It is Wisconsin School Board Week, and Gov. Tony Evers issued a proclamation making it official. We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to our Board of Control members for their dedication to education and our agency.
Thank you!
#WISchoolBoardWeek!
We thank Dan Rossmiller and Ben Niehaus from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards for sharing some information about trending education topics with our superintendents at our October PAC meeting.
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away."
-Pablo Picasso
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.
-Warren Bennis
#ThankaPrincipal
Remember to sign up at CESA8.org for these professional development opportunities.
Working Wednesdays YA Student Profile
As our students embark on new adventures, we reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year's YA students.
A simple thank you goes a long way.
October is National Bullying Awareness Month, a timely reminder for organizations to take action at the local level to foster safe and supportive environments.
You can find helpful resources on the NCTSN site, https://www.nctsn.org/.
Last week, leadership from several CESAs met with staff from Representative Scott Fitzgerald's office to discuss important issues facing schools across the Badger State. CESA 8 Agency Administrator Dave Honish and others are advocating for stronger support to help our schools thrive and continue providing excellent education to all students. Together, we’re working toward a brighter future for Wisconsin’s students.
CESA 8 recently hosted 25 new special education teachers from our region for the first of six training sessions the group will go through. We know these educators will make an impact in our districts.
Working Wednesdays YA Student Profile
With students stepping into new possibilities, we honor the achievements of last year's YA participants.
Here is an opportunity for a school district to get a technology makeover couresty of the Green Bay Packers.
https://www.packers.com/news/packers-uscellular-team-up-to-outfit-wisconsin-school-with-latest-technology-2024
Director of Communications Dean Leisgang recently spent a fantastic day in the School District of Niagara, capturing this incredible community's heart and soul. Every moment truly reflects what makes this district special, from the dedicated teachers and staff to the bright and enthusiastic students.
We are excited to share the finished video soon—stay tuned for a glimpse into the unique identity that makes Niagara a place where learning and growth thrive!
Professional Growth in Action!
CESA 8 staff focused on their professional development this week with a Lunch and Learn session.
We are better equipped to support our districts and provide top-notch services by continuously learning and growing.
Do you know an outstanding educator? I bet you do.
Nominate them for this honor.
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Working Wednesdays YA Student Profile
As students embrace their new opportunities, we take a moment to celebrate last year's YA students.
Please join us in welcoming some of our new teammates for the new school year.
Thanks to Jennifer Kammerud from the DPI for joining us at our September PAC meeting. Jennifer talked to the superintendents about filling positions and retaining staff.
Tammy Moynihan shared some great news with superintendents at the last PAC meeting about a DPI grant to support and enhance computer science programming in the CESA 8 region. We can't wait to start this valuable work.
