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ASD-Creating Effective Educational Environments for All Learners (Day 1 of 2)

May 28, 2025

ASD-Creating Effective Educational Environments for All Learners
Presented By: Jesseca Collins

Through the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), this two-day workshop provides the foundation for creating a positive environment for growth. The Pyramid Approach emphasizes how to teach - not just what to teach - to maximize learning outcomes.

This workshop is designed to help professionals understand the critical components that ensure successful teaching and learning. Using straightforward and evidence-based methods, participants will learn how to:
-Encourage independence and cooperation
-Improve behavior
-Reinforce learning across home, school, and community environments

Full (Waiting List)
48 Registered

No Min; 38 Max
1 Waiting

NE Science Standards in Action: Practical Applications for Your Classroom (Cancelled)

May 29, 2025 @ 8:30 AM

Description:
Join us for an engaging half-day science teacher workshop designed to enhance your instructional practices and deepen your understanding of the 2024 NE Science Standards. This interactive session will provide valuable opportunities to observe effective science instruction, explore Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) and Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) through the lens of student experiences, personalize your professional learning journey, and plan for implementation. Bring any curriculum resources, materials, unit lessons, etc. for implementation planning.

Outcomes:
-Observe modeled science instructions and identify CCCs and SEPs from students’ experiences/lense
-Select session(s) from various options to meet own needs for further PL in science instruction
-Collaborate with team or individually process, plan, and refine implementation
-Introduction to NDE Science Education Specialist, Sarah Schaffer

Bring materials for the workshop.

Remote

Cancelled

NE Science Standards in Action: Practical Applications for Your Classroom

May 29, 2025 @ 12:30 PM

Open
3 Registered

1 Min; 35 Max

Developing and Enhancing Sheltered Instruction Courses

June 2, 2025

This interactive workshop is designed for teachers of grades 7-12 who want to develop or enhance their sheltered instruction courses for multilingual learners. Through hands-on activities, collaborative planning, and practical resources, educators will learn how to embed scaffolding techniques, promote academic language development, and create an inclusive classroom environment that fosters success for MLs.

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
2 Registered

1 Min; 35 Max

ASD Advanced Intensive Teaching of Verbal Behavior Protocols (Day 1 of 2)

June 2, 2025

Presenters: Stacey Martin from Summit Behavioral Services, Kansas City, MO and Jennifer Vest, Kansas State Trainer (TASN)

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Audience: We recommend that you attend the training with another team member, if possible, who work with students with autism or developmental disabilities (special education teachers, SLP’s, administrators, para educators and other professionals working with students with autism).
*All participants must have completed the Three Day Verbal Behavior Training and MUST be consistently using Verbal Behavior teaching protocols with children who are READY for these higher level verbal skills.

Description: Description: Based on content from the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistant Network (PaTTAN).
Participants of this training will learn the critical importance of ensuring learners have a broad tact repertoire and the role it plays in acquiring verbal skills including intraverbals and answering yes/no questions, as well as the application of joint control. Participants will learn procedures for using autoclitics to teach students to engage in question discrimination. Protocols covered will include: tacts of actions, parts and features of objects, prepositions, 2 component listener responses, and tacts for adjectives. Information will also be shared regarding data collection and error correction procedures. Utilizing the individualized intensive supports covered in this training could be a NeMTSS Tier 3 intervention. For more information on NeMTSS visit https://nemtss.unl.edu/about/.

Training activities will include:
-Choral responding, written pre/post-tests, the use of guided notes and competency checks on teaching procedures.
-All attendees should come prepared to participate in all training activities.

Open
27 Registered

25 Min; 50 Max

Inclusive Practices Academy (Day 5 of 6)

June 3, 2025

Inclusive Practices Academy

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The structure of this training is designed to empower teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster inclusive learning environments. Each team must consist of at least one Special Education Teacher and one General Education Teacher, ensuring a collaborative approach to implementing newfound insights and practices to advance education equity and excellence for every student.

