Upcoming Dates
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21AugACT Learning Collaborative
This district opportunity includes a full day of training with a local national trainer for ACT, six learning support sessions from September to February, four leadership support sessions with a full day event in January for leaders. It is an unlimited amount of participation for the district cost.
8:30 am-3:00 pm
ACT Learning Collaborative
Supercharge your school’s ACT and PreACT Secure results with a powerful, year-long collaborative learning experience. Led by Certified ACT Trainer Jason Derby and 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.
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 five 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.
Why Join This Cohort?
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Dual-Track Synergy: Distinct, specialized paths for both teachers and administrators ensure alignment across the entire school.
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Blended Flexibility: Kick off with high-impact, in-person workshops, followed by manageable monthly virtual sessions that fit into busy school schedules.
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Expert Guidance: Direct access to a certified ACT trainer and CESA 3 specialists for classroom and leadership application.
The Learning Pathways
| For Teachers | For Principals |
| Kickoff Workshop (Aug 21): Deep dive into test development, scoring, and a timed ACT subject test debrief. | Kickoff Workshop (Aug 21): 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. |
Speaker(s)
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Lisa Arneson, PhD

Director of School Improvement -
Jim Addison

Literacy Specialist -
Ellie Olson

Leadership Coaching/Educator Effectiveness Coordinator
Staff
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Renee Nelson

Administrative Assistant
Venue: CESA 3 - Conference Room C/D
Venue Phone: 608-822-3276
Venue Website: http://www.cesa3.org
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