2025-26 Featured Sessions & Speakers
29th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute
The annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the histories, cultures, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations and tribal communities in Wisconsin.
Monday, July 28 - 1:00 p.m. to Friday, August 1 - 1:00 p.m.

Keys to Beginning Reading
CESA 11 is proud to sponsor this professional development series that meets the criteria for required reading training for K-3 teachers as outlined in Act 20.
August 19, September 16, November 13, February 11 and May 5
Literacy Leadership Training
Join CESA 11 for a comprehensive 6-day Literacy Leaders training aimed at enriching your expertise and broadening your toolkit to support the implementation of systemwide Science-Based Early Literacy Instruction.
August 4 - Stronger Together: Advancing Early Literacy Learning
August 5, December 2, February 19, June 9 & 10

Mental Health Summit
Please join us for the tenth annual Mental and Behavioral Health Summit at CESA 11! This summit is designed to empower educators with the tools and knowledge necessary to foster positive mental health and behavioral outcomes in the classroom, schools, and community. Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions, and collaborative discussions, participants will gain practical insights into addressing diverse student needs and cultivating supportive learning environments for all students.
August 13, 2025
Leadership for Standards-Based Grading in Secondary Schools
National Presenter Dr. Matt Townsley
In this full-day workshop, school leaders and teacher leaders will enhance their knowledge of grading practices related to standards-based grading (SBG), learn about the nuances of implementing SBG at the secondary level, and consider grading reform implementation pitfalls to avoid.
November 18, 2025