Day 1- Empowering Teachers with Mindsets, Conditions, and Partnerships for Success

Day 2- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Foundations: Building a Roadmap Towards Inclusive Instructional Practices

Day 3- Inclusion Fusion:Co-Teaching and Specially Designed Instruction-Part 1

Day 4- Inclusion Fusion:Co-Teaching and Specially Designed Instruction-Part 2

Days 5 & 6- Inclusive Insights: Reflecting, Sharing, and Applying Learning to Shape the Next School Year

Closed
35 Registered

No Min; 30 Max

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

June 10, 2025

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 Part 1, participants will learn how to:

develop trust and rapport with others
support others in becoming self-directed
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 in others
know when and how to: coach, evaluate, consult, and collaborate
use communication skills 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.

Open
23 Registered

1 Min; 30 Max

2025 ELC Early Childhood Coach Conference (Day 1 of 2)

June 10, 2025

2025 ELC Early Childhood Coach Conference

This event is being held offsite:
Holthus Convention Center
3130 Holen Ave
York, NE 68467

Keynote Speaker- Jen Hatmaker Engaging & Informative Breakout Sessions Outdoor Activities “Zen Den” (restoration & relaxation room) Food/Snack/S’mores

Wednesday, 6/11 National speaker, author, & podcaster Jen Hatmaker shares “Lessons Learned from ‘ME' Camp”

Open
14 Registered

No Min; 30 Max

ASD 2 Day -Traditional Structured Teach (Day 1 of 2)

June 11, 2025

Location: ESU #3
Time:  8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (6/11) 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (6/12)

Presenters: Teri McGill, Metro Region Coordinator and Ali Sweitzer, Metro Region Behavior Specialist

Audience:
This workshop is intended for classroom teachers, speech/language pathologists, resource specialists,
parents, community providers, related service providers, and paraeducators who work with students
(Pre-K – 21) with Autism who have more significant and complex support needs. Participants will
receive links to files that include examples of tasks, schedules, and visuals.

Description:
Participants will learn the important components of structured teaching as well as the following:
-Overview and Physical Structure
-Schedules, mini schedules, routines
-Visual Structure
-Work Systems, Schedules and Tasks
-Play and Leisure
-Putting it altogether and Resources

Considering one of their current students, participants will have the opportunity to apply some of the new knowledge learned.

Open
47 Registered

No Min; 60 Max

2025 ELC Early Childhood Coach Conference-KEYNOTE Only

June 11, 2025

2025 ELC Early Childhood Coach Conference

This event is being held offsite:
Holthus Convention Center
3130 Holen Ave
York, NE 68467

NOTE: Registration at this link is for the Keynote Speaker attendance on June 11th. Lunch will not be provided.

Wednesday, 6/11 National speaker, author, & podcaster Jen Hatmaker shares “Lessons Learned from ‘ME' Camp”

Open
2 Registered

No Min; 30 Max

Principals: Essential Partners in Special Education

June 12, 2025

Principals: Essential Partners in Special Education Flyer

Purpose:
Building principals play a vital role in creating a successful environment for students with disabilities and the staff who support them, all within the framework of Mulit-tiered System of Support. Join colleagues from across the region for a collaborative learning experience designed to equip you with the skills to navigate challenging special education situations. Enhance your knowledge and strengthen your ability to support both your special education staff and students.

Topics Will Include:
-Avoiding litigation
-Navigating emergency behaviors and school discipline
-Participating meaningfully in the IEP process
-Supporting special education personnel
-Promoting an inclusive environment
-Understanding Special Education lingo

Full (Waiting List)
54 Registered

15 Min; 51 Max
1 Waiting

Adaptive Schools Summer Foundation Seminar (Day 1 of 4)

June 12, 2025

Adaptive Schools explores how to develop skills as facilitators and informed group members in informal and formal settings, in small and large groups. Participants will practice implementation, describe specific ways to weave the collaborative fabric of a faculty, develop group member skills, and acquire the principles and understandings to engage in a continuous cycle of team and individual improvement.

