| | 0 | Music Collaboration Meeting | 9/17/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
September 17, 2025
Area Music teachers will gather to share ideas from their own classrooms and learn new strategies for teaching from ESU 8 and NDE staff. Lunch is provided.
Closed 11 Registered  10 Min; 80 Max
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| | 0 | Art Teacher Collaboration Day | 9/18/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 18, 2025
Art teachers, ESU 8 staff, and NDE will collaborate on classroom strategies, standards, and more.
Closed 13 Registered 7 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Leadership in Action: Aligning UDL, MTSS, Accommodations, and Modifications | 9/18/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 18, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
As principals, how we lead impacts how students learn. This full-day session will focus on how leadership can strengthen Tier 1 Core instruction to make learning more accessible for every student—because what’s good for some is good for all. In the morning, we’ll explore how to model Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in leadership by engaging staff, providing meaningful feedback, and honoring the variability of teachers to foster stronger implementation. In the afternoon, we’ll define the role of high expectations and mindsets in Tier 1, especially for students with disabilities. We’ll clarify the differences between accommodations and modifications, and examine how to select, implement, and evaluate effective supports. Throughout the day, we’ll center leadership practices that drive equity, access, and meaningful learning for all
Closed 18 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 9/24/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 24, 2025
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning.
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Closed 22 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | EDN Mission Principles Training with NDE | 9/24/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 24, 2025
Jeanne Fielder will provide required training for Birth to 3 providers in the EI Mission Principles
Open 16 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Indicator 13 Workshop | 9/25/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 25, 2025
The morning will be training on Indicator 13 by Amy Slama. The afternoon will consist of work time to review transition files and schedule IEP meetings to make changes to IEPs before the NDE Self Assessment is due.
Open 27 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Regional Continuous Improvement Workshop | 10/1/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Administration | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 1, 2025
A collaborative effort between the office of Accreditation, NeMTSS, and Nebraska ESUs.
Hosted by ESU 8 at the Lifelong Learning Center on the Northeast Community College Campus at 601 E. Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, NE 68701.
Open 50 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Mandt Day 1 | 10/9/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 9, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
This is a behavioral crisis interaction training, giving teachers tools to manage themselves and to teach others to manage their own behavior. Participants learn to recognize the early warning signs of potentially violent behavior and intervene proactively through de-escalation techniques and positive behavior supports. Day 1 teaches prevention, which is the main goal of The Mandt System. The Mandt System helps staff to create a safe and caring school in which students can say “In this place and with these people I feel safe.”
Open 2 Registered (2 Registrations, 0 Students) 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Mandt Day 2 | 10/10/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 10, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
This is a behavioral crisis intervention training, The Mandt System builds skill development through a system of gradual and graded alternatives for de-escalating and assisting people, using a combination of interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and physical interaction techniques. This day focuses on learning the physical interaction techniques and when to apply these techniques. Must have successfully completed Day 1 of Mandt.
Open 2 Registered (2 Registrations, 0 Students) 5 Min; 30 Max
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| | 0 | Psychological First Aid in Schools (PFA-S) Training | 10/14/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 14, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
The goal of the Psychological First Aid in Schools (PFA-S) Course is for PFA providers to understand how and when to provide Psychological First Aid for Schools after a school or community emergency.
Learning Objectives:
* Identify the basic objectives and intervention strategies of Psychological First Aid for Schools.
* Gain skills needed to implement the intervention strategies of Psychological First Aid for Schools.
* Appreciate the importance of providing Psychological First Aid for Schools after an emergency.
* Gain confidence in implementing Psychological First Aid for Schools after an event.
* Identify ways to enhance provider care.
Open 8 Registered 10 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 - Multi-school Cohort | 10/15/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 15, 2025
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning. Teachers must have completed Vol. 1 in order to enroll in Vol. 2. Materials purchased by the school are $399. Lunch is $20 daily. College credit options are available.
Closed 17 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 1 and ESU 8 Collaborative Meeting | 10/15/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Administration | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 15, 2025
This is a collaborative meeting with both ESU 1 and ESU 8 administration.
Open 18 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 10/17/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 17, 2025
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning.
Download Overview
Closed 43 Registered 5 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | Secondary MTSS Collaboration Day | 10/22/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 22, 2025
In an effort to continue advancing MTSS initiatives at the secondary level, ESU 8 will be hosting secondary MTSS gatherings to promote collaboration among school teams on their MTSS processes. Schools are encouraged to bring whole teams and/or at least two members. This session will focus on:
- Important Updates
- Discussing tiered support systems (decision rules) related to attendance, course proficiency, and other areas
- Sharing successes and challenges
- Collaboratively addressing any obstacles districts may be facing regarding MTSS
- Facilitated Team Time
Open 14 Registered 5 Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Mandt Day 1 | 11/6/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
November 6, 2025
This is a behavioral crisis interaction training, giving teachers tools to manage themselves and to teach others to manage their own behavior. Participants learn to recognize the early warning signs of potentially violent behavior and intervene proactively through de-escalation techniques and positive behavior supports. Day 1 teaches prevention, which is the main goal of The Mandt System. The Mandt System helps staff to create a safe and caring school in which students can say “In this place and with these people I feel safe.”
