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2019-2020
Catalog of Programs and Services
Last updated: September 16, 2019
CESA 2 Catalog of Programs and Services
Table of Contents
Introduction
Welcome from the Administrator ................................................................ 6
CESA Agency Administration ...................................................................... 7
Quick Links
Board of Control (BOC) Leadership Support ............................................. 8
CESA Membership ......................................................................................... 9
Curriculum & Leadership Support for Member Districts .................................................. 9
Coaching District Size ...................................................................................................... 10
Regional Liaisons ........................................................................................... 11
Language & Culture New and Expanded Services for 2019-2020 ............................................ 12
Research and Development Projects ...................................................... 14
Digital Leadership &
Learning Integrated Programs and Services
Centers of Excellence ................................................................................... 15
Specialized Services Senior Directors for the Centers of Excellence ......................................... 16
& Staffing
Consultants for the Centers of Excellence ................................................ 20
Curriculum and Coaching Center of Excellence .................................. 24
Data & Systems
Analysis Curriculum and Coaching Implementation ............................................. 25
Literacy .................................................................................................... 25
Continuous Improvement Mathematics........................................................................................... 26
& Implementation Co-Teaching .................................................................................................... 27
Early Learning Services ................................................................................... 28
Student Behavior & Effective Practices for Instruction................................................................. 29
Support New Teacher Mentor Project ....................................................................... 30
Language and Culture Center of Excellence ......................................... 31
English Language Learners (ELL) Network.................................................. 32
Cover photo by Althea Dotzour
ESL and Bilingual Add-On Licensures .......................................................... 33
Photography featuring Madison
Metropolitan School District Professional Development ............................................................................ 33
teacher Jen Samuels and Program Evaluation ........................................................................................ 34
her students. Thinking Maps .................................................................................................. 34
Title III Consortium ........................................................................................... 35
Digital Leadership and Learning Center of Excellence ......................... 36
Anytime/Anywhere Learning & Micro-credentialing............................... 37
Collaborative Learning Networks ................................................................ 38
Digital Leadership and the Future Ready District Framework ................ 40
ISTE Educator Certification ............................................................................ 41
Professional Learning ...................................................................................... 42
TEACH Grant Consortium .............................................................................. 42
Specialized Services and Staffing Center of Excellence ...................... 43
Special Education Professionals ................................................................. 44
Autism/Neurodiversity .................................................................................... 47
Educational Audiology ................................................................................. 48
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Occupational Therapy ............................................................................ 49
Physical Therapy ........................................................................................ 50
Quick Links School Psychology .................................................................................... 51
School Social Work .................................................................................... 52
Services for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired .................. 53
Curriculum & Services for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing .................... 55
Coaching
Speech-Language Therapy .................................................................... 56
Assistive Technology Library .................................................................... 57
Language & Culture Professional Resource Center (PRC) ..................................................... 58
Data and Systems Analysis Center of Excellence .............................. 59
Digital Leadership &
Learning Alternative Compensation Planning .................................................... 60
Assessment Review & Assessment Implementation Supports .......... 61
Specialized Services District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Network ................................ 61
& Staffing Leadership Team Coaching ................................................................... 62
System Support and Data Analysis ........................................................ 63
Data & Systems Systems Review Process ........................................................................... 64
Analysis WISExplore/WISEdash ............................................................................... 65
WISEsupport ................................................................................................ 66
Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement & Implementation Center of Excellence........... 67
& Implementation
Assistive Technology Academy ............................................................. 68
Early Childhood Services ......................................................................... 69
Student Behavior &
Support Educator Effectiveness ............................................................................ 70
Implementation Science ......................................................................... 72
Multi-Level System of Support Network ................................................. 74
Regional Service Network (RSN) ............................................................ 75
Site Specific Technical Assistance ......................................................... 76
Special Education Consultation............................................................. 77
Title I Statewide Network ......................................................................... 78
Transition Advisory Network (TAN) .......................................................... 79
Parent - Educator Network (WSPEI) ....................................................... 80
Student Behavior and Support Center of Excellence ........................ 81
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention ................................................................ 82
PBIS ............................................................................................................... 83
General Services
Dialogue with Attorney ............................................................................ 84
Jefferson County Head Start .................................................................. 85
Driver Education ........................................................................................ 86
JEDI Virtual School..................................................................................... 87
Innovative Student Loan Solutions ......................................................... 88
Rock County’s Birth to Three Program .................................................. 89
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General Services (continued)
Union Grove Special Education Consortium ....................................... 90
Quick Links Vocational Opportunities and Assistance ............................................ 91
Statewide Services
Curriculum & CESA Statewide Services ......................................................................... 92
Coaching CESA Purchasing ....................................................................................... 93
Google Apps for Education .................................................................... 94
Language & Culture Equitable Multi-Level System of Support in Wisconsin (E-MLSS) ........ 95
Wisconsin PBIS Network ............................................................................ 96
Digital Leadership & Wisconsin Transition Improvement Grant ............................................. 97
Learning Wisconsin Safe and Healthy Schools ..................................................... 98
Specialized Services
& Staffing
Data & Systems
Analysis
Continuous Improvement
& Implementation
Student Behavior &
Support
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Welcome from the Agency Administrator
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year!
