ESU 4 Fall Learning Opportunities
🦃 A Thanksgiving Message from Our Administrator 🍁
ESU 4 is grateful for our incredible community of educators, students, and families who inspire growth and learning every day. Thank you for your dedication, collaboration, and passion for education. Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, safe, and joyous Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ESU 4!
Pre-K PLC
October 2nd & 4th (then first Wednesday or Friday of each month, your choice)
Zoom
The Pre-K Professional Learning Community (PLC) series for Region 1 (ESUs 4, 5, and 6) invites Pre-K educators to collaborate using their GOLD data to problem-solve and plan strategies to improve student outcomes. The series begins on October 2nd and 4th, with sessions held on the first Wednesday or Friday of each month thereafter, allowing participants to choose their preferred day. Meetings will take place online via Zoom and last one hour per month, with the first session serving as an informational introduction. To register, participants can use the provided QR code to select their preferred series. For additional information, contact Amy Colwell at Amy.Colwell@ESU6.org.
Foundational Literacy Instructional Routines
December 3, 2024
ESU 4 Conference Center
9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $30
Join Jen Madison (ESU 4), Heidi Farmer (NeMTSS Region 1), and MaryJo McElhose (NeMTSS Systems) for this day of learning and practice centered on the NDE & NeMTSS Foundational Literacy Instructional Routines Resource Guide. The guide was developed to provide consistent, systematic, and explicit routines to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practices for all learners. The routines are organized into two categories—Foundational Skills and Comprehension Strategies—and can be used across all tiers of instruction.
Science Standards Rollout
December 4, 2024
ESU 4 Conference Center
9:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $30
The 2024 Nebraska Science Standards have been released! Join us at ESU 4 to learn more about the changes that occurred, the enhancements to the teacher's guides, and updates from the ESU Science Cadre and the Nebraska Department of Education. Share in the 2017 to 2024 metamorphosis of 3D teaching and learning. How can we continue to empower students to sense-make and embrace productive struggle to be successful?
MTSS District Day
December 9, 2024
ESU 4 Conference Center
9:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $30
MTSS teams (teachers, admin, etc.) will gather insights and resources from other districts in attendance during MTSS share-outs! Districts self-identify priorities and action steps to move district MTSS systems forward. Resources, examples and NeMTSS support will be available to assist with your district initiatives.
Getting Ready GUIDE Opening
January 22, 2025
ESU 4 Conference Center
12:30 pm 3:30 pm
Cost: Free
This is a 3-hour training designed as a follow up to the full Getting Ready Approach training, and is provided by the regional TA. It contains content appropriate for both services coordinators (SC) and early intervention (EI) providers to attend as 1 group. EI teams who want to sharpen their skills in terms of relationship building, setting up the home visit for collaboration with the family, and partnering for co-establishing the focus of the time together, will find this refresher useful in enhancing the GUIDE Opening. Digging deeper into the purpose for the opening and practicing necessary SC and provider skills will be the theme of this professional development opportunity.
Targeted Improvement Day with NDE
March 12, 2025
ESU 4 Conference Center
9:00am - 3:30pm
Cost: $30
NDE/ESU 4 will offer training and support to districts in developing their TIP, a key metric in District Determinations. This is a valuable opportunity to work directly with NDE experts to ensure effective planning and implementation. Work time will be built into the day!
Sub reimbursement can be paid through PEaK grant
Inclusion Training
This professional development program is designed for both general and special educators to enhance their collaborative skills and deepen their understanding of inclusive education. Focused on the "Journey to Inclusion," the training will cover essential mindsets and frameworks necessary for creating successful collaborative environments that foster equitable learning experiences for all students, including those with diverse learning needs.
Vision Vouchers
Keep in mind, if you have a student with a financial hardship that is unable to obtain an eye exam or glasses, we have vision vouchers available. The vision vouchers cover the cost of an eye exam and one complete pair of glasses. Vouchers are available to qualifying students through the VSP Eyes of Hope Giving Sight for Students program, the National Association of School Nurses, and the Nebraska DHHS School Health program. Contact any of the ESU 4 nurses for more information or to request a voucher.
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.
Quiz Bowl
High School Quiz Bowl
March 27, 2025
Start Time - 3:00 pm
Cost: $25/team
Middle School Quiz Bowl
April 4, 2025
Start Time - 9:00 am
Cost: $25/team
For more information on ESU 4 2025 Quiz Bowl Competition, please visit our website!