Open 2 Registered (2 Registrations, 0 Students) 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Mandt Day 2 | 11/7/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
November 7, 2025
This is a behavioral crisis intervention training, The Mandt System builds skill development through a system of gradual and graded alternatives for de-escalating and assisting people, using a combination of interpersonal communication skills, conflict resolution strategies, and physical interaction techniques. This day focuses on learning the physical interaction techniques and when to apply these techniques.
Open 2 Registered (2 Registrations, 0 Students) 5 Min; 20 Max
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| | 0 | New Teacher Academy | 11/10/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
November 10, 2025
New Teacher Academy is for participating 1st year teachers in ESU 8.
Closed 21 Registered 1 Min; 35 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 11/20/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
November 20, 2025
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning.
Download Overview
Closed 22 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Title I Collaboration Meeting | 11/24/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
November 24, 2025
Title I teachers will come together to collaborate with colleagues, ESU 8 PD staff, and NDE on educator effectiveness, best practices, interventions, Title I requirements, and other topics. Lunch will be provided.
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| | 0 | Library Media Specialist Collaboration Day | 12/5/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 5, 2025
Library Media Specialists will meet to collaborate with each other, NDE, and ESU staff.
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 - Multi-school Cohort | 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 10, 2025
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning. Teachers must have completed Vol. 1 in order to enroll in Vol. 2. Materials purchased by the school are $399. Lunch is $20 daily. College credit options are available.
Closed 17 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 12/15/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 15, 2025
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning.
Download Overview
Closed 43 Registered 5 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 - Multi-school Cohort | 2/3/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 3, 2026
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning. Teachers must have completed Vol. 1 in order to enroll in Vol. 2. Materials purchased by the school are $399. Lunch is $20 daily. College credit options are available.
Closed 17 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | World Language Teacher Collaboration Day | 2/5/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 5, 2026
World Language teachers will collaborate with other teachers, NDE, and ESU 8 staff to learn teaching strategies.
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0 Registered
10 Min; 100 Max
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| | 0 | TIP Support with the Office of Special Education | 2/11/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 11, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
ESU 8 is hosting the Nebraska Department of Education's Office of Special Education for a facilitated work session on your District's Targeted Improvement Plan. This offers an opportunity to seek clarification and initiate planning for the 2025-2026 TIP submission.
Open 10 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 3/9/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 9, 2026
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning.
Download Overview
Closed 43 Registered 5 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | Secondary MTSS Collaboration Day | 3/18/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 18, 2026
In an effort to continue advancing MTSS initiatives at the secondary level, ESU 8 will be hosting secondary MTSS gatherings to promote collaboration among school teams on their MTSS processes. Schools are encouraged to bring whole teams and/or at least two members. This session will focus on:
- Important Updates
- Discussing tiered support systems (decision rules) related to attendance, course proficiency, and other areas
- Sharing successes and challenges
- Collaboratively addressing any obstacles districts may be facing regarding MTSS
- Facilitated Team Time
Open 4 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 - Multi-school Cohort | 3/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 23, 2026
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning. Teachers must have completed Vol. 1 in order to enroll in Vol. 2. Materials purchased by the school are $399. Lunch is $20 daily. College credit options are available.
Closed 17 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | TIP Support & ILCD Team Collaboration Day | 3/25/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 25, 2026
A day dedicated to work on your District's Targeted Improvement Plan, ask questions, and collaborate with your team and/or other Special Education teachers in ESU 8.
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 5/1/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 1, 2026
The most important factor in student success is the teacher. LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) for K–5 educators is an investment in their literacy knowledge and professional practice. Teachers gain essential skills to master the fundamentals of literacy instruction to apply and transform student learning.
Download Overview
Closed 43 Registered 5 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | Restorative Practices (RP) Training | 5/29/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Administration | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 29, 2026
Restorative practices is a social science and behavioral management approach that emphasizes repairing harm and mending relationships through communication and dialogue, rather than solely relying on punishment.
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| | 0 | Restorative Practices (RP) Training | 9/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Administration | | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 23, 2026
Restorative practices is a social science and behavioral management approach that emphasizes repairing harm and mending relationships through communication and dialogue, rather than solely relying on punishment.
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