We are excited to offer new services to CESA 2
districts, in addition to the core services on which
you’ve come to rely. Your input has been the
impetus for the new service offerings this year and
those we’re considering for next year.
Addressing the Substitute Shortage
Securing substitutes has been a pain point for
districts across the state. To help alleviate the
shortage, CESA 2 developed an online training
Dan Hanrahan
program for potential substitutes to earn CESA 2 Administrator
licensure. Nearly 400 individuals have taken the
online training or participated in an in-person training. That’s 400 more
substitutes available to districts around the state.
We have also developed a relationship with Rachel Wixey and Associates
to provide substitute recruitment and management services to districts.
This, combined with a larger pool of substitutes, is intended to make your
life easier.
ESL and Bilingual Ad-On Licensure Opportunities
To better meet the diverse needs of our districts, we plan to offer ESL and
Bilingual Add-On Licensure opportunities, pending WI-DPI approval. This
new service would offer 1-year and 2-year licensure programs for teachers
to add-on an ESL or Bilingual license.
ISTE Certification
CESA 2 is one of only 11 agencies in the world to offer ISTE Certification for
educators. This digital credential recognizes educators who understand
how to transform teaching pedagogy with digital learning.
Other new services include School Social Work, Micro-Credentialing, and
Grant Writing. You can learn more about these beginning on page 12 of
this catalog.
We look forward to a continued strong partnership with your district and
wish you a successful school year.
Dan Hanrahan, CESA 2 Agency Administrator
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CESA 2 Agency Administration
Description: The Agency Administration incorporates the complete
operation of CESA 2 services, facilities, and connections with district
administrators, the Board of Control and other stakeholders.
Primary Responsibilities
Chief executive officer and legal agent on behalf of the Board of
Control
Advisor to the Board of Control on Agency matters, including
programs, budgets and policies
Arrangement of Professional Advisory Council (PAC) meetings to
obtain its counsel for the Administrator and the Board of Control
Agendas for Board of Control, PAC, and other groups
Representation at DPI, CESA statewide, and other educational
organizations and entities
Maintenance of an office with the necessary facilities for
professional development and communication with school
districts
Provision, management, and evaluation of all staff members,
recommending salaries and implementing Board of Control
policies, rules, and regulations
Preparation and supervision of the administrative budget and
program budgets
Assurance of federal and state reports
Maintenance of property, equipment, and inventory
Maintenance of and recommendations for insurance policies,
investments and statistical data
Dissemination of information to districts, media, and Board of
Control
A system of determining services for districts and execution of
contracts for these services.
Promotion of new programs and services
Liaison between DPI and local districts
Supervision of and recommendations for various CESA offices
throughout the CESA 2 area
Primary Stakeholders
District Administrators
CESA 2 Board of Control
Local School Boards
CESA 2 Department Directors
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Board of Control
The Board of Control is an 11-member board representing geographical
clusters in CESA 2. Each member of the Board of Control is a member of
his or her school board.
The Board of Control:
Sets policies
Authorizes expenditures of all funds
Appoints an Agency Administrator
Approves service contracts with local school districts
Receives funding from districts paying for services, state categorical
aid, and state and federal grants
The members of the Board of Control are elected by a delegate
assembly made up of representatives from the seventy-four school
districts served by CESA 2.
Board of Control members serve three-year terms.
The following members currently make up the Board of
Control:
Nancy Thompson, Chairperson—Waterloo
Tom Bush, Vice-Chairperson—Deerfield
Barbara Fischer, Treasurer—Elkhorn Area
Cindy Beuthin—Wisconsin Heights
Karl Dommershausen—Janesville
Kathy Klein—Edgerton
Rick Mason—Lake Mills
Wayne Trongeau—Wilmot UHS
Marian Viney—Belleville
Jim Wahl—Brodhead
Taylor Wishau—Burlington Area
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CESA Membership
The Membership Fees districts pay to their CESAs were established to
support the operational expenses of the CESA Agency Administrator
and Board of Control. Please note that CESAs no longer receive any
direct operational funding from the state of Wisconsin.
For 2019-2020, the membership fee for CESA 2 will be comprised of a
flat fee based on district size and a per pupil rate of $0.60. The student
counts for the districts are from the certified enrollment files from the
Department of Public Instruction for the 2018-2019 school year.
