CESA 6 Solutions Guide
Alternative Programs

Alternative programs are available for elementary, middle and high school students who have been unable to successfully function in the regular school or special educational environment.

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology (AT) is designed to help meet the unique needs of students with disabilities, age Birth-21, who can realize educational benefits from using Assistive Technology devices and/or services. 

Career and Technical Education
Career and Technical Education provides high school students with education pathways that help students explore interests and careers in the process of learning through school.
Crisis Planning

Regional Crisis Team supports the development of a regional crisis team to support districts' planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of their individual crisis management plans and procedures.

Deaf / Hard of Hearing

An array of educational services to support school districts to meet the needs of children with hearing loss including: Consultation, Educational Audiology, DHH Programs, and Educational Interpreter.

Early Learning Resources
CESA 6, through an IDEA Discretionary Grant provides professional development, consultation and materials support to the 42 districts in CESA 6 with links to regional and statewide initiatives and services.
Educator Licensing
CESA 6 provides an array of services to support the licensing of educators.  These services include license renewal, National Board Certifying and Alternative Licensure (RITE).
E-Learning

Cesa 6 provides leadership and support in the areas of distance education (BadgerNet two way video), online content provision and an online consortium of local school districts.

Instructional Services
The Primary function of the Instructional Services Department is to assist or support school districts in meeting their instructional needs.  This function is carried out by support specialists through a broad range of services.
Individualized Youth Services

The Individualized Youth Services program is a community-based alternative to long-term residential care for children with severe emotional disturbance (ages 6-17). 

Regional Competitions
CESA 6 facilitates regional competitions for the State Spelling Bee and Kohl's Scholarship Program.  Regional Champions become eligible for state level competitions.
Special Education Services
Special Education services provide an array of products, services, and professional development activities designed to strengthen the capacity of educational institutions to successfully educate all students to reach their maximum potential in the least restrictive environment.
Transition
CESA 6 offers a comprehensive approach to providing transition services that help students with disabilities transition into adult life.