This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

Using the Activity Roster (Activity Registration) Activities are created and registrations are coming in.  Learn all about what you can do with the Activity Roster, and how it can manage your processes.  Manually add students, process in-office payments, refund payments/registrations, auto-lock forms, and post to course/section rosters.

Trainer: Erica Wallace

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This webinar is designed for those customers that utilize the Online Registration (OLR) premium product. The focus of this course will be walking through the steps to process health applications. We will look at viewing and filtering applications as well as generating and analyzing reporting for health applications. A perfect webinar to brush up on the processes prior to opening registration.

Trainer: Holly Cherry

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

LETRS is an empowering professional development course of study for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. It provides knowledge and tools that teachers can use with any good reading program.

Friday, February 2, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Registration Deadline: January 14, 2024

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

"Requests and Rosters is a task-based tool that provides the scheduling team (counselors, administrators, etc.) a way to manage student requests and section rosters in one location, such as:

Section Roster Batch Edit
Request Wizard
Roster Copy
Manual Roster Builder
Section Roster Setup

Please note that requests and rosters will be replacing the above tools in the 2435 release! Attend this course so you know what to expect moving forward! 

Trainer: Kari Krakow

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will highlight the scheduling process for elementary schools. Participants will learn to create courses, sections, attach teachers to sections, create rosters, learn how to edit a student's schedule, how to print rosters/class lists and more.

Trainer: Kari Krakow

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Corey Koltz, koltzc@cesa5.org (608) 745-5470

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course covers using the Walk-In Scheduler to give a student a schedule. It also covers how to make changes to a student’s schedule during the current term and in the future. Scheduling messenger will also be covered. 

Session Date: Monday, May 6, 2024
Trainer: Todd Bresser

For registration questions contact: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
For content questions contact: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person-Lunch Provided)

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Wednesday, October 4, 2023: 9:00-12:00 am (Virtual)
Tuesday, January 15, 2024: 9:00-10:00a am (Virtual)
Monday, March 18, 2024: 9:00-10:00 am (Virtual)
Wednesday, May 8, 2024:  9:00-10:00 am (Virtual)

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

"Requests and Rosters is a task-based tool that provides the scheduling team (counselors, administrators, etc.) a way to manage student requests and section rosters in one location, such as:

Section Roster Batch Edit
Request Wizard
Roster Copy
Manual Roster Builder
Section Roster Setup

Please note that requests and rosters will be replacing the above tools in the 2435 release! Attend this course so you know what to expect moving forward! 

Trainer: Paul Skaletski

Virtual Workshop: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

For registration questions contact: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
For content questions contact: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This session will walk users through the course and student configuration necessary in Infinite Campus to successfully send your CTE data to the WISEdata portal via the Ed-Fi API.

Trainer: Paul Skaletski

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Friday, May 10, 2024
Trainer: Tamara Kreklow

For registration questions contact: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
For content questions contact: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will highlight the scheduling process for elementary schools. Participants will learn to create courses, sections, attach teachers to sections, create rosters, learn how to edit a student's schedule, how to print rosters/class lists and more.

Trainer: Holly Cherry

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

The ad hoc reporting tool data analysis has improved over recent years. The pivot designer feature allows users to analyze student data, measure student progress and create more thorough charts and graphs. Users will learn how to create a student demographics pivot and all the tools, including field selection, report filers, creating grids and charts, exporting, saving and sharing. Participants of this course should be proficient in basic ad hoc with the ability to create query wizard and selection editor filters before attending this session. 

Session Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 3: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 5: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) - Lunch provided 

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will take elementary scheduling to the next level. We will look at how participants can use a combination of teams, scheduling rules and the schedule wizard to streamline elementary scheduling. Participants will learn to create courses, sections, attach teachers to sections, create rosters, learn how to edit a student's schedule, how to print rosters/class lists and more.

Trainer: Kari Krakow

LETRS is an empowering professional development course of study for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. It provides knowledge and tools that teachers can use with any good reading program.

Registration Deadline: December 29, 2023

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 3: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 5: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) - Lunch provided 

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Trainer: Holly Cherry

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Wednesday, August 8, 2024

Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024

For questions regarding registration:Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content:Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This webinar will cover the functions, logical expressions and grouping/aggregating areas of ad hoc. Participants will receive suggestions for adding/using each of the 13 different functions, use of logical expression and ideas for grouping and aggregating data. 