Highlights of the Seminar include:

Increased capacity to initiate, develop, and sustain high functioning groups
An expanded repertoire of practical facilitation tools
Skills to move groups beyond consensus to common focus
Ways to value and use dissension, argument and conflict
Strategies for keeping group members on track, on topic, energized and resourceful

Open
11 Registered

1 Min; 30 Max

Life Skills Supercharge: Equipping Teachers for Success

June 17, 2025

Life Skills Supercharge: Equipping Teachers for Success
Training Provided to you in collaboration with Nebraska Transition Faciltators, SE / Metro ASD Network, Special Education Administrators, Special Education Teachers & Service Providers

Intended Audience: K-12 Life Skills Teachers, IEP Case managers, & service providers

This training will provide learning in the following areas:
-Instructional Adaptation and Support
-Access and Inclusion
-Planning for the Whole Child / Classroom
-Student Engagement and Advocacy
-Strategic Planning and Collaboration

Open
39 Registered

15 Min; 45 Max

Mentor Training: Teachers Helping Teachers

June 17, 2025

Mentors have an opportunity to instill confidence, focus, perspective, and a working knowledge that will help new/beginning teachers develop into highly accomplished educators. Trained mentors are able to assist, advise, and support the induction and retention of new and beginning colleagues to the profession of teaching. Experienced staff members are encouraged to join us for the ESU#3 Mentor Training: Teachers Helping Teachers. Practice networking skills, build on strengths, and renew yourself professionally by joining us on June 18, 2025.

Session outcomes:

Participants will understand, accept and predict the needs of new teachers at various stages of their development.
Participants will understand the role of the mentor, various mentoring styles as well as the behaviors of effective mentors.
Participants will feel confident in their role as mentor by reviewing case studies, discussing scenarios, and reviewing resources available to support them as mentors.

Open
14 Registered

5 Min; 40 Max

The Impact Partnership

June 18, 2025

Unlock the power of how to make coaching count, boosting student success in clear, measurable ways. Learn practical strategies to focus coaches' efforts, evaluate their impact, and choose the best methods for your school's unique needs, all aimed at improving student learning with Dr. Ann Mausbach.

Open
34 Registered

1 Min; 75 Max

ASD All Things Autism and Early Childhood: How and What to Teach Young Learners (Day 1 of 2)

June 19, 2025

All Things Autism and Early Childhood: How and What to Teach Young Learners

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Audience:
This workshop is intended for school team members who work with young children (ages Birth to 5) with autism or characteristics of autism.
Attendees may include Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teachers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), administrators, and service coordinators. Parents, family members, and paraprofessionals are also welcome to attend alongside their school team members.

Description: This 2 day training will provide an overview of important topics related to identifying and understanding the needs of young children with autism. Universal and core classroom-wide practices will be discussed, as well as the development of effective, individualized intervention programs.
This training will focus on early intervention practices for teams working with young children, from birth to three years old (Part C) as well as those working with individuals aged three to five years and beyond. (Part B).

Following the training Participants will be able to:
-ASD Network Core Values
-Early Indicators of Autism Including Leveraging the Routines Based Interview
-Early Intervention in Nebraska
-Evidence Based Practices
    -RBEI Practices
    -Connection
    -Functional Communication
    -Active Engagement/Joint Attention
    -Imitation
    -Play
    -Social Skills
    -PTR Classroom Wide Practices
    -Hot Tips for Behavior

Open
46 Registered

No Min; 50 Max

Cognitive Coaching Foundation Training Session 1-4 (Day 3 of 4)

June 23, 2025

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 Part 1, participants will learn how to:

develop trust and rapport with others
support others in becoming self-directed
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 in others
know when and how to: coach, evaluate, consult, and collaborate
use communication skills 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.

