#empoweringeducators
#ParaprofessionalSummit #CESA3 #EmpoweringSupportStaff#empoweringeducators
On Tuesday, July 1, leaders from Boscobel, Dodgeville, and Southwestern schools participated in the WiMLSS Framework Training. Strategies were shared for developing better systems that serve all students.
Interested in improving your systems of support? Join us at the #WiMLSS Forward Conference in August in the Wisconsin Dells: https://cesa1.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cesa1/event.jsp?event=8240& #empoweringeducators #cesa3
Interested in improving your systems of support? Join us at the #WiMLSS Forward Conference in August in the Wisconsin Dells: https://cesa1.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cesa1/event.jsp?event=8240& #empoweringeducators #cesa3
🌟 Shout out to Blanchardville Public Library!! 🌟
We had a super time at the Blanchardville Public Library Summer Reading Program! 🦸♀️📚 Niki Smith, CESA 3 Pupil Services Coordinator, led “Be a Kindness Hero” for ages 4–12—a fun and powerful session focused on anti-bullying and the impact of everyday kindness. 💛
Special thanks to Sarah Kyrie, an anonymous donor, and the amazing staff and families who joined us. Together, we’re helping kids grow into confident, caring heroes—one kind act at a time. 🌱🦸♂️
#BeAKindnessHero #StopBullying #SummerReading2025 #CESA3 #KindnessMatters #EmpoweringEducators
We had a super time at the Blanchardville Public Library Summer Reading Program! 🦸♀️📚 Niki Smith, CESA 3 Pupil Services Coordinator, led “Be a Kindness Hero” for ages 4–12—a fun and powerful session focused on anti-bullying and the impact of everyday kindness. 💛
Special thanks to Sarah Kyrie, an anonymous donor, and the amazing staff and families who joined us. Together, we’re helping kids grow into confident, caring heroes—one kind act at a time. 🌱🦸♂️
#BeAKindnessHero #StopBullying #SummerReading2025 #CESA3 #KindnessMatters #EmpoweringEducators
