CESA 10

What CESA 10 does

CESA 10 (Cooperative Educational Service Agency 10) is a Wisconsin state-authorized cooperative educational service agency headquartered in Chippewa Falls, serving 29 member K-12 public school districts in northwestern Wisconsin with a secondary statewide footprint through its Facilities Management department. Established in 1968 alongside the Wisconsin Regional Computing Center (WiRCC) joint venture, the agency delivers shared services across five core lines: educational technology (four regional distance learning networks — CADENC, CWETN, Project CIRCUIT, and WIN — connecting 39 districts to higher education partners, plus E-Rate support and an Instructional Media Center holding 9,974 circulating items valued at $856,000), facilities management (50+ professionals managing $75M+ in school construction projects with a 90% referendum success rate), special education and pupil services (Birth to Three itinerant services across 14 counties, IDEA compliance support, and 15 in-district personnel serving 290 students), continuous school improvement (professional learning for 1,852 educators, youth apprenticeship across 22 districts, strategic planning facilitation), and business services (payroll, software migration, and IT managed services). The technical stack includes Kaltura for video distribution, Infinite Campus and Skyward Qmlativ for student information, Microsoft Office 365, and Alexandria/Goalexandria for catalog management.

The agency's business model is hybrid cooperative-funding plus fee-for-service, anchored by state aid for cooperative programs, prorated member district contributions, federal grants (IDEA, E-Rate — $5.6M secured historically), and competitive grants ($800K violence prevention, $5K CESA Foundation Innovation). Direct-to-district go-to-market occurs through annual consortium memberships, superintendent engagement, and embedded personnel placements. There is no equity ownership; the entity is governed by an 11-member Board of Control elected from member districts. Recent strategic investments include a 104 kW solar array (online November 2024, $23,578 saved by March 2026) and the September 2026 launch of a Hybrid Distance Learning Asynchronous Course Pilot featuring AI-driven translation and Universal Design for Learning tools.

Name

CESA 10

Legal name

Cooperative Educational Service Agency 10

Website

https://cesa10.k12.wi.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CESA 10 is a Wisconsin state-authorized cooperative educational service agency providing shared K-12 services — distance learning, facilities management, special education, professional development, and E-Rate support — to 29 member school districts and 200+ schools across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cooperative Educational Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

Keywords

• Educational services cooperative
• School district support
• Special education staffing
• Facilities management services
• Distance learning networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Chippewa Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member District Dues and Service Fees: CESA 10 is funded through prorated member district contributions, state aid for cooperative programs, and service fees for specialized programs such as Birth to Three, facilities management, educational technology, and professional development.
2. Federal E-Rate Program: CESA 10 assists member districts in securing federal E-Rate funding for internet access and internal connections, providing year-round application support and compliance services. Secured $5.6 million in E-rate funding for internet access and technology in schools.
3. IDEA/Federal Special Education Grants: Federal funding under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) supports Birth to Three itinerant services, special education pupil services, itinerant personnel, and fiscal support. CESA 10 manages and distributes these funds to member districts.
4. State and Federal Grant Funding: CESA 10 receives grant funding for violence prevention ($800,000 awarded), innovation grants ($5,000 CESA Foundation Innovation Grant), and other state/federal programs supporting district services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CESA 10 is a cooperative educational service agency that provides shared educational, operational, and facility services to 29 member K-12 public school districts across northwestern Wisconsin. Its core offerings include distance learning networks connecting schools to universities, facilities management and construction project oversight, special education and itinerant personnel staffing (including Birth to Three early intervention), E-Rate and federal grants administration, professional development for educators, and management of an Instructional Media Center with physical and digital resources.