Open
23 Registered

1 Min; 30 Max

Advanced Cognitive Coaching (Day 1 of 6)

June 25, 2025

This seminar will immerse you in deeper learning about the principles and practices of Cognitive CoachingSM and prepare those wishing to become trainers for the next steps of their development. You will master concepts and skills from the Foundation Seminar® at a higher level of understanding and skill through rich practice and feedback experiences. You will learn a new map, the Calibrating Conversation for use with a set of standards for performance. Knowledge of the States of Mind and how to mediate for them will be emphasized. Your capacity to coach for cognitive shift will be enhanced. The experiences of this week will support any school leader in the coaching and supervision of teachers as well as developing skills which are applicable in the classroom and in one’s personal life. Prerequisite: Completion of Cognitive Coaching Foundation Seminar®

In this six day seminar participants will develop:

• Deeper understanding of the missions of Cognitive CoachingSM and the goal of the Foundation Seminar®

• Efficacy and Craftsmanship with the maps and tools of Cognitive CoachingSM

• Understanding of coaching for deep structure

• Understanding of how Cognitive CoachingSM aligns with brain research

• Deeper understanding of Support Functions and States of Mind

• Expanded possibilities of and applications for our identities as mediators

• Personal coaching mastery framed as a journey, not a destination (https://www.thinkingcollaborative.com/aboutcc)

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
10 Registered

No Min; No Max

Planning and Leading Effective Meetings (Day 1 of 2)

July 14, 2025

Planning and Leading Effective Meetings
How many meetings do you lead/attend every month? What do attendees say about your meetings? Are all participants actively engaged in the meeting, or do you hear from only a few loud voices? This seminar teaches leaders how to run better meetings that get more done and keep team members feeling successful in their work. Over two days, you'll learn skills to plan and lead meetings that are productive, efficient, and improve team collaboration. Plan now to attend this 2 day seminar to improve your leadership skills in facilitating and leading effective meetings.

Outcomes:
Participants will…
-acquire knowledge and skill around the qualities and behaviors of an effective facilitator
-gain empowerment and comfort with facilitating effective meetings.
-have knowledge and understanding of strategies that help participants stay engaged and productive
-understand how to make dialogue and decision-making manageable.
-understand the essence of effective facilitation.

Audience:
Principals, Assistant Principals, District Leadership, Teacher Leaders, PLC chairs, Grade Level chairs, School Based Coaches

Open
9 Registered

1 Min; 50 Max

Preschool New Teacher Institute (Day 1 of 6)

July 24, 2025

Preschool New Teacher Institute Flyer
Teachers within their first 3 years of teaching in a preschool setting and their mentors.

Join us for this 6 session series! The registration link will register you for all 6 sessions.

Topics will include:
-Classroom design
-Daily schedule
-Teaching rules and expectations
-Early Literacy and Math
-Lesson planning
-Working with paraeducators
-Home visits
-Teaching Strategies GOLD

Check-in meetings will be held on the off months.

Open
6 Registered

No Min; 30 Max

CPI Initial Training

July 29, 2025

CPI Initial Training

Presented by: Dawn Ferreyra and Whitney Fagan

-Be equipped with the skills, confidence, and an effective framework to safely manage and prevent difficult behavior.

-With training, consulting, and support you enhance care and safety for everyone.

We’re thrilled to have you join us for this certification training!
To ensure you receive your certification, full attendance for the entire session is required.
Please plan to arrive on time and stay through the scheduled hours. Unfortunately, late arrivals or early departures won’t be eligible for certification and will need to reschedule for another session.
Thank you for your understanding—we appreciate your dedication and look forward to seeing you there!

Open
9 Registered

10 Min; 45 Max

CPI Initial Training

August 25, 2025

CPI Initial Training

-Be equipped with the skills, confidence, and an effective framework to safely manage and prevent difficult behavior.

-With training, consulting, and support you enhance care and safety for everyone.

