471-801 CESA 2 Act 20 Literacy Leaders Community of Practice

Schedule:

• September 23, 2025: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• November 17, 2025: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• February 16, 2026: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
• April 23, 2026: 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Location: Virtual

Price: $120

Content Questions: Kris Statz (kris.statz@cesa2.org)

Registration Questions: events@cesa2.org

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About this event: Join CESA 2 Literacy Consultants and other literacy leaders from across CESA 2 for a one-hour virtual Community of Practice held quarterly to explore and discuss topics related to Wisconsin Act 20 and its impact on literacy instruction. This series provides a collaborative space for district and school-level literacy leaders, coaches, and administrators to stay informed on updates, share implementation strategies, and address challenges as districts move beyond compliance to building and sustaining best practices in early literacy. This ongoing conversation is designed to support leaders in navigating change, building capacity, and ensuring equitable literacy outcomes for all students.

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Our Presenters:

Kris Statz has a M.S. in Education, a Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist license along with Cross Categorical Special Education licensing from K-age 21. She is a LETRS Local Certified Facilitator, Keys to Beginning Reading Level 1 Facilitator, and has completed Top Ten Tools and AIMS Pathways to Literacy Leadership (all listed as required reading training through Act 20/ CERI).

Nicole Aldworth is the Statewide Early Literacy Coordinator for the Early Learning Technical Assistance and Implementation Grant. She is also an Early Learning Consultant at CESA2. She has over 20 years of experience working with young children and their families as well as supporting educators to increase their capacity and instructional practices. Nicole spent most of her career teaching Early Childhood Special Education, 4K, and 5K. She holds degrees in the field of early childhood education and special education. Providing rich, engaging, and meaningful learning opportunities in a developmentally appropriate manner for all children is a passion of hers, along with coaching and support of those working with young children.
 

Latricia Johnson serves as Senior Director for the Systems for Inclusive Learning Center for CESA 2. She has worked in Milwaukee Public Schools, the School District of Beloit, and West Allis/West Milwaukee School Districts. In her 30+ years of experience, she has served in various educational roles: District School Improvement Coordinator, Director of Teaching and Learning, Professional Development Registrar, District Curriculum Generalist, District English Language Arts Coordinator, Principal, Literacy Coach, and teacher. She also works as an Adjunct Professional at Alverno College in the Business Department. She has extensive experience providing educational leadership support services that focus on planning and developing frameworks, models, and implementation strategies that support equity for all children. She has impacted change through refining tools to support transformational work to deepen the change in professional learning and instruction.  She finds it gratifying to provide direction, leadership, and continuity of programs that enhance the educational, personal career, and social development of children (PK – 12) in a culturally relevant way.

Kim Stieber-White, Ph.D joins CESA 2 with deep knowledge and experience in Social Justice, Technology and Literacy.  Her experience in schools spans urban, suburban, and rural settings and includes classroom English Language Arts, Reading Specialist, Library Media Specialist, Technology Integrator, and Instructional Coach. Kim recently completed a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis with a focus on literacy and equity.