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HAL: Puzzle Me This (Private)

February 12, 2026

“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Students with high ability in logic and deductive reasoning will have their minds stretched as they work alone and with others to solve different types of puzzles. A wide variety of mathematical and critical thinking skills, wordplay and physical tricks are some of what

students will use them as they participate in activities that include hands-on materials and games.

Strimco is a logic number puzzle that is solvable with pure logic. Q-bitz stimulates the brain to use spatial reasoning and memory skills by practicing symmetry, visual dexterity, and quick thinking. With Area Mazes students navigate a network of rectangles to find a missing value. Position Puzzles and Commonyms are word puzzles that make you think about the meaning of words. Mind Benders uses mental muscles to solve brain teasers, optical illusions, physical tricks and more.

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Closed
14 Registered
(1 Registration,
13 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

Cognitive Coaching Foundation Training Session 1-4 (Day 1 of 4)

February 17, 2026

Registration is now closed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Lexie Anderson landerson@esu3.org.

Foundation Cognitive Coaching Seminars® are eight-day trainings and are delivered in two 4 day series.

The agendas for these days include the Planning Conversation Map, the Reflecting Conversation Map, and the Tools of Cognitive CoachingSM.

In this 4-Day Seminar, participants will learn how to:

develop trust and rapport
develop an identity as a mediator of thinking
utilize conversation structures for planning and reflecting to develop Educator’s autonomy and sense of community
develop higher levels of efficacy, consciousness, craftsmanship, flexibility and interdependence
apply four support functions: coaching, evaluating, consulting, collaborating and utilize the coaching tools of pausing, paraphrasing, and posing questions
distinguish among the five forms of feedback
use data to mediate thinking

NOTE: Registration fees will be communicated to ESU/District contacts via the Executive Director of Professional Learning, Dr. Scott Blum.

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Full
30 Registered

1 Min; 30 Max

HAL: Visual Spatial Thinking (Private)

February 17, 2026

Piet Piet Mondrian will be the inspiration for this project. Students will learn how he tried to distill art down to its basic elements of shape, line, and color, and they will create their own artwork, using his technique. This art project will use rulers & markers.
will be the inspiration for this project. Students will learn how he tried to distill art down to its basic elements of shape, line, and color, and they will create their own artwork, using his technique. This art project will use rulers & markers.

Visual/ Spatial thinking skills are important for many jobs, but they are often left out of school curriculum. This session is based on the work of Piet Mondrian. Students will stretch their minds to solve puzzles, play pattern games, and create art that uses these important visual/ spatial skills. Prepare to be inspired!

Four 30 minute rotation stations to get students thinking about patterns, form, color, and space.

One hour long art project based on Piet Mondrian's work

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Full
23 Registered
(1 Registration,
22 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

HAL: Extreme Math Elementary (Private)

February 18, 2026

This HAL COMPETITION event is a morning of student math problem solving, collaboration, and logic questions. Student teams of 4, 5, or 6 members will participate in a Sprint Round, Team Round, and a Problem Solving Round during the morning.
The spirit of the morning is collaboration and math achievement in an effort to recognize the importance of math problem solving.
•       Students in elementary schools are invited to participate.
•       Each round is timed and student accomplishment will be recorded.
•       Recognition will be provided for individuals in the Sprint Round and for teams in the Team Round.
•       There is no school winner or leader at the end of the event.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Schools must include how many teams of 4, 5, or 6 students.
Schools must provide the names of the team members per team.
Contact Adam Larson if you have enough teams to create your own day
ESU #3 will supply pencils.
Some calculators will be available, but schools may choose to bring their own.
School permission slips and all school field trip requirements are in effect.
At least one adult sponsor/teacher is required to attend with each school represented.
The adult sponsor/teacher will be asked to be a participant in supervision and correcting student papers from the morning.
Questions to alarson@esu3.org

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Full
1 Registered

1 Min; 1 Max

Community of Practice for Special Educators (Cancelled)

February 18, 2026

Community of Practice for Special Educators Flyer

Audience: Special Education Teachers, Related Service Providers, and Special Education Administrators

Description: The Special Education Community of Practice (COP) brings together educators from districts of all sizes to collaborate, share expertise, and strengthen support for students with disabilities. This network focuses on practical problem-solving, improving IEP compliance, promoting inclusive practices, and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies. Participants engage in meaningful dialogue around common challenges and innovative solutions, regardless of district size or resources.

Outcomes:
-Gain a clear understanding of what High Leverage Practices are and how they support evidence-based instruction.
-Utilize a protocol and guiding questions to understand the importance of IEP compliance in ensuring appropriate services and support for students with disabilities.
-Engage in reflective problem-solving conversations to identify and address common problems of practice as special educators.
-Expand our professional network and engage in peer-to-peer exchanges, sharing best practices and experiences related to the provision of special education services.

