What CESA 7 does

CESA 7 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 7) is a Wisconsin state-designated governmental cooperative serving 38 public school districts and 209 schools across northeastern Wisconsin, reaching 82,356 students and 7,615 teachers from its headquarters in Green Bay. One of 12 statutory CESAs in the state, the agency delivers shared educational services that individual districts could not efficiently operate alone, organized into four portfolios: Learning Services (curriculum, literacy, math, data & assessment, educational technology, multilingual, social-emotional/behavioral, WiMLSS); Pupil Services & Special Education (itinerant OTs, SLPs, PTs, audiologists, visually impaired and DHH specialists, plus the Learning for Independence classroom program); Student Programs (Head Start/Early Head Start, Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship, Spelling Bees); and Operational Services (Regional Computer Center hosting, cybersecurity, E-Rate administration, Infinite Campus SIS support, strategic planning, annual compliance). Partner services include CESA Purchasing for cooperative procurement.

The underlying technology stack is primarily operational rather than productized: the Regional Computer Center provides shared data center, network, and enterprise software hosting; Infinite Campus is supported via dedicated WiRCC Administrative Software Specialists; cybersecurity and E-Rate services round out the technology portfolio. The technology base is conventional — shared infrastructure and SIS support — with no proprietary software products, AI/ML systems, or patented technology disclosed.

CESA 7's revenue model is a hybrid of member district contributions, Wisconsin state education funding, and per-program service fees, functioning essentially as a quasi-governmental services cooperative rather than a commercial vendor. Go-to-market is relationship-based and non-transactional: direct engagement with district administrators and educators, supported by a regional staff of 60+ named specialists. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through cooperative funding arrangements, reflecting the captive, member-driven nature of the customer base.

Name

CESA 7

Legal name

Cooperative Educational Service Agency No. 7

Website

https://cesa7.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CESA 7 is a Wisconsin state-designated Cooperative Educational Service Agency providing shared learning, special education, technology, and student programs to 38 public school districts and 82,356 students across northeastern Wisconsin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Professionals (Teacher/Administrator CE, CPD) (EDAAALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Systems Administration & Infrastructure (Windows/Linux) (EDAOAIAE)

Keywords

• K-12 educational services
• Cooperative educational agency
• Special education support
• School district technology
• Educator professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Green Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Services Revenue: CESA 7 operates as a Wisconsin Cooperative Educational Service Agency funded through member district contributions, state education funding, and service fees for specialized programs. Revenue supports operational costs, staff salaries, and program delivery across learning services, special education, career/technical education, and technology services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CESA 7 is a Cooperative Educational Service Agency providing shared educational programs and services to 38 public school districts and 209 schools in northeastern Wisconsin, serving 82,356 students and 7,615 teachers. Its offerings span Learning Services (literacy, math, curriculum, data and assessment, educational technology, early childhood, multilingual education, educator effectiveness, social-emotional-behavioral support), Special Education (itinerant specialists and Learning for Independence classrooms), Student Programs (Head Start/Early Head Start, Career and Technical Education, Youth Apprenticeship, Spelling Bees), and Operational Services (Regional Computer Center hosting, cybersecurity, E-Rate services, strategic planning, compliance). It also operates CESA Purchasing, a cooperative procurement program for member districts.