We’re thrilled to have you join us for this certification training!
To ensure you receive your certification, full attendance for the entire session is required.
Please plan to arrive on time and stay through the scheduled hours. Unfortunately, late arrivals or early departures won’t be eligible for certification and will need to reschedule for another session.
Thank you for your understanding—we appreciate your dedication and look forward to seeing you there!

Open
4 Registered

10 Min; 36 Max

Coaching Cadre (Day 1 of 3)

August 27, 2025

In 2025-2026, the ESU #3 Coaching Cadre will deepen our knowledge for developing and implementing success criteria with Dr. Faddis. Participants will collaboratively explore strategies for developing clear success criteria, empowering both teachers and students to understand and articulate learning intentions. This series will increase coaches' capabilities to guide teachers in co-constructing criteria that make learning intentions transparent for students, fostering greater student agency and leading to more profound student outcomes. This collaborative coaching cadre will continue to build shared knowledge around best practices in instructional coaching and support for all models, formats, and designs of coaching. Registration is required for all events. There is no cost for attending ESU3 Coaching Cadre Sessions. Toni Faddis’ two sessions will require a registration fee.

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
0 Registered
10 Min; 85 Max

ASD One Day Overview of Intensive Teaching of VB

September 3, 2025

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Presenters: Teri McGill, Metro Region Coordinator and Ali Sweitzer, Metro Region Behavior Specialist

Audience: This training is only for staff who currently work with a teacher/SLP who has completed the 3-Day, Intensive Teaching of Verbal Behavior and is using the programming with student(s).

Description:
*Participants will learn important behavioral teaching principles including what is verbal behavior, discrete trial training, reinforcement, pairing, prompting and shaping
*Participants will learn the verbal operants
*Participants will learn how to use errorless teaching techniques and error correction to help improve skill acquisition
*Participants will receive hands-on instruction and practice on errorless teaching and error correction using the card sort system

Open
0 Registered
15 Min; 45 Max

Planning a Bright Future: Secondary Transition (Day 1 of 3)

September 3, 2025

Planning a Bright Future: Secondary Transition Flyer
This is a three day cohort to truly delve into Transition Best Practices, Indicator 13
Compliance, Community Connections, and Student Engagement.

Open
1 Registered

No Min; 35 Max

Preschool New Teacher Institute (Day 3 of 6)

September 4, 2025

Open
6 Registered

No Min; 30 Max

CPI Recertification Training

September 4, 2025

CPI Recertification Training

-Be equipped with the skills, confidence, and an effective framework to safely manage and prevent difficult behavior.

-With training, consulting, and support you enhance care and safety for everyone.

We’re thrilled to have you join us for this certification training!
To ensure you receive your certification, full attendance for the entire session is required.
Please plan to arrive on time and stay through the scheduled hours. Unfortunately, late arrivals or early departures won’t be eligible for certification and will need to reschedule for another session.
Thank you for your understanding—we appreciate your dedication and look forward to seeing you there!

NOTE: The online link from CPI needs to be completed prior to the in-person attendance of this training. Both the online and in-person portions are required to receive certification.

Open
1 Registered

No Min; 20 Max

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

September 8, 2025

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

September 8, 2025 - in person at ESU #3
October 6, 2025 - Via Zoom
November 3, 2025 - Via Zoom

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.

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; 25 Max

Preschool and Kindergarten Paraprofessional Boot Camp (Day 1 of 2)

September 12, 2025

Preschool and Kindergarten Paraprofessional Boot Camp Flyer

Ready to Learn?
This 2 session bootcamp will equip early childhood paraprofessionals with knowledge and skills to maximize their ability to support children in the classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other paraprofessionals in the field.