Remote

Cancelled

CLC e-Mission (Private) (Cancelled)

February 18, 2026

Please contact Adam Larson at alarson@esu3.org for more information.

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Remote

Cancelled

CLC e-Mission (Private)

February 18, 2026

Full
1 Registered

1 Min; 1 Max

CLC e-Mission (Private)

February 18, 2026

Full
1 Registered

1 Min; 1 Max

ASD Ziggurat Model-Comprehensive Programming 4 Part Series (Day 3 of 4)

February 18, 2026

Creating Comprehensive Programming for Students with ASD:
Using the Ziggurat Framework and Comprehensive Autism Planning System
4 Part Series
Metro and Central ASD Regions

Flyer

Dates: February 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25, 2026
Time: 3:30 -4:30 p.m. CST
Location: Zoom
*This registration link is for the ESU #3 region.

Presenters: Jamie Lewis, MSOTR/L, Central Region ASD Coordinator, Teri McGill, Metro Region ASD Coordinator, and Ali Sweitzer, Metro Region Behavior
Specialist

Audience: This training is appropriate for teams working with students of all ages and could include resource teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs, counselors, school psychologists, general education teachers, parents and administrators.

Description: ASD requires interventions throughout the lifespan. The Ziggurat Model offers a step-by-step framework for organizing your knowledge of ASD and intervention options into a comprehensive plan into which we can plug in intervention strategies. This model emphasizes evidence-based practices, proactive strategies, ongoing assessment and promotes team collaboration. The CAPS helps teams create an intentional plan on how to implement interventions across the day. The time in between the two training days will allow participants to start the Ziggurat process for their focus student in order to complete the process on the final training day.

Remote

Closed
16 Registered

No Min; 60 Max

Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) and Bounce Back Non-Clinical (BB NC) Curriculums (Day 1 of 3)

February 20, 2026

Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) and Bounce Back Non-Clinical (BB NC) Curriculums

February 20, 2026 - in person at ESU #3--NEW DATE
March 6, 2026 - Via Zoom 7:30 -8:30am
March 23, 2026 - Via Zoom 3:30 -4:30pm

Presented by: Emily Arkfeld, LCSW - Papillion La Vista Community Schools and Molly Schnabel, LCSW - Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Description:
SSET and Bounce Back-Non Clinical(BB-NC) are a school-based group intervention for students who have been exposed to traumatic events and are suffering from symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
-Populations Served: SSET: Grades 4-12; BB NC: Grades K-5
-Participants that complete the training will be able to offer BOTH SSET and BB NC within their school or district.
-In 10 easy-to-use group lessons, students who participate in SSET and BB NC increase levels of peer and parent support, as well as learn a wide variety of skill-building techniques to reduce current problems with: anxiety or nervousness, withdrawal or isolation, depressed mood, acting out in school, impulsive or risky behavior

Learning Outcomes:
-Review the definition of trauma and its impact, especially in the school setting
-Overview of group sessions, with resources shared and time to practice
-Discussion of stakeholder buy-in, parent engagement, possible barriers

Consultation: Consultation is a recommended component of the training in order to maintain skills and integrity to the field of trauma informed work. This consultation also provides ongoing support to new group facilitators as they navigate the dynamics of their school setting. Topics will include: engaging difficult or high needs children, collaborating with parents and other professionals, handling ongoing mental health needs for children and families, adjusting sessions when unplanned conflicts arise, etc. Consultation will be two scheduled sessions via zoom for all participants.

Full (Waiting List)
31 Registered

15 Min; 30 Max

HAL: Extreme Math Middle School (Private)

February 20, 2026

This HAL COMPETITION event is a morning of student math problem solving, collaboration, and logic questions. Student teams of 4, 5, or 6 members will participate in a Sprint Round, Team Round, and a Problem Solving Round during the morning.
The spirit of the morning is collaboration and math achievement in an effort to recognize the importance of math problem solving.
•       Students in middle schools are invited to participate.
•       Each round is timed and student accomplishment will be recorded.
•       Recognition will be provided for individuals in the Sprint Round and for teams in the Team Round.
•       There is no school winner or leader at the end of the event.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Schools must include how many teams of 4, 5, or 6 students.
Schools must provide the names of the team members per team.
Contact Adam Larson if you have enough teams to create your own day
ESU #3 will supply pencils.
Some calculators will be available, but schools may choose to bring their own.
School permission slips and all school field trip requirements are in effect.
At least one adult sponsor/teacher is required to attend with each school represented.
The adult sponsor/teacher will be asked to be a participant in supervision and correcting student papers from the morning.
Questions to alarson@esu3.org

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Full
1 Registered

1 Min; 1 Max

HAL: Neurographic Design (Private)

February 20, 2026

Neurographic Design

Neurographic Design is a method used in art therapy. It helps the artist be more mindful and opens up neurons in the brain that allow creativity to flow. We will use the art elements involved in this process to create a beautiful abstract design on an illustration board with sharpies and brush markers. Through this workshop, students will learn the process of creating a project beginning with the inspiration through idea development, project creation, completion and critique.

