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Monday 8am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm Thursday 8am - 4:30pm Friday 8am - 4pm

CESA 8

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CESA 8 is a service agency which provides programs, services, and resources to 27 school districts.

10/12/2026

This is National School Lunch Week! 🍎🥪 We’re celebrating the school nutrition professionals who serve up more than meals. They help fuel students for learning, growth, and success. Thank you for all you do!

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. 💚 Mental health is part of overall well-being. Let’s continue creating school communities where students and staff feel supported, connected and comfortable asking for help when they need it.

10/09/2026

👁 October is Blindness Awareness Month! 🦯

At CESA 8, we are proud to support our local school districts by providing itinerant vision services to ensure every student with visual impairment has the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive in and out of the classroom.

Meet the CESA 8 VI / O&M Team. Our dedicated specialists work directly with students, families, and school teams across CESA 8 districts.

(Pictured left to right) Annie Schumacher (TVI), Kate Hebel (TVI), Erin Vande Hei (TVI), Jessica Gauthier (O&M), Stephanie Senft (TVI), Courtney Franz (TVI), not pictured Maggie McGinty (O&M)

Understanding the Roles

TVI (Teacher of the Visually Impaired): Focuses on accessible learning! They adapt classroom materials into Braille, large print, or tactile formats, teach assistive technology, and work directly with teachers and students to ensure seamless access to the curriculum.

O&M (Orientation & Mobility Specialist): Focuses on independence and safe movement! They teach students how to navigate their environments from school hallways to community sidewalks using white canes, sensory cues, spatial mapping, and route planning strategies.

Teaching the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC): Beyond general academics, both our TVIs and O&M specialists teach the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). This specialized framework covers essential life skills that fully sighted students typically learn by visual observation, including independent living, social interaction, self-advocacy, sensory efficiency, and career exploration.

Together, this group is dedicated to fostering independence, confidence, and lifelong success for their students! 💡📚

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Crystal Valley from the Gillett School District, our latest Picture for a Pie winner! 🥧📸 Thanks for sharing a picture that captures the people and moments that make CESA 8 special. Enjoy the pie, Crystal!

10/07/2026

October is National Principals Month! We’re celebrating the principals who lead with purpose, support their staff, champion students, and help their schools thrive. Thank you for all you do to make a difference every day! 👏📚

10/06/2026

October 6th is National Coaches Day! 🏆 Today we celebrate the coaches who teach, encourage, challenge, and inspire on the field, in the classroom, and throughout our schools. Thank you for helping others reach their potential!

10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎 Today we celebrate the teachers who inspire curiosity, build confidence and help students discover what’s possible. Thank you for the difference you make every day!

10/02/2026

Today we celebrate our school custodians! From early mornings to late nights, they help create clean, safe, and welcoming spaces where students and staff can learn, work, and thrive. Thank you for all you do!

10/01/2026

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Every student deserves to feel safe, included, and valued at school. Together, we can create communities where kindness matters, differences are respected, and every learner belongs. 💙

09/30/2026

September is CVI Awareness Month! 👁️✨

Did you know that Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is the leading cause of childhood blindness and low vision? Despite how common it is, CVI remains widely underdiagnosed. Because CVI is a brain-based visual impairment, children with CVI see the world differently, and every student's vision journey is unique.
At CESA 8, we are dedicated to helping educators and families recognize the signs of CVI early, adapt learning environments, and ensure every student gets the tailored support they need to thrive in the classroom.

Want to learn more about CVI, access resources, or help raise awareness in our community?
👉 Check out the Perkins CVI Awareness Month Toolkit for information, guides, and tools to help advocate for our students: https://www.perkins.org/cvi-awareness-month-social-media-toolkit/

Address

223 W Park Street
Gillett, WI
54124

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19208552114

Website

http://www.cesa8.org/

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