ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region Newsletter

Let’s get together!

Come meet Blanca, ELC Bilingual PD Coordinator, learn more about what's happening at the Learning Community Center of North Omaha and get a sneak peek at the ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region Professional Development Strategic Plan for 2024 2025. Partner agencies will also provide updates about upcoming professional development opportunities and community events.

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

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

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

The Early Development Network serves children ages birth through two years of age who qualify for early intervention 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 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: May 8, 2024 @ 1:00PM

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

PLEASE NOTE: The free training opportunities provided by funding made available through DHHS Child Care pandemic relief funds (ARPA) will end on MAY 31, 2024. Please register now in order to get in on the free training. This deadline will not be extended.

Early Learning Guidelines: Health and Physical Development

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

Thursday, 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

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Health & Physical Development

Monday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 15; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate

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: Mathematics

Friday, May 17; 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: Approaches to Learning

Tuesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 23; 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

Wednesday, May 22; 8:30 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: Language and Literacy

Thursday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 28; 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 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

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Social & Emotional Development

Wednesday, May 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

ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Approaches to Learning

Thursday, May 30; 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

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

Wednesday, May 15; 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

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

Thursday, May 16; 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

When: Saturday, May 11th

Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm (Central Time ZONE)

Where: ZOOM (Virtual)

Registration Link

When: Wednesday, May 22nd

Time: 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm (Central Time ZONE)

Where: ZOOM (Virtual)

Registration Link

Contact Information: Cortney Nagler | trainercortney@gmail.com | 402-203-8956

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.

IN PERSON Safe WIth You

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

ONLINE Safe With You

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

ONLINE Safe With You

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

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2023 2024 Special Care Training

Nebraska Early Learning Library English

Nebraska Early Learning Library Spanish

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