| | 0 | LETRS Early Childhood Cohort 1 | 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
December 5, 2025
LETRS® for Early Childhood Educators provides deep knowledge of early literacy development, including oral language, phonology, alphabet knowledge, vocabulary, read-aloud strategies, and writing. The strategies learned can be used with any curriculum or approach. Open to all preschool and kindergarten teachers. This series combines self-paced online learning (approx. 15 hours) with 4 live collaborative sessions at ESU 7 (12 hours).
Live Sessions (8:30 - 11:30 AM):
10-17-25 (Module 1)
12-5-25 (Module 2)
2-20-26 (Module 3)
4-10-26 (Module 4)
Register once and attend all 4 sessions. This is an in person event, that will be held at ESU 7 in the North Building Oak/Maple conference rooms.
$250 for public schools within the ESU 7 region.
$450 for all other participants.
The cost includes online access, the manual, live sessions and materials.
Closed 11 Registered  No Min; 7 Max
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| | 0 | Safe With You Series - Zoom! | 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 6, 2025 @ 8:30 AM
SAFETY TRAINING: THE LICENSEE/DIRECTOR/TEACHERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING DEVELOPED BY THE EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING CENTER ON SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED INFANT DEATH (SUID), SAFE SLEEP FOR INFANTS, ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA, AND CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT AND REPORTING.
EVERY FIVE YEARS, SAFETY TRAINING (SAFE WITH YOU) SHOULD BE REPEATED.
ABC’S OF SAFE SLEEP (1HOUR)
NEVER SHAKE A CHILD(1HOUR)
POWER TO PROTECT -(2HOURS)
Remote
Closed 36 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Meaningful, Mindful, Motivational Mondays - Zoom | 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 8, 2025 @ 1:00 PM
December 8: Motivational
Are You Sharing Lollipops?
Take a moment to pause and reflect: Who has impacted your life by simply saying or doing something?
How have you impacted others in this way? This session will introduce the idea that we may not realize
the power of our own words and actions in everyday moments, how they positively shape another
person's life. Discussion will focus on the idea of moments that are eye-opening and transformative,
and participants will identify how to create, acknowledge, and pay forward these "lollipops" that
encourage the heart.
Closed 9 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Snack Attack - Zoom | 12/8/2025 6:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 8, 2025 @ 6:30 PM
Don't get stuck in a rut with snacks! Join us at this fun and informational in-service to get some great new snack activities to do with the children in your program. We'll discuss the importance of introducing new foods to young children and how to create a cycle of seasonal snack menus. Bring your favorite child-friendly recipe and we will compile them to share with everyone. We will also leave the training with six weeks of kid-friendly snack ideas.
Remote
Closed 45 Registered 10 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting | 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Admin | Morsett | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 9, 2025
Superintendent Meeting.
Breakfast will be served.
Open 30 Registered No Min; 80 Max
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| | 0 | Books! Books! Books! - ZOOM | 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 10, 2025
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 | Better Together: A Preschool Learning Series | 12/12/2025 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 12, 2025
Let’s team up for a fun and meaningful learning experience! Mornings will be packed with topics like executive functioning, early math and science, STEAM, family partnerships, Teaching Strategies GOLD, teaming with paraeducators, and NDE updates.
In the afternoon, we’ll hit the road to visit area classrooms, discover creative setups, and gather ideas to take back to your own space. It’s all about learning with and from each other. Participants must provide their own transportation in the afternoon.
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 9 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Head Sped Meetings for 25-26 | 12/16/2025 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 16, 2025
Featuring a one hour Question and Answer Session with Hailey Carlson from Perry Law Firm. We will be combining our meeting with ESU 9 to share the cost.
Please add your questions to the Law and Disorder agenda before the meeting.
You can join in Person at ESU 7 or via zoom. Please Register here either way so we can plan for the day.
Tuesday October 21st, 9am-11am Register Here
Tuesday December 16th, 9am-11am
Wednesday February 11th, 9am-11am
Tuesday April 21st, 9am-11am
9:00- 10:00 Zoom Meeting for all Joint ESU 7 and 9 meetings with Hailey Carlson:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92758274611?pwd=SGdTVi9wbk5DZ3hSdC9hajdISUlWdz09
Meeting ID: 927 5827 4611
Passcode: SPED
After Law and Disorder, the ESU 7 and ESU 9 groups will split and have the last hour separately. If you zoom in we will have a different zoom room for the ESU 7 only portion of the meeting. The ESU 7 Agenda is here. Please add any topic you would like to discuss.
Join Zoom Meeting After Perry Law
https://esu7-org.zoom.us/j/4025620807?omn=93168888724
Meeting ID: 402 562 0807
Remote
Open 3 Registered 5 Min; 100 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 7 Literacy Update: Navigating the NE Literacy Act and Regional Literacy Support | 1/6/2026 3:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Ericson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 6, 2026 @ 3:30 PM
This one hour zoom session will provide ESU 7 principals, administrators, and literacy leaders with essential information regarding the evolving literacy landscape. We will clarify the role and support provided by our new regional literacy coach across all schools, detail the specific requirements mandated by the Nebraska Literacy Act, and give an update on CLSD expectations, including the use of IPG walkthrough tools for literacy feedback. Participants will have the opportunity for live Q&A following a review of questions collected ahead of time.
Remote
Open 6 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Learning Through Play Zoom Series | 1/6/2026 7:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 6, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Session 1: Why Play? Free and Guided
Let’s get curious about play and build a strong foundation for understanding its importance in early learning. Together, we will uncover why play is essential in every space where children grow and learn. We will explore the difference between free play and guided play and reflect on how play shapes children’s thinking, builds their confidence, and strengthens their relationships with one another.
Play is so much more than something kids do. It is how children become!
