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2 | Are you looking for specific training opportunities? Scroll through our catalog that includes our current options for training. If you have questions or suggestions for future trainings, please reach out to the Professional Learning Team -- soar@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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4 | Primary SMART Code | SMART Topic(s) | Training Opportunity | Description | Format Duration | Intended Audience | Registration | Contact Coordinator to schedule for individual district | ||||||||||||||||||
5 | 1101.00 | Continuous Improvement | State and Federal Accountability | Additional information about State and Federal Accountability scoring and regulations, including AQuESTT and ESSA can also be discussed. | Zoom/In person 60 minutes | All grade levels | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | 1101.00 | Continuous Improvement | Accreditation Support Nebraska Continuous Improvment | Support in preparing for your 5 year external accreditation visit. These can be caterd to NDE's Continuous Improvment Process or Cognia's Process. | Zoom/In person One hour to one day | All grade levels | NDE Continuous Improvement Workshop - June 10, 2026 | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
7 | 1101.00 | Continuous Improvement | Accreditation Support Cognia | Support in preparing for your 5 year external accreditation visit. These can be caterd to NDE's Continuous Improvment Process or Cognia's Process. | Zoom/In person One hour to one day | All grade levels | Cognia Accreditation - Sept 15 | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
8 | 1101.00 | Continuous Improvement | MTSS/CIP | This four-day Community of Practice strengthens MTSS systems and keeps continuous improvement moving forward. Through guided facilitation and protected team work time, district teams align MTSS, CIP, TIP, and Nebraska Literacy Project efforts to drive improved outcomes for all students. | In person full day | PK-12 MTSS/CIP Teams | Workshop Flyer w/ Registration Links Sidney: 9/8, 11/17, 2/10, 3/25 Scottsbluff: 9/9, 11/24, 2/9, 3/23 | Tessa Fraass tfraass@esu13.org Stephanie Smith ssmith@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | 1101.00 | Continuous Improvement | Data-Driven Dialogue | Districts look at data through structured conversations that focus on analyzing and interpreting data. | 2-3 hours in person | K-12 | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org Tessa Fraass tfraass@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
10 | 1101.05 | Continuous Improvement | CNA | Participants will be led by ESU staff and work in school or district teams to complete the Comprehensive Needs Assessment. Data analysis can be scheduled upon completion of the CNA. | 3 hours | All school staff | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
11 | 1102.01 | TIP | Targeted Improvement Plan | Participants identify specific areas of focus to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, set goals and implement strategies for measurable improvement. | Zoom/In person ½ day | All grade levels | ESU 13 TIP Workshop - 10.29.26 NDE TIP Workday - 2.2.27 | Jill Trautman jtrautman@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | 1103.00 | School Climate and Culture | Educator Wellness | Participants are introduced to a variety of personal wellness strategies, techniques, and programs. Each participant will be guided to create a self-care plan. | Zoom/In person 1–2 hours | All grade levels | Dave Griess dgriess@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
13 | 1103.00 | School Climate and Culture | School Mental Health Series | Various school mental topics will be offered live and recorded. Examples: Neurosequential Model; Calm Corners; Trauma; Screening; Staff Wellness | Virtural or In-Person | Educators, administrators, counselors, paraprofessionals. | Dr. Katie Carrizales kcarrizales@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
14 | 1103.00 | School Climate and Culture | Framework for Understanding Poverty | Ruby Payne’s Framework for Understanding Poverty defines underresouced and outlines 10 actions to take to help students be more successful in school. | Virtual or in person. Each section/action 1 hour. | Educators, administrators, paraprofessionals | Michelle Keszler mkeszler@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
15 | 1103.00 | School Climate and Culture | Foundational Restorative Practices | Discover the "why" behind Foundational Restorative Practices and explore the powerful impact it can have on school culture. In this session, participants will learn the benefits of restorative approaches and experience the connection and inclusion that come from participating in a restorative circle. | 2 days in person for initial training with follow-up Zoom sessions | District leaders | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
16 | 1103.00 | School Climate and Culture | School Connectedness and Chronic Absentism | Strategies for addressing absenteeism through enhancing student connectedness and strengthening students’ sense of belonging | In person as requested | Educators, administrators, counselors, paraprofessionals. | Dr. Katie Carrizales kcarrizales@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