Session Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 3:00-5:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person-Lunch Provided)

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

LETRS is an empowering professional development course of study for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. It provides knowledge and tools that teachers can use with any good reading program.

Friday, February 2, 2024
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Tuesday, June 18, 2024

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the tools used to manage enrollments for a group of students, manage mandated reporting elements for enrollments, lockers, transportation data, school year elements for scheduling and grading, along with maintaining transcripts and period and day schedules for a group of students in order to close out the current school year. Participants will cover batch add enrollment end dates and statuses for currently enrolled students, create future enrollments for students without end dates on current enrollments, enter diploma date and type, end date or delete transportation records and end date locker assignments for groups of students. Participants will also cover how to run Transcript Post, define school day information for individual days and verify instructional school days for the next year's calendar are correct and set active year.

Trainer: Melissa Schuh

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Registration Deadline: June 3, 2024

For questions regarding registration:Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will highlight some of the necessary work that districts need to do at the end of the school year.  Participants will learn best practices for deactivating individual accounts for non-returning students and/or (transfers, seniors, etc.), suggestions for collecting on negative balances, etc. In addition to discussing best practices and reporting for the end of the year, this course will also highlight methods for maintaining point of sale terminals (if applicable) while school is not in session.

Trainer: Tamara Kreklow

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 3: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 5: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) - Lunch provided 

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the tools used to manage enrollments for a group of students, manage mandated reporting elements for enrollments, lockers, transportation data, school year elements for scheduling and grading, along with maintaining transcripts and period and day schedules for a group of students in order to close out the current school year. Participants will cover batch add enrollment end dates and statuses for currently enrolled students, create future enrollments for students without end dates on current enrollments, enter diploma date and type, end date or delete transportation records and end date locker assignments for groups of students. Participants will also cover how to run Transcript Post, define school day information for individual days and verify instructional school days for the next year's calendar are correct and set active year.

Trainer:  Kari Krakow

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Registration Deadline: June 3, 2024

For questions regarding registration:Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 3: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 5: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) - Lunch provided 

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

Are you new to Infinite Campus? Do you have a new staff member? Or someone who recently has switched positions and now needs an introduction or refresher to Infinite Campus? This course will introduce participants to Infinite Campus. Attendees will learn how to navigate and search throughout the product. Helpful hints will be given throughout! We will cover searching (simple and advanced), locating canned reports, navigation, user communication and more!

Session Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Trainer: Holly Cherry

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course demonstrates the tools used to customize Infinite Campus for your needs.  Participants will learn how to: create custom screens and data fields, create new links in the menu, customize data element options throughout application. We will also cover how to organize your menus and categories to meet your district needs. 

Session Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

• 5-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING
• 2024 DATES: July 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 2024
• HOURS: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Central time zone)

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE July 01, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

• 5-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING
• 2024 DATES: July 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 2024
• HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (Central time zone)

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE July 01, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Wednesday, August 8, 2024

Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024

For questions regarding registration:Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content:Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Trainer: Lori Woock

• 5-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING
• 2024 DATES: July 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 2024
• HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (Central time zone)

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE July 01, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

The ad hoc reporting tool data analysis has improved over recent years. The pivot designer feature allows users to analyze student data, measure student progress and create more thorough charts and graphs. Users will learn how to create a student demographics pivot as well as all of the tools including field selection, report filers, creating grids and charts, exporting, saving and sharing. Participants of this course should be proficient in basic ad hoc with the ability to create query wizard and selection editor filters before attending this session. 

Session Date: Thursday, July 19, 2024
Trainer: Tamara Kreklow

• 5-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING
• 2024 DATES: July 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 2024
• HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (Central time zone)

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE July 01, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 3: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 5: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) - Lunch provided 

• 5-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING
• 2024 DATES: July 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 2024
• HOURS: 8:30 - 4:30 pm (Central time zone)

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE July 01, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course covers using the Walk-In Scheduler to give a student a schedule. It also covers how to make changes to a student’s schedule during the current term and in the future. Scheduling messenger will also be covered. 

