Top 10 Tools - Cohort 6

07/09/2026 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM CT

Category

Continuous School Improvement (LS & CCR)

Location

Virtual

Summary

Megan Elmhorst

Description

Dates & Times:

Orientation Meeting July 9th, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am
Tool 1: Knowledge July 16th, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am
Tool 2: Oral Language July 30th, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am
Tool 3: Phonemes August 13th, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am
Tool 4: Phonics & Spelling September 17th, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tool 5: Vocabulary October 1st, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tool 6: Comprehension October 15th, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tool 7: Fluency October 29th, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tool 8: Writing November 12th, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tool 9: Read Alouds December 3rd, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tool 10: Collaboration December 10th, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Audience: 

  • Classroom teachers
  • Special Education teachers who teach reading
  • EL teachers
  • Title I reading teachers
  • Reading Interventionists

Description:

Top 10 Tools is one of the approved teacher trainings for Act 20 compliance. This is a synchronous and asynchronous reading training to prepare educators for evidence-based reading and language arts instruction. Districts will be provided with a learning guide for independent work, as well as virtual networking times for discussion and application of the Science of Reading within the district's comprehensive literacy program. This is designed for classroom teachers, teachers with their 316 reading teacher license, special education & EL teachers that support reading; meets requirements for Act 20 teacher training for K-3rd grade and special education teachers.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will collaborate and integrate evidence-based practices.
  • Participants will be prepared to support evidence-based and science-based literacy instruction.

 

This workshop is offered at $725/person to those districts participating in CESA 10’s School Improvement Consortium (LS1a) Services including: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls, Colby, Eau Claire, Flambeau, Gilman, Gilmanton, Granton, Greenwood, Ladysmith, Loyal, Mondovi, Owen-Withee, and Spencer.

The cost for all other participants is $1,075/person.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before the event to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours or no-shows will be charged the full registration fee. Substitutions are welcome.

CESA 10 may cancel events due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrollment, presenter availability, or other factors beyond our control. If the Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District closes for weather, CESA 10 events are also canceled and will be rescheduled if possible. Notices are sent via email through Neon One–please ensure your contact information is up to date and emails aren’t going to spam.

Dietary Disclaimer:

CESA 10 strives to accommodate basic dietary needs. CESA 10 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 10 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your NeonOne account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be done at the time of your registration.