TOPICS
-Tier One Classroom Practices
-Quality Interactions
-Supportive Conversations with Children
-Collaborative Teaming

Friday, Septemer 12, 2025
Friday, November 7, 2025
+ 2 hours of independent work off-site

*Provides 12 clock hours to Meet the Rule 11 Requirement

Open
1 Registered

10 Min; 30 Max

Special Education Facilitators and the Leadership Grind (Day 1 of 6)

September 16, 2025

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. -

Open
24 Registered

No Min; 50 Max

Inclusive Practices Academy (Day 1 of 6)

September 18, 2025

Inclusive Practices Academy

The structure of this training is designed to empower teams with the knowledge and tools necessary to foster inclusive learning environments and build co-teaching partnerships. Each team must consist of at least one Special Education Teacher and one General Education Teacher, ensuring a collaborative approach to implementing newfound insights and practices to improve outcomes for all students. Outcomes will be developed throughout the series.

Day 1 - Conditions for Success: Developing Mindsets, Practices, and Co-Teaching Partnerships
Collaboration structures, teacher parity and collective responsibilities, co-teaching myths vs facts, learner variability

Day 2 - Co-Teaching: Effective Inclusive Environments
Foundations of co-teaching, creating effective environments, co-planning and scheduling, co-teaching models and incidental benefit

Day 3 - Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Foundations: Building a Roadmap Towards Inclusive Instructional Practices
UDL Framework, three principles of UDL, learner variability, tailoring instruction through IEPs, flexibility to support inclusive practices within your instructional model

Day 4 - Co-Teaching and Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Using the IEP as an instructional tool, key principles of SDI, connecting SDI to student needs and standards-based pre-requisite skills, high-leverage practices

Day 5 & 6 - Insights: Reflecting, Sharing, and Applying Learning to Shape the Next School Year
Building principals will be invited for “Conversation and Collaboration” to learn more about IPA and support goals for the upcoming school year.

Open
1 Registered

No Min; 36 Max

ASD Verbal Behavior Programming Day

September 19, 2025

Verbal Behavior Programming Day Flyer
Welcome to Programming Day!

This programming day is set up to support participants who do not have their own in-district VB coaches.

Please note: This training is only for those who have completed the 3-Day Intensive Teaching of Verbal Behavior training (June 24–26, 2025) and will be implementing programming with student(s).
We’re excited to work with you and help you feel confident and prepared!

This programming day is set up to support participants who do not have their own in-district VB coaches.

Description:
-Participants will work with Verbal Behavior Coaches in order to plan and create an individualized VB program for one target student.
-Participants will get the opportunity to practice using errorless teaching to instruct the specific targets chosen for their student.

Participants must bring the following to this VB programming session:
-Completed assessment of known and target skills for your specific student
-ABLLS-R book and Data notebook you received in the training
-Additional color copies of each skill tracking sheet and graph (several for each operant)
-Materials listed on this sheet at this Link

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0 Registered
No Min; 30 Max

Winning Every Day Community Agency Huddle

September 19, 2025

Winning Every Day Community Agency Huddle Flyer

We're excited to introduce a new, focused format for 2025: the Community Agency Huddle. This half-day event is specifically designed to cultivate stronger partnerships and enhance collaborative efforts between our schools and essential community mental health agencies, while maintaining fun and expanding your understanding of their valuable resources.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
-School Administrators
-Counselors
-Social Workers
-Psychologists
-Teachers
-Anyone passionate about supporting youth mental health!

What to expect:
-Informative Presentations: Hear directly from our local community agencies about the vital services they provide.
-Interactive Panel Discussion: Gain valuable insights and perspectives from a diverse group of experts.
-Collaborative Idea Sharing: Connect with fellow school professionals and exchange innovative strategies to support student well-being.

Open
0 Registered
No Min; 85 Max

Special Education Community Of Practice (Day 1 of 4)

September 23, 2025

Special Education Community Of Practice-Cass and Washington County

Join us at ESU #3
8:30-11:30am or 12:30-3:30PM

Special Education Practitioners + Directors
We will offer sessions for Early Childhood/Elementary and Secondary/Young Adult practitioners. Directors will communicate the session assignment in the fall.