17 | 1103.07 | School Climate and Culture (BITS) | Behavior Intervention Training and Teacher Support Act (BITS) | This act mandates that every Nebraska public school teacher, administrator, counselor, paraprofessional, and nurse receive behavioral health awareness training. Nebraska’s ESUs will provide Behavior Intervention Training upon request from their school districts. | In-Person One hour | Educatiors, administrators, paraprofessionals, nurse | https://www.esucc.org/bit-faq/ | Dr. Katie Carrizales kcarrizales@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
18 | 1104.00 | Leadership | Adaptive Schools | Adaptive Schools focuses on the “how” of effective collaboration—how to lead, facilitate, and participate in groups that improve teaching, learning, and leadership. Participants will strengthen facilitation and group member skills while learning strategies to build collaborative, continuously improving teams. | In-Person 4 day seminar | Leaders | Adaptive Schools: Foundation Series June 2-5, 2026 | Deirdre Amundsen damundsen@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | 1104.00 | Leadership | Fierce Conversations | Explore the core principle from Susan Scott's Fierce Conversations: "The conversation is the relationship." Participants will learn how every interaction shapes and defines their relationships. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to create meaningful and productive conversations that strengthen relationships and drive results. | 45 min -1 hour | Leaders Directors | Deirdre Amundsen damundsen@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
20 | 1104.00 | Leadership | Panhandle Leaders of Assessment Curriculum and Educational Support (PLACES) | District leaders in assessment, curriculum and educational support come together to learn and discuss information regarding current trends and regulations. This group also serves as an advisory group for the Professional Learning Team. | In-person/Fall Hybrid/Winter Webcast/Spring | District Leaders of Assessment, Curriculum, and Educational Support | PLACES Oct. 15, Dec. 1 | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
21 | 1104.01 | Principal Development | Principal Huddles | Share essential updates/key information for principals. Create a safe and supportive environment for open sharing and collaborative learning. Strengthen networking and cultivate a supportive cadre of colleagues. | Quarterly | Principals | Jodi Benson jbenson@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
22 | 1104.02 | Leadership | Administrative Advisory Council | Provides updates, insights,legislation, and information on topics relevant for panhandledistricts to collaborate and make informed decisions. | 2 hrs in person Zoom option available | District superintendents | Laura Barrett lbarrett@esu13.org Desira Martin dmartin@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
23 | 1104.05 | Coach/Teacher Leader Development | Instructional Coaches Cadre | Stay informed on the latest assessment and curriculum updates, build skills to increase impact, and connect with other coaches. | Hybrid sessions three times/year | Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, and teacher leaders | Instructional Coaches Registration Flyer | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
24 | 1105.00 | Curriculum | NeMTSS Implementation: Refine | Based on MTSS Implementation data, leadership teams will examine their current Tier 1 Core, Tier 2 Targeted, and Tier 3 Intensified Practices to ensure all students have access to equitable and inclusive learning environments. Teams will review evidence-based practices and High Quality Instructional Materials at all levels and use their problem solving model to refine practices in the areas of assessment, instruction, and curriculum. To conclude, teams will begin school-level and student-level action planning using data to problem solve and drive decision making with a whole child approach. | In Person Full Day | School leadership teams | Tessa Fraass tfraass@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
25 | 1105.02 | HQIM Selection | HQIM Series | This series is designed to guide your decisions and ensure your students and teachers get the best materials. | 4 Zoom sessions and 1 in-person session | Administrators Teachers | HQIM Selection Series Flyer | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
26 | 1105.05 | HQIM Implementation | From Vision to Results: School Leadership for HQIM Implementation | This HQIM implementation plan guides school leaders in setting expectations, building supportive conditions, and using data to strengthen teaching and learning. | On-demand support in person or Zoom | Administrators Teachers | HQIM Implementation Website | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
27 | 1105.05 | HQIM Implementation | IPG Support | ESU staff support school administrators and coaches in conducting walk-throughs using the Instructional Practice Guides. | In Person | Administrators Coaches | Math-Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org Science-Dave Griess dgriess@esu13.org ELA-Stephanie Smith ssmith@esu13org | |||||||||||||||||||
28 | 1105.05 | HQIM Implementation | Math Fact Fluency | Learn how to align fact fluency practice with HQIM materials. | 2-hour session | K-3 | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