Product overview

CESA 10 is a cooperative educational service agency providing a comprehensive portfolio of services to 29 member school districts in northwestern Wisconsin. The agency operates as a multi-service organization rather than a single unified product platform. Core service areas include: Educational Technology (Distance Learning Networks, Teaching & Learning with Technology, AI Collaborative, Esports Support, Instructional Media Center), Facilities Management (Construction Management, Referendum Planning, Environmental Health & Safety, Facility Audits), Special Education & Pupil Services (Birth to 3, Itinerant Services, School Psychology, OT/PT), Continuous School Improvement (Professional Learning, Youth Apprenticeship, Strategic Planning), and Business Services (Payroll, Software Support, E-Rate Assistance). The Distance Learning Networks and Instructional Media Center represent the primary technology platforms, while facilities services and special education personnel services form major service lines. The AI Collaborative and Hybrid Distance Learning initiatives represent emerging technology offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distance Learning Networks Regional video and online distance learning connecting public/private school districts, universities, technical colleges, and other institutions across Wisconsin for high school-to-higher-education courses and virtual field trips.
• Instructional Media Center (IMC) Provides circulating educational resources meeting state standards, professional development for media specialists, and 24/7 online digital access to databases such as TumbleBooks, Scholastic Go!, True Flix, ScienceFlix, and BadgerLink across 18 member districts.
• Teaching & Learning with Technology Technology coaching, distance learning network management, professional development, and instructional coaching for PK-12 teachers, including live streaming and video production services.
• Esports Support Program Support for high school esports programs including technology needs assessment, coaching support, scholarship opportunities, and branding resources in partnership with the Wisconsin High School Esports Association.
• AI Collaborative AI literacy and implementation initiative supporting member districts with AI resources, self-paced training, educational AI guidance, and Subject.ai platform access.
• Chippewa Valley Youth Apprenticeship Integrates school-based and work-based learning for high school juniors and seniors, providing career exploration, employer partnerships, and state-issued certificates across 22 regional school districts in coordination with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.
• Strategic Planning Expert facilitation service developing focused, measurable goals for school districts, with experienced facilitators defining priorities, timelines, and community engagement strategies.
• Facilities Management Comprehensive facility services for school districts including construction management, referendum planning, environmental health and safety, facility audits, and owner's representative services, managing over $75 million in school projects with a 50+ person team.
• Construction Management Manages complex school construction projects with dedicated advocacy, transparent oversight, and strategic alignment with facility objectives; currently managing over $75 million in school projects across Wisconsin.
• Referendum Planning Award-winning capital and operational campaign development emphasizing cost-effective voter engagement, including community surveys, communication plans, and marketing deliverables; achieves a 90% success rate for district referendums.
• Special Education & Pupil Services IDEA-mandated special education and pupil services for districts, including itinerant services, school psychology, OT/PT, Birth to Three early intervention, and special education leadership support.
• Managed Information Technology Comprehensive IT services for school districts including 24/7 network monitoring, network administration, disaster recovery planning, firewall management, and technology planning tied to E-Rate funding cycles.
• E-Rate Support & Technology Planning Federal E-Rate application support ensuring compliance with program requirements and deadlines, plus support for securing state technology funds; CESA 10 has secured $5.6 million in E-Rate funding for member districts.
• Business Office Services District-specific business office support including payroll services, bookkeeping assistance, and software transition support (e.g., alio to Skyward Qmlativ migration) through the WiRCC partnership.
• Teaching Academy Research-based coursework and licensure programs developing educators into collaborative leaders, including the 1316 Reading Teacher Licensure Program focused on science-based reading instruction.
• Professional Learning Professional learning opportunities and events for educators including the Summer Summit, Art Exhibition, and other training programs covering AI, literacy, trauma-informed practices, and wellness.
• Environmental Health & Safety Safety compliance solutions including periodic site visits, safety walkthroughs, asbestos and lead training, chemical inventory, and indoor air quality investigations; CESA 10 serves more than 30% of Wisconsin school districts with this service.
• Hybrid Distance Learning: Regional Asynchronous Course Pilot Hybrid asynchronous distance learning framework blending digital curriculum with local teachers of record, featuring Universal Design for Learning with assistive technologies and AI-driven translation, scheduled to launch with Spanish and one additional high-need subject in September 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% referendum planning success rate for school facility ballot measures
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wisconsin Regional Computing Center (WiRCC)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 1968WiRCC was created in 1968 by CESAs 5, 7, and 10 to provide cost-effective data processing for schools. Currently provides software support and consulting for Infinite Campus student information system across partner CESA locations. Staff at each location communicate daily to support customer needs, track effectiveness, and ensure all customers are served efficiently.
• Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution in CESA 10 distance learning networks. High school students earn college credits through dual enrollment courses delivered via distance learning. CVTC contracted courses application and release of info forms managed through CESA 10 for participating districts.
• Northcentral Technical College (NTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution in CESA 10 distance learning networks providing dual enrollment technical college courses to high school students via distance learning. Registration paperwork and refund policies coordinated through CESA 10 DL coordinator.
• Northwood Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution in distance learning networks providing CDL Permit Prep and other technical courses to high school students. Registration forms processed through CESA 10.
• UW-Eau Claire-Barron CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution in distance learning networks. UWEC-BC partners with CESA 10 to connect the university to local schools for youth education. High school special student applications processed through CESA 10. Courses include dual enrollment for area high school students.
• UW-Stevens Point at MarshfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution offering ECCP (Early College Credit Program) courses via CESA 10 distance learning. Application deadlines and refund policies coordinated through CESA 10.
• UW-OshkoshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution offering dual enrollment courses via CESA 10 distance learning. Requires GPA of 2.75 or better, UW English Placement test for WRIT 101. Application through UW System as CAPP student.
• UW-River FallscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution offering dual academic credit program courses via ITV distance learning. Requires GPA of 3.0 and top 40% of class ranking for admission.
• UW-SuperiorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution in distance learning networks. Course request forms and release of info forms processed through CESA 10 coordinator for dual enrollment.
• Western Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperating institution in distance learning networks providing dual enrollment courses to high school students. Registration forms and GPA requirements (2.6+) coordinated through CESA 10.
• Wisconsin Virtual School (WVS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline enrollment application through CESA 10 for WVS courses as part of dual enrollment options for member districts.
• Wisconsin High School Esports Association (WIHSEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCESA 10 partners with WIHSEA to provide a supportive network to help high schools start and run esports programs. Provides coaching support, tech support, scholarship opportunities, and promotional materials to member districts.
• Wisconsin Department of Workforce DevelopmentcoreOthersYouth Apprenticeship program is endorsed by Wisconsin industries and governed by statewide curriculum guidelines set by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. State-issued certificates of completion awarded upon program completion.
• Regional Employers and Business PartnerscoreOthers22 regional school districts participate in Chippewa Valley Youth Apprenticeship consortium. Employers provide work-based learning placements with skilled mentors for high school students. Employers benefit from pre-screened youth apprentices, reduced future hiring costs, and opportunity to shape workforce skills.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Education Service Center Region 10 (Texas): Texas ESC Region 10 is one of 20 regional education service centers in Texas that provide shared services to school districts, similar to Wisconsin's CESAs. Comparable in providing professional development, technology support, and special education services to member districts, though operating under a different state regulatory framework.
• Region 4 Education Service Center (Texas): Texas ESC Region 4, one of the largest education service centers in the U.S., providing professional development, instructional resources, and operational support to school districts in the Houston region. Comparable to CESA 10 in service breadth, though operating at much larger scale in a different state regulatory framework.
• BOCES (New York): Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is the New York equivalent of Wisconsin's CESAs. These 37 BOCES provide shared educational services to component school districts across the state and represent a closely comparable institutional model for shared services delivery.