The flat fee for the four tiers based on district size:
Small (0-1,000 students): $1,100
Intermediate (1,001-2,000 students): $1,200
Medium (2,001-4,000 students): $1,400
Large (4,001+ students): $1,500
Leadership Support for Member Districts
In today’s dynamic education climate, it is useful to have
places to network with colleagues and learn from each other. CESA
2 offers a variety of opportunities for district leaders to collaborate
and share their ideas, including:
Legislative Breakfasts
CESA 2 holds a monthly Legislative Breakfast when the State
Legislature is in session. The meetings provide an opportunity for
superintendents to talk with legislators in an informal setting and for
legislators to share their work that is focused on or will have an
impact on public education in our state.
Professional Advisory Committee (PAC)
CESA 2’s Agency Administrator and its Board of Control are
advised by the administrators of the 74 member school districts. The
Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) meets monthly. All CESA 2
school district administrators are invited to attend the PAC meetings.
Affinity groups are coordinated based on the interests of the district
administrators.
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Districts by Size Based on Student Enrollment
Small Intermediate Medium Large
0-1000 1,001-2,000 2,001-4,000 4,001+
Small Intermediate
Albany Palmyra-Eagle Beloit Turner
Belleville Paris J1 Brodhead
Big Foot UHS Parkview Central Westosha UHS
Brighton #1 Randall J1 Clinton Community
Bristol #1 Raymond #14 East Troy Community
Cambridge Salem
Edgerton
Deerfield Sharon J11
Evansville
Dover #1 Silver Lake J1
Jefferson
Fontana J8 Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated
Lake Geneva J1
Geneva J4 Twin Lakes #4
Genoa City J2 Union Grove J1 Lake Geneva-Genoa
City UHS
Johnson Creek Union Grove UHS
Lake Mills Area
Juda Walworth J1
Marshall
Linn J4 Washington- Caldwell
Waterford Graded J1
Linn J6 Waterloo
Monticello Wheatland J1 Waterford UHS
New Glarus Williams Bay Whitewater Unified
North Cape Wisconsin Heights Wilmot UHS
Norway J7 Yorkville J2
Medium Large
Beloit
Burlington Monona Grove
Janesville
DeForest Area Monroe
Madison Metropolitan
Delavan-Darien Mount Horeb McFarland
Elkhorn Stoughton Middleton-Cross Plains
Area
Fort Atkinson Watertown
Oregon
Milton
Sun Prairie Area
Verona Area
Waunakee Community
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Regional Liaisons
CESA 2 established liaisons in 2014 to ensure a greater level of direct
contact with each district.
There are two regional liaisons serving the districts of CESA 2. They
meet with superintendents individually and as groups within
particular geographic areas.
The role of the liaison is to listen closely to district superintendents
and leadership teams to determine areas of need and trends
across districts. These connections allow CESA 2 to better develop
services to meet district needs and co-create innovative solutions
with our district partners.
The liaisons serve CESA 2 districts in the following regions :
For more information:
Ron Dayton,
Liaison, Consultant
608.520.6180
ron.dayton@cesa2.org
Ron Dayton Lynée Tourdot
Dane County Region Rock County Region
Green County Region Racine/Kenosha County Region
Dr. Lynée Tourdot Eastern Dane/Jefferson County Region
Regional Liaison, Walworth County Region
Instructional Coach, ELL
Consultant
608.843.6910
lynee.tourdot@cesa2.org
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New and Expanded Services for 2019-2020
ESL and Bilingual Add-On Licensure
To better meet the diverse needs of our districts, we plan to offer ESL and
Bilingual Add-On Licensure opportunities, pending WI-DPI approval. This
new service would offer 1-year and 2-year licensure programs for
teachers to add-on an ESL or Bilingual license. Learn more.
Substitute Management Solutions
CESA 2 has partnered with Rachel Wixey & Associates to deliver
innovative substitute recruitment and management solutions for school
districts.
Substitute Training License
To help alleviate the shortage of substitute teachers, CESA 2 developed
an online training program for potential substitutes to earn licensure.
Nearly 400 individuals have taken the online training or participated in an
in-person training. Learn more.
ISTE Educator Certification
CESA 2 is one of only eight organizations chosen to provide the national
training needed for ISTE Educator Certification. Learn more.
Micro-Credentials
Micro-credentialing is an opportunity for educators to learn on their own
time, pace, and place. Learning is structured in an online platform with
learning experiences, research, and application. Learning is supported
with email and video conference communication to enable clarity and
success. Learn more.
School Social Work
CESA 2 now offers school social work services. Curricula available to
districts will include anti-bullying, sex ed, and emotional coaching for
teachers working with students. Contact Stephanie Woloshin at
stephanie.woloshin@cesa2.org to learn more.
For more information:
Dan Hanrahan Technical Assistance (TA) Network for Improvement
CESA 2 Administrator The CESA 2 TA Network is a team of expert consultants supported by DPI
dan.hanrahan@cesa2.org funding from both ESSA and IDEA. This integrated and collaborative
network will guide district and school leadership teams as they work to
continuously improve their equitable multi -level systems of support.
Teams will work collaboratively to analyze current systems, design next
steps, and use implementation science to effectively improve outcomes
and close achievement gaps by ensuring equitable access to learning.