This Special Education Community of Practice (COP) is specific to districts in Cass and Washington County. The COP is a collaborative network of special education practitioners, and directors from similar districts dedicated to improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Through shared problem-solving and the exchange of effective strategies, members will work together to enhance IEP development and compliance, and emphasize the use of evidence-based instructional practices to support learning needs of all students.

Open
0 Registered
15 Min; 40 Max

Preschool New Teacher Institute (Day 4 of 6)

September 24, 2025

Open
6 Registered

No Min; 30 Max

NDE Regional Continuous Improvement Workshop

September 24, 2025

Includes presentations that support continuous improvement from NDE, NeMTSS, ESU staff, and school districts. Lunch is provided.

Open
15 Registered

No Min; 75 Max

Inclusive Practices Academy (Day 1 of 2)

October 1, 2025

Inclusive Practices Academy - YEAR 2 ACADEMY (2025-2026)

Inclusive Practices Academy (IPA) Year 2 is designed to deepen, extend, and sustain the learning from Year 1 by supporting school teams in the implementation of inclusive practices. Building on foundational content from the first year, Year 2 offers opportunities for collaborative planning, targeted content refreshers, and deeper dives into key areas such as inclusive instructional design, co-teaching refinement, and data-informed practices. Throughout the year, participating schools will also have access to in-district consultation to support coaching, problem-solving, and alignment of inclusive efforts within their unique contexts. The goal is to support schools in shifting from learning to action—embedding inclusive practices into daily systems, instruction, and culture.

From Vision to Action: Strengthening Inclusive Implementation
Day 1 will focus on helping teams revisit their inclusive vision and assess the progress and challenges of implementation so far. Teams will engage in reflection, analyze building-level systems, and explore how inclusive practices are (or are not yet) embedded into daily routines.
-Refining instructional practices
-Identifying barriers and planning responsive next steps.
-Dedicating time for actionable planning aligned with current school realities

Mid-Year Momentum: Recalibrating for Sustainable Impact
Day 2 invites teams to pause mid-year, reflect on what’s working, and adjust plans for the second half of the school year. Through data discussion and targeted planning time, teams will revisit their goals, identify implementation wins and barriers, and recalibrate to sustain progress.
-Offering practical tools for collaboration
-Building team capacity through guided reflection
-Providing space for peer sharing and strategic consultation

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0 Registered
No Min; 50 Max

Special Education Facilitators and the Leadership Grind (Day 2 of 6)

October 2, 2025

Open
24 Registered

No Min; 50 Max

Early Childhood Learning Labs

October 3, 2025

October 3rd, 2025: Literacy

Join us for these informative sessions designed to enhance your teaching strategies and improve educational outcomes in early childhood settings. This is a valuable opportunity for professional development and networking with peers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Who Should Attend: Preschool teachers AND their teaching teams, including paraprofessionals, as well as related service providers.

Open
20 Registered

No Min; 50 Max

School Psychologist Collaboration and Professional Learning

October 3, 2025

School Psychologist Collaboration and Professional Learning

NASP Approved Provider for Continuing Education

A collaborative series facilitated by:
~Dr. Brian McKevitt, PhD, NCSP, UNO Department of Psychology
~ESU 3 Student Services

This ongoing professional learning series is designed to support school psychologists in enhancing their impact through evidence-based practices, collaborative problem-solving, and systems-level thinking.
-Each session will include opportunities to explore current research on effective assessment and intervention practices, engage in structured dialogue with colleagues from diverse districts, and tackle real-world problems of practice.
-Participants will examine case studies, share tools and strategies, and develop action steps to improve student outcomes across academic, behavioral, and mental health domains.
-The series emphasizes peer learning, applied expertise, and actionable planning to support data-informed decision-making in schools.

Open
0 Registered
15 Min; 48 Max

Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (SSET) and Bounce Back Non-Clinical (BB NC) Curriculums (Day 2 of 3)

October 6, 2025

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; 25 Max

Community of Practice for Special Educators

October 7, 2025

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.