29 | 1105.05 | HQIM Implementation | The Math Reboot | Bridge the gap between receiving HQIM and using them effectively by shifting from teacher-heavy instruction to student-driven reasoning, empowering students to build powerful mental relationships. | All day grade-level sessions K-2 3-5 6-12 | K-12 Math Teachers | The Math Reboot Registration Flyer | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
30 | 1105.05 | HQIM Implementation | Number Sense in HQIM | Learn about the eight number sense concepts, how students learn math through the concepts, and how they are embedded in HQIM. | 2-hour session | K-8 | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
31 | 1106 | Instruction | NeMTSS Tier 1 Core Practices | Leadership teams will begin examining their current Tier 1 Core Practices to ensure all students have access to equitable and inclusive learning environments. Teams will review evidence-based and High Quality Instructional Materials and use their problem solving model to refine tier one core practices in the areas of assessment, instruction, and curriculum. To conclude, teams will begin school-level action planning using data to problem solve and drive decision making with a whole child approach. | In Person Full Day | School leadership teams | Tessa Fraass tfraass@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | 1106 | Instruction | NeMTSS Tier 2 Intensified Practices | Leadership teams will examine their current Tier 2 and 3 Practices and use their problem solving model to refine targeted and intensified practices in the areas of assessment, instruction, curriculum, and intervention. Teams will develop an understanding of and plan to implement screening procedures, criteria (decision) rules, a layered continuum of supports, and progress monitoring. Finally, teams will understand and practice how to engage in student-level problem solving practices. | In Person Full Day | School leadership teams | Tessa Fraass tfraass@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | 1106.01 | Supporting Educator Effectiveness through Development | Nebraska Teacher and Principal Standards (NTPPS)implementation | Supporting NTPPS implementation through the development of systems of instruction, assessment, and leadership aligned to the Nebraska model for growth. | In-person Zoom Flexible | Educators | ||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 1106.01 | Instructional Model Support | Implementation of Instructional Models | Supporting the implementation of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching, NE Teacher and Principal Performance Standards, and others. | In-person Zoom Flexible | Educators | ||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 1106.02 | ELA Content | Science of Reading | Science of Reading sessions will focus on what “reading” is. We will touch on the definitions and common practices around phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. These sessions can be adapted to address core, grade-level or intervention purposes. | Zoom/In person Science of Reading- 2–4 hours Or 2 days | K-10 ELA teachers | Stephanie Smith ssmith@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
36 | 1106.02 | ELA Content | Supporting Struggling Secondary Readers | This course is designed to be a primer for research-based best practices for teaching literacy to secondary students, specifically those in Grades 5-12. The information in this course is intended to lay a solid foundation for much deeper learning and work around implementation of high-quality instructional materials that align with the reading research. | on-line modules 12-15 hours of worth of content | https://schoolkitgroup.com/supporting-striving-secondary-readers/ | This course is offerd free of cost from Schoolkitgroup.com | |||||||||||||||||||
37 | 1106.02 | ELA Content | Nebraska Revised Statute 79-2607 | Participants will gain comprehensive insights into Nebraska’s Literacy Plan. | Zoom/In person Nebraska’s Literacy Plan 1 hour | K-3 teachers | Stephanie Smith ssmith@esu13.org Deirdre Amundsen damundsen@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
38 | 1106.03 | Math Content | Feel the Shift: Using Building Thinking Classrooms to Spark Joy in Math | In this training, participants will explore practices from the book "Building Thinking Classrooms" to enhance student engagement and critical thinking in math classrooms. | In Person 1 day for Part I 1 day for Part II 1 day for Part III | K-12 | Feel the Shift Registration Flyer | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
39 | 1106.03 | Math Content | Math Fact Fluency | Learn how to align fact fluency practice with HQIM materials. | 2-hour session | K-3 | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
40 | 1106.03 | Math Content | UNL Primarily Math 2.0 | Ideal for teachers who enjoy teaching mathematics and seek to develop special strengths in mathematical and pedagogical knowledge, leading to enhanced student learning. | 2 weeks (6 hrs. credit optional) | K-5 | Registration | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
41 | 1106.07 | Instruction: Career and Technical Education | CTE Day | A professional development day is for all CTE teachers, school counselors, and special educators. The opening session will include all career field areas, with break-out sessions for each career field area to follow. NDE Career Field Specialists update on the standards and changes for CTE. | All day | CTE teachers, school counselors and administrators | September 30, 2026 Contact Jenny to be added to the ESU 13 CTE Educators Listserv | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