Contact Mary Jo Ziegler at maryjo.ziegler@cesa2.org to learn more.
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New and Expanded Services for 2019-2020
The Innovative Leaders Network
This Network is an opportunity for new (and veteran) school leaders to
learn with and from one another. Join peers for a facilitated book study
and guest speakers around topics of emerging educational trends.
Contact Valerie Schmitz at valerie.schmitz@cesa2.org to learn more.
Grant Writing
Understanding the need for financial resources outside traditional K-12
funding, CESA 2 now offers grant identification and grant writing services
to allow you to focus on what you do best. Our consultants have written
hundreds of grants to help school districts meet their professional
development and other needs.
Contact Valerie Schmitz at valerie.schmitz@cesa2.org to learn more.
New Teacher Mentor Project
CESA 2 introduced a New Teacher Mentor Project in 2018-2019,
utilizing the work and training of the New Teacher Center, a national non-
profit organization dedicated to improving student learning by guiding a
new generation of educators. The initial cohort of 50 mentors from 14
districts will continue through the next school year and a second cohort is
expected to be added. Learn more.
Strategic Visioning and Planning
CESA 2, working with pioneers in organization design and social
systems theory, has developed a method and set of tools to help districts
transform themselves. We work from a set of principles: that people
understand best what they help to design; that people care more about
what they help to design; that organization design properly includes
holistic attention to function, structure, and processes within the unique
context surrounding the organization to be designed; that system
problems and solutions advance iteratively over time; that it is possible to
influence the future, not just wait for it to occur.
Contact Dan Hanrahan at dan.hanrahan@cesa2.org to learn more.
For more information:
Dan Hanrahan
CESA 2 Administrator
dan.hanrahan@cesa2.org
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New Services Being Considered
CESA 2 consultants and leaders are continually conducting research
and development to determine new and impactful ways to serve
member districts and save you time and money.
Below are services currently being considered as part of our research
and development process.
Special Education Director Services
CESA 2 is considering offering Special Education Director Services to
districts in need of this leadership role. The CESA 2 Special Education
Director would assume the responsibilities of administering and
managing Special Education instructional staff for all aspects of
programs and services for children with special education needs.
If this is a service you would like CESA 2 to offer, please contact Tracy
Elger at tracy.elger@cesa2.org to learn more.
District Assessment Coordinator (DAC) Services
CESA 2 is considering the development of DAC services to school
districts. This service will assume the role of the district DAC,
communicating appropriate testing procedures for all required
assessments throughout your district, training staff on appropriate
testing procedures, and facilitating data summits to help districts
understand their testing results and district report cards.
How Can We Help?
If your district is interested in the possibility of any of these offerings or
has a need that is unmet, please contact Dan Hanrahan, Agency
Administrator, at dan.hanrahan@cesa2.org.
For more information:
Dan Hanrahan
CESA 2 Administrator
dan.hanrahan@cesa2.org
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Centers of Excellence
CESA 2 recognizes that the world of education is dynamic. The Centers
of Excellence are the services in which CESA 2 has established
designated areas of expertise to best support educators, schools, and
districts. Our services in these Centers of Excellence are designed to
enable educators and leaders to utilize best practices, become
leaders in their fields, and to continually enhance their strengths.
Professional Development Packages
CESA 2 offers professional development packages for in-district work.
Packages purchased on the annual contract or through a Request for
For more information:
Services before June 1, 2019 are eligible for discounted rates.
Tracy Elger
Executive Director of
Integrated Programs & Single Day Rate: $1,000
Services Four day retainer package: $950/day plus mileage (5% discount)
262.473.1443 Ten day retainer package: $850/day plus mileage (15% discount)
tracy.elger@cesa2.org
Districts may customize these days to include any combination
of in-district coaching or training for individuals or groups of
teachers and/or leadership teams. Packaged retainer days may be
pre-purchased to be used on consultant design and delivery of
customized professional development.
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Senior Directors for the Centers of Excellence
Curriculum and Coaching
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 a M.S. in Reading, she moved
into an instructional coaching and intervention
role at Sherman Middle School in Madison. 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.
Over the years, Mary Jo has worked to support
educators as they design engaging and effective
learning opportunities that motivate achievement
by building routines and scaffolds that guide
students through successful learning experiences.
Language and Culture
Tere Masiarchin has worked in the field of
culturally and linguistically diverse education since
1996 when she began teaching adults English as
an Additional Language while serving as an
AmeriCorps volunteer. She completed her Master
's in Teaching English as a Second Language from
the University of Minnesota, Mankato in 1999 and
began her career teaching Multilingual Learners.
She later earned her K-12 Administrator and
Curriculum Licenses from Marian University. Prior to
joining CESA 2, Tere worked for CESA 6 and in
districts as an EL/Bilingual Program Director,
Director of Grants, K-12 EL teacher, and an
EvenStart Teacher. Tere has worked with school
districts throughout the country providing highly
engaging and effective professional
development, EL program evaluations, EL
Shadowing, and coaching. Tere has been
presenting at state and national conferences,
often as a keynote speaker, for 18 years.