Open
0 Registered
15 Min; 60 Max

UDL Foundations: Building a Roadmap Towards Inclusive Instructional Practices Session 1 (Day 1 of 2)

October 15, 2025

You must register for each session separately. To register for Session 2, please use this link.

Join us for two immersive full-day professional learning experiences centered on exploring the theory and application of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework as a key component of your Continuous Improvement and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) journey.

Each session will include a morning of learning and time in the afternoon for your team to reflect on learning, application, and plan actionable steps for implementation.

Intended Audience:

Newer to UDL: District/school leadership team, MTSS teams, instructional coaches, and educators passionate about designing learning for all students.

Outcomes:
Morning: Community of Practice

Gain a foundational understanding of the beliefs, system drivers, and skills of the UDL framework.
Analyze the three principles of UDL: multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression.
Connect how UDL supports learner variability and provides flexibility to meet diverse needs to support inclusive environments and practices within your instructional model.
Examine Nebraska standards through a UDL lens to build teacher clarity as the first step in intentionally planning to support all learners in Tier 1 instruction.

Afternoon: Focus of Practice

Explore opportunities to connect the UDL framework with existing initiatives and plan next steps based on your district’s context and needs.

Open
1 Registered

1 Min; 100 Max

Leveraging MTSS through Foundational Restorative Practices (Day 1 of 3)

October 16, 2025

Leveraging MTSS through Foundational Restorative Practices

What is Restorative Practices?
Restorative Practices is a comprehensive approach to support connection and community building in schools and establish structures to repair harm. When implemented comprehensively and systematically, this approach has been found to reduce violence, unwanted behavior and bullying, and to increase restoration of relationships. When implemented within a multi-tiered structure, like MTSS, it significantly improves school culture and decreases the use of exclusionary discipline practices.

What is the structure of the training series?
This immersive training series includes three full-day sessions with built-in time for implementation, designed to support your MTSS systems. It is intended for Leadership Teams, such as your MTSS Team, Teachers and Teacher Leaders, and other Support Staff. Participants will leave with tools and strategies that can be applied immediately. This training is based on the Ali Hearn Coaching and Consulting Model.

Open
0 Registered
No Min; 50 Max

Planning a Bright Future: Secondary Transition (Day 2 of 3)

October 20, 2025

Open
1 Registered

No Min; 35 Max

NeMTSS Tier 2 Targeted Series (Day 1 of 2)

October 20, 2025

NeMTSS Tier 2 Targeted Series Flyer

Monday, October 20th, 2025

Tier 2 Overview and Check-In/Check-Out-
Teams will learn the essential components of Tier 2 social, emotional, and behavioral practices within a MTSS, including the use of data to identify unmet needs and create a continuum of support. Steps will be identified to develop a system that allows for the efficient application of Tier 2 practices.
Check-In/Check-Out (Hawken, 2020) is an easy to implement, evidence-based
intervention that provides students with positive connections with adults, and increased feedback on their performance throughout the day. Teams will learn how to install CICO, the essential components of the intervention, and how to monitor student progress.

Thursday, January 15th, 2026

Tier 2 Beyond Check-In/Check-Out and SEB Groups-
This training focuses on implementing additional Tier 2 supports with an emphasis on direct teaching of social and emotional skills and modifying interventions to meet student needs, including utilizing function-based thinking to determine appropriate support. A focus will also be on exploring Social, Emotional, Behavioral groups including analyzing data and entry criteria as well as categories of SEB to meet identified needs.

Open
0 Registered
20 Min; 60 Max

Success Criteria Session 1

October 22, 2025

Information coming soon!

ASD One Day Overview of Intensive Teaching of VB

October 29, 2025

Open
0 Registered
15 Min; 45 Max

Inclusive Practices Academy (Day 2 of 6)

November 3, 2025

Open
1 Registered

No Min; 36 Max

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

November 3, 2025

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; 25 Max

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