The services provided under this program assist individuals, professional cultures, and organizations to target desirable change that leads to the best possible outcomes for those we serve: the students in our schools.

Phase II of Wisconsin's roll out of the Common Core State Standards will continue in 2011-2012. Topics to be covered include: development of local curriculum to implement CCSS; alignment and selection of resources; and research and alignment of instructional strategies.

Working primarily with District ATODA Coordinators, C&I Directors, Pupil Services Directors, teachers and principals, the ATODA Education Network can develop and deliver formal training opportunities relevant to a district’s needs, while addressing academic standards as well as performance standards for teachers, administrators, and pupil services personnel. 

ESEA, also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), is the largest federally funded education act. In addition to providing assistance with the implementation of federal funds, these services help schools develop and implement quality programs focused on improving student achievement.

To support English Language Learners, a variety of services are offered including a Title III consortium, technical training to screen students, and professional development for educators.

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support is a systemic approach to proactive, school-wide behavior based on the RtI model. It is NOT a curriculum, but rather a decision-making process that guides selection, integration, and implementation of evidence-based behavioral practices and strategies for improving important academic/behavior outcomes for all students.

The Response to Intervention Network serves districts through comprehensive trainings and coaching, which enable districts to effectively implement RtI.

The Statewide Title I Network is a collaborative effort between the 12 Wisconsin CESAs that provides increased technical assistance and professional development for districts and schools with Title I programs through financial support from the Department of Public Instruction.

The School-Wide Information System (SWIS) is a web-based information system designed to be an efficient, reliable and confidential strategy for collecting, summarizing, and using student discipline data. SWIS aligns with a Response to Intervention (RtI) framework and provides the needed data for both universal screening and progress monitoring.

With new national standards in mathematics and science, STEM education is in an exciting state of transition. The services provided under this program area aim to support educators in understanding and implementing these changes, as well as improving their STEM programs generally.

Substitute teacher training is available through WEAC. Go to http://weaacademy.org/ for more information.

Educators need to know how to use data to improve their instructional practices and meet new accountability requirements.  This program area provides resources and training for understanding and using assessment data, using the new online DPI data tools (e.g. WISEdash), and interpreting the new School Report Cards. These services include data digs and SMART goal setting.

CESA #2 now offers districts a 317 licensed reading specialist consultant to support implementation of literacy curriculum in your districts and meet compliance of state statues.