CESA 8

Thank you to Josh Robinson, Assistant State Superintendent, and Tacara Lovings, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives, for engaging with our PAC team this month! Your leadership helps strengthen education across the state.

Sweet rewards for sweet shots! 🍰
This month, take a photo of a CESA 8 employee in action, submit it to us for use on social media, & you will be entered to win an OJ’s pie and shirt.
It’s that easy: Snap. Scan. Submit.
Details: https://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/article/2392100
Submission link: https://tinyurl.com/r75azp9c

Great teaching starts with great training! CESA 8’s Language & Literacy Academy provides educators with the knowledge and strategies to deliver top-tier literacy instruction to all students. 🌟📖Thanks to all our participants!

We appreciate Marinette Superintendent Corry Lambie for sharing his knowledge on crisis communications at our October PAC meeting. Thank you for helping districts prepare, respond, and lead with confidence. #Leadership #CESA8

Purpose is more than what we do. It’s why we do it. For the learners. For the leaders. For the future.
#PeopleWithPurpose

🍽️ Healthy meals = healthy minds. During National School Lunch Week (Oct. 13–17), we thank the school nutrition professionals who serve up care, energy & success to students daily. #SchoolLunchWeek #CESA8

We're thrilled to announce that CESA 8 is officially an EDSAFE AI Alliance Policy Lab Selectee! This represents a significant step forward in ensuring that we integrate AI into our education system in a responsible and thoughtful manner. We'll be collaborating with other leading states and districts to create best practices and guidance that prioritize safety, accountability, fairness, transparency, and efficacy of these tools. Stay tuned for updates on our journey! 🚀https://www.cesa8.k12.wi.us/article/2453506
#EducationInnovation #AIforGood #StudentSuccess #ProudMoment #EDSAFEAI

Is there a teacher in your life who always goes above and beyond? Show them love by nominating them for a 2026 Teacher Fellowship Award! 🏆
Students, parents, fellow educators, or community members can submit nominations. Get started: www.kohleducation.org/teacherfellowship
#KohlEducation

As we close out Wisconsin School Board Week, we extend heartfelt thanks to the CESA 8 Board of Control—committed leaders who make a lasting impact on students, schools, and communities every day. 🙌 #ThankYou #CESA8 #LeadershipInAction

🌟 “When educators grow, students thrive.”
Our recent UFLI Foundations training, facilitated by Crystal Beaman, helped teachers strengthen literacy instruction with proven, research-based strategies. The result? More confident readers tomorrow.

🌟 Advocacy matters! CESA 8’s Lisa Misco, past WCASS President, shared important updates at the WCASS Membership Meeting, ensuring schools and students have a strong voice at the state level.

A huge shoutout to Oconto Falls for an amazing Homecoming celebration! 🎉 CESA 8’s Dean Leisgang was honored to attend the assembly and witness the unbeatable Panther pride in action.

🚀 Our Regional Career Pathway Workshop proved to be an engaging event focused on connecting classrooms to careers. Special thanks to presenters Brooke Holbrook & Valerie Brooks for guiding the conversations!

Purpose is not a job description. It’s a calling to lift up learners and those who guide them.
#PeopleWithPurpose

📚 Behind every great teacher is support, guidance & encouragement from an instructional coach. On National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day, we honor their impact on classrooms & communities!

🌟 Great teachers ignite curiosity, build confidence & inspire dreams. Today on World Teachers’ Day, we recognize their incredible contributions to education & our communities. #WorldTeachersDay

Help us celebrate excellence in education!
Nominate an exceptional teacher for the 2026 Teacher Fellowship Award and shine a spotlight on their incredible work. 🌟
Learn more and submit your nomination: www.kohleducation.org/teacherfellowship/
#KohlEducation

Starting strong matters. 🚀 CESA 8’s Teacher Induction Training helps early-career educators gain the skills, mentorship, & support networks they need to succeed in the classroom.