ELL Network
Date: April 14, 2025
Location: NCSA Lincoln, NE
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
No Cost
The ELL Network is a forum for district personnel to discuss issues related to the education of English Learners. Though these sessions are the primary means of sharing information throughout the ESU 4 Title III Consortium, a majority of our time together is devoted to studying effective instruction, sharing and exploring resources, learning of updates from NDE, and networking with colleagues. We welcome educators interested in our emerging bilingual students, regardless of Title III affiliation or position.
Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics
Date:Register by May 1, 2025
Zoom Dates
May 27, 2025June 3, 2025
June 10, 2025
June 17, 2025
ESU 4 Date
June 19, 2025 (8:30-11:30)
Location: Zoom/ESU 4
Cost: $15
Learn 14 instructional practices to impact math learning in your classroom!
This books study consists of four, one-hour Zoom sessions and 1 in person meeting for all teachers K-12 involved with math instruction.
Teachers As Facilitators
Date: May 28-29, 2025
Location: ESU 4
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost: $30/day
Peru State College Credit Available (1credit hr)
Learn to strengthen your leadership skills in facilitating conversations, leading district meetings, data teams, and more. This book addresses facilitator challenges with practical strategies through Five Mindsets.
Data Retreat
Date: June 3-4, 2025
Location: ESU 4
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost: $30/day
Registration Deadline: May 7th
Peru State College Credit Available (1credit hr)
Data retreat will provide districts time, space, and guidance for continued analysis of multiple measures of trend data as part of the continuous improvement process. 2025 Data Retreat Information
Science of Reading Grades 4-12
Date: June 20, 2025
Locations: Zoom
Time: 9:00AM - 10:30 AM
Cost:
- Title IIA & III: No Cost
- All Other Participants: $450
Peru State College Credit Available (1 credit hr)
Learn about how the science of reading means for teaching and learning in the reading to learn grades through this 2-part course:
1 - Complete TNTP's self-guided, asynchronous online course (12-15 hours).
2 - Participate in the ESU 4 Cohort Zoom on June 20, 9-10:30 am.
Details:
- Course modules: strong instruction for secondary learners, skills for secondary students, making sense of complex text, building knowledge and vocabulary, evidence-based discussion and writing, High-Quality Instructional Materials.
- The online course will launch June 5. Participants will retain content access for one year.
- Participants are welcome to attend the June 20 Zoom, even if partially finished with coursework.
- ESU 4 is providing this course at cost: $450 per participant
- The course fee and a stipend for successful completion by June 20 will be provided to Title IIa personnel.
Adaptive Schools
Date: Jun 23-24 & 26-27, 2025
Location: ESU 4
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost: $30/day
Registration Deadline: May 7th
Peru State College Credit Available
Striving to build a better team, a better school? Want to build collective efficacy in your school? Want teaming to be more collaborative? Every educator wants every meeting they attend to accomplish the maximum amount of work in the minimum amount of time with an actionable outcome that makes a difference for teachers and students. Learn how Adaptive Schools helps build your understanding and skills to collaborate, grow, and get things done effectively!
Start Strong - Essentials for New/ish EL Educators
Location: NCSA Lincoln, NE
Time 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Registration Deadline: May 7th
This opportunity for educators who are new (or within the first few years) of supporting English Learners.
We welcome everyone who supervises, coordinates, teaches, or supports ELs, and we’ll have specific breakout options for paraeducators. We’ll explore a variety of helpful resources and study EL essentials such as stages of language acquisition, Rule 15, ELPA21, Nebraska English Language Standards, and more.
New Teacher Network
Date:
- August 5, 2025
- October 14th
- February: TBD
Location: ESU 4
Cost: $30
Registration Deadline: May 7th
The New Teacher Network will be three sessions and is a collaborative professional learning community designed to support new educators through book studies, cohort style of learning, classroom management tools, and instructional coaching. Teachers engage in meaningful discussions, gain practical strategies, and receive personalized support to enhance their instruction, classroom environment, and professional growth.
