CESA 9

06/12/2026

📢 Attention school and district leaders who evaluate educators!

Join us for a powerful workshop designed to strengthen your observation and feedback practice! 🌱

🖥️ Using Rapid Cycle Feedback to Support Educator Growth (DPI & EP Models) – 2026
📅 Date: July 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: CESA 9
💰 Cost: FREE – EE Grant Funded

This workshop will help evaluators use Rapid Cycle Feedback to support educator growth through mini-observations, timely feedback, and reflective conversations. You'll explore how short, focused observation cycles centered on teacher-identified growth areas that can help monitor progress, provide actionable feedback, and strengthen educator practice over time.

✅ This event is for school and district leaders who evaluate educators through the DPI or EP model and want to use short, focused observation cycles to support growth.

👉Register here: https://cesa9.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cesa9/event.jsp?event=1971&

Have Questions? Contact Ryan McCain or Arrin Truax at CESA 9.

06/11/2026

📢 Attention school and district leaders! Get Ready for the EE Frontline System Rollover Party!!! (option 2)

Are you responsible for managing your Educator Effectiveness system in Frontline? We've got the perfect event for you! 🎉

📅 Date: July 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: CESA 9
💰 Cost: FREE – EE Grant Funded

This hands-on workshop will walk you through the rollover process step by step including archiving this year's data and transitioning active users into the new evaluation year. You'll leave with dedicated time and expert support to get it done!

✅ This event is designed for school and district leaders who manage their Educator Effectiveness system.

Questions? Contact Ryan McCain

Register here: https://cesa9.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cesa9/event.jsp?event=1966&

06/11/2026

🎉 Get Ready for the EE Frontline System Rollover Party! 🎉

Is your district preparing for the next Educator Effectiveness evaluation year? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to help districts successfully complete the Frontline rollover process.

Participants will:
✅ Review the annual rollover process
✅ Archive current-year data
✅ Transition active users into the new year
✅ Receive dedicated support and time to complete the rollover during the session

📅 July 21, 2026
🕣 8:30–11:30 AM
📍 CESA 9
💲 EE Grant Funded

This workshop is intended for school and district leaders responsible for managing their Educator Effectiveness system.

Questions? Contact Ryan McCain.

🔗 Register Here: https://cesa9.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cesa9/event.jsp?event=1961&

06/10/2026

LETRS Volume 1

Are you looking to deepen your understanding of how students learn to read, write, and spell? LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Volume 1 provides educators with research-based knowledge and practical strategies grounded in the Science of Reading.

Participants will explore:
✔️ Oral language development
✔️ Phonological awareness
✔️ Phonics
✔️ Fluency
✔️ Vocabulary
✔️ Reading comprehension

This professional learning experience equips educators with the tools needed to make informed instructional decisions and improve literacy outcomes for all students.

📅 Series Dates:
• July 30, 2026
• August 11, 2026
• September 22, 2026
• October 7, 2026

🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: CESA 9
👥 Audience: All Teachers

💲 Registration Fees:
• CSI Members: $1,125
• Non-CSI Members: $1,225

📢 Please note: LETRS Volume 1 is a prerequisite for LETRS Volume 2.

👉 Register here:https://cesa9.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cesa9/event.jsp?event=1876&

06/09/2026

📈 Reimagining Educator Effectiveness: Connecting Evaluation to Continuous Improvement (DPI & EP Models)

What if Educator Effectiveness wasn't just a compliance requirement but a powerful tool for driving meaningful improvement?

Join us for this engaging workshop designed to help school and district leaders rethink, simplify, and strengthen their Educator Effectiveness (EE) systems. Together, we'll explore how educator goals, observations, feedback, and evaluation processes can be aligned with school and district improvement efforts to create lasting impact.

Participants will learn how to make Educator Effectiveness a meaningful part of a continuous improvement system and discover strategies to move improvement plans from paper to practice in classrooms, schools, and districts.

📅 July 30, 2026
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 CESA 9
💲 FREE through EE Grant Funding

👥 Audience: School and district leaders and evaluators responsible for leading, implementing, supporting, or improving their Educator Effectiveness system.

👉 Register here: https://cesa9.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cesa9/event.jsp?event=1891&

Don't miss this opportunity to connect evaluation practices with real improvement efforts and strengthen outcomes for educators and students alike.

06/09/2026

A sincere thank you to our CESA 9 Board of Control members for another year of service to CESA 9, your local districts, and the students across our region. Your leadership, support, and commitment make a difference in the work we do together.

We were proud to celebrate the end of another successful year together at The Silver Birch Supper Club . Thank you to their team for the wonderful hospitality and great food that made the evening special.

We also want to recognize and thank Silver Birch for being a Youth Apprenticeship employer. Their commitment to supporting students through real-world learning experiences directly impacts the future workforce and helps create opportunities for young people in our communities.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support students and education across our region!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Steve, Michele, and Meri! 🎉

We are proud to recognize our Associate Directors Steve Duffrin, Michele Nickels, and Meri Tunison for their commitment to continuous learning and excellence in education. By achieving Quality matters Course Reviewer status, they are helping strengthen the high-quality support and learning opportunities we provide to our districts and educators.
Thank you for the dedication to professional growth and for helping ensure students and educators have access to exceptional learning experiences.

06/08/2026

Congratulations, Linda! 🎉

Congratulations on completing the ISTE + ASCD AI Literacy Framework course. Your dedication to learning and staying current with emerging technologies helps strengthen the support we provide to educators and students across our region.

We are grateful for your commitment to growth and leadership. Keep up the great work!

Huge congratulations to Linda Schuerman, WVS Associate Director, on completing the ISTE + ASCD AI Literacy Framework course!

Linda’s dedication to continuous learning directly strengthens our organization and elevates the value we bring to educators and students across the state of Wisconsin. Keeping pace with AI literacy ensures we stay at the forefront of modern education.

Way to go, Linda! 👏

06/05/2026

📢 We’re Hiring at CESA 9! 📢

We are seeking a dedicated Teacher of the Visually Impaired to join our team and make a meaningful impact for students across North Central Wisconsin!

At CESA 9, we proudly serve 22 school districts by helping schools collaborate, share resources, and expand opportunities so all students can learn, grow, and succeed.

💙 Why join CESA 9?
✔ Supportive, collaborative, and flexible work environment
✔ Competitive pay and full benefits package
✔ Wisconsin Retirement System participation
✔ Health, dental, life, disability insurance + paid time off
✔ Meaningful work that directly supports students and educators

About the Role
As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired, you will:
• Provide specialized instruction for students with visual impairments (blindness and low vision)
• Collaborate with students, families, educators, and service providers
• Help students access curriculum and build compensatory skills
• Support independence in both academic and functional areas
• Travel to partner school districts as needed

This role is all about making sure every student has the tools, access, and support they need to thrive.
📍 Location: Tomahawk, WI
📅 Closing Date: April 17, 2026
🆔 WECAN ID: 253224

View the full job description and apply today!
https://www.cesa9.org/about/employment.cfm