Professional growth helps us serve others better. Our CESA 8 team recently met for internal professional development to strengthen our skills in order to support the educators and districts we serve.
about 20 hours ago, Dean Leisgang
Aly Tress speaking to a small group.
There’s always something happening at CESA 8! 👀 Follow our socials for stories that celebrate educators, highlight student success, share resources, and showcase the work happening across our region.
1 day ago, Dean Leisgang
CESA 8 social media graphic

In the news... Congrats, Brittney!
https://www.newmedia-wi.com/firari-receives-wtll-instructor-award

2 days ago, Dean Leisgang
In the news graphic
The Brewers aren't the only team with a winning lineup! ⚾💙💛 Our CESA 8 staff is getting creative with personalized baseball cards to celebrate the World Series! Congratulations to the Crew on a great Game 1 victory!
5 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Amy on a baseball card.
Stacy on a baseball card.
Lisa on a baseball card.
Our Brewers baseball card lineup keeps growing! ⚾💙💛

Our staff's response has been incredible, and we're excited to share another round of familiar faces showing off their Brewers pride!
6 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Becky Ruechel on a baseball card
Megan Lambrecht on a baseball card
Olivia Engebretson on a baseball card
Tricia Kurey on a baseball card
Melissa Boutott on a baseball card
Kim Robison on a baseball card
Jenny Ambrosious on a baseball card

⚾💙💛 As you have seen, most of our CESA 8 staff stepped up with Brewers baseball cards, but we had one brave Cubs fan join the lineup! 😄 We’ll let this one slide. #GoBrewers

Editor's Note: Nick submitted the image.

6 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Nick Curran on a baseball card
Who's ready for some more October baseball? ⚾ Our CESA 8 staff is excited for the World Series. Check out their Brewers-themed baseball cards. 💙💛 #GoBrewers
7 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Wendi Schreiter on a baseball card
John Moe on a baseball card
Renee Melotik on a baseball card
Lisa Misco on a baseball card
Deb Smith on a baseball card
Cari Spatz on a baseball card
It’s been 44 years since the Brewers last made it to the World Series, so we’re celebrating in our own way! ⚾ CESA 8 staff brought their personalities to the plate with some creative baseball cards. Check out our team! 💙💛
8 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Jamee Belland on a baseball card
Bobbie Hermersmann Jamee Belland on a baseball card
Kristin DePouw on a baseball card
Dean Leisgang on a basebsall card
Wendi Schreiter on a baseball card
Stacy Koch on a baseball card
Great conversations happen when educational leaders connect! Thank you to Ben Niehaus from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards for joining our October PAC meeting and sharing insights with our CESA 8 superintendents. 🤝
8 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Ben Niehaus speaking at the front of a room.
The Brewers aren’t the only team with an all-star lineup! ⚾ Our CESA 8 staff was creative and designed their own Brewers baseball cards. We think this crew deserves a spot in the big leagues! 💙💛 #GoBrewers
9 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Aly Tress on a baseball card
Nicole James on a baseball card
School Psychologists team on a baseball card
🍪 Learning through play! Teachers participated in CESA 8’s Using Trajectories to Develop Counting & Subitizing in Early Learners workshop, playing the Cookie Game to explore strategies that build early counting skills and strengthen math understanding. #CESA8 #EarlyLearning
9 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Small group activity at CESA 8.
Small group activity at CESA 8.
Small group activity at CESA 8.
Small group activity at CESA 8.
It’s World Series week! ⚾ Our staff stepped up to the plate and created their own Brewers baseball cards, showing off their personalities and team spirit! 💙💛 Check out our lineup of CESA 8 all-stars all week! #GoBrewers #CESA8
10 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Dave Honish on a baseball card
Jessica Kaczmarek on a baseball card
This is National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌 We’re recognizing the drivers, transportation teams, and students who work together to make the journey to and from school safe. Thank you for helping our students arrive ready to learn!
10 days ago, Dean Leisgang
National School Bus Safety Week graphic
This is America’s Safe Schools Week. 🏫 Safety is a shared responsibility. We’re grateful for the educators, staff, families, students, and community partners who work every day to create schools where everyone feels safe, supported, and ready to learn.
10 days ago, Dean Leisgang
America's Safe Schools Week graphic
Strong educational leadership happens when we learn from one another. At our October PAC meeting, CESA 8 superintendents shared best practices, discussed board development, federal priorities, and district health care needs.
13 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Superintendents listening to a speaker.
October 15th is White Cane Safety Day! 🤍👩‍🦯👨‍🦯

In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson established this national observance to raise awareness and honor the white cane as a symbol of independence and self-reliance for people who are blind or visually impaired.

The white cane is far more than a navigation tool—it represents:

✨ Independence: The freedom to move through the world confidently and on one's own terms, without relying on others to lead the way.

✨ Confidence: Spatial awareness and mobility mastered through practice and skill.

✨ Equality: Equal access to explore, learn, and succeed alongside peers.

At CESA 8, our Vision and Orientation & Mobility (O&M) specialists proudly work alongside local school districts to equip students with the skills and confidence to navigate their world.

Join us in celebrating the strength and autonomy of visually impaired students across our region. ❤️

It's a cane, not a stick! 🦯

#WhiteCaneSafetyDay #ItsACaneNotAStick #CESA8 #OrientationAndMobility #VisionServices #InclusionMatters #Independence #WIEducation
14 days ago, Dean Leisgang
A visually impaired student walking with a cane through a crosswalk.
A visually impaired student walking with a cane.
A visually impaired student walking with a cane.
A visually impaired student walking with a cane.
CESA 7, CESA 8, and @uwgreenbay recently partnered to host an education career event for 40 students exploring futures in teaching. Thank you to everyone who helped shape the future of education!
15 days ago, Dean Leisgang
A group of students poses for a picture at education career event.
A presenter talks to a group at a recent education career event.
A presenter talks to a group at a recent education career event.
A presenter talks to a group at a recent education career event.
Connect. Learn. Plan. Join CESA 8 on Dec. 10th for DLM Administration & Special Education Networking Day, featuring DLM training, assessment planning, and collaboration with colleagues. Register: https://tinyurl.com/mnktkucz
16 days ago, Dean Leisgang
DLM Administration & Special Education Networking Day graphic
This is National School Lunch Week! 🍎🥪 We’re celebrating the school nutrition professionals who serve up more than meals. They help fuel students for learning, growth, and success. Thank you for all you do!
17 days ago, Dean Leisgang
School Lunch Week graphic
Today is World Mental Health Day. 💚 Mental health is part of overall well-being. Let’s continue creating school communities where students and staff feel supported, connected and comfortable asking for help when they need it.
19 days ago, Dean Leisgang
World Mental Health Day graphic