Session Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Registration Deadline: June 3, 2024

For questions regarding registration:Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

Registration questions contact: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions contact: Kelly Braatz, braatzk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5488 OR Kailee Hager, hagerk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5270

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3:30-4:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 1: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 3: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 5: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) - Lunch provided 

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Wednesday, August 8, 2024

Registration Deadline: April 5, 2024

For questions regarding registration:Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content:Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Trainer: Kari Bowe

For registration questions contact: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478 or
Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org, (608 745-5472

For registration questions contact: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478 or
Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org, (608 745-5472

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Registration Deadline: June 3, 2024

For questions regarding registration:Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz 
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Summit Dates: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 & Wednesday, August 14, 2024

For registration questions contact: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click Here to register

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 3:00-3:30 PM (Virtual)
Session 1: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, December 5, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, January 14, 2025 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (In-Person) 

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Click here to register

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This webinar will cover the functions, logical expressions and grouping/aggregating areas of ad hoc. Participants will receive suggestions for adding/using each of the 13 different functions, use of logical expression and ideas for grouping and aggregating data. 

Session Date: Friday, August
Trainer: Kari Bowe

Click Here to register.

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz 
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz 
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

Click Here to register.

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz 
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 3:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, December 5, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, January 14, 2025 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (In-Person) 

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

Click here to register for 9/19/24 - Virtual
Click here to register for 1/9/25 - Virtual 
Click here to register for 5/1/25 - In-person
Click here to register for 5/1/25 - Virtual

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Click here to register for 9/19/24 - Virtual
Click here to register for 1/9/25 - Virtual 
Click here to register for 5/1/25 - In-person
Click here to register for 5/1/25 - Virtual

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course covers using the Walk-In Scheduler to give a student a schedule. It also covers how to make changes to a student’s schedule during the current term and in the future. Scheduling messenger will also be covered. 

Session Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Trainer: Todd Bresser

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

The ad hoc reporting tool data analysis has improved over recent years. The pivot designer feature allows users to analyze student data, measure student progress and create more thorough charts and graphs. Users will learn how to create a student demographics pivot as well as all of the tools including field selection, report filers, creating grids and charts, exporting, saving and sharing. Participants of this course should be proficient in basic ad hoc with the ability to create query wizard and selection editor filters before attending this session. 

Session Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Trainer: Paul Skaletski

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions contact: Kelly Braatz, braatzk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5488 OR Kailee Hager, hagerk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5270, Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

LETRS Vol 2 Cohort #2
Monday, September 30, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Session Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

Are you new to Infinite Campus? Do you have a new staff member? Or someone who recently has switched positions and now needs an introduction or refresher to Infinite Campus? This course will introduce participants to Infinite Campus. Attendees will learn how navigate and search throughout the product. Helpful hints will be given throughout! We will cover searching (simple and advanced), locating canned reports, navigation, user communication and more! 

Session Date: Friday, October 4, 2024
Trainer: Kari Bowe

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Monday, October 7, 2024
Trainer: Todd Bresser

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the FRAM Verification tool in Campus. This tool helps districts complete the required, yearly process of verifying a percentage of approved, free/reduced applications. Participants will learn the process of starting a new verification, reviewing and replacing applications, printing Pre-Notice Letters and verifying applications. Participants will also become skilled in completing the verification process and recognizing verification types and logic. * Verification is confirmation of eligibility for free and reduced-price meals under the NSLP and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Verification must include confirmation of income eligibility or confirmation that the child is included in a household currently certified to receive SNAP, FDPIR or TANF benefits. Verification may also include confirmation of any other information required in the application. 

Session Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Trainer: Melissa Schuh

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472

For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Session Date: Thursday, October 10, 2024

Registration Questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content Questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the FRAM Verification tool in Campus. This tool helps districts complete the required, yearly process of verifying a percentage of approved, free/reduced applications. Participants will learn the process of starting a new verification, reviewing and replacing applications, printing Pre-Notice Letters and verifying applications. Participants will also become skilled in completing the verification process and recognizing verification types and logic. * Verification is confirmation of eligibility for free and reduced-price meals under the NSLP and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Verification must include confirmation of income eligibility or confirmation that the child is included in a household currently certified to receive SNAP, FDPIR or TANF benefits. Verification may also include confirmation of any other information required in the application. 

Session Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
Trainer: Tamara Kreklow

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This webinar will cover the functions, logical expressions and grouping/aggregating areas of ad hoc. Participants will receive suggestions for adding/using each of the 13 different functions, use of logical expression and ideas for grouping and aggregating data. 

Session Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Trainer: Holly Cherry

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 3:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, December 5, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, January 14, 2025 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (In-Person) 

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will cover the theory behind and design of an Academic Planning area, specifically the course plan. Attendees will learn how to think about, plan for, and implement academic plans as well as how to configure the components necessary to enable the Multi-Year Academic Planner (MYAP). Participants will learn how to: set up credit groups, configure credit overflows and properly set up courses for interaction with the course plan. 