Product overview

CESA 7 is a Cooperative Educational Service Agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of educational support services to 38 public school districts in Northeast Wisconsin. The organization offers Learning Services (curriculum, literacy, math, data & assessment, educational technology, early childhood, multilingual education, educator effectiveness, and social-emotional-behavioral support), Special Education programs (including itinerant specialists and Learning for Independence classrooms), Student Programs (Head Start/Early Head Start, Career and Technical Education, Youth Apprenticeship, and Spelling Bees), and Operational Services (technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, Regional Computer Center hosting, E-Rate services, strategic planning, and compliance support). The portfolio also includes Partner Services such as CESA Purchasing for group procurement. Rather than a single unified software product, CESA 7 functions as a service cooperative delivering consulting, training, and shared operational resources to member school districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Learning Services Comprehensive learning support services for K-12 education including curriculum development, data-driven assessment tools, and instructional improvement programs for educators across member districts.
• Special Education Special education programs including pupil services, itinerant specialists (occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, audiologists, visually impaired teachers, deaf and hard of hearing specialists), and learning disabilities support for member districts.
• Head Start / Early Head Start Early childhood education program providing school readiness services for young children and families in the CESA 7 region.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) & Youth Apprenticeship Career and technical education programs including the Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (NEWYA), providing students with workforce development opportunities and industry partnerships.
• Regional Computer Center Shared technology infrastructure providing data center services, network connectivity, and enterprise software hosting for member districts.
• Cybersecurity Cybersecurity services and support for member school districts to protect against digital threats and ensure data security.
• Tech Services Technology services including technical support, network services, and technology infrastructure management for member districts.
• E-Rate Services Federal E-Rate program support helping schools and libraries obtain affordable telecommunications and internet services.
• Educator Licensing Programs Programs supporting educator licensing including TDC curriculum and instruction consulting, licensing coordination, and CTE teacher certificate programs.
• Learning for Independence (LFI) Specialized educational program providing classroom support and instruction for students with significant learning needs.
• CESA Purchasing Group purchasing services providing cost savings on educational supplies, equipment, and services for member districts.
• Spelling Bees Academic competition coordination for spelling bee events across member districts.
• Infinite Campus Support Student information system support and training for districts using the Infinite Campus platform.
• Strategic Planning District strategic planning support and organizational development services for long-term educational planning.
• Annual Compliance Regulatory compliance support and reporting services for member districts.
• Associates for Collaborative Education (ACE) Collaborative educational initiatives and shared services programs for member districts.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CESA PurchasingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCESA Purchasing is a cooperative purchasing program that enables member districts to access shared purchasing power for supplies, services, and equipment. This partnership allows smaller districts to benefit from volume pricing and reduced administrative costs through collaborative procurement.
• Infinite CampuscoreTechnology or IntegrationCESA 7 provides WiRCC Administrative Software Specialists who support member districts with Infinite Campus student information system implementation and support. This technology partnership helps districts manage student data, scheduling, and administrative functions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CESA 6 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 6): Wisconsin CESA serving a neighboring region; operates the same statutory cooperative model delivering learning services, special education, technology, and cooperative purchasing to K-12 member districts.
• CESA 8 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 8): Another Wisconsin CESA providing the same portfolio of shared educational, special education, and operational/technology services to its member districts under the same state framework.
• CESA 5 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 5): Wisconsin CESA delivering shared services including special education, technology, and cooperative purchasing to its assigned member districts under identical statutory authority.
• Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES (NY): New York's Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are the closest structural analog to Wisconsin CESAs, providing shared instructional, special education, and technology services to component school districts.
• Education Service Center Region 13 (Texas): Texas ESCs operate as regional cooperatives delivering professional development, special education, technology, and shared services to K-12 districts, mirroring the CESA model's structure and service mix.
• CREC (Capitol Region Education Council): Connecticut regional education service center providing shared programs, special education, technology, and cooperative services to member districts, comparable in scope and cooperative governance to a Wisconsin CESA.
• CESA 1 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 1): Wisconsin CESA serving its assigned region with the same statutory portfolio of learning, special education, technology, and operational services to K-12 member districts.
• Cooperative Educational Services (New Mexico): New Mexico regional cooperative providing shared educational, administrative, and operational services to member school districts under a similar cooperative legal structure.
• Education Service Center of Central Ohio: Regional education service center delivering professional development, technology, and shared operational services to Ohio K-12 districts under a cooperative governance model analogous to Wisconsin CESAs.

Others

• CESA Purchasing: Affiliate cooperative purchasing program already associated with CESA 7 and other Wisconsin CESAs; relevant as an adjacent/complementary shared-service vehicle rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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