| | 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 | 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.
Open 5 Registered No Min; 25 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.
Open 14 Registered No Min; 30 Max
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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 32 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Getting started with Kickstart Literacy | 1/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Richards | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 23, 2026
After this session, you will be confident in your ability to do the following:
Describe the four components of Kickstart Literacy" and relate them to classroom
experiences.
Integrate Kickstart Literacy lessons and resources easily into your classroom routine.
Apply the process for using Kickstart Literacy™" digital tools.
This is a zoom only event that Celeste Swoboda will be presenting.
Remote
Open 10 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Maximizing the Day: Building Independence Through Functional and Academic Skills | 1/23/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 23, 2026
Description:
Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of the importance of beginning with the end goal in mind to develop effective and meaningful programs for students with complex needs. We will envision where we want our students to be in five years, establish broader objectives, and break these down into smaller, actionable goals to create a structured path for learning and skill development. We will explore various curricula and strategies that support academic growth, social skills, life skills, and career readiness for students from upper elementary through age 21.
Dr. Peter Gerhardt emphasized, “Everyone is capable of living and working in the community with the proper supports, and no one should have to earn the right to be in the community.” Participants will leave with the belief that all students are capable of community integration and with practical strategies to continue building meaningful programs for their students.
Participants will:
· Be able to articulate why starting with the end outcome in mind is essential for creating meaningful programs for students with complex needs.
· Recognize the importance of identifying long-term visions for their students and break them down into achievable short-term goals to facilitate effective learning and skill development.
· Learn about various curriculums and strategies that support academic, social, life, and career readiness skills for students from upper elementary through age 21.
· Gain insights from Dr. Peter Gerhardt's work on community inclusion, learn strategies to ensure all students can live and work in the community with appropriate supports, and develop plans to implement this in educational programs.
· Leave with practical techniques to design and implement meaningful and supportive educational programs for students with complex needs, aligning with the vision of community inclusion and participation.
Open 42 Registered 10 Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | EARLY LEARNING GUIDELINES- Weeknight - ZOOM | 1/26/2026 6:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 26, 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 11 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Principal Cluster | 1/27/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Ericson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 27, 2026
Principal Cluster meeting
Remote
Open 15 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | New Principal Cohort | 1/27/2026 12:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Valentine | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 27, 2026
The New Principal Cohort supports new building leaders as they begin or transition into a new principal role. Through the cohort, you will receive support on a variety of topics including:
Building a vision and core values
Understanding the current culture and building the culture you desire
Teacher Evaluation and Feedback
Data collection and analysis
Hiring and retaining quality staff
Principal Professional Development
Leading Change
This will be an in person only event. The Cohort meets three times a year in conjunction with Principal Clusters. ESU staff are also available to meet with you one-on-one and send out regular updates to provide tips and information as you transition into your first administrative role.
Open 2 Registered No Min; 20 Max
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| | 0 | Early Learning Guidelines - ZOOM -DAYTIME | 1/30/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 30, 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 20 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | 25-26 New Teacher Cohort for those new to the Profession | 2/2/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Gustafson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 2, 2026
Day 4 of the 25-26 New Teacher Academy.
This event is for ESU 7 teachers only.
FREE for those within ESU 7.
Open 5 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Indicator 13 Corrective Action Plan Training | 2/2/2026 8:34:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 2, 2026
Join us for a virtual training focused on strengthening Indicator 13 transition components and supporting districts with corrective action plans.
Primary Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Snow Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 8:30–11:30 AM (CT)
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed to registered participants)
Who Should Attend?
This training is open to:
Schools that have received Indicator 13 corrective action plans from the Nebraska Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Anyone interested in learning or refreshing the basics of Indicator 13 requirements
Remote
Open 4 Registered No Min; No Max
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| | 0 | Meaningful, Mindful, Motivational Mondays - Zoom | 2/2/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 2, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
February 2: Mindful
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
Being mindful about self-care means that you are focused on and committed to being the best version
of yourself. For some, this seems selfish and can lead to self-care not being a priority, pushed to the
bottom (or off!) of our daily to do list. We all know self-care is essential. During this session, the focus
will be on building awareness of self-care needs, creating a self-care plan, and exploring ways to be
mindful about self-care practices.
Remote
Open 3 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 7 LAN/TIS Meeting | 2/4/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Technology | Ellsworth | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 4, 2026
LAN/TIS Meeting.
Remote
Open 3 Registered No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Decode, Respond, Transform Challenging Behaviors | 2/5/2026 7:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 5, 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
Open 45 Registered 10 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | NE ASD Network Statewide Training The Toolkit for the Educational Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | 2/10/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 10, 2026
This interactive workshop provides an in-depth exploration of assessments used in the educational identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will examine both overall assessment approaches and tools specific to the three core areas impacted by ASD—communication, social interaction, and behavior.
The training will address identification practices from birth through age 21, including recognizing autism in girls. Emphasis will be placed on practical tools and strategies for evaluating students suspected of having an educational disability on the autism spectrum.
Educational teams will engage with a range of formal and informal assessment tools, participate in hands-on activities, and collaborate on developing a comprehensive body of evidence to support the identification process.
Open 1 Registered 10 Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | Ag Education Network Meeting | 2/11/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Thompson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 11, 2026
Ag. Ed. 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
This is an in person only event, that will take place in the south building, AB 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.
Open 2 Registered No Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | Head Sped Meetings for 25-26 | 2/11/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Special Education | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 11, 2026
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 4 Registered 5 Min; 100 Max
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| | 0 | Books! Books! Books! - ZOOM | 2/11/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 11, 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 | 2/11/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 11, 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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