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Senior Directors for the Centers of Excellence
Digital Leadership and Learning
Beth Clarke is an innovative educator, whose
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 graduate degree in Instructional
Technology from UW-Whitewater. Additionally, she
has earned her Education Administration
licenses for Principalship and Director of
Curriculum and Instruction from Edgewood
College. Beth has a love of learning and applying
new strategies to classroom opportunities,
professional learning, and presentations.
Specialized Services and Staffing
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.
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.
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Senior Directors for the Centers of Excellence
Data and Systems Analysis
Ed O’Connor, Ph.D. had served the Monona
Grove School District for 15 years as a school
psychologist and Director of Continuous
Improvement and Assessment before joining CESA
2. He has worked at all levels from 4K-12 and also
lectures at the collegiate level 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, bridging the research-practice gap,
systems change and models of continuous
improvement in education, and preparing
students to be “college and career ready.” Ed is a
frequent presenter on these topics at state and
national conferences.
Integrated Systems and
Implementation Science
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
four years. She has assisted districts with the
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.
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Senior Directors for the Centers of Excellence
Student Behavior and Support
Tracy Elger, Ed.S. is the Executive Director of
Integrated Programs and Services and currently
serves as the Senior Director for Student Behavior
and Support. Tracy has been with CESA 2 since
2015. As Executive Director, she is responsible for
aligning CESA 2 programs and services with district
needs.
Tracy serves on the Executive Cabinet, which
functions as the agency’s executive leadership
council. Tracy has both a Master’s and an
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from the
University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is licensed as
a teacher, building principal, director of special
education, and superintendent.
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Consultants for the Centers of Excellence
Elizabeth Witter Freeman, Ph.D. has been
supporting CESA 2 schools since 2015. Her areas of
specialty include school systems, school
improvement, data analysis, strategic planning,
RtI/E-MLSS, 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.
Diane Jensen has over 30 years of teaching
experience as a middle and high school
special education teacher, instructional coach,
and most recently as a 5th grade general
education teacher. The majority of Diane’s career
was at Monona Grove High School as a special
education teacher and instructional coach with
an emphasis on college and career readiness
skills, differentiation, and effective instructional
practices. This is Diane’s 6th year working
exclusively with teachers via professional
development and on-site coaching experiences.
Ron Dayton is the lead on the CESA 2 Liaison
Project outreach effort. Ron is a trained consultant
in SMART goal setting, Educator Effectiveness, and
systems planning. Previously, Ron had been the
superintendent at the Cambridge School District
for 12 years. He spent 13 years in elementary
classroom teaching and 32 years in school and
district level administrative leadership.
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Consultants for the Centers of Excellence
Lynée Tourdot, Ph.D. was a teacher for 11 years
and an administrator for 15 years in both small
rural and urban districts with diverse populations.
She has a Master’s Degree in Education and a
Ph.D. from UW-Madison in Leadership for Social
Justice. Lynée consults in areas of Educator
Effectiveness, Effectiveness Project, English
Learners, Instructional Coaching, and WISEData.
Lynée is also a Superintendent Liaison with the
CESA 2 Liaison Project.
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.
Robin Rivas is a consultant in the Language and
Culture Center of Excellence supporting the areas
of Language Acquisition, English Learners, and
Bilingual/Multicultural Education. Robin has
worked as a teacher and administrator for 34
years with culturally and linguistically diverse
populations. She worked in Milwaukee Public
Schools as a teacher and administrator and
Racine Unified School District as the Executive
Director of the Department of Language
Acquisition. Robin has also taught future
educators at the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee. She has a Master’s Degree in urban
education with a focus on multicultural education
and is currently working on her doctorate degree
researching RTI and English Language Learners.
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Consultants for the Centers of Excellence
Karen Russell is an 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.
Carlene Chavez is a Wisconsin Statewide Parent-
Educator Initiative (WSPEI) Family Engagement
Coordinator for CESA 2. Her role is to create
stronger connections and engagement
between schools and the families that they
serve.
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Hector Portillo joined CESA 2 in 2018 as a Family
Engagement Coordinator. His work is part of the
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative
(WSPEI) and his role is to create stronger
connections and engagement between schools
and the families that they serve.
Prior to joining CESA 2, Hector worked as an
Academic Case Manager at the Latino
Academy of Workforce Development (LAWD).
He graduated with a degree in Public
Administration and Political Sciences from
Universidad Autὀnomo de Chiuahua./CD
Juárez.
Donna Hutson is the Professional Resource
Center (PRC) Consultant, DPI’s ATLC Director,
and the Accounts Payable Associate at
CESA 2. She's from Lake Mills, Wisconsin. For 20
years, Donna was the librarian for Lake Mills
School District. After that, she worked at the Lake
Mills Public Library. Donna enjoys visiting districts
to share the many and varied PRC offerings that
support student learning.