Session Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Click Here to register.

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472

For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

Prerequisite: Must attend CR 5116 Academic Planning Part 1 before taking this course. This course will cover the configuration and use of Academic Planning. Attendees will learn how to utilize: credit requirements, course requirements and course planning rules to design academic plans that will guide students towards graduation. Attendees will also learn how to link academic plans to district, state and national assessments and to configure GPA requirements. Once the plan is created, attendees will explore how counselors, students and teachers interact with the plan. Attendees will also explore how to utilize the Course Plan Admin tool to: turn Course Plans into Course Requests, graduate seniors, pull reports on the on-track/off/track plan status of students. 

Session Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463 OR Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course demonstrates the tools used to customize Infinite Campus for your needs.  Participants will learn how to: create custom screens and data fields, create new links in the menu, customize data element options throughout application. We will also cover how to organize your menus and categories to meet your district needs. 

Session Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Trainer: Holly Cherry

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478 Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

LETRS Vol 2 Cohort #2
Monday, September 30, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course covers using the Walk-In Scheduler to give a student a schedule. It also covers how to make changes to a student’s schedule during the current term and in the future. Scheduling messenger will also be covered. 

Session Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Trainer: Paul Skaletski

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Trainer: Holly Cherry

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 3:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, December 5, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, January 14, 2025 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (In-Person) 

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

The ad hoc reporting tool data analysis has improved over recent years. The pivot designer feature allows users to analyze student data, measure student progress and create more thorough charts and graphs. Users will learn how to create a student demographics pivot as well as all of the tools including field selection, report filers, creating grids and charts, exporting, saving and sharing. Participants of this course should be proficient in basic ad hoc with the ability to create query wizard and selection editor filters before attending this session. 

Session Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Trainer: Kari Krakow

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

• Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)
• Training Location: VIRTUAL 
• Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE  September 18, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This webinar will cover the functions, logical expressions and grouping/aggregating areas of ad hoc. Participants will receive suggestions for adding/using each of the 13 different functions, use of logical expression and ideas for grouping and aggregating data. 

Session Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Trainer: Paul Skaletski

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 3:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, December 5, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, January 14, 2025 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (In-Person) 

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

This training is demonstrated on the most current version of the Infinite Campus Product and will reference Wisconsin specific data or fields when applicable.

This course will introduce participants to the Ad Hoc reporting tools used to create meaningful subsets of data. Participants will learn how to create a query of student or course data matching user-defined criteria, create a static list of students, modify a query created by another user, and use a data subset to generate a form letter from a template. Participants will also learn about the user-friendly report building tool called Data Viewer. This tool allows users to drag and drop Campus fields into a real-time view of the report as it is being built. 

Session Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Trainer: Kari Bowe

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

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For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

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Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 3:00-3:30 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, December 5, 2024 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, January 14, 2025 from 12:30 PM-3:30 PM (In-Person) 

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

LETRS Vol 2 Cohort #2
Monday, September 30, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:00 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) Lunch included

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

TRAINING OF TRAINERS  

AUDIENCE: Interested persons, with appropriate skills and experience, who will implement the Family Service Credential within their local agency.

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

TRAINERS:  Rene' Forsythe and Melissa Velez

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE January 13, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

TRAINING OF TRAINERS  

AUDIENCE: Interested persons, with appropriate skills and experience, who will implement the Family Service Credential within their local agency.

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

TRAINERS:  Rene' Forsythe and Melissa Velez

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE January 13, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions contact: Kelly Braatz, braatzk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5488 OR Kailee Hager, hagerk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5270, Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

TRAINING OF TRAINERS  

AUDIENCE: Interested persons, with appropriate skills and experience, who will implement the Family Service Credential within their local agency.

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

TRAINERS:  Rene' Forsythe and Melissa Velez

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE January 13, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

TRAINING OF TRAINERS  

AUDIENCE: Interested persons, with appropriate skills and experience, who will implement the Family Service Credential within their local agency.

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

TRAINERS:  Rene' Forsythe and Melissa Velez

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE January 13, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478 Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

TRAINING OF TRAINERS  

AUDIENCE: Interested persons, with appropriate skills and experience, who will implement the Family Service Credential within their local agency.

