| | 0 | ESU 7 HAL Workshop | 6/12/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Gustafson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
June 12, 2026
Rule 3, which governs High Ability Learning in Nebraska, was revised and approved by the State Board of Education in 2025. With the revisions taking effect in the 2026–27 school year, districts will need to review and update their HAL plans to ensure alignment with the new requirements.
This interactive session will unpack the key updates to Rule 3 and clarify what they mean for district planning and implementation. Participants will work through each section of the district HAL plan using the updated rubric to assess alignment, identify areas for refinement, and strengthen clarity and compliance. Dedicated time for questions and collaborative discussion will support clear, practical next steps for implementation.
Sheyanne Smith, NDE HAL Specialist will be presenting.
This will be an in person only event.
Remote
Cancelled
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| | 0 | MANDT Initial Training | 6/15/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 15, 2026
We are offering an initial MANDT training on June 15th from 8 to 4:00 with a 1 hour lunch and 16th (8-12:00). This training will be located at ESU7 in the 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. All of the materials will be provided.
**You will only need to register for the first day to attend both.
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.
Closed 20 Registered  5 Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | Managing Difficult Conversations | 6/15/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Kavan | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 15, 2026
Educators nationwide face complex and delicate situations that require strong leadership to ensure positive outcomes for students and staff. In this presentation, Jimmy Casas explores real-world school scenarios—both inside and outside the classroom—and shares practical strategies, tools, and techniques for navigating difficult situations effectively. Participants will learn how to help students and staff grow from missteps with greater self-awareness, a sense of value, and the confidence to move forward.
Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium. Title II-A Consortium Districts attend for FREE. Non Title II-A Districts will be charged $20 per person. For those outside of ESU 7, $50 per person.
**Book and lunch, provided.
6.15.26 - Managing Difficult Conversations - Jimmy Casas.pdf
Closed 52 Registered No Min; 64 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT 1 day recertification training in June | 6/17/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 17, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is only for those who were initially MANDT trained last summer. This is the first recertification year so you will need to sign up for a 1-day MANDT recertification 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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering Chapters 1-2 in the morning, take lunch around 11, and then complete Chapters 3 & 4 and complete the physical moves for the remainder of the day.
Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium
Open 18 Registered 5 Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT 1/2 day recertification in June | 6/18/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 18, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is ONLY for those that have been MANDT trained for at least 2 consecutive years. If you have been recertified for at least 2 years and in JUNE you need to sign up for ½ day MANDT recertification class. This training will take place from 8:00 to 12:00 OR 12:00 to 4:00 and will be located at ESU7 in the South building Room AB. You will need to complete the online tests (chapters 1-2) BEFORE attending class. The online tests will be sent out on July 1st.
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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering chapters 3 and 4 and the physical skills.
Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium
Open 23 Registered 5 Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT 1 day recertification training in June | 6/22/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 22, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is only for those who were initially MANDT trained last summer. This is the first recertification year so you will need to sign up for a 1-day MANDT recertification 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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. 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 | Kagan Cooperative Learning, Stretch & Review of Day 1 & 2 | 6/22/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Kavan | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 22, 2026
In this session, educators will review content learned during Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1 & 2. We'll review new structures designed to engage every student and elevate classroom participation, and explore practical strategies to reach all learners—ensuring no student is left on the sidelines—while stretching every teacher with all-new content that pushes instructional practice forward. Together, we’ll focus on getting all teachers aligned around shared goals and revisit the essential Kagan concepts introduced on Days 1 & 2. Participants will also learn how to create and manage classroom teams where Together Everyone Achieves More, fostering a culture of collaboration and support. By the end of the session, you’ll have the tools to establish a classroom environment where everyone wants to be—students and teachers alike.
Tom Finegan will be the Kagan presenter.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
This is an in person only event.
** Participants must have attended Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1 & 2 in the past, and must bring their Cooperative Learning Day 1 textbook to this workshop.
FREE for ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium districts. For non-Title II-A Consortium districts, cost is $229 per person for Stretch & Review ONLY…OR attend Kagan Stretch & Review along with Kagan Days 3 & 4 for the discounted price of $499.
Open 16 Registered No Min; 35 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT 1/2 day recertification in June | 6/23/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 23, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is ONLY for those that have been MANDT trained for at least 2 consecutive years in June. If you have been recertified for at least 2 years and in JUNE you need to sign up for ½ day MANDT recertification class. This training will take place from 8:00 to 12:00 OR 12:00 to 4:00 and will be located at ESU7 in the South building Room AB. You will need to complete the online tests (chapters 1-2) BEFORE attending class. The online tests will be sent out on June 1st.
