🌟 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.
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Lisa Misco speaking on a stage.
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.
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
A full gym for Oconto Falls homecoming.
Oconto Falls band plays their school song.
A full gym for Oconto Falls homecoming.
🚀 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!
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Brooke Holbrook presenting at a workshop.
Small group discussion at CESA 8 workshop.
Purpose is not a job description. It’s a calling to lift up learners and those who guide them.
#PeopleWithPurpose
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Jessica Yencheske graphic
📚 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!
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
National Instructional Coach Appreciation Day graphic

🎉 It’s Wisconsin School Board Week! Oct. 5th–11th, we celebrate the dedicated leaders who guide our schools, support students, and strengthen our communities. Thank you, school board members! 💙

about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
School Board Week Graphic
🌟 Great teachers ignite curiosity, build confidence & inspire dreams. Today on World Teachers’ Day, we recognize their incredible contributions to education & our communities. #WorldTeachersDay
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
World Teacher's Day graphic
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
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
2026 Teacher Fellowship Award graphic

🔍 Dive into the UFLI Foundations program with CESA 8! Learn how explicit, systematic phonics instruction aligns with the Science of Reading. Hands-on practice, proven strategies, real impact.

about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
UFLI Foundations Graphic
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.
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Teacher Induction Training session with a large group at CESA 8.
🧹✨ Today we celebrate National Custodian Day! Thank you to the dedicated custodians who keep our schools safe, clean & welcoming for students and staff every day. #ThankACustodian
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Custodian Appreciation Day

Help your students explore healthcare careers! 🩺
School Counselors/Teachers are invited to an HCA Information Session on Oct. 15 at Bellin College. Learn how the program supports students with credits, career exploration & college readiness.
More information: https://tinyurl.com/vm4p5wkh

about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Students learning about healthcare careers at Bellin College.
💡 Great principals don’t just manage schools—they inspire futures. Join us in celebrating National Principals Month and recognizing the leaders who make education stronger every day. #NationalPrincipalsMonth #CESA8
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
National Principal Month graphic
Collaboration in action! School counselors heard from Kendra Brusewitz (SAM 25) & Lindsay Kralovetz (RAYS Youth Services) about resources that help youth & families facing homelessness, as well as behavioral and family issues in our region.
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Professional Development group listening to a CESA 8 presneter.
We believe in the power of purpose—because when purpose drives education, lives are transformed.
#PeopleWithPurpose
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Tammy Moynihan graphic
🎥 Discover the stories shaping education in Northeast WI! Subscribe to the CESA 8 YouTube channel for videos on learning, leadership & innovation. ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@CESAeight
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
CESA 8 YouTube Channel Graphic
Happy National Teacher Assistants’ Day! 🏫 From supporting instruction to lifting students up, you’re the heart of our schools. We appreciate all you do! 💙
about 1 month ago, Dean Leisgang
Teacher's Assistant Day
From classrooms to community gardens, Communications Director Dean Leisgang had the chance to see how Oconto Falls is investing in both learning spaces and hands-on experiences for students for an upcoming video series.
about 2 months ago, Dean Leisgang
Dean Leisgang and John Dunks pose for a Selfie
Students pose for picture with produce.
Agriscience students pose for a picture.
Students picking apples.
Pretty sunflowers
Pretty flower
Behind the scenes, CESA 8 is reflecting on values, behaviors, and outcomes through professional development. Why? Because when our team grows stronger, the districts we serve also grow stronger.
about 2 months ago, Dean Leisgang
CESA 8 Professional Development Graphic
School HR can be complex. CESA 8 makes it easier. 🧩 We offer expert support with onboarding, compliance, surveys, FMLA, and more. Let’s build a better system together. Contact Aly Tress: atress@cesa8.org
about 2 months ago, Dean Leisgang
Human Resources Flyer