42 | 1106.11 | Instructional Strategies | Teach Like A Champion: Engaging Academics | Examine techniques successful teachers use to raise the level of academic expectations and engagement in their classrooms. | In person ONLY 1 hour per technique or 2 days | All grade levels | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
43 | 1107.00 | Assessment and Continuous Improvement | A’s With Amy | Monthly Zoom meeting where any educational stakeholder can join to learn about Assessment, Accountability, and Accreditation. This session also includes time for participants to ask questions and discuss topics important to their current work. | Monthly Zoom | Administrators Teachers Paras | A's With Amy | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
44 | 1107.00 | Assessment | Assessment | Participants will learn about assessment requirements for public schools in Nebraska. This session will include information about norm-referenced and criterion-referenced test requirements, as well as the dos and don'ts of testing. | Zoom/In person 30 min - 2 hrs (depends on depth desired) | All grade levels | NWEA Maximizing Growth for Student Success November 10, 2026 in Scottsbluff (Register through NWEA) | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
45 | 1107.01 | Assessment:NWEA | NWEA Map Training | Participants will learn about the NWEA MAP assessment, how to administer it, how to gain information from reports, how to use it for instructional guidance, goal setting with students and/or any other topics relevant to Norm-referenced assessments. | Zoom/In person 30 min - 2 hrs (depends on depth desired) | All grade levels (Any taking the MAP assessment) | NWEA Maximizing Growth for Student Success November 10, 2026 in Scottsbluff (Register through NWEA) | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
46 | 1107.02 | Assessment:NSCAS | NSCAS Assessment Training | Participants will learn about Nebraska's NSCAS (assessment system), available choices, relevant reports, how to gain information from reports, goal setting with students and/or any other topics relevant to Criterion-referenced assessments. | Zoom/In person 30 min - 2 hrs (depends on depth desired) | Grades 3-8 | Amy Trauernicht atrauernicht@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
47 | 1108 | Digital Learning | ADA Accessibility Essentials | This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to create accessible digital content that meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards and upcoming compliance deadlines. Through hands-on instruction in Canvas, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office, learners will develop, evaluate, and improve content to ensure it is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust for all users. | 5-7 Hours/Asynchronous | Staff | NDE Canvas Course | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org Lori Biesecker lbiesecker@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
48 | 1108 | Digital Learning | ADA Digital Accessibility Training | This session guides participants through the essential principles of digital accessibility aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Educators will learn practical strategies to make documents, websites, and media accessible to all users, including those using assistive technologies. | 2-3 hours | Universal | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org Lori Biesecker lbiesecker@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
49 | 1108 | Digital Learning | Artificial Intelligence Implementation | This session will cover practical applications, ethical considerations, staff development, and creating an AI-ready culture. Leaders will leave with actionable steps to implement AI tools responsibly and strategically to support student achievement and operational efficiency. Perfect for administrators, instructional leaders, and technology coordinators ready to embrace innovation in education. | 2-3 hours | Administrators, Technology Coordinators, Instructional Leaders | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org Lori Biesecker lbiesecker@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
50 | 1108 | Digital Learning | Artificial Intelligence: Tools for Educators | Introduces educators to the evolving role of artificial intelligence in education. This session covers foundational concepts of AI, examples of its applications, potential challenges, and best practices for effective use. Attendees will explore AI tools for lesson planning, student feedback, content creation, and more, while learning strategies to maintain ethical practices and ensure student data privacy. | In person 2 hours | Educators | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org Lori Biesecker lbiesecker@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
