Cooperative Educational Service Agency 5 (Portage, WI) What is CESA 5? The agency office is located in Portage, approximately thirty miles north of Madison.
CESA 5 is one of twelve Cooperative Educational Service Agencies in Wisconsin which serve the educational needs of schools and provide a link between school districts and the State's Department of Public Instruction. Cooperative Educational Service Agency #5 provides services and support to 35 public school districts. What does CESA 5 do? Primarily, we provide staff to school districts. Our staff
06/08/2026
Summer is here! CESA 5's Special Education Department June newsletter is packed with updates, resources, upcoming events, and important information to help you finish this year strong and start planning for the next. Be sure to take a look, stay informed, and see what's ahead as we prepare for another successful year.
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06/03/2026
See what’s ahead for your school community in the latest CESA 5 School Improvement newsletter! Explore professional learning opportunities, classroom insights, and more.🗒️
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05/27/2026
Join CESA 5 and Elevate™ on July 27–28, 2026, for an inspiring early childhood education conference designed for Pre-K–2 educators! 🍎
Learn from award-winning presenters, explore research-based strategies, and gain practical tools you can implement right away to enhance your classroom and renew your passion for teaching.
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05/19/2026
Build your skills in youth-focused, evidence-based su***de prevention. This training covers the CARE framework—Connect, Assess, Respond, Extend—through hands-on practice, real-world strategies, and collaboration with peers. Plus, participants receive a free SafeSide CARE subscription with ongoing resources and support.
For information, https://tinyurl.com/mr2ebyfe
05/12/2026
Join us for a two-day conference on K–12 behavior and mental health. Connect with fellow educators, learn from expert speakers, and explore breakout sessions filled with practical strategies to support every student’s success.
For information, https://tinyurl.com/5etn3w2v
05/07/2026
Our May Newsletter is here! This edition includes important dates for summer networking and training opportunities, along with information to help you get key dates on your calendar for the upcoming school year. 📚☀️
Be sure to check it out and stay connected as we wrap up this school year and look ahead to a successful start next fall!
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05/04/2026
Dive into the latest School Improvement Services Newsletter to stay connected and see what’s happening this month! ✏
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04/30/2026
Building a strong foundation starts with the right support. Check out this month’s updates from the CESA 5 Early Childhood Department.
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04/23/2026
Join us for a deep dive into the science of reading! We’re moving beyond the basics to give you evidence-based strategies that actually work in today’s diverse classrooms.
For information, https://tinyurl.com/mnxa2tx3
04/14/2026
Simplify your curriculum search at our 4K Showcase! Join us at CESA 5 to evaluate top publishers in person while enjoying a free breakfast and lunch. It’s a rare, no-cost opportunity for teachers and administrators to review materials together and streamline the decision-making process.
For information; https://tinyurl.com/4tn4dj2r