Meet the CESA 8 CIA (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment) Team! 🌟
This team provides leadership in standards, curriculum, assessment, and instruction, helping districts deliver educational excellence through customized professional development and support.
about 8 hours ago, Dean Leisgang
CESA 8 CIA (Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment) team picture.
Together, we create something meaningful. Purpose thrives because our people do.
about 23 hours ago, Dean Leisgang
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Attention to all the incredible teachers nominated for the Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award and principals nominated for the Kohl Principal Leadership Award ! Today is the last day to submit your application.
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. today (Monday, January 5). This is your chance to showcase the hard work and dedication you put into shaping young minds. 🏆🌟
#KohlEducation
1 day ago, Dean Leisgang
Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award graphic

This was a fun day! K–12 math educators, coaches, & leaders explored mathematical modeling by comparing a bag of M&M’s vs. individual M&M candy canes at the CESA 8 Math Network Meeting—highlighting collaboration, reasoning, & rich math conversations in action.

4 days ago, Dean Leisgang
K–12 math educators, coaches, and leaders engaged in a mathematical modeling tasks.
K–12 math educators, coaches, and leaders engaged in a mathematical modeling tasks.
K–12 math educators, coaches, and leaders engaged in a mathematical modeling tasks.
K–12 math educators, coaches, and leaders engaged in a mathematical modeling tasks.
K–12 math educators, coaches, and leaders engaged in a mathematical modeling tasks.
K–12 math educators, coaches, and leaders engaged in a mathematical modeling tasks.
K–12 math educators, coaches, and leaders engaged in a mathematical modeling tasks.
A new year is a blank page. Let’s write it with purpose, innovation, and optimism. Happy New Year! 🚀
5 days ago, Dean Leisgang
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Stay connected with CESA 8! Follow us across all our platforms to get the latest updates, resources, events, and opportunities to support educators and districts. Join the conversation and be part of our learning community. 📚✨
6 days ago, Dean Leisgang
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REMINDER: If you’ve been nominated for the Kohl Principal Leadership Award, now is the time to complete and submit your application.
Final applications are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, January 5. Don’t miss your opportunity to be recognized for your outstanding leadership! ⏰🏅
#KohlEducation
7 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Kohl Principal Leadership Award graphic
Behind every student’s achievement is a team united by purpose, working quietly but powerfully for their success.
#PeopleWithPurpose
8 days ago, Dean Leisgang
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REMINDER: If you’ve been nominated for the Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award, it’s time to finalize and submit your application.
Final applications are due by 5:00 pm on Monday, January 5. Don’t miss out on your chance to shine! ⏰🏆
#KohlEducation
8 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Kohl Teacher Fellowship Award graphic
📊✏️ HS math educators get ready for 2026! Join CESA 8 on Jan 8 for Bridging PreACT & ACT Mathematics® and Classroom Practice.
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/rwj8a74h
9 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Math Event Flyer
Do you lead with purpose and a commitment to student success? Marinette School District is hiring a District Administrator who believes in “Every Marine Every Day.” Learn more and apply: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/250341
11 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Marinette District Administrator Job Posting
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from all of us at CESA 8! We wish you a joyful and restful season.
13 days ago, Dean Leisgang
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A little holiday bingo + a lot of smiles! CESA 8 staff enjoyed some fun together before heading into the holiday break. Enjoy your holidays!
14 days ago, Dean Leisgang
CESA 8 team bonding through a holiday party.
CESA 8 team bonding through a holiday party.
CESA 8 team bonding through a holiday party.
CESA 8 team bonding through a holiday party.
Holiday bingo game
CESA 8 team bonding through a holiday party.
Holiday bingo game
We were treated to an amazing surprise before the holiday break. Gillett High School students came caroling at CESA 8! 🎤🎄 Thank you for sharing your talent and spirit with us! 💙
14 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Gillett High School Christmas carolers.
Staff posing for a picture with Christmas carolers.
Purpose is what happens when we place the needs of students and educators at the center of every decision.
#PeopleWithPurpose
15 days ago, Dean Leisgang
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Great discussion at our latest PAC meeting! Thank you to guest speakers Leah Luke for an overview of Educators Rising and Attorney Geoff Lacy for a timely legal update.
18 days ago, Dean Leisgang
December PAC Meeting graphic
Proud to showcase the incredible work happening in Clintonville School District! 🎬✨ Check out this CESA 8-produced video highlighting the district’s commitment to students, community, and innovation. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sre_bvQeeHk
19 days ago, Dean Leisgang
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Shoutout to CESA 8’s Stephanie Feldner for her presentation at the AESA Conference this month! She shared how Wisconsin’s 12 CESAs partnered with DPI to co-create a Continuous Improvement Toolkit to support districts with accountability + continuous improvement. Great job, Steph!
20 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Stephanie Felder speaking to a large group.
Join a district where relationships, innovation, and student growth drive every decision. Marinette School District seeks its next District Administrator. Details and application: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/250341
21 days ago, Dean Leisgang
Marinette District Administrator Job Posting
Purpose is the steady hand, the guiding voice, the quiet support that helps education move forward.
#PeopleWithPurpose
22 days ago, Dean Leisgang
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