| | 0 | EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES- Weeknight - ZOOM | 4/27/2026 6:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
April 27, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
THE EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES: NEBRASKA’S BIRTH TO FIVE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Early Learning Guidelines training workshops have been created to assist early childhood caregivers/teachers and other adults with information about supporting the learning and development of children.
Please make sure you have a working camera, audio capabilities, and are prepared to engage in the training.
From 6pm -9pm via zoom
December 1 and December 4 - Approaches to Learning
January 8 and January 15 - Social & Emotional
January 26 and January 29 - Language and Literacy
March 2 and March 5 - Mathematics
March 23 and March 26 - Creative Arts
April 13 and April 16 - Science
April 27 and April 30 - Health and Physical
Remote
Closed 8 Registered  10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting | 4/28/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Admin | Morsett | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
April 28, 2026
Superintendent Meeting.
Breakfast will be served.
Open 13 Registered No Min; 30 Max
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| | 0 | Structured Teaching Mini Series | 4/28/2026 3:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
April 28, 2026
Mini trainings with Evidence-Based Strategies that WORK!
You only need to register one time to access all 6 trainings:
3/24/26 ASD, Principles and Physical Structure
3/30/26 Schedules, Mini Schedules, and Routines
4/13/26 Visual Supports
4/21/26 Work System, Schedules, Tasks
4/28/26 Teaching Play and Leisure
5/4/26 Teaching Principles and Resources
Closed 38 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Executive Functioning Mini Series | 4/28/2026 3:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
April 28, 2026
This is a 3 Part Mini Series via zoom. (Link will be sent out the day before the training)You will only need to register here once to attend all 3.
3/31/26 Part 1: What is Executive Functioning, and Describing Basic EF Skills
4/14/26 Part 2: Teaching Executive Functioning
4/28/26 Part 3: Looking at Executive Functioning Resources
Remote
Closed 43 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Better Together: A Preschool Learning Series | 5/1/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 1, 2026
For our last Better Together session this year, we will visit two programs: Schuyler Community Schools and David City Public Schools. This is a great opportunity for hands-on observation and learning, as well as time to collaborate and network with other early childhood professionals.
FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
Remote
Cancelled
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| | 0 | Meaningful, Mindful, Motivational Mondays - Zoom | 5/4/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 4, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
May 4: Meaningful
Promoting the Right Stuff
One of the primary professional responsibilities of early childhood educators is the responsibility to plan
and implement intentional, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for each child served.
But what does it mean to be “developmentally appropriate?” Let’s talk about the best ways to support
growth and development and how to promote the “right stuff” for young children. Discussion will also
include an overview of Week of the Young Child and the importance of being advocates for the early
years.
Open 2 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Decode, Respond, Transform Challenging Behaviors | 5/7/2026 7:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 7, 2026
7-part advanced challenging behaviors series designed for experienced practitioners, this series explores the root causes of complex behaviors and offers practical tools for transforming challenges into opportunities for growth. Participants will learn advanced intervention techniques that promote safety, connection, and long-term positive behavior change.
Session 1: Self-Regulation & Mindfulness
Session 2: Relationships with Difficult Kids
Session 3: Engagement through Child-Led Play/Project Work
Session 4: Focused Observation for Challenging Behaviors
Session 5: Sensory Needs Presenting as Challenging Behaviors
Session 6: Working with Stressed Families
Session 7: Reclaiming Our Joy in Early Childhood
Remote
Closed 50 Registered 10 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Meaningful, Mindful, Motivational Mondays - Zoom | 5/11/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 11, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
May 11th: Mindful
Take a Deep Breath
Children of all ages can benefit from mindfulness. Mindfulness can help children improve their abilities
to pay attention, to calm down when they are upset, and to make better decisions. In short, it helps
with emotional regulation and cognitive focus. But, mindfulness is a big concept for young children to
understand. This session will answer the questions: Why is it important for adults to be models for
mindfulness? How do we teach mindfulness to young children?
Remote
Open 4 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 7 LAN/TIS Meeting | 5/13/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Technology | Ellsworth | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 13, 2026
LAN/TIS Meeting.