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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering chapters 3 and 4 and the physical skills.
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.
Full (Waiting List) 25 Registered 5 Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 3 & 4 | 6/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Kavan | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 23, 2026
THIS IS A TWO-DAY TRAINING. Discover how Kagan Structures—simple yet powerful cooperative learning strategies—create full student engagement. Backed by extensive research and proven success in classrooms worldwide, this approach transforms both teaching and learning. Experience how teamwork and pairs can engage every student, including your most reluctant learners, while building stronger social skills and reducing discipline issues. Kagan’s Seven Keys will help you unlock the door to truly successful cooperative learning. If you want more fun in teaching, deeply engaged students, and higher achievement, this workshop is for you!
Tom Finegan will be the Kagan presenter.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
This is an in person only event.
** Participants must have attended Kagan Cooperative Learning Days 1 & 2 in the past, and must bring their Cooperative Learning Day 1 textbook to this workshop.
FREE for ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium districts. For non-Title II-A Consortium districts, cost is $369 per person for both days…OR attend Kagan Stretch & Review (June 23) along with Kagan Days 3 & 4 for the discounted price of $499.
Open 17 Registered No Min; 35 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT 1/2 day recertification in June | 6/24/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 24, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is ONLY for those that have been MANDT trained for at least 2 consecutive years in June. If you have been recertified for at least 2 years and in JUNE you need to sign up for ½ day MANDT recertification class. This training will take place from 8:00 to 12:00 OR 12:00 to 4:00 and will be located at ESU7 in the South building Room AB. You will need to complete the online tests (chapters 1-2) BEFORE attending class. The online tests will be sent out on June 1st.
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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering chapters 3 and 4 and the physical skills.
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.
Open 19 Registered 5 Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | Intensive Teaching of Verbal Behavior | 6/25/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 25, 2026
***This has been changed to just one day on June 25th and the cost for lunch for materials has been changed to $50.***
This training was developed to help support teams who are currently serving at least one student with autism or other developmental disability, with complex needs. When possible, it works best when team members attend this training together, having identified a student for whom they are developing an individualized program.
Team members can include: Teachers, speech/language pathologists, resource specialists, school psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and other professionals. Teams will be given registration priority over individuals with a limited number of seats available in this training.
$50 for lunch and materials (ABBLS-R protocol and data binder)
Description: “Designing and implementing high-quality programs for individuals with severe disabilities can be a daunting task for both the novice and experienced teacher.” (ALCOT, 2018). During this two-day training, participants will learn strategies to aid their ability in instructing learners with complex needs in the areas of verbal skills, following directions, imitation, and social interactions. Evidence-based strategies include: errorless teaching, error correction procedures, and use of motivation and reinforcement. We will identify and prioritize skills to teach and how to set goals and objectives that are data-driven. The trauma-informed methods prioritize safety and positive relationships with students to make peaceful progress toward greater learner outcomes.
Open 15 Registered 5 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | New AQuESTT Calculator @ ESU7 | 6/29/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Kavan | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 29, 2026
ESU 7 will host this training with Dr. Derek Ippensen on the new AQuESTT Calculator, a powerful tool designed to help schools use their 2025–2026 data to project their AQuESTT classification status with greater confidence. This session will walk district and building leaders through how the calculator works, what data inputs are required, and how to interpret projections to support proactive planning. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how accountability indicators interact, how small shifts in performance can influence overall status, and how to use these projections to guide strategic decision-making. This training is ideal for superintendents, principals, and data teams who want to move from reacting to results to strategically forecasting and planning for success. There is no cost for this event and there will be no stipend paid for this event.
FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
Open 4 Registered No Min; 64 Max
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| | 0 | Introduction to Conscious Discipline | 6/30/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
June 30, 2026
This event is designed for teachers, paraeducators, and specialists that support students in prekindergarten - 2nd grade. There is no cost to attend for those within ESU 7. Stipends are available for schools that participate in the Title IIA consortium.
This session introduces participants to the foundational principles and practices
of Conscious Discipline, a research-based approach to social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and classroom management. Participants will explore how Conscious Discipline integrates the Seven Powers for Conscious Adults and the Seven Skills of Discipline to create safe, connected, and cooperative environments for children and adults.
Jenny Spencer will be presenting.
This will be an in person only training.
Key Concepts:
• The Brain State Model: Understanding survival, emotional, and executive states and the skills that areavailable to us in each state
• The Seven Powers for Conscious Adults: Promote conscious awareness to guide adults to see behavior as a call for help or love.