Jill Gierach is a teacher with a Master’s degree in
teaching children with multiple disabilities and is
a certified instructional coach. Jill holds a
teaching license in assistive technology, and
national certification by RESNA as an assistive
technology practitioner. She has advanced
training in AT assessment, non-verbal reading
assessment, environmental communication
teaching, and Tangible Symbols communication.
She was the last director of the Wisconsin Assistive
Technology Initiative and, as such, the editor and
contributing author of the 2009 WATI ASNAT
manual. Jill established the Assistive Technology
Academy and Assistive Technology Library and
continues to support those services at CESA 2.
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A strong, integrated and articulated curriculum, along with
highly skilled teachers ensures students perform to their
highest potential. CESA 2 consultants provide comprehensive
support for curriculum and a coaching model that enables
educators to continuously improve their systems and
practices.
Services in this Center of Excellence include:
Curriculum and Coaching Implementation
Literacy
Mathematics
Co-Teaching
For more information:
Mary Jo Ziegler Early Learning
Senior Director Pk-12 Effective Practices for Instruction
Coaching and Curriculum New Teacher Mentor Project
Center of Excellence
608.655.1444
Professional Resource Center
maryjo.ziegler@cesa2.org
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Curriculum and Coaching Implementation
CESA 2 Literacy and Mathematics Consultants intentionally integrate
effective instruction, college and career ready state standards, and
workshop model structures to support personalized instruction. These
highly trained facilitators guide curriculum design, create school
improvement plans, and work with leadership teams to define
initiatives and provide in-class coaching to support implementation.
Literacy Services
(Reading, Disciplinary Literacy, Writing, Speaking, Listening,
and Language)
CESA 2 literacy consultants are available to support the
implementation of English Language Arts and Literacy State
Standards 4K-12. CESA 2 offers literacy consultants who are 317
licensed reading specialists to support implementation of literacy
curriculum and compliance with state statutes. They can serve as the
district’s in-house reading specialist, if needed.
Literacy services are available to provide in-district professional
development, workshops, and coaching that:
Support literacy leaders in a variety of contexts to include
guiding leadership teams and professional learning
communities.
Provide teachers with professional development, coaching,
and in-class support
Unpack the ELA and Disciplinary Literacy standards to develop
clear learning targets that guide instruction
Work with educators of all levels in understanding and using
both formative and summative assessment data to analyze
curriculum and instruction
Customize multi-level systems of support including:
Universal literacy instruction
For more information: Strategic assessment
Mary Jo Ziegler Effective implementation
Senior Director Other ELA topics
608.655.1444
Customized services provided in-district or to groups of districts
maryjo.ziegler@cesa2.org
upon request.
Workshops on literacy topics and literacy initiatives are held
throughout the year at CESA 2.
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Mathematics Services
CESA 2 Mathematics consultants are available to support the
implementation of Wisconsin State Standards for Mathematics in
grades 4K-12.
Mathematics services are available to provide in-district professional
development, workshops, and coaching that:
Support mathematics leaders in a variety of contexts
Provide teachers with professional development, coaching, and
in-class support
Support implementation of high-quality instructional materials
and provide ongoing professional learning opportunities on the
selected materials
OER Fully-Aligned Instructional Materials, including Engage
NY and Illustrative Mathematics
Provide professional learning and engagement around student
learning trajectories focused on developmentally appropriate
mathematics for early childhood.
Unpack standards to develop clear learning targets and guide
instruction
Work with educators of all levels in understanding and using both
formative and summative assessment data to analyze curriculum
and instruction
Customize multi-level systems of support including:
Universal mathematics instruction
Strategic Assessment
Effective implementation of practice standards
Other mathematics topics
For more information: Guide meetings and professional learning communities
Steven Mijajlovic
Customized services provided in-district or to groups of districts upon
Curriculum & Coaching
request.
Consultant
224.595.4646 Workshops on mathematics topics and mathematics initiatives are
steven.mijajlovic@cesa2.org also held throughout the year at CESA 2.
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Co-Teaching
Co-Teaching is generally defined as two licensed
educators, often a special education teacher or EL
specialist and a general education teacher, sharing equal
responsibility for planning, delivering, evaluating instruction,
and learning to meet the diverse needs of students in a
shared space.
The overarching goal of co-teaching is to combine and
expand upon the expertise of both professionals for the
benefit of all students assigned to them.
CESA 2 has been instrumental in shaping co-teaching
practices both in districts and at the state level with its
involvement in the Department of Public Instruction’s
Co-Teaching Workgroup. CESA 2 staff have presented on co-
teaching around the state and have informed the creation of
DPI’s Co-Teaching Toolkit.
Services Provided
For more information:
Tracy Elger CESA 2 staff are available for workshops around what co-
Executive Director of teaching is, incorporating Universal Design for Learning
Integrated Programs & practices into the co-taught classroom, effective instruction in
Services the co-taught classroom, and specially designed instruction.
