| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 | 6/3/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
June 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 | NDE Accreditation Team: Team Leader, Team Member, and Host School Training | 6/4/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Administration | Zavadil | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 4, 2026
The NDE Accreditation team will lead this regional event to provide training focused on the 5 year external visit. This training will apply to the visit leaders, team members, and host schools and offer insights on how to make this an efficient and impactful event for your district.
Closed 40 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | LETRS For Admin | 6/10/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 10, 2026
LETRS® for Administrators enables leaders to effectively support educators as they engage in the LETRS course of study and work to implement the learnings in their classrooms. LETRS for Administrators is a professional learning opportunity designed to elementary administrators and instructional leaders in creating adaptable and suitable literacy initiatives using systems thinking and implementation science. The program defines the systems and infrastructures required to successfully implement a sustainable literacy program aligned to scientifically based research.
Closed 18 Registered 5 Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | Mandt Day 1 | 6/16/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | Tagel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 16, 2026
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.”
****This training will train with the updated Mandt 3.0 curriculum. New Student Learning Portfolios will be provided. There is no need to bring materials used in previous Mandt trainings.
Open 13 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Mandt Day 2 | 6/17/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | Tagel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 17, 2026
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. Please dress comfortably and wear closed-toed shoes.
****This training will train with the updated Mandt 3.0 curriculum. New Student Learning Portfolios will be provided. There is no need to bring materials used in previous Mandt trainings.
Open 13 Registered 5 Min; 20 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 6/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 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.
Closed 27 Registered 5 Min; 35 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 | 6/25/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 25, 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 | Mandt Day 1 | 7/14/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | Tagel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 14, 2026
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.”
****This training will train with the updated Mandt 3.0 curriculum. New Student Learning Portfolios will be provided. There is no need to bring materials used in previous Mandt trainings.
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| | 0 | Mandt Day 2 | 7/15/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | Tagel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 15, 2026
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. Please wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
****This training will train with the updated Mandt 3.0 curriculum. New Student Learning Portfolios will be provided. There is no need to bring materials used in previous Mandt trainings.
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol. 1- Multi-school Cohort | 7/21/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 21, 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.
Closed 27 Registered 5 Min; 35 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 | 7/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 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 | LETRS For Admin | 7/27/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 27, 2026
LETRS® for Administrators enables leaders to effectively support educators as they engage in the LETRS course of study and work to implement the learnings in their classrooms. LETRS for Administrators is a professional learning opportunity designed to elementary administrators and instructional leaders in creating adaptable and suitable literacy initiatives using systems thinking and implementation science. The program defines the systems and infrastructures required to successfully implement a sustainable literacy program aligned to scientifically based research.
Closed 18 Registered 5 Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | mCLASS Training (with DIBELS 8th Ed.) | 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 30, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Learn how to administer and score the DIBELS 8 literacy assessments on a device and use mCLASS reporting, instructional tools, and resources to accelerate data-driven student outcomes.
Open 14 Registered 1 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Para Training | 8/3/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 3, 2026
Veteran and new paras will come together to learn, collaborate, and get ready for the upcoming school year.
Open 18 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Tier 1 Effective Classroom Practices | 8/3/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Dufek | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 20.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 3, 2026
This professional learning session focuses on eight high-impact classroom practices that increase instructional time and student engagement. When these practices are implemented consistently, they create structured, predictable classrooms where students spend more time actively learning and less time in disruption or transition.
Participants will explore the two key outcomes of effective classroom practices:
Increasing Instructional Time
- Classroom Expectations
- Classroom Procedures and Routines
- Encouraging Expected Behavior
- Discouraging Inappropriate Behavior
Increasing Student Engaged Time
- Active Supervision
- Opportunities to Respond
- Activity Sequencing and Choice
- Task Difficulty
During the session, educators will:
- Examine how these practices support MTSS Tier 1 instruction and classroom management
- Reflect on current classroom implementation
- Identify specific strategies to increase student engagement and reduce lost instructional time
- Develop actionable steps for strengthening these practices in their classrooms
This session emphasizes practical, research-based strategies that teachers can implement immediately to create classrooms where expectations are clear, students are actively engaged, and learning time is maximized.
Open 22 Registered 5 Min; No Max
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| | 0 | mCLASS Training (with DIBELS 8th Ed.) | 8/4/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 4, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
Learn how to administer and score the DIBELS 8 literacy assessments on a device and use mCLASS reporting, instructional tools, and resources to accelerate data-driven student outcomes.
Open 15 Registered 1 Min; 30 Max
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| | 0 | New Teacher Academy | 8/4/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Hagen | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 4, 2026
New Teacher Academy is for participating 1st year teachers in ESU 8.
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| | 0 | MTSS Foundations | 8/6/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Dufek | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 6, 2026
This session is designed for new staff, as well as anyone seeking a refresher on the core components of the NeMTSS framework.
Participants will explore the systems and shared language used to support the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students through strong Tier 1 instruction, layered supports, collaboration, and data-based decision making.
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| | 0 | New Special Education Teachers Training | 8/18/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | Miller | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 18, 2026
Resource teachers, school psychologists, and speech language therapists who are new to the ESU 8 area are welcome to attend. Participants will learn how to use the SRS system; receive examples of how to complete special education forms; review the supplemental forms that are on the ESU 8 website; and learn about the referral and evaluation process in ESU 8.
Ruth and Toni will also share some tips for working with difficult parents and provide a timeline of state reports that are due throughout the school year.
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| | 0 | ESU 8 Special Education Update Training | 8/26/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - SPED | Miller | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 26, 2026 @ 8:30 AM
This ESU #8 Special Education update is designed for any educator working in the special education field, including resource teachers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), language resource teachers, school psychologists, and special education directors. The day will begin with introductions, followed by SRS training for new users with system updates, while experienced staff and district managers engage in targeted sessions such as SRS admin training and ADVISER reports. Participants will also have opportunities to explore ESU 8 supplemental forms, review district policies and procedures, and collaborate with SRS staff. Lunch will be provided, and the afternoon will focus on lessons learned from file reviews, procedures for students moving in from out of state, Indicator 11 reports, NE counts, alternate assessments, transition requirements (Indicator 13), and guidance on referring students to a Level III program. Lunch will be provided.
Open 23 Registered 10 Min; 90 Max
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