CTE Collaboration Day
Date: October 14, 2025
Location: SCC Beatrice in the Academic Excellence Center
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $30
Network with other educators, hear updates from NDE, connect with community partners, and be encouraged!
Blended Practices for Teaching Young Children in Inclusive Settings
Date: June 5, 2025
Location: ESU 4
Time 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Cost: $30
A collaborative opportunity with NDE ESU 4, and NeMTSS will provide:
*Evidenced-based practices from early childhood education and
early childhood special education to support all learners in inclusive environments.
*GOLD updates and tips
Understanding and Implementing 504 Plans
Date: June 16, 2025
Location: ESU 4
Time: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Cost:$30
This professional development session provides educators and school staff a clear understanding of Section 504.
Participants will learn the legal requirements of 504 plans, including eligibility criteria, accommodations, and procedural safeguards.
The training will cover:
1. Key differences between 504 Plans and IEPs
2. Best practices for identifying and assessing student needs
3. Strategies for creating and implementing effective accommodations
4. Collaborative approaches to working with families and school teams
Elem/MS Transition Zoom Watch Party
Date: June 19, 2025
Location: Zoom
Time: 9:20AM - 12:30PM
No Cost
This session will provide supports and techniques for elementary and middle school general and
special education teachers to guide,
support, and teach students with disabilities in the areas of self-advocacy,
career awareness, and transition awareness.
This session will include how to share information regarding applications for DD services
and planning for the future with parents/caregivers.
Fall Special Education Institute
Date: August 4, 2025
Location: ESU 4
Time: 9:00AM - 3:30PM
Cost: $30
Kick off to 25-26
Anticipated Topics:
- Legal updates
- Effective IEP meetings
- Special Education Handbook
- Procedures
Restorative Practices Cohort
In-Person Training - Days 1 -2
Date: June 10-11, 2025
Location:
- ESU #3
- UNK Campus
Virtual Training - Day 3
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Lunch on tour own, 12:00-1:00 PM)
Virtual CoP Training - 3 Days
Dates:
- August 26, 2025
- November 12, 2025
- February 12, 2026
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025
This training series will consist of three full in-person days and three virtual half days. The in-person
days cover the roots and theories behind the work, language changes, and shifts in the way educators gather, while creating an infrastructure and action plan to continue the work from the trainings at home districts and schools. During the three virtual days, districts will receive continued support from the NeMTSS Regional Support Teams and participate in Community of Practice Trainings.
Restorative Practices Cohort districts will receive tools and strategies for immediate application,
along with support to develop a comprehensive plan for sustainable, building/district-wide
implementation. Schools will be required to collect data throughout their implementation journey
and share it with NeMTSS Regional Support Teams for ongoing support.
Individual Health Plan, 504 Accommodation Plan, Emergency Action Plans
Felicia is also available to write health plans, assist with 504 accommodation plans, or create emergency action plans for those students with a medical condition that will require accommodations during the school day. If you need assistance with any of these plans contact Felicia.
Come experience Prom at NCECBVI!
Prom is designed for high school and transition students (9th grade through age 21) who are blind or visually impaired through the state of Nebraska or are in life skills programs in the ESU 4 area. Our “Welcome to the Jungle” Prom will be a fun & elegant way to socialize & dance the night way!
Participants should plan to arrive at NCECBVI on April 24th between 3:00-5:00 pm. Students will have the opportunity to get their hair and makeup done by volunteers. Please be sure to bring your own hair and make-up supplies! Karaoke will also be available during this time.
Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm with party bus rides available between 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. The dance will take place between 6:00 pm-9:00 pm. Crowning of the prom king and queen will take place at 8:00 pm.
We will again be asking students for song requests prior to prom. There will be a variety of songs programmed in advance so students can spend their time dancing, socializing, and enjoying the prom experience. The registration form allows the students to request one song in advance. (We cannot promise that all song requests will be played due to time and appropriateness of the song request.)
This year due to construction prom will all be on the main level of the school.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Shana Kinnison-Instructional Coordinator
402-873-5172 or skinnison@esu4.net
824 10th Ave.; P.O. Box 129, Nebraska City, NE 68410
For more information visit: https://www.ncecbvi.org/prom
