| | 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
Closed 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
Closed 19 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 11 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 3 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 18 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 4 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 4 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).
Full (Waiting List) 50 Registered 10 Min; 50 Max 2 Waiting
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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.
Open 1 Registered No Min; 60 Max
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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 11 Registered No Min; 30 Max
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| | 0 | Bridging the Gap: A Preschool Kindergarten Collaboration Day | 6/2/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 2, 2026
Join us for a fun and productive day designed to strengthen the bridge between preschool and kindergarten! Working in preschool–kindergarten teaching teams, you'll dive into key topics:
transition process, common academic language and alignment, early literacy and handwriting development, executive function and social-emotional skills,
and building consistent routines across grade levels.
Come ready to collaborate, plan, and walk away with practical ideas to support smoother transitions and stronger student success! Teams of at least one preschool and one kindergarten teacher are required to attend.
This is an in person only event.
FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
Lunch will be one hour off-campus, on your own.
Open 3 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | CLSD required IPG (Instructional Practice Guide)-Option 3 | 6/2/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Koliha | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 2, 2026
The IPG is a classroom observation tool that describes core actions associated with standards-aligned content, effective teaching, and meaningful student engagement. It reveals broad trends in instruction and implementation of materials, allowing leaders to identify professional learning needs, and builds leadership capacity.
This training is required for CLSD grantees and anyone who will be conducting English Language Arts IPG walkthroughs must attend a Regional Literacy Coach training this spring. Non-CLSD grantees are welcome to attend.
This is an in person only event that will be held at the Columbus Public Administration Building - 2410 16th Street Columbus (West entrance).
Marissa Paysant will be presenting.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
CLSD teachers not on contract will get a stipend.
Open 26 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Foundations of Chronic Absenteeism and School Connectedness | 6/2/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 2, 2026
This training focuses on evidence-based, action-oriented strategies for school teams aiming to reduce absenteeism through enhancing student connectedness and strengthening students’ sense of belonging. The session aligns with the aims of Nebraska Project AWARE and Nebraska School Mental Health Project, with a focus on promotion strategies and resources that are evidence-based to reduce absenteeism and improve student connection, while working closely with families and communities.
Objectives:
Describe innovative prevention and promotion strategies and resources that support student engagement and mental well-being that can support all students and families.
Identify evidence-based, action-oriented strategies to reduce student absenteeism by enhancing student connectedness and fostering a stronger sense of belonging that align with their current policies and strategies.
Create data-points within the participant’s current teaming system that can be used to determine type of strategy or program (e.g., Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 and/or Tier 3) that would best align with the needs of the team and family.
Topics:
Foundations of Chronic Absenteeism and School Connectedness
Function of Chronic Absenteeism
Multi-Tiered Strategies to Address Chronic Absenteeism
Engaging Families to Reduce Chronic Absenteeism
Using School Data
*Stipends offered*
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| | 0 | MANDT 1 day recertification training in June | 6/3/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 3, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
Esta capacitación es EXCLUSIVAMENTE para aquellas personas que requieran traducción al español para el curso MANDT. La capacitación se llevará a cabo de 8:00 a. m. a 4:00 p. m. en el edificio ESU South (sala AB).
Por favor, asegúrese de vestir ropa cómoda y calzado cerrado. Por lo general, la sala suele estar fría durante las actividades teóricas (sentados), pero se calienta cuando realizamos los ejercicios físicos; por lo tanto, vístase de manera adecuada. Por la mañana abordaremos los capítulos 1 y 2; haremos una pausa para el almuerzo alrededor de las 11:00 a. m., y dedicaremos el resto del día a completar los capítulos 3 y 4, así como los ejercicios físicos.
Gratuito para quienes se encuentren dentro de ESU 7. Se otorgarán estipendios del Título II-A al personal que sea miembro del Consorcio del Título II-A de ESU 7.
This training is ONLY for those that need Spanish translation for MANDT class. This training will take place from 8:00-4:00 and will be located at the ESU South building (room AB).
Please make sure to dress comfortably and wear close-toed shoes. Typically, the room is cold while doing seat work and then gets warm when we are doing the physical moves so dress accordingly. We will be covering Chapters 1-2 in the morning, take lunch around 11, and then complete Chapters 3-4 and the physical moves for the remainder of the day.
FREE for those within ESU 7. Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium.
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| | 0 | The Great Math Trek: A Multi-Topic Journey | 6/4/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Pierce | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 4, 2026
In the modern math classroom, the path to mastery is rarely a straight line. As educators, we serve as the master cartographers, helping students navigate the terrain from "math anxiety" to "math confidence." This workshop provides a map for teachers looking to bridge the gap between rote memorization and true mathematical fluency. We will cover topics such as:
- Math Roadblocks
- Conceptual Understanding
- Number Sense and Flexibility
- Interventions
Anyone who teaches K-12 math is encourage to join the Great Math Trek.
This event will be taking place in the South Building - AB 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. FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
Open 2 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Transition reFresh: Collaborative Workshop | 6/4/2026 9:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 4, 2026
***3rd Floor Meeting Room***
Transition planning doesn’t have to feel like a checklist of compliance hurdles. Transition reFresh is designed to shift the focus from "paperwork" to "possibility." This is a collaborative, hands-on event where we strip away the "tech-speak" and focus on building high-quality, student-centered transition plans that actually work.
The Collaborative Spirit
This isn't your typical "sit and get" professional development.
Build it Together: We will collaboratively create the materials used during the session.
Lead Together: We invite anyone who wants to participate to help facilitate a section of the content. Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer, your voice helps make the content more grounded and practical.
Our Approach: People First, Policy Second
Our slides and materials are structured to be approachable. We start with the "why" and the "how-to" using plain language. Once we’ve mastered the concept, we’ll reveal the "hidden" Indicator 13 questions to ensure our work meets all state and federal requirements.
Open 12 Registered No Min; No Max
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