Ready to move beyond identifying what’s not working? Join CESA 3’s Lisa Arneson and Matt Renwick for a two-day hands-on academy designed for district leadership teams who are ready to focus on the fix.
Through a structured, collaborative process, teams will engage in:
DAY 1
- A comprehensive needs assessment to pinpoint critical student outcomes
- Root cause analysis to examine adult practices, policies, and underlying conditions
- The beginning stages of improvement planning that connects directly to student needs
DAY 2
- Wisconsin Multi-Level System of Supports (WiMLSS) Framework training for teams to dig into their systems of supports and identify areas that are/aren’t effective for all students
In addition to ample collaboration time, teams will leave with practical templates, tools, and protocols they can use immediately in their own settings.
August 14 & 15 at CESA 3
9AM-3PM
Registration Free for SID Members
$499/non-members
Are you a new evaluator in The CESA 6 Effectiveness Project? This training is for you!
On October 16th, you can join other evaluators for a NET Flipped Training for the EP Evaluation System. Complete the NET training before October 16th and join our group to discuss your questions about evaluating and go deeper on the concepts you learned during the online module. This will be a great opportunity to meet other new leaders that are also preparing to help teachers grow for the students in their building.
Does your school use the CESA 6 Effectiveness Project to evaluate teachers? If so, this training is to prepare one person from your district to lead all evaluators through the recertification experience that takes place each semester. This training would also be beneficial if you are the only evaluator in your building for a collaborative experience with other evaluators from our region.
The recertification facilitation for the Effectiveness Project evaluation system in Wisconsin offers a specialized program aimed at principals seeking certification in evaluating teachers using the Dr. Stronge evaluation model. Through this recertification facilitation opportunity participants will be able to lead the experience in their own district with all evaluators. Participants will have what is needed to guide evaluators in collaboration around important topics for growing teachers for the students in your school.
All evaluators are to complete the recertification training each semester. Help your evaluators get the most out of the experience by going through the training with a CESA 3 EE Coordinator prior to completing the recertification with your colleagues in your district.
Does your school use the CESA 6 Effectiveness Project to evaluate teachers? If so, this training is to prepare one person from your district to lead all evaluators through the recertification experience that takes place each semester. This training would also be beneficial if you are the only evaluator in your building for a collaborative experience with other evaluators from our region.
The recertification facilitation for the Effectiveness Project evaluation system in Wisconsin offers a specialized program aimed at principals seeking certification in evaluating teachers using the Dr. Stronge evaluation model. Through this recertification facilitation opportunity participants will be able to lead the experience in their own district with all evaluators. Participants will have what is needed to guide evaluators in collaboration around important topics for growing teachers for the students in your school.
All evaluators are to complete the recertification training each semester. Help your evaluators get the most out of the experience by going through the training with a CESA 3 EE Coordinator prior to completing the recertification with your colleagues in your district.
Join CESA 3 for a dynamic, three-hour virtual training designed to support principals and their evaluators in understanding and using the CESA 3 Educator Effectiveness (EE) Principal Framework. Grounded in the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL), this custom-developed framework provides a clear, relevant structure for meaningful principal evaluation, growth, and professional learning.
Participants will:
- Explore the key components and expectations of the CESA 3 EE Principal Framework
- Explore the expectations of the evaluation system
- Engage in interactive learning around the ten leadership standards
- Strengthen shared understanding between principals and evaluators to foster effective leadership development
This training is essential for both new and experienced principals and their evaluators as they strive to create a culture of continuous improvement and leadership excellence across schools.
Ellie Olson has been certified as a Professional Coach since November of 2016. Ellie’s training took place with The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) with a focus in executive coaching. She is also certified through the International Coaching Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). To be certified as a PCC a person must have completed an accredited coach training program and complete over 500 hours of paid coaching.
While working at CESA 6, Ellie supported Appleton Area School Districts Admin team, Manitowoc Public School District Admin team, School District of Hartford Jt. 1 Admin Team, and Hortonville MS teachers on plans of improvement. Over the last four years working at CESA 3, Ellie has supported many districts with leadership coaching and networking. Along with the coach training, Ellie is starting her 26th year in education with experience as a math teacher, elementary principal, and middle school/high school principal.
This Service Includes:
- Monthly Individual Coaching Sessions
- ELI Assessment and Debrief
- Learning about Energy Leadership
- One Emergency Call Per Month
Why Coaching
Many successful CEOs of Fortune 500 companies have an executive coach. We would find it strange if professional athletes did not have a coach. Educational professionals can reach their peak performance by working with a leadership coach.
A professional coach forms a trusting relationship with a leader to help the leader grow in their position in a productive way. Professional coaching focuses on setting goals, creating outcomes and managing personal change by using the iPEC Successful Change Model which includes the following:
- Assess Current Situation
- Explore and Create options
- Choose option
- Create a plan
- Perform
- Look at results
- Assess Current Situation and start process again
In the center of this change model is Engaged Energy. There are many variables that can impact engagement. Part of the coaching process is addressing those variables to reach our goals and have your visions come to fruition.
All leaders wish for more time in a day. Demands of the job often make it difficult to fully support a leader to reach their peak performance. We also know that leadership can be a lonely position and the more support a leader has, new to a position or not, is critical to their success. Leadership Coaching can assist with support and brings in a person from the outside that can be a sounding board for a leader to reach goals and meet expectations.
Energy Leadership Index Assessment would be used to assess what energy level is used by leaders in “normal” situations and then also what energy level is used when a person is in a “stressful” situation. Coaching will guide leaders to be able to choose what energy level is appropriate. This is a powerful tool that guides leaders to professional growth and awareness.
