ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region Newsletter

Established in 1971, the Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), "to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs." NAEYC adds, it’s "a time to recognize that children's opportunities are our responsibilities, and to recommit ourselves to ensuring that each and every child experiences the type of early environment—at home, at child care, at school, and in the community—that will promote their early learning."

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Let's spend the day diving into the "why" behind our daily work as early childhood professionals. There will be opportunities to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other.

During this conference, participants will

• reflect on their own teaching philosophy - their "why" - and how what we do and how we do it matters
• gain a deeper understanding of how seemingly simple interactions and activities can be used to nurture young children's cognitive, social, and emotional development
• gather practical, evidence-based strategies for incorporating intentional practice into their daily routines and activities

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We all know that children do not learn the exact same skills at the exact same time. However, as a quality child care provider, you also recognize when a child is not developing skills as expected for their age. The good news is you don’t just have to watch and worry.

The Early Development Network (EDN) provides services to children birth through two years of age in all Nebraska School Districts. A concerned parent can contact their local school district to receive a free developmental evaluation to help them determine if their child is delayed in developing skills. When a child is eligible for EDN services, trained professionals will help families (and you) know the best way to help their child grow and learn.

All Nebraska school districts are obligated to provide services beginning at birth for children who meet eligibility criteria and demonstrate a need for early intervention. To make a referral, use the school district contact numbers below:

Join us for the Omaha Region Early Childhood Community meetings that take place monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is no need to register to attend, simply click on the zoom link to join the meeting. The purpose of these calls is to bring communication from our state and local partners directly to early childhood providers and educators in order to better assist them in making good business decisions.

Next Meeting: April 10, 2024 @ 1:00PM

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 880 1418 4331 Password: 529752

Safe With You Power to Protect

Wednesday, April 10; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Safe With You Safe Sleep and Abusive Head Trauma

Wednesday, April 17; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Early Learning Guidelines: Health and Physical Development

Saturday, May 4; 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Safe With You Power to Protect

Wednesday, May 8; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Safe With You Safe Sleep Abusive Head Trauma

Wednesday, May 15; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Register at the ESU #3 ELC registration website

These free training opportunities are provided by funding made available through DHHS Child Care pandemic relief funds (ARPA).

For all day sessions, there will be a 30 minute lunch break and lunch will NOT be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring something to eat.

If you are interested in a group session for your program, email jhaggart@esu3.org

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Science

Tuesday, March 26; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually. Small groups sharing a device (logged in on the same computer) is not allowed

IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Creative Arts

Friday, April 5; 8:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S. 110th St, LaVista, NE 68128

IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Language and Literacy

Saturday, April 13; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S. 110th St, LaVista, NE 68128

IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Social and Emotional Development

Tuesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 18; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S. 110th St, LaVista, NE 68128

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Science

Saturday, April 20; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually. Small groups sharing a device (logged in on the same computer) is not allowed

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Creative Arts

Thursday, April 25; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually. Small groups sharing a device (logged in on the same computer) is not allowed

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Approaches to Learning

Monday, April 29; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually. Small groups sharing a device (logged in on the same computer) is not allowed

IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Social and Emotional Development

Friday, May 3; 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S. 110th St, LaVista, NE 68128

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Health and Physical Development

Friday, May 9; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually. Small groups sharing a device (logged in on the same computer) is not allowed

IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Mathematics

Saturday, May 11; 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S. 110th St, LaVista, NE 68128

IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Science

Saturday, May 11; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S. 110th St, LaVista, NE 68128

Do you need an Early Learning Guidelines book?

If you do not have a copy of the Early Learning Guidelines: Nebraska's Birth to Five Learning and Development Standards (updated 2018) and would like one please contact Stephanie Pink spink@esu3.org to have a copy mailed to you.

Or you can stop by ESU #3 to pick one up:

ESU 3 Address: 6949 S 110th St, LaVista, NE 68128
Building hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You will enter through the main entrance on the west side of the building and let the person at the front desk know you are there to pick up an ELG book.

Infant Child and Adult CPR and First Aid classes are offered in Fort Calhoun on the first Thursday of each month. Christi Jones is very flexible with class dates, and is available most evenings and weekends. Please call at 402-468-4868 or email christigo18@aol.com to register or for more info about onsite training.

Nebraska Training Services

Thursday, April 4; 6:30 p.m.

Registration fee: $60

Lisa: netrainingservices@gmail.com or 402-661-9957

Living Faith Church, 12315 Westwood Lane, Omaha 68144

Latino Center of the Midlands

CPR Certification

National Safety Council, Nebraska

Nebraska Child Care Licensing Regulations require mandatory child passenger safety training for child care centers who transport children. The Safe Kids Nebraska Child Care Transportation Training is the only approved course to satisfy the regulation requirements. The current list of certified child passenger safety technicians offering the training can be found here

Nebraska Training Services

Saturday, April 9; 6:30 p.m.

Registration fee: $25

Lisa: netrainingservices@gmail.com or 402-661-9957

Living Faith Church, 12315 Westwood Lane, Omaha 68144

Top Notch Training

Saturday, April 21, 2024

Registration fee: $25

Cortney: trainercortney@gmail.com or 402-203-8956

ONLINE via Zoom

Prior to License Orientation training is now available ONLINE for persons interested in becoming licensed as a Family Child Care Home I or II. The licensing process, which includes this orientation training, can be found on the Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing website at this link.

ONLINE Safe With You

Monday, March 25; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

IN PERSON Safe With You

Saturday, April 13; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

IN PERSON Safe With You Power to Protect

Tuesday, April 16; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

IN PERSON Safe With You Safe Sleep Abusive Head Trauma

Thursday, April 18; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

IN PERSON Safe With You Power to Protect

Monday, April 22; 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

IN PERSON Safe With You Safe Sleep Abusive Head Trauma

Monday, April 22; 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

ONLINE Safe With You

Tuesday, April 23; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

IN PERSON Safe WIth You

Saturday, May 11; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

IN PERSON Safe With You Power to Protect

Tuesday, May 21; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

ONLINE Safe With You

Thursday, May 23; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

IN PERSON Safe With You Safe Sleep Abusive Head Trauma

Thursday, May 23; 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

ONLINE Safe With You

Tuesday, May 28; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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ESU #3 Early Learning Connection (ELC) Omaha Region works collaboratively within the counties of Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington to ensure a wide variety of early childhood professional development activities are planned and implemented in response to the needs of educators who work with children birth through age eight in center, home, preschool, and out of school time programs.

The work of ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region and all publications are made possible by Grant Number 93.575 Child Care and Development Block Grant from the Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

For more information, visit www.elcomaharegion.org or contact Jennifer Haggart, ELC PD Omaha Region Coordinator, at jhaggart@esu3.org.