Purpose is not a job description. It’s a calling to lift up learners and those who guide them.
#PeopleWithPurpose
about 4 hours 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 16 hours 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! 💙

1 day 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
1 day 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
2 days 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.

4 days 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.
4 days 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
5 days 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

5 days 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
6 days 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.
6 days 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
7 days 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
7 days 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! 💙
11 days 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.
11 days 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.
13 days 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
13 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Human Resources Flyer
Purpose is the promise we make: to put students and educators at the center of all we do.
#PeopleWithPurpose
14 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Stacy Koch graphic
👩‍🏫 Big thanks to Terri Schultz for leading our Substitute Teacher Training! Her expertise helps ensure classrooms continue to thrive when teachers are away.
17 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Terry Schultz providing sub teacher training.
The Rural School Teacher Talent Program empowers future educators with hands-on experience and financial support to thrive in rural classrooms. Tune in to see how this initiative is shaping tomorrow’s teachers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_gGn84jC2w
18 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Rural School Teacher Talent Grant Logo