If you are ready to get curious about how play shapes children’s brains, supports their development, and builds their confidence, come join this five-session series. Together we will explore ten different types of play, defining each one, watching it in action, and discovering why it matters so deeply for children. We will practice documenting play for our communities, Step Up to Quality experts, families, and most importantly, for our kids. Come ready to laugh, learn, and rediscover the incredible power of play, because only when we truly understand it can we honor both play and early childhood.
Remote
Open
0 Registered
10 Min; 50 Max
Register
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| | 0 | EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES- Weeknight - ZOOM | 1/8/2026 6:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 8, 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
Open 1 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Big Impact Little Learners: Preschool Para educator Series | 1/9/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 9, 2026
A fun and practical way for paraeducators to learn and grow together! This series focuses on working as a team, helping young children build their oral language skills, Preschool assessments and requirements, and supporting children with challenging behavior. Through hands-on activities and sharing ideas, paraeducators gain helpful tools, build confidence, and feel ready to make a positive impact every day.
This is an in person only event, taking place at ESU 7 in the North Building Oak/Maple conference rooms.
This is FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 material fee.
Open 3 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) | 1/9/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Brady | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 9, 2026
Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) is an evidence-based model designed to help students, families, and school staff cope with the immediate aftermath of emergencies. It aims to reduce distress and promote both short- and long-term coping and functioning. PFA-S is based on five core principles: evidence-based practices, respect for school culture and behavior, practicality in field settings, developmental appropriateness, and cultural flexibility. By addressing a range of physical, cognitive, and emotional reactions, PFA-S provides supportive interventions that can prevent the development of more severe mental health issues and connect individuals to further services if needed.
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 13 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | PV ELC Partnership Meetings 2025-2026 | 1/13/2026 10:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 13, 2026
Purpose: Involvement in Platte Valley’s Partnership provides opportunities to participate in the early childhood leadership, community, strengthen local, state, and national early childhood initiatives, promote quality and distributing of early childhood professional development opportunities and information. Together we are stronger!
Collaborate with partners, discuss ELC grant for 2025-2026, and hear updates from partners.
Remote
Open 7 Registered 5 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Learning Through Play Zoom Series | 1/13/2026 7:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 13, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Session 2: Big Body, Outdoor, and Nature Play
Get ready to move, stretch, and step outside! In this session, we will celebrate big body play, outdoor exploration, and the magic of nature play. Discover how these experiences support healthy development, build resilience, and connect children to the world around them. We will share simple ways to invite adventure and curiosity into your play spaces with no fancy equipment required.
Play is so much more than something kids do. It is how children become!
If you are ready to get curious about how play shapes children’s brains, supports their development, and builds their confidence, come join this five-session series. Together we will explore ten different types of play, defining each one, watching it in action, and discovering why it matters so deeply for children. We will practice documenting play for our communities, Step Up to Quality experts, families, and most importantly, for our kids. Come ready to laugh, learn, and rediscover the incredible power of play, because only when we truly understand it can we honor both play and early childhood.
Remote
Open
0 Registered
10 Min; 50 Max
Register
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| | 0 | The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness - Book Study | 1/19/2026 6:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 19, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
Turning Pages, Sparking Change
Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking book study where each chapter becomes a conversation starter. This is more than just reading — it’s a space to reflect, connect, and grow together. Through guided discussions, interactive activities, and real-world applications, we’ll explore key themes, challenge assumptions, and discover fresh perspectives. Whether you're a seasoned reader or just dipping your toes in, this experience will inspire both personal insight and collective action.
Session 1 - 10/20/25
Session 2 - 1/19/26
Session 3 - 2/16/25
Session 4 - 3/16/26
Closed 8 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Learning Through Play Zoom Series | 1/20/2026 7:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 20, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Session 3: Risky Play and Rough and Tumble Play
It is time to talk about the kind of play that makes adults nervous but helps children grow brave. We will look at how to tell the difference between danger and healthy risk and how to create spaces where children can test limits safely. Together we will learn how this type of play builds confidence, problem solving skills, and self regulation, and how to communicate its value with families and licensing teams.
Play is so much more than something kids do. It is how children become!
If you are ready to get curious about how play shapes children’s brains, supports their development, and builds their confidence, come join this five-session series. Together we will explore ten different types of play, defining each one, watching it in action, and discovering why it matters so deeply for children. We will practice documenting play for our communities, Step Up to Quality experts, families, and most importantly, for our kids. Come ready to laugh, learn, and rediscover the incredible power of play, because only when we truly understand it can we honor both play and early childhood.
Remote
Open
0 Registered
10 Min; 50 Max
Register
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| | 0 | Skilled & Technical Science (STS) Network Meeting | 1/21/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Thompson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 21, 2026
STS educators from across the ESU 7 region will gather for a collaborative network meeting focused on strengthening their programs. The meeting will provide a valuable opportunity for participants to share insights, exchange ideas, and develop strategies for program improvement through collective problem-solving and collaboration. Participants will also have an opportunity to explore funding opportunities, including Perkins grants and other available resources, to support program growth. NDE Content Area Specialists will be present to share updates on their respective CTE content areas and CTSOs.
This is an in person only event, that will take place in the north building, Oak/Maple conference rooms.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
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| | 0 | Title III Consortium Assessment Update | 1/22/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Brady | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 22, 2026
During this two-hour Zoom session, ESU staff will provide participants with updates and information that will assist them in preparing for assessing K-12 English Learners on the ELPA 21, the NSCAS, and the ACT. Resources, changes for 25-26, and best practices will be shared.
This is a zoom only session. The zoom link will be emailed to you the day before.
Open 15 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting | 1/22/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Admin | Morsett | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 22, 2026
Superintendent Meeting.
Lunch will be served.
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