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Tonia Carter

Tonia Carter

Birth to 3 Manager

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Tonia Carter is the Birth to 3 program manager for Marathon, Lincoln and Langlade Counties, a program that provides services to families and children that have a developmental disability or delay.  Tonia holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work, Public Health and Nutrition from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Tonia began working in the Birth to 3 program in 2002 where she quickly found a passion for supporting families. Helping connect families to resources and services in their community and building relationships that foster a trusting environment is at the heart of the Birth to 3 program. In 2019, Tonia became the Manager of the tri-county program. Her professional interests shifted to leading the team in their respective roles, continuous program improvement, and making connections throughout the State of Wisconsin Birth to 3 programs. 

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Kelly Kapitz, PhD.

Director of MCSE and Birth to 3 Programs

Kristin Jacobson

Assistant Director of MCSE

Jason Haluska

Assistant Director of MCSE

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  • 1200 Lake View Drive
    Wausau, WI 54403
  • Phone: 715-261-1980
    Fax: 715-261-1981
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Welcome to Marathon County Special Education's New Website!

We are excited to announce the launch of our redesigned website – a place built with you, our amazing employees,  families, and community members, in mind! We've worked hard to create a more intuitive, informative, and engaging online experience for everyone.

Our new site is intended to be easier than ever for you to find the information you need, connect with your child's school, and stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at MCSE.

What's New & Improved?

  • "Find It Fast" Icon Links: Look for our new, intuitive icon links prominently displayed on the homepage. These visual shortcuts will take you directly to essential pages with just one click.

  • Easier Navigation: We've completely overhauled our menu structure to make finding what you're looking for a breeze. Whether you're searching for employment forms, board policies, or  our programs and services,  you'll find a clear path to your destination.

  • Quick Links: Need to get to something fast? Our new Quick Links section provides immediate access to the most frequently requested pages, such as Skyward, GoIdea,  and the Staff Directory.

     

Starts: 7/7/25 12:00 AM

Ends: 8/15/25 11:59 PM