| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 | 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | 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 | Lundgren | 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 45 Registered 5 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 | 2/3/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | 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 | Lundgren | 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.
Open 2 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 | Dufek | 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 14 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | ESU 8 Grades 6-8 Academic Quiz Bowl | 2/24/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Student Events | McGowen | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 24, 2026
ESU 8 double elimination academic quiz bowl for grades 6-8. Each school may register one team of up to six. Attendees may bring their own lunch to eat on-site, or choose a local restaurant.
Rules and Guidelines Packet
Full (Waiting List) 20 Registered 8 Min; 20 Max 3 Waiting
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| | 0 | ESU 8 Grades 9-12 Academic Quiz Bowl | 2/25/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Student Events | McGowen | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 25, 2026
ESU 8 double elimination academic quiz bowl for grades 9-12. Each school may register one team of up to six. Attendees may bring their own lunch to eat on-site, or choose a local restaurant.
Rules and Guidelines Packet
Full (Waiting List) 20 Registered 8 Min; 20 Max 1 Waiting
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| | 0 | NDE Health and PE | 3/3/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Administration | Zavadil | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 3, 2026
Shayla Ruth from NDE will attend and we will discuss updates from the NDE, give PE teachers a chance to collaborate across the ESU and share activities that work well in their own classrooms.
Open 4 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 | Lundgren | 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 45 Registered 5 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | Library Media Specialist Collaboration Day | 3/16/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 16, 2026
Library Media Specialists will meet to collaborate with each other, NDE, and ESU staff.
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| | 0 | LETRS Vol 2 | 3/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Professional Development | Lundgren | 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 | Dufek | 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 | Lundgren | 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 45 Registered 5 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | Restorative Practices (RP) Training | 5/29/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 8 - Administration | Zavadil | 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 | Zavadil | 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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