Direct peers

• CESA 1: Cooperative Educational Service Agency 1, based in southeastern Wisconsin. Functions under identical state-cooperative structure as CESA 10 and provides the same portfolio of shared K-12 support services to its member districts.
• CESA 11: Cooperative Educational Service Agency 11, based in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. Direct peer operating under the same state-cooperative framework, serving member districts with shared educational services across northwestern and west-central Wisconsin.
• Capital Region BOCES (New York): Capital Region BOCES serves school districts in the Albany, NY region with shared services including special education itinerants, technology support, facilities management, and professional learning — directly analogous to CESA 10's portfolio under New York's BOCES framework.
• CESA 9: Cooperative Educational Service Agency 9, based in Marathon, Wisconsin. Sister CESA serving central-northern Wisconsin districts with the same statutory mandate and service portfolio, including special education, facilities support, and educational technology services.
• CESA 7: Cooperative Educational Service Agency 7, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Operates under the same Wisconsin state law framework as CESA 10 and provides comparable shared services including special education, professional development, and technology support to member districts in northeastern Wisconsin. Direct peer by regulatory model, service catalog, and member-base structure.
• CESA 12: Cooperative Educational Service Agency 12, based in Ashland, Wisconsin. Direct peer cooperative agency serving northern Wisconsin districts with shared services including special education, technology, and professional development.
• CESA 5: Cooperative Educational Service Agency 5, based in Portage, Wisconsin. Co-founding partner with CESA 10 in the Wisconsin Regional Computing Center (WiRCC) joint venture (formed 1968). Provides identical CESA-cooperative shared services to member districts in central Wisconsin and is directly comparable in service mix and customer profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Cooperative.Educational.Service.Agency.10
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cesa10
• Instagraminstagram.com/cesa10wi
• Xx.com/CESA10WI

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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