• Prior certification in the 9-day Family Service Credential Direct Service Provider Training
• In-depth direct service experience working with families
• Experience in training adults and knowledge of adult learning practices
• Commitment to participate in all 5-days of training
• NOTE: If you participated in the Training of Trainers PRIOR to 2015 it is highly recommended that you attend again as a refresher and to ensure you are using the most up-to-date materials.

• Experience the Family Service Credential content from the trainer facilitator’s perspective.
• Learn and apply training & facilitation skills.
• Learn how to integrate the knowledge of adult learning principles into the facilitation of the content.
• Learn how to implement the project and portfolio component of the Family Service Credential.
• Assess and reflect on personal facilitation capacities.
• Receive follow-up individualized coaching during back-home implementation.

TRAINERS:  Rene' Forsythe and Melissa Velez

• When paying for the training by check or PO: please include a copy of your confirmation email.
• Make checks or PO payable to CESA 5.
• Mail payment information to CESA 5, Attn: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901. 

• Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: 608-697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org
• Registration and Invoice/Payment Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE January 13, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancellation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:00 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) Lunch included

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463 OR Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

LETRS Vol 2 Cohort #2
Monday, September 30, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Shannon TerMaat, termaats@cesa5.org (608) 754-5265

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:00 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) Lunch included

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

Direct Service Providers

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

January 14, 21, 28; February 11, 18; March 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Questions:

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE December 30, 2024.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions contact: Kelly Braatz, braatzk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5488 OR Kailee Hager, hagerk@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5270, Sara Kettleson, kettlesons@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5492

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 28; June 4, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

Payment:

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 26, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478 Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:00 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) Lunch included

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472

For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Registration questions: Megan Loomans, loomansm@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5478
Content questions: Jake Boll, bollj@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5463

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Tammy Van Vleet, vanvleett@cesa5.org (608) 745-5473

Click here to register for 9/19/24 - Virtual
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Click here to register for 5/1/25 - In-person
Click here to register for 5/1/25 - Virtual

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

Click here to register for 9/19/24 - Virtual
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Click here to register for 5/1/25 - In-person
Click here to register for 5/1/25 - Virtual

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Registration questions:
JoAnna Gentz
gentzj@cesa5.org
(608) 745-5421

Click logo for current calendar:

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:00 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) Lunch included

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
Content questions: Chris Boettcher, boettcherc@cesa5.org, (608) 745-5467

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

**9-DAY VIRTUAL TRAINING**

Certification Training for Direct Service Providers

April 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 2025

NOTE: if you have a conflict with one or more of the listed dates please register for a different class - participation in ALL classes is required to earn the credential

Hours: 8:30a - 4:30p (Central time zone)

Training Location: VIRTUAL 

Cost: $1050/participant (includes all training materials)

Audience: 

Any Head Start staff person who works directly with families, e.g. Family Service Workers, HS & EHS Teachers, Home Visitors, Child Care Partners, and Coordinators.  

Portage Project Family Certification Training meets the requirements of §1302.91 (e) (7) Family services staff who work directly with families on the family partnership process.

1. Build knowledge, skills & capacities in the FSC content areas
2. Practice & apply content knowledge through work with families
3. Enhance understanding & application of content through ongoing networking & dialogue with other FSC participants
4. Demonstrate competencies through assessment and portfolio activities

• Attend and participate in each class session
• Complete and submit 12 portfolio assignments
• Complete and present a project

If paying by check/PO, please include a copy of your confirmation email.

Make checks or POs payable to CESA 5 

Mail to: CESA 5, ATTN: FSC, 626 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901

Content Questions: Rene' Forsythe phone: (608) 697-7410 or forsyther@cesa5.org

Registration Questions: Joel Schwochert phone: (608) 745-5477 or schwochertj@cesa5.org

• Family Service Credential Full Refund if canceled ON/BEFORE March 25, 2025.
• Participants who cancel AFTER the cancelation deadline, or for any reason do not attend, will be billed the full fee.
• Substitutions are allowed within the same agency for the same training dates.

Introductory Meeting: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 from 3:30-4:00 PM (Virtual) Session 1: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 2: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 3: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 4: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 2:30-5:00 PM (Virtual) 
Session 5: Thursday, June 17, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (In-Person) Lunch included

For questions regarding registration: Stephanie Helmann, helmanns@cesa5.org (608) 745-5472
For questions regarding workshop content: Maggie Trenda, trendam@cesa5.org (608) 745-5476