Supercharge your school’s ACT and PreACT Secure results with a powerful, year-long collaborative learning experience. Led by ACT Instructional Mastery-certified educator and experienced ACT trainer Jason Derby, alongside CESA 3 content experts, this blended cohort brings teachers and principals together to build data-driven strategies, master test mechanics, and drive measurable student success.
Why Join This Cohort?
- Dual-Track Synergy: Distinct, specialized paths for both teachers and administrators ensure alignment across the entire school.
- Blended Flexibility: Kick off with high-impact, in-person workshops, followed by manageable monthly virtual sessions that fit into busy school schedules.
- Expert Guidance: Direct access to a certified ACT trainer and CESA 3 specialists for classroom and leadership application.
Bring Your Team
One district registration. Unlimited participants.
SID Members: $1,800
Non-Members: $2,250
The Learning Pathways
| For Teachers | For Principals and District Leaders |
| Kickoff Workshop (Oct. 8 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at CESA 3): Deep dive into test development, scoring, and a timed ACT subject test debrief. | Kickoff Workshop (Oct. 8 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm at CESA 3): Attend alongside teachers to build a shared foundation. |
| Monthly Virtual Sessions (3:30–4:15 PM): Focused, ongoing learning for immediate classroom application. | Monthly Leader Sessions (12:30–1:30 PM): Focus on data analysis, incentives, and course sequencing. |
| Community: Ongoing Q&A, networking, and a structured monthly topic schedule. | Leader Workshop (Jan 12): Dedicated, in-person strategy session at CESA 3. |
About Jason Derby
Jason Derby is a current math and test prep teacher at Cuba City High School, where he has taught since 2018. He is also the owner of Derby ACT Prep, where he works with individual students and school districts to improve readiness for the ACT® and PreACT®. Jason has taken the new Enhanced ACT® test six times to stay current with recent test changes, scoring a 36 twice. He earned ACT Instructional Mastery certification in all subjects in 2019 and became a trainer for the program for six years following that. He is a member of the National Test Prep Association, an ACT Regional Council member, and an ACT Affiliate Tutor.
Upcoming Dates
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08OctACT Learning Collaborative
Strengthen ACT® and PreACT® instruction through a year-long blended learning collaborative for teachers, principals, and teacher leaders. Led by Jason Derby and CESA 3 content experts, participants will gain practical, data-informed strategies to better understand the assessments, strengthen instruction, and improve student outcomes.
8:30 am-3:00 pm
Speaker(s)
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Lisa Arneson, PhD
Director of School Improvement -
Ellie Olson
Leadership Coaching/Educator Effectiveness Coordinator -
Danielle Carlson
Venue: CESA 3 - Conference Room C/D
Venue Phone: 608-822-3276
Venue Website: http://www.cesa3.org
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