Some areas of focus:
- Leadership Strengths and Gaps
- Removing Barriers to Success
- Emotional Intelligence
- Dynamic Communication
- Influencing Others
- Problem Solving
- Productivity
- High Energy Relationship
- Health and Wellness
- Energy Levels in Leadership
- Time Management/Balance
Leaders will be contacted by Ellie Olson to set up the first coaching session in August.
Ellie Olson has been certified as a Professional Coach since November of 2016. Ellie’s training took place with The Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) with a focus in executive coaching. She is also certified through the International Coaching Federation as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC). To be certified as a PCC a person must have completed an accredited coach training program and complete over 500 hours of paid coaching.
While working at CESA 6, Ellie supported Appleton Area School Districts Admin team, Manitowoc Public School District Admin team, School District of Hartford Jt. 1 Admin Team, and Hortonville MS teachers on plans of improvement. Over the last four years working at CESA 3, Ellie has supported many districts with leadership coaching and networking. Along with the coach training, Ellie is starting her 26th year in education with experience as a math teacher, elementary principal, and middle school/high school principal.
This Service Includes:
- Monthly Individual Coaching Sessions
- Learning about Energy Levels
- Quarterly virtual networking sessions with other area leaders
- September 25 9:00-10:30
- December 10 9:00-10:30
- February 18 9:00-10:30
- April 16 9:00-10:30
- A leadership calendar with items to consider each month
Why Coaching
Many successful CEOs of Fortune 500 companies have an executive coach. We would find it strange if professional athletes did not have a coach. Educational professionals can reach their peak performance by working with a leadership coach.
A professional coach forms a trusting relationship with a leader to help the leader grow in their position in a productive way. Professional coaching focuses on setting goals, creating outcomes and managing personal change by using the iPEC Successful Change Model which includes the following:
- Assess Current Situation
- Explore and Create options
- Choose option
- Create a plan
- Perform
- Look at results
- Assess Current Situation and start process again
In the center of this change model is Engaged Energy. There are many variables that can impact engagement. Part of the coaching process is addressing those variables to reach our goals and have your visions come to fruition.
All leaders wish for more time in a day. Demands of the job often make it difficult to fully support a leader to reach their peak performance. We also know that leadership can be a lonely position and the more support a leader has, new to a position or not, is critical to their success. Leadership Coaching can assist with support and brings in a person from the outside that can be a sounding board for a leader to reach goals and meet expectations.
Energy Leadership Index Assessment would be used to assess what energy level is used by leaders in “normal” situations and then also what energy level is used when a person is in a “stressful” situation. Coaching will guide leaders to be able to choose what energy level is appropriate. This is a powerful tool that guides leaders to professional growth and awareness.
Some areas of focus:
- Leadership Strengths and Gaps
- Removing Barriers to Success
- Emotional Intelligence
- Dynamic Communication
- Influencing Others
- Problem Solving
- Productivity
- High Energy Relationship
- Health and Wellness
- Energy Levels in Leadership
- Time Management/Balance
Leaders will be contacted by Ellie Olson to set up the first coaching session in August.
Join us for The Anxious Generation, a FREE, three-part series exploring Jonathan Haidt’s book and research on the rise of students’ anxiety and mental health concerns, along with discussion around “the great rewiring” of students’ brains. Participants will discover how more restricted play and increased screen time has influenced student well-being and learning, and discuss ways to take collective action.
While reading the book alongside our discussions is encouraged, it is not required– you are welcomed to join either way!
FREE for CESA 3 Schools! Non-CESA 3 Schools: only $75.
Safe and Healthy Schools Members and Project AWARE schools will receive a copy of the book for FREE!
Session dates
October 15, 2025- Part 1 & 2: A Tidal Wave and The Backstory (3:45-4:45am)
November 12, 2025- Part 3: The Great Rewiring (3:45-4:45am)
December 3, 2025- Part 4: Collective Action for Healthier Childhood (3:45-4:45am)
Calling all Early Learning Educators!
Kick off the new school year with inspiration, connection, and creativity! CESA 3, PBS Wisconsin Education, and the Brewer Public Library are thrilled to invite you to a free PBS KIDS Empower Edcamp — a dynamic, educator-focused event designed to leave you feeling energized and ready for the year ahead.
Join us at the Brewer Public Library in Richland Center on Wednesday, August 20th from 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. And if you’d like to start your day with calm and clarity, come early for a relaxing outdoor yoga session beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Hear from Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, a pediatrician working in the public interest. He blends the roles of physician, occasional children’s librarian, educator, public health professional and child health advocate. We are excited for him to attend and share his unique combination of interests and experience!
The first 35 registrants will receive a free PBS Wisconsin Education insulated cooler bag.
So, what is an Edcamp and why should you attend?
At this unique, participant-driven event, you decide what you want to explore! Whether it’s STEM resources, social-emotional strategies, everyday literacy activities, family engagement ideas, or local community programs, the topics are shaped by your interests and needs.
- Build connections and boost your energy! Spend a fun, collaborative morning with fellow educators from the CESA 3 early learning community. Share ideas, spark creativity, and head into the school year feeling refreshed, supported, and inspired.
- Explore. Empower. Engage. You’ll leave with powerful takeaways—including free bilingual PBS KIDS resources designed to bring joy, curiosity, and critical thinking into your classroom or learning space.
- Bonus perks: Earn 5 hours of credit from The Wisconsin Registry. Enjoy local treats like complimentary coffee and bakery items from Christy’s Sunny Side Bakery & Café. Savor a delicious lunch from RC Tacos. Get cool swag and win door prizes!
Again, this amazing event if FREE! Don’t miss out! Register by August 13 to save your spot – space is limited!!
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