Special Education

Build the capacity of Student Services staff members who manage 504 Plans.

Training in administering academic assessments.

Assistive technology diagnostic, consultative, and instructional services are available.

CESA 1 provides specialists who work with educational teams to design supportive environments, evidenced-based instructional strategies, proactive and positive behavioral supports, and effective data collection systems.

Annual hybrid conference for OTs, PTs, OTAs, and PTAs grounded in evidence-based practices.

Coaching of individuals, teams, and/or departments by a BCBA.

Evaluation focused on the services provided by the school counselor department.

Evaluation focused on the services provided by the special education department.

The EL-TAI grant supports Indicator 6 identified districts, provides universal and targeted technical assistance to school districts that request support, and facilitates educator implementation of best practices for supporting preschoolers with IEPs.

This interactive training introduces participants to the foundational principles, mindsets, and skills of restorative practices.

Apply evidence-based Special Education High Leverage Practices to improve student outcomes.

The Induction and Mentoring Program Audit provides a comprehensive, third-party evaluation of your district’s teacher support systems to drive retention and instructional excellence.

This series will provide updates of current legal topics impacting all students, including students with disabilities, as it relates to the work of Principals and Directors of Teaching and Learning.

This series will provide frequent updates of current legal topics relating to special education through a combination of virtual and in person events.

This training prepares individuals for the roles and responsibilities of serving as the Local Educational Agency (LEA) representative.

This workshop equips special education teachers, interventionists, and general educators with practical tools to develop and implement effective SDI tailored to the unique learning needs of students in mathematics.

Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention training will provide participants with the skills necessary for preventing and defusing disruptive or risky behavior as developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute, which encompasses the core values of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security of all.

CESA 1 offers an on demand, district-wide, lifetime access to two paraprofessional training options developed by Dr. Julie Causton and Dr. Kristie Pretti-Frontczak.

Parents United is a consortium of Southeastern Wisconsin special education departments that have united to provide an educational community service.

This training provides participants with the knowledge and resources important to establishing and sustaining comprehensive, ongoing school safety and crisis prevention, mitigation, and preparedness.

The third edition of this PREPaRE workshop develops the knowledge and skill required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to the students, staff, and school community members.

This initiative enhances CESA capacity to support schools in building comprehensive mental health systems, as well as promoting health and educational equity.

An immersive training that prepares participants to facilitate formal restorative conferences in response to incidents of conflict, wrongdoing, or harm.

Develop and strengthen School Counselor practices and student learning.

CESA 1 can provide a facilitator to conduct SWIS Tier 1 training and support, Tier 2 training and support, and provide technical assistance to established teams.

Sources of Strength is a best practice, strength-based, upstream suicide prevention and mental health promotion program.

Experts in the field of special education and pupil services are available to provide customized support to strengthen staff knowledge and expertise and to enhance services for students with IEPs, trauma, and mental health needs.

Special education leaders are available to assist districts conducting the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction’s Procedural Compliance Self-Assessment Process.

Experienced special education leaders are available to provide onsite or virtual professional learning, conduct a program evaluation to enhance or improve services and procedures, formulate and implement policies and procedures for new or revised services, and assist in the interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations.

Develop and strengthen Special Education Teacher practices and student learning.

This grant offers induction program opportunities for new special educators including professional learning, coaching, and network opportunities with the intention of increasing retention rates.

The SNS grant provides training and resources to implement evidence-based improvement strategies that support the growth of students with significantly divergent social and emotional learning needs.

Transition specialists are available to facilitate the planning and implementation of evidence-based improvement strategies to positively impact the graduation rates and post school outcomes for all students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Customizable professional development that includes research behind trauma-informed guiding principles.

Trainings for WiMLSS-Behavior (PBIS) Universal and Selected practices.

The Wisconsin Safe and Healthy (WISH) Schools Training & Technical Assistance Center is a collaboration between the CESA Statewide Network and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction as a state-wide delivery mechanism to build the capacity of educators to positively impact the well-being and outcomes of every student.

Family engagement specialists are available to help families and school districts build positive working relationships that lead to shared decision-making that impacts positive outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.