Instructor Bio

Julie Fjell is an artist, designer and art instructor. She has taught all ages from preschool to senior citizens, as well as developed art camps and art clubs. Along with teaching workshops and memory care patients, Julie has a business selling her artwork. She received her degree in Art Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Full
26 Registered
(1 Registration,
25 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

HAL: MCC Forensic Science Workshop (Private)

February 20, 2026

If you have dreamed of being a CSI agent, a forensic pathologist, or a crime scene analyst, this is the workshop for you. Learn the tools and techniques used by real-life forensic scientists to solve crimes and uncover hidden evidence.

Please contact Metro Community College for more details.

Full
21 Registered
(1 Registration,
20 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

Principal Support Initiative (Day 5 of 6)

February 24, 2026

Principal Support Initiative:
Empowering Principals, Driving Student Success

Goals of the Initiative Being Studied:
Goal 1: Strengthen leadership and self-efficacy of principals to effectively support high quality, culturally relevant classroom instruction.
Goal 2: Improved and equitable academic, behavioral, and/or social outcomes based upon the school’s needs and context for high need students.
Goal 3: Increase collective efficacy of effective principals and teachers serving under-resourced schools.

Year 1 will focus on:
- Fostering effective communication and collaboration
- Cultivating a culture of continuous improvement
- Leveraging data for goal setting and decision making
- Understanding and navigating complex systems

Closed
17 Registered

1 Min; 16 Max

HAL: Hot Air Balloon Sand Painting (Private)

February 25, 2026

HOT AIR BALLOON SAND PAINTING

Colored sand creates a beautiful piece of art in this workshop. Students will draw and design hot air balloons on self adhesive boards. We will use exacto blades to cut the shapes in the design and expose the adhesive. Sand is then sprinkled in each area to “paint” the artwork. Through this workshop, students will learn the process of creating a project beginning with the inspiration through idea development, project creation, completion and critique.

*Because exacto blades are used, older students are recommended.

Instructor Bio

Julie Fjell is an artist, designer and freelance art teacher. She has taught high school and middle school art, developed and taught art camps for kids, created an art club in her children’s elementary school and taught adult art classes. Julie has a business selling her pottery, hand stamped metal jewelry and illustration works.

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Full
31 Registered
(1 Registration,
30 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

HAL: MCC Power Up (Private)

February 25, 2026

Get ready to discover the world of alternative energy! In this hands-on class, you'll learn all about the different ways we can harness energy from natural sources like the sun, wind, and water. We'll conduct experiments to see how solar panels work and build our own wind turbines. Through fun and interactive activities, you'll discover how renewable energy generates power and discover how communities decide which form is best for their unique situations. So come along and let's power up together!

For more information please contact Metro Community College.

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Full
21 Registered
(1 Registration,
20 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

CLC e-Mission (Private)

February 25, 2026

Full
1 Registered

1 Min; 1 Max

Special Education Facilitators and the Leadership Grind (Day 5 of 6)

February 25, 2026

Special Education Facilitators and the Leadership Grind

Empowering leaders to support, implement, and elevate special education practices.

Intended audience:
Special Education Facilitators, Supervisors, Coordinators, Leaders

Outcomes:
-Outline the responsibilities of a facilitator and develop effective approaches to help teachers successfully apply theoretical knowledge in practical classroom settings.
-Practice communication skills and equip facilitators with techniques to build and sustain strong collaborative partnerships.
-Provide practical tools and identify strategies to effectively support and hold teachers accountable for the implementation of Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) and development of compliant and high-quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
-Apply evidence-based practices to foster inclusive learning environments. -

Closed
48 Registered

No Min; 25 Max

Cognitive Coaching Graduates Review Series

February 25, 2026

Ways of Knowing-
During this session you will be studying Robert Kegan’s Stages of Adult Development and how you can support others with giving feedback. This session will also connect the stages of Adult Development to working with groups.

CLICK HERE to register for Session 4.

Disclaimer: By participating in this event organized by ESU #3, you hereby grant permission to ESU #3 to use your image and likeness captured during the event for promotional and media purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, photographs, videos, and audio recordings. If you wish to withdraw your consent regarding the use of your media, please reach out to the primary contact of this event.

Open
11 Registered

1 Min; 50 Max

HAL: Extreme Math Elementary (Private)

February 26, 2026

Full
1 Registered

1 Min; 1 Max

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