51 | 1108 | Digital Learning | Artificial Intelligence: Putting Thinking First - Navigating the AI Shift in the Classroom | This workshop is designed to move beyond the hype and help you harness the power of generative AI without sacrificing academic integrity or student agency. We’ll explore how to transform AI from a potential shortcut into a powerful thinking partner that enhances the learning process and generate classroom routines and policies for a smooth implementation. | Full Day | Teachers | Link to Flyer | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
52 | 1108 | Digital Learning | AI Guardrails: Framing Student AI Use via Rubrics and Guidelines | This training provides you with tools needed to managing technology integration into your classroom effectively. By attending, you will gain actionable frameworks and rubrics to communicate appropriate AI use and clearly define academic integrity within your classroom. This ensures students remain accountable for their work and use these tools ethically to plan, collaborate, and enhance their learning. (This is a subsection of the information covered in the Artificial Intelligence: Putting Thinking First - Navigating the AI Shift in the Classroom training). | 1 hour | Teachers | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
53 | 1108.05 | Digital Learning: Digital Citizenship | Cyber Safety for Kids | Equip your students with the essential tools to navigate the digital world with confidence and kindness. This interactive presentation teaches kids how to protect their private information, avoid the "trap" of unknown links, and recognize the signs of cyberbullying. | 30 minutes | K-3 students | Jenny Gier Dave Griess | |||||||||||||||||||
54 | 1108.05 | Digital Learning: Digital Citizenship | Cyber Safety for Grades 4-6 | Equip your students with the essential tools to navigate the digital world with confidence and kindness. This interactive presentation teaches kids how to protect their private information, avoid the "trap" of unknown links, and recognize the signs of cyberbullying. | 1 hour | 4-6 students | Jenny Gier Dave Griess | |||||||||||||||||||
55 | 1108.05 | Digital Learning: Digital Citizenship | Digital Well-Being | Explore the complex landscape of digital well-being, including online privacy, personal data security, and the effects of social media. Attendees will learn about safeguarding personal information, creating a positive digital footprint, managing screen time, and fostering media balance. Key discussions address cyberbullying, digital drama, and the influence of online interactions. Practical tips for developing healthy tech habits and maintaining emotional resilience in the digital age are shared. | In person 1-2 hours | Students or adults. | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org Lori Biesecker lbiesecker@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
56 | 1108.05 | Digital Learning: Digital Citizenship | Digital Safety | This session focuses on empowering individuals to protect themselves and their organizations from cyber threats. Key topics include recognizing phishing attempts, creating strong passwords, practicing secure online behaviors, and identifying trustworthy links and attachments. Participants will learn about the role of frontline employees as the first line of defense in cybersecurity, as well as practical strategies to avoid common vulnerabilities, such as unsecured Wi-Fi and unsafe social media practices. Join us to enhance your awareness and take proactive steps to ensure online safety. | In person 1-2 hours | Adults | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org Lori Biesecker lbiesecker@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
57 | 1109.01 | Teacher Coaching | Teachers | Teacher coaching supports professional learning that is: ongoing, job-embedded, collaborative, personalized, purposeful, measurable, and aligned to goals. ESU 13 professional learning staff are equipped to calibrate, consult, and coach your goals to improve professional practice. | In-person Zoom Flexible | Educators | As requested. | |||||||||||||||||||
58 | 1109.03 | Principal Coaching | Administrators/ leaders | Principal coaching is born out of the NE Principal Standards to support professional learning that is: ongoing, job-embedded, collaborative, personalized, purposeful, measurable, and aligned to goals. ESU 13 professional learning staff are equipped to calibrate, consult, and coach your goals to improve professional practice. | In-person Zoom Flexible | Educators | ||||||||||||||||||||
59 | 1109.07 | Science of Reading | UNO Literacy Project | Provides evidence-based training in the science of reading for K-3 educators. Aims to increase third-grade proficiency by training educators in phonics, fluency, and comprehension to improve student outcomes. | In person 5 sessions | K-3 teachers | Stephanie Smith ssmith@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
60 | 1110 | New Teacher Academy | New Teacher Academy | This series for teachers in the first three years of teaching offers networking, collaboration, and practical strategies to help them thrive in the classroom. | In-person 4 sessions | All grade levels | Registration Flyer | Deirdre Amundsen damundsen@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
61 | 1111.00 | Teacher/Principal Evaluation | Teacher/Principal Evaluations | Participants will be introduced to the processes in formative and summative teacher appraisal/ evaluation systems and have the opportunity to research evaluation tools/rubrics/plans to support their learning. | Zoom/In person 1.5 hours | All grade levels | ||||||||||||||||||||