262.473.1443
tracy.elger@cesa2.org Coaching is available either in conjunction with or separate
from the workshops.
Diane Jensen
Instructional Coach
608.225.0000
diane.jensen@cesa2.org
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Early Learning Services
Early Childhood services include a variety of support trainings
and technical assistance to districts within the CESA 2 region.
These services are provided at no cost through IDEA Preschool
Discretionary Grant dollars. Emphasis is placed on best practice
approaches to the care and education of young child,
including the areas of LRE/Preschool Options, Child Outcomes,
Child Find, and Birth to Three Transitions.
Additional Services Include:
Networking opportunities for both regular and special
education providers
Trainings to meet identified needs
Ongoing training and coaching in the areas of:
Literacy development
Social and emotional skills
For more information: Functional and ongoing assessment
Karen Russell IEP process
Early Childhood Supporting culturally responsive practices
Consultant
608.228.4827
karen.russell@cesa2.org
Nicole Aldworth
Early Childhood
Consultant
920.382.5999
nicole.aldworth@cesa2.org
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Effective Practices for Instruction
CESA 2 recognizes that the world of education is dynamic. The
services offered in the area of instruction are designed to enable
educators to utilize best practices, become leaders in their field,
and to continually enhance their strengths.
Districts can contract for 4 day or 10 day packages either on their
annual contract or through a separate service agreement.
Packages pre-bought before June 30th, 2018 will be eligible to
receive a discount off of the CESA 2 daily rate.
Effective Practices 4-Day or 10-Day packages for:
Digital Learning
English Learners
Instruction
Literacy
Math
Single Day Rate: $1,000.00
Four day retainer package: $950.00/day plus mileage (5% dis-
count)
Ten day retainer package: $850.00/day plus mileage (15% dis-
count)
Districts may customize these days to include any combination
of in-district coaching or training for individuals or groups of
teachers and/or leadership teams. Packaged retainer days may
be pre-purchased to be used on consultant design and delivery of
customized professional development.
For more information, contact Tracy Elger, Executive Director of
For more information:
Integrated Programs and Services.
Tracy Elger
Executive Director of
Integrated Programs &
Services
262.473.1443
tracy.elger@cesa2.org
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New Teacher Mentor Project
CESA 2 introduced the New Teacher Mentor Project for the 2018-
2019 school year utilizing the work and training of the New Teacher
Center, a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving
student learning by guiding a new generation of educators.
Research on the program has shown the students of new teachers
whose mentors are trained by the New Teacher Center have an
additional 2-6 months growth in Reading and Math per year as
compared to other mentor programs. The research has also shown a
retention rate more than 30% higher than in districts that use other
mentor programs.
The model is designed to work in any district of any size to support
districts in the mentoring of new teachers. Our initial cohort of 50
mentors from 14 districts will continue through the next school year
and a second cohort is expected to be added for this year.
Project Goals
Establish a cadre of high-quality, well-trained mentors for
districts
Develop a consortium-based model to support districts in
mentoring new teachers
Institute a research-based training program for mentors based
on the work of the New Teacher Center
Benefits and Outcomes
Student learning is enhanced
Effective teacher practices are accelerated
Teacher recruitment rates increase
Teacher retention rates increase
The program becomes pervasive in buildings where it is in place
For more information: so that all teachers, including veteran educators and trained
Lynée Tourdot mentors, benefit from the training
Regional Liaison, Instructional
Coach, ELL Consultant As the state moves to requiring mentor training for three years,
608.843.6910 your new teachers deserve the best and most qualified mentors!
lynee.tourdot@cesa2.org
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The CESA 2 Language and Culture Center supports schools in
developing effective culturally and linguistically diverse
programs and educating all teachers and staff through high
quality, innovative, and collaborative professional
development.
Services in this Center of Excellence include:
English Learners Network
ESL and Bilingual Add-On Licensure
Professional Development
Program Evaluation
For more information: Thinking Maps
Tere Masiarchin
Senior Director Title III Consortium
715.460.1086 WIDA Screener & ACCESS Training and Administration
tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org
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English Language Learners Network
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.
Mission: As a group of educators we will build our capacity to meet the
linguistic, educational, social, and emotional needs of our English
Learners and their families by:
Embracing multilingualism
Building relationships
Utilizing research and best practices
Sharing resources
Continuously improving
Benefits:
4 full day meetings with materials and lunch
Online resources for topics of network meetings
Online office hours/coaching once a month
Affinity (networking) groups on ELL topics based on districts' needs
Free for CESA 2 Title III Consortium District members!
Non - Title III Consortium member districts: $675/person
For more information:
Tere Masiarchin
Senior Director
715.460.1086
tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org
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ESL and Bilingual Add-On Licensures
Pending WI-DPI Approval
CESA 2 plans to offer 1-year and 2-year licensure programs for
teachers to add on an ESL or Bilingual license, pending WI-DPI
approval.