Remote
Open 10 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Books! Books! Books! - ZOOM | 5/13/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 13, 2026
Bring learning to life with engaging children's literature! Get introduced to a treasure trove of children's books aligned with each ELG domain!
This series of sessions explores how high-quality children's books can be powerful tools to support teaching and learning across all areas of the Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) domains.
August 13 - Approaches to Learning
September10 - Social & Emotional
December 10 - Language & Literacy
February 11 - Creative Arts
March 11 - Mathematics
April 8 - Science
May 13 - Health & Physical
Remote
Closed 6 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Books! Books! Books! - ZOOM -2026 | 5/13/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 13, 2026
Bring learning to life with engaging children's literature! Get introduced to a treasure trove of children's books aligned with each ELG domain!
This series of sessions explores how high-quality children's books can be powerful tools to support teaching and learning across all areas of the Early Learning Guidelines (ELG) domains.
February 11 - Creative Arts
March 11 - Mathematics
April 8 - Science
May 13 - Health & Physical
Remote
Open
0 Registered
8 Min; 40 Max
Register
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| | 0 | CLSD Literacy Comprehensive Needs Assessment (L-CNA) Supported Work Day | 5/21/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 21, 2026
CLSD consortium members: Join us for a supported work day to complete your required annual Literacy Comprehensive Needs Assessment (L-CNA) and your district literacy plan. The L-CNA is designed to help districts analyze data, identify gaps in student performance, and plan for improvement.
This is an in person only event, that will be taking place at ESU 7 in the Oak/Maple conference rooms.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
Open 6 Registered No Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | Canva Basics: Document and Poster Design for Print | 5/26/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Pierce | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 26, 2026
Unlock your creativity and learn how to design print-quality materials with Canva. Whether you're a novice or have some experience with design tools, this session will equip you with the essential skills needed to create stunning documents and eye-catching classroom posters for printing in the ESU 7 Print Shop.
This "make and take" session will explore tips and techniques for designing effective documents with polished layouts and impactful visual elements, crafting vibrant posters tailored to various purposes, and leveraging Canva’s AI tools to generate unique, high-quality images. You’ll also learn about the services offered by our ESU 7 Print Shop, including how to optimize your designs for printing.
You will have time to put your newfound skills into practice with dedicated time to create and refine your own projects. With guidance and feedback, you’ll walk away with personalized materials ready for print. You will have the opportunity to walk away with an order from the ESU 7 Print Shop designed during the Canva workshop. Join us for this hands-on session and transform your creative ideas into polished, print-ready designs! Printing costs will be billed to districts.
Presenters will be Otis Pierce, Maria Pierce, Janet Ciboron, Angie Olson, Beth Ericson
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
Open 2 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | MTSS Workshop: Reflect, Realign, Reimagine Refine | 5/27/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Gustafson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 27, 2026
This workshop provides an opportunity to reflect on school data and make data-based decisions about student outcomes and system-level practices. The workshop is intended for MTSS and/or CIP teams to reflect on success of the 2025-2026 school year, refine action plans and revive programs and practices for the 2026-2027 school year. A structure for reflection will be provided and teams will have extensive time to collaborate, so access to your data is essential.
This will be an in person only event, taking place at ESU 7 in the Oak/Maple conference rooms.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium.
Open 16 Registered No Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom | 5/28/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Pierce | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 28, 2026
Stop simply talking about AI and start making it work for you! In this immersive, full-day workshop, we move beyond the basics to help K-12 educators reclaim their time and supercharge student engagement. Whether you are an AI novice or looking to deepen your skills, this session provides the space to build and create.
Morning: Your New Teaching Assistant
We’ll start with a deep dive into the "why" and "how" of AI. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and more to streamline your workflow. You will learn powerful prompting techniques to:
- Generate classroom newsletters and rubrics in seconds.
- Personalize differentiation for diverse learners.
- Organize and synthesize complex curriculum resources.
Afternoon: Empowering the Modern Student
After lunch, the focus shifts to student impact. Learn how to responsibly lead your students into the world of AI using safe, education-first platforms like MagicSchool/MagicStudent and SchoolAI. You’ll discover how to:
- Create "Spaces" where students interact with AI as a tutor or collaborator.
