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HAL: Animation (Private)

January 20, 2026

Workshop Information- History, Thaumatropes, Zoetropes, Flip Books, Stop Motion Animation

This unit is designed to help students understand the progression of animation as an art form. Students will learn about the history of animation. They will find out about persistence of vision, and they will make their own thaumatropes to see how this works. Then they will design their own strips to put into zoetropes. Finally, they will plan and draw their own flipbooks. Adding technology to the process, students can use stop motion animation to create simple short films.

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
16 Registered
(1 Registration,
15 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

Inclusive Practices Academy (Day 3 of 6)

January 20, 2026

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.

Closed
73 Registered

No Min; 48 Max

ASD Verbal Behavior Programming Day

January 20, 2026

Verbal Behavior Programming Day

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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

Open
12 Registered

No Min; 25 Max

HAL: MCC Forensic Science Workshop (Private)

January 21, 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
29 Registered
(1 Registration,
28 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

Special Education Facilitators and the Leadership Grind (Day 4 of 6)

January 21, 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

HAL: Animation (Private)

January 22, 2026

Workshop Information- History, Thaumatropes, Zoetropes, Flip Books, Stop Motion Animation

Full
9 Registered
(1 Registration,
8 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

HAL: Warbirds Art Workshop (Private)

January 22, 2026

Hosted by Julie Fjell

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.

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
25 Registered
(1 Registration,
24 Students)

1 Min; 1 Max

Connecting and Supporting Success Criteria: Session 1

January 22, 2026

If you are a non-public school district that resides in the ESU 3 service area and would like to register for sessions with Toni Faddis, please contact Jennifer Kennedy at jkennedy@esu3.org for registration details. Currenlty, this workshop series is only open to the 18 schools districts that are serviced by ESU 3.

In 2025-2026, the ESU #3 Coaching Cadre is welcoming back Dr. Toni Faddis to support coaches in deepening their knowledge for developing and supporting teachers in implementing literacy focused success criteria. This will empower both teachers and students to understand and articulate learning intentions. 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.

Additional Signup for 2025-2026
Coaching Cadre Kickoff

Regional Programming: Success Criteria with Toni Faddis
Session 1
Session 2

ESU 3 State Literacy Training: Connecting and Supporting Success Criteria with Toni Faddis
Session 2

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
45 Registered

1 Min; 46 Max

CLC e-Mission (Private) (Cancelled)

January 22, 2026

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

Remote

Cancelled

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

January 23, 2026

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

January 23, 2026 - in person at ESU #3
February 23, 2026 - Via Zoom 3:30 -4:30
March 23, 2026 - Via Zoom 3:30 -4:30

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)
33 Registered

15 Min; 30 Max

Early Childhood Learning Labs

January 23, 2026

January 23rd, 2026: Math

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.

Full (Waiting List)
65 Registered

No Min; 62 Max

HAL: MCC Bio Discovery Lab (Private)

January 23, 2026

Investigate fermentation and how we can make fuels from plant sources by using different types of feedstocks such as sugars, starches, and cellulose-based biomass. Learn about the process of fermentation, determine why some feedstocks are better than others through hands-on activities, and see how it relates to bioprocessing industries in Nebraska in this biotechnology workshop.

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

HAL: MCC Power Up (Private)

January 23, 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

School Psychologist Collaboration and Professional Learning

January 23, 2026

ESU#3 Student Service