62 | 1112.01 | Specialist Training: Paraprofessional Training | Paraprofessional Training | Various topics that relate to paraprofessional duties. Past topics include: behavior, AI, SPED, poverty, wellness, de escalation, working with others, and more | Full Day August Kickoff, ongoing Para Pep Talk Videos, Half Day January Training | Paraprofessionals | ESU 13 Para Website - Registration and More Information | Dave Griess dgriess@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
63 | 1112.03 | High Ability Learners | HAL Updates with Shayenne Smith | Support for educators working with high ability learner population | Varies | All grade levels | Stephanie Smith ssmith@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
64 | 1112.04 | School Librarian/Media Training Support | Media Specialist Network Meetings | Quarterly Meetings to provide Media-Specialists/librarians with contacts, support and a professional learning community. | Zoom/recorded | School Librarians/Media Specialists | Contact Jenny Gier to be added to the email group. jgier@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
65 | 1112.04 | School Librarian/Media Training Support | Media Specialist Professional Learning Day | Annual day-long training providing school librarians/media-specialists NDE updates and professional development. | All day - hybrid | School Librarians/Media Specialists | November 18, 2026 | Jenny Gier jgier@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
66 | 1112.05 | LAN Manager Training & Support | LAN Manager Network Meetings | Quarterly Meetings to provide LAN managers with contacts, support and a professional learning community. | Zoom/recorded | LAN Managers | Contact Lori Biesecker to be added to the email group. lbiesecker@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
67 | 1112.08 | SPED PD | Autism Resources On Demand | Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network - On-demand | Varies | All grade levels | On-demand content | Megan Lantis mlantis@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
68 | 1112.08 | SPED PD | IEP Meetings for Future Special Educators | Learn the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the special education teacher in the IEP process | Zoom/In person 1.5 hours | SPED Teachers | Jessica Broderick jbroderick@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
69 | 1112.08 | SPED PD | IEP Meetings for Future General Educators | Learn the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of the general education teacher in the IEP process | Zoom/In person 1 hour | All grade levels | Jessica Broderick jbroderick@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
70 | 1112.09 | Before Age 5 Training | Early Childhood Science of Reading | Learn the how Science of Reading and Structured Literacy are applied in the early childhood classroom | In person Full day | Pre-K | Building the Foundation of Early Literacy | Stephanie Smith ssmith@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
71 | 1112.11 | Adminstrative Professionals | Administrative Professionals Day | A professional development day designed for administrative professionals to enhance professional skills, strengthen personal well-being and build collaborative connections. | In person Full Day | Administrative professionals | July 27, 2026 | Deirdre Amundsen damundsen@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
72 | 1112.13 | EL Professional Learning | Title III Cadre | We support ML coordinators and teachers in order to improve the education of English Learners, provide enhanced instructional opportunities, and promote parental, family, and community participation in their districts | Zoom/In person full day | EL coordinators, teachers, and classroom teachers of all grade levels | Title III Cadre Registration Flyer | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | ||||||||||||||||||
73 | 1112.13 | EL Professional Learning | Title III Basics for Coordinators | This is a session that highlights district responsibilities in regard to English learners and their families. It contains a timeline and examples of documentation. | Zoom 1–2 hours | Program Coordinators | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
74 | 1112.13 | EL Professional Learning | Supporting English Language Learners | Participants will learn about the stages of language acquisition and practice strategies that help students access grade-level content. Topics include: regilations and best practices. | Zoom/In person 1–2 hours | All grade levels | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||
75 | 1501.02 | Perkins Grant | reFRESH/reVISION | reVISION reFRESH is the process implemented every other year to update reVISION outcomes. reFRESH provides an opportunity to review and modify annual budgets or approved applications. | As needed | CTE staff/team, Administrators | Contact Jenny to be added to the ESU 13 Perkins Consortium Administrators Listserv | Jenny Gier Jennifer Gier | ||||||||||||||||||
76 | 1501.06 | Title III Limited English Proficient | Grant Services | Coordinate grant funds. Plan regional trainings. Purchase materials for both local and regional use. Collect and house documents. | Kristin Kasten kkasten@esu13.org | |||||||||||||||||||||
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