As educators, we know balance between theory and practice is
essential. CESA 2 plans to provide a foundation for understanding and
implementing language acquisition theories, culturally and
linguistically responsive teaching practices, and assessment of
multilingual learners. Our flexible learning format offers online
coursework, reflective and effective feedback, and collaboration
with others, so that all teachers are prepared to teach multilingual
learners.
Professional Development
CESA 2 offers a number of opportunities for educators to
enhance their practice. Workshops are offered throughout the year
focused on effective strategies for teaching students who are English
Language Learners, including those on the topics of sheltering
instruction and assessment, program development, dual language
immersion, and determining language and/or disability.
The Language and Culture Center also offers DLI/TWI/Bilingual
program consultation and staff training. CESA 2 has expert
consultants in these areas designed to serve all districts.
The Language and Culture Center of Excellence offers online support
through virtual professional development, virtual site visits, and online
coaching for district staff. Administrators and teachers receive
For more information: continuous support in implementing best practices and research-
Tere Masiarchin based programming for culturally and linguistically diverse learners.
Senior Director We will work with your team to determine and create personalized
715.460.1086
professional development tailored to your specific needs.
tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org
Online Book Studies
Online book studies are offered 24/7 - anytime, anywhere
professional development for administrators and staff.
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Program Evaluation and Other Services
CESA 2’s Language and Culture Center of Excellence offers
support to districts in the development of effective programs for
students who are English Language Learners.
The service includes a needs assessment specific to the district.
Services are tailored to the needs of the district based on the
results of the needs assessment, which may include an analysis of
relevant data, on-site meetings, the development of individual
English Language Development Plans (ELDP) and the development
or updating of the district’s plan for English Language Learners or
bilingual students.
Thinking Maps
This in-district professional learning opportunity is designed for
teachers and school leadership teams to use Thinking Maps as a
common visual language for applying and improving thinking
processes, communicating
ideas and points of view, and
assessing progress over time.
Thinking Maps is a visual thinking tool that provides a systemic
approach for all students to access content. By visualizing our
thinking, we create concrete images of abstract thoughts. These
patterns help all students reach higher levels of critical and creative
thinking by utilizing consistent visual patterns linked directly to eight
specific thought processes.
WIDA Screener & ACCESS Training and Administration
The CESA 2 Language and Culture Center provides support for you
to meet the legal needs regarding identification, assessment, and
For more information: reclassification of ELs. Our staff are certified in administering the
Tere Masiarchin
WIDA Screeners (K, Grades 1-12) and WIDA ACCESS (K, Grades 1-
Senior Director
715.460.1086 12). Additionally, we provide the training needed to complete the
tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org WIDA courses for staff to become certified in administered the WIDA
Screener, ACCESS (K, Grades 1-12), and Alternative ACCESS. We
provide the training on-site in your district or at CESA 2 (WIDA
Screener training is in August and the WIDA ACCESS trainings are
November).
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Title III Consortium
Districts can join the CESA 2 Title III Consortium and receive full Title III
consortium benefits. A yearly consortium needs assessment is
conducted to determine the specific needs of the consortium
member districts.
Benefits of the CESA 2 Title III Consortium:
4 full day EL Network Meetings
Free or reduced cost for EL professional development events
Online resources to share and use within the consortium district
Online support and/or site visits
Reduced cost for in-district professional development
Districts receiving $1-$2,000 Title III funds receive full consortium
benefits.
Districts receiving $2,000-$10,000 Title III funds receive full consortium
benefits and can be reimbursed for grant approved expenditures
above $2,000.
Districts receiving over $10,000 may join the Title III Consortium to
receive full consortium benefits or districts may choose to join the EL
Network.
NEW: Title III Consortium Networks
The Language and Culture Center of Excellence welcomes a
partnership with other district Title III Consortia. If your district is a part
of a district Title III Consortium, contact the Language and Culture
Center of Excellence to determine how we can support your
consortium work through
Professional development
Online resources
For more information: Program planning and development
Tere Masiarchin
Senior Director Language and Culture Center tips and newsletters
715.460.1086
tere.masiarchin@cesa2.org How Can this Service Benefit Your District?
Coordination of ESSA consortia activities
Support to implement federal and state initiatives
Helps school districts build capacity in serving ELs
Professional development-based Title III consortium needs
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Effective implementation of a digital culture including strategic
planning and empowering pedagogy in a PreK-12 learning
environment have a direct impact on student achievement and
assure equity in education for all students. Critical to the success
of implementation is sustained vision, support, and guidance.
Services in this Center of Excellence include:
Anytime/Anywhere Learning
Collaborative Learning Networks
Digital Leadership and the Future Ready District Framework
For more information: ISTE Educator Certification
Beth Clarke
Senior Director Professional Learning
608.751.6427 TEACH Learning Consortium
beth.clarke@cesa2.org
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