ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region Newsletter

Join a community of early childhood professionals who are ready to stand up, speak up, and show up as advocates for the field! During the Speak Up! sessions, early childhood educators and providers will come together to fine tune their voices to promote issues that they are passionate about.

Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo will share information about their programming and there will also be updates about upcoming professional development opportunities and community events.

El zoológico Henry Doorly de Omaha compartirá información sobre su programación y también habrá actualizaciones sobre las próximas oportunidades de desarrollo profesional y eventos comunitarios.

ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region is not responsible for information found by linking from this document

ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region is not responsible for information found by linking from this document.

ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region is not responsible for information found by linking from this document

Childcare and preschool providers have knowledge of early childhood development and are encouraged to discuss any concerns or “red flags” with families. These conversations can cause some apprehension, but they are important in the ongoing effort to connect families with early intervention. Childcare and preschool providers are encouraged to trust their developmental knowledge and instincts and know what resources are available for families. One primary resource is the Early Development Network.

The Early Development Network serves children ages birth through two years of age who qualify for special education services according to Nebraska State Guidelines (Rule 52). Services are provided at no cost to the family, are provided in the child’s natural environment (e.g. home, childcare) and are confidential. Childcare and preschool providers can make a referral to EDN, but the parent ultimately has to consent to proceed with any screenings or evaluations. It is important to make parents aware of any concerns that you have and to partner with them as they seek resources to address those concerns. If a child is between the ages of three and five, the family can contact their local school district directly to inquire about supports and services. 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 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: September 11, 2024 @ 1:00PM

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

(Early Learning Guidelines registration fee: $30)

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

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Health & Physical Development

Tuesdays, September 3 & September 10; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 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

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Approaches to Learning

Wednesday, September 4; 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 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, September 14; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Elkhorn Schools Foundation - 20272 Veterans Dr, Elkhorn 68022

IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Science

Tuesday, October 15 & Thursday, October 17; 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: Creative Arts

Thursdays, October 17 & October 24; 9:00 a.m. to Noon

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

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Language & Literacy Development

Saturdays, October 19 & October 26; 9:00 a.m. to Noon

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

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate

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 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.

(Costo de inscripción para las Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: $30)

Si está interesado en una sesión grupal para su programa, envíe un correo electrónico a bmiller@esu3.org

EN PERSONA Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: Ciencas

Sábado 28 de Septiembre; 9:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

Centro de la Legión Americana - 4830 S 21st St, Omaha 68107

EN PERSONA Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: Matemática

Sábado 16 de Noviembre; 9:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

Learning Community Center North Omaha - 1612 N 24th St, Omaha 68110

EN PERSONA Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: Lenguaje y la Lectocomprensión

Sábado 11 de Enero; 9:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

Centro de la Legión Americana - 4830 S 21st St, Omaha 68107

EN PERSONA Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: Salud y Desarrollo Físico

Sábado 15 de Febrero; 9:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

Learning Community Center North Omaha - 1612 N 24th St, Omaha 68110

EN PERSONA Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: Enfoques del Aprendizaje

Sábado 15 de Marzo; 9:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

Centro de la Legión Americana - 4830 S 21st St, Omaha 68107

EN PERSONA Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: Desarrollo Social y Emocional

Sábado 17 de Mayo; 9:00 a.m. a 3:30 p.m.

Learning Community Center North Omaha - 1612 N 24th St, Omaha 68110

¿Necesita Un Libro de Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano?

Si no tiene una copia de Las Pautas de Aprendizaje Temprano: Pautas de Aprendizaje y Desarrollo del Nacimiento a los Cinco de Nebraska (actualizadas en 2018) y desea una, puede pasar por ESU #3 para recoger una:

Dirección de ESU 3: 6949 S 110th St. La Vista, NE 68128

Horario del edificio: 8:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m.

Entrará por la entrada principal en el lado oeste del edificio y le hará saber a la persona de la recepción que está aquí para recoger un libro de ELG.

(Safe With You registration fee: $20)

ONLINE Safe With You

Monday, September 9; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ONLINE Safe With You

Tuesday, October 22; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NECC - Seguro Con Usted

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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, September 5; 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 - Primeros auxilios y RCP/DEA para adultos y pediátricos

Top Notch Training

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

Tuesday, September 24; 6:30 p.m.

Registration fee: $25

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

Living Faith Church, 12315 Westwood Lane, Omaha 68144

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.

2023 2024 Special Care Training

Nebraska's CDA Pathways

CLASS Training

Environment Rating Scales Training

Whole Body Classroom Series

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 Omaha Region PD Coordinator, at jhaggart@esu3.org. or Blanca Miller, ELC Omaha Region Bilingual PD

Coordinator, at bmiller@esu3.org

Conexión de Temprano Aprendizaje (ELC) Región de Omaha con ESU #3 trabaja colaborativamente dentro de los condados de Cass, Douglas, Sarpy y Washington para asegurar la planificación e implementación de una variedad de actividades de desarrollo profesional para la primera infancia en respuesta a la necesidad de educadoras quienes trabajan con los niños desde nacimiento hasto los ocho años en un centro, hogar, preescolar, y en programas fuera del horario escolar.

El trabajo de ESU #3 ELC PD Región de Omaha y todas las publicaciones son hechas posibles por la subvención número 93.575 Subvención Global de Cuidado Infantil y Desarrollo de la Oficina de Cuidado Infantil, Administración para Niños y Familias, Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de EE. UU.

Para mas informacion, visite www.elcomaharegion.org o contacte a Jennifer Haggart, ELC Región de Omaha Coordinadora PD, al jhaggart@esu3.org o Blanca Miller, ELC Región de Omaha Coordinadora Bilingüe PD, al bmiller@esu3.org