• The Seven Skills of Discipline: Strategies for transforming conflict into teaching moments.
• Routines and Rituals: Building safety and connection through consistent practices like Greetings and Goodbyes, Safe Places, and Brain Smart Starts.
• Connection as a Foundation: How emotional safety and relationships are central to learning and behavioral success.
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.
6.30.26 - Introduction To Conscious Discipline - Jenny Spencer.pdf
Open 23 Registered No Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | Building Classroom Safety through Composure and Assertiveness | 7/1/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 1, 2026
Did you attend the Introduction to Conscious Discipline? Join us for this session to continue your learning! This session is for prekindergarten - 2nd grade teachers, administrators, paraeducators, support staff, and specialists. Stipends are available for those schools that participate in ESU 7's Title II consortium.
This interactive training unites teachers, paraeducators, support staff, specialits, and administrators in building on the Powers, Skills, and Structures of Conscious Discipline—specifically around safety. Building the school family with an emphasis on the Power of Attention, focusing on what you want.
This is an in person only event. Jenny Spencer will be presenting.
This training explores how to use the Conscious Discipline Powers and Skills to establish safety as the foundation for learning and connection. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating emotionally and physically safe environments that foster trust and security.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learners identify discipline as something we develop within others
2. Learners identify situations for using powers, skills, and structures
3. Learners learn how to create a school family within a school or classroom
4. Learners identify how the brain operates under stress
FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
A 30 minute working lunch will be provided!
7.1.26 - Building Safety Through Composure and Assertiveness - Jenny Spencer.pdf
Open 19 Registered No Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT 1/2 day recertification in July | 7/13/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 13, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is ONLY for those that have been MANDT trained for at least 2 consecutive years in July. If you have been recertified for at least 2 years and in JULY you need to sign up for ½ day MANDT recertification class. This training will take place from 8:00 to 12:00 OR 12:00 to 4:00 and will be located at ESU7 in the South building Room AB. You will need to complete the online tests (chapters 1-2) BEFORE attending class. The online tests will be sent out on July 1st.
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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering chapters 3 and 4 and the physical skills.
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.
Full (Waiting List) 25 Registered 5 Min; 25 Max 1 Waiting
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| | 0 | MANDT 1 day recertification training in July | 7/14/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 14, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is only for those who were initially MANDT trained last summer. This is the first recertification year so you will need to sign up for a 1-day MANDT recertification 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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. 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 | MANDT 1/2 day recertification in July | 7/15/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 15, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is ONLY for those that have been MANDT trained for at least 2 consecutive years in July. If you have been recertified for at least 2 years and in JULY you need to sign up for ½ day MANDT recertification class. This training will take place from 8:00 to 12:00 OR 12:00 to 4:00 and will be located at ESU7 in the South building Room AB. You will need to complete the online tests (chapters 1-2) BEFORE attending class. The online tests will be sent out on July 1st.
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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering chapters 3 and 4 and the physical skills.
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.
Open 11 Registered 5 Min; 20 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT 1/2 day recertification in July | 7/15/2026 12:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 15, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
This training is ONLY for those that have been MANDT trained for at least 2 consecutive years in July. If you have been recertified for at least 2 years and in JULY you need to sign up for ½ day MANDT recertification class. This training will take place from 8:00 to 12:00 OR 12:00 to 4:00 and will be located at ESU7 in the South building Room AB. You will need to complete the online tests (chapters 1-2) BEFORE attending class. The online tests will be sent out on July 1st.
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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering chapters 3 and 4 and the physical skills.
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 | MANDT 1/2 day recertification in July | 7/16/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Rose | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 16, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
This training is ONLY for those that have been MANDT trained for at least 2 consecutive years in July. If you have been recertified for at least 2 years and in JULY you need to sign up for ½ day MANDT recertification class. This training will take place from 8:00 to 12:00 OR 12:00 to 4:00 and will be located at ESU7 in the South building Room AB. You will need to complete the online tests (chapters 1-2) BEFORE attending class. The online tests will be sent out on July 1st.
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. Please bring your old MANDT binders as I will recycle those since we will have all new materials. We will be covering chapters 3 and 4 and the physical skills.
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.
Open 12 Registered 5 Min; 20 Max
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| | 0 | MANDT Initial Training July 20th | 7/20/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 20, 2026
We are offering an initial MANDT training on July 20th from 8 to 4:00 with a 1 hour lunch and 21st (8-12:00). This training will be located at ESU7 in the 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. All of the materials will be provided.
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.
***You will only have to register once to attend both days.
Open 10 Registered 5 Min; 20 Max
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