- Maintain full oversight and ensure ethical AI use.
- Use AI to provide instant feedback and spark student creativity.
This is not a "sit and get" session. You won't just see a demo—you’ll actively build. You will walk away with a suite of ready-to-use resources, from differentiated lesson plans to interactive student activities, giving you a massive head start on your school year.
Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium. FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
Open 3 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Rule 15 Program Review Support Day | 5/28/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Brady | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 28, 2026
This day is designed to provide support to district teams that are seeking to complete the required Rule 15 annual program review and written report.
This is a zoom training. The zoom link will be emailed to you the day before.
Remote
Open 3 Registered No Min; 100 Max
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| | 0 | 2 Day Pyramid Approach to Education | 5/28/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 28, 2026
Presenter: Jesseca Collins, M.Ed., BCBA, Pyramid Educational Consultants
Lunch will be provided both days.
You will only need to register for the first day to attend both.
This two-day Pyramid Approach Basic workshop will help professionals and parents alike to
understand the critical components that ensure successful teaching and learning. The
straightforward teaching methods of the Pyramid Approach can be used to encourage
independence and cooperation, improve behavior, and reinforce learning across home, school
and the community.
Participants Will Learn About: Using motivational strategies and powerful reinforcers;
Teaching functional communication skills; Creating opportunities for learning; Teaching
techniques (prompts, shaping, correcting errors); Managing challenging behavior; Evaluating
progress
*BCBA and ASHA CEUs are available for this training.
Registration deadline is 1 week prior or when registration is at capacity (Capacity cutoff at 40 participants).
Open 38 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Early Learning Guidelines - ZOOM -DAYTIME | 5/29/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 29, 2026 @ 8:30 AM
THE EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES: NEBRASKA’S BIRTH TO FIVE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Early Learning Guidelines training workshops have been created to assist early childhood caregivers/teachers and other adults with information about supporting the learning and development of children.
Please make sure you have a working camera, audio capabilities, and are prepared to engage in the training.
ELG Approaches to Learning 8/29/25
ELG Social and Emotional 9/26/25
ELG Language and Literacy 11/21/25
ELG Mathematics 1/30/26
ELG Creative Arts 2/27/26
ELG Science 4/24/26
ELG Health and Physical 5/29/26
Remote
Open 14 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | 2026 ESU 7 Supported CIP Work Day | 5/29/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Gustafson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
May 29, 2026
Bring your entire CIP team to this work day designed for schools in any year of the CIP cycle, but with special attention to schools preparing for the Year 5 External Visit in the 2026-2027 school year. ESU 7 staff will be available for support. This day will provide flexible work time for your team to make sure you get everything checked off your to-do list.
Mark Brady, Kendra Gustafson and Ernie Valentine will be hosting this event.
Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium. FREE for those within ESU 7.
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| | 0 | Preparing your Campus for Higher Newcomer Enrollment | 6/1/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Brady | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 1, 2026
Author and educator Elise White-Diaz will be leading this session to assist district and building administrators as well as English Learner program coordinators in building strong, systems-level supports for English Learners. The afternoon will feature breakout sessions led by both Elise White-Diaz and ESU personnel to assist administrators in becoming more familiar with English Learner data, strategies, and tools to help students thrive in both language and content learning.
Topics will include ideas for:
-Developing responsive newcomer placement processes that work for elementary, middle, and high school
-Creating flexible schedules and class structures that can expand or contract throughout the year
-Identifying high-impact, practical instructional moves for newcomers and Students with Limited or Interrupted Formal Education (SLIFE)
-Offering just-in-time professional learning that doesn’t rely on substitutes
-Lowering stress and burnout for teachers and support staff
-Utilizing current research to improve newcomer engagement, belonging, and graduation pathways
Title III stipends and mileage reimbursement will be given to staff who are employed by Title III Consortium districts. FREE for those within ESU 7 and within the Title III Consortium. $50 materials fee for all others. Lunch will be one hour off-campus, on your own.
Open 6 Registered No Min; 75 Max
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