| | 0 | Navigating Career and Technical Education: A Newcomer's Guide | 8/3/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Thompson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
August 3, 2026
Are you in your first 1–3 years as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teacher, counselor, or administrator? Are you a high school counselor navigating course registration, course coding, career development, or dual credit? A building administrator stepping into the world of CTE for the first time? Maybe you’re new to CTE funding, including Perkins and the CTE State Grant. Or perhaps you’ve joined a district with a strong CTE growth plan and are wondering what you’re inheriting.
If you answered “yes” to any of these, this workshop was designed with you in mind! Join us for the New to CTE Workshop, a fun, informative, and supportive session focused on all things CTE.
You’ll gain a clear understanding of:
- CTE services and support available through your ESU
- State-level CTE requirements, updates, and resources
- The big-picture view of CTE—from programs and pathways to funding and compliance
Whether you’re in the classroom, counseling office, or main office, you’ll leave with practical knowledge, helpful contacts, and greater confidence in navigating CTE in our region.
This is an in person only event, taking place at ESU 7 in the north building, Oak/Maple conference rooms.
Come get connected, get informed, and get energized about CTE—we can’t wait to welcome you!
Stipends available for teachers pending Perkins approval.
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 13 Registered  No Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | 26-27 New Teacher Cohort #9 | 8/5/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Gustafson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 5, 2026
New Teacher Cohort day 1.
This event is for ESU 7 teachers only.
FREE for those within ESU 7.
This is a new teacher support day for teachers who are in their first or second year of teaching. This is Day 1 of 2 in person days. Additionally 6 one hour zoom meetings will be scheduled for grade/content level collaboration.
Title IIA stipends will be paid for those within the ESU 7 Title IIA Consortium.
Lunch will be provided for day 1.
Open 23 Registered No Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | Introduction to ESU 7: Services and Support for Experienced Teachers | 8/5/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Ericson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 5, 2026
Welcome to ESU 7! Join us for a kickoff of for the 26-27 school year.
This event is for ESU 7 teachers only.
Title II-A stipends will be given to staff who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium.
Lunch is included following the workshop.
Open 11 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Marzano Overview | 8/6/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Ericson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 6, 2026
Join us for a full-day overview designed to give educators a clear understanding of the research-based strategies that drive effective instruction and student achievement. Participants will explore key components of the framework and leave with practical tools that can be implemented immediately in the classroom and across the building. Phil Warrick will be presenting.
This event will be taking place at ESU 7 in the Oak/Maple conference rooms.
Lunch & materials included.
FREE for those within ESU 7. Those outside of ESU 7 will be charged a $50 materials fee.
For teachers not yet on contract, Title II-A stipends will be given to those who are members of the ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium.
Open 58 Registered No Min; 64 Max
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| | 0 | Danielson Instructional Model Overview | 8/6/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Ericson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 6, 2026
New teachers join us for this one day event.
This is a one day overview of the Danielson framework provided by Sue Presler.
Registration preference given to ESU 7 teachers and principals. Individuals from other ESUs please contact Beth Ericson (bericson@esu7.org) for registration information.
Format: In-person only
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.
Beth Ericson will be hosting this event. Sue Presler will be presenting. This event will be taking place in the south building, AB conference rooms.
Lunch & materials included.
Open 14 Registered No Min; 45 Max
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| | 0 | 26-27 Principal Zoom Collaboration | 8/19/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Brady | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 19, 2026
An opportunity to provide time and space for conversation, collaboration, and problem-resolving.
Remote
Open 1 Registered No Min; 12 Max
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| | 0 | New Principal Teacher Evaluation | 8/20/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Valentine | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 20, 2026
New Principal Teacher Evaluation Day is a targeted training designed for newer administrators who want to move beyond compliance and into meaningful instructional leadership. Grounded in feedback from principals across the region, this session focuses on how to structure effective pre- and post-observation conferences, deliver differentiated and actionable feedback, and confidently navigate difficult conversations—all through a growth-oriented lens. With practical tools and opportunities to apply key skills, this training empowers leaders to transform teacher evaluation into a powerful driver of professional growth and improved student learning.
Open 1 Registered No Min; 15 Max
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| | 0 | Safe With You Series - Columbus 2026-2027 | 8/22/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 22, 2026 @ 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)
Open 1 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | PD Playground: Learn, Connect, Create! - Columbus | 8/24/2026 6:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 24, 2026
A networking event that’s actually fun and counts as professional development (PD) should feel more like an experience than a lecture. Think interactive, low-pressure, and practical—where people leave with both new connections and something they can use right away.
Blend networking with hands-on learning so participants:
Build meaningful connections
Share real strategies
Walk away with ready-to-use ideas
Participants will list two new strategies learned during the session.
Participants will complete a reflection identifying one change they plan to implement.
Participants will engage in at least one structured peer discussion activity.
Open 4 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Early Learning Guidelines - ZOOM -DAYTIME 2026-2027 | 8/28/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 28, 2026 @ 8:30 AM
Early Learning Guidelines training workshops have been created to assist early childhood caregivers/teachers and other adults with information about supporting the learning anddevelopment of children.
Please make sure you have a working camera, audio capabilities, and are prepared to engage in the training.
August 28th - Approaches to Learning
September 11th - Social and Emotional
November 13th Language and Literacy
January 29th - Mathematics
February 26th - Creative Arts
April 9th - Science
May 28th - Health and Physical
Remote
Open 1 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Title I meeting | 9/1/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Koliha | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 1, 2026
Title 1 teacher networking event.
This event will be an in person only event, that will be taking place in the Oak/Maple conference room, in the north building.
Lunch will be one hour on your own.
Open 2 Registered No Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | ESU 7 Superintendent Meeting | 9/3/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Admin | Morsett | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 3, 2026
Superintendent Meeting.
Breakfast will be served.
Open 1 Registered No Min; 25 Max
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| | 0 | 26-27 New Teacher Cohort #9 | 9/9/2026 2:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Gustafson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 9, 2026
New Teacher Cohort.
This event is for ESU 7 teachers only.
FREE for those within ESU 7.
This is a new teacher support series for teachers who are in their first or second year of teaching. There will be two in person days, and 6 one hour zoom meetings will be scheduled for grade/content level collaboration.
The zoom link will be emailed to you 3 days before the zoom sessions.
Remote
Open
0 Registered
No Min; 60 Max
Register
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| | 0 | Early Learning Guidelines - ZOOM -DAYTIME 2026-2027 | 9/11/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 11, 2026 @ 8:30 AM
Early Learning Guidelines training workshops have been created to assist early childhood caregivers/teachers and other adults with information about supporting the learning anddevelopment of children.
Please make sure you have a working camera, audio capabilities, and are prepared to engage in the training.
August 28th - Approaches to Learning
September 11th - Social and Emotional
November 13th Language and Literacy
January 29th - Mathematics
February 26th - Creative Arts
April 9th - Science
May 28th - Health and Physical
Remote
Open
0 Registered
10 Min; 40 Max
Register
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| | 0 | Indicator 13 Self-Assessment & Transition Data Dig Boost Day | 9/15/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Admin | Arndt | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 15, 2026
Start the day by strengthening your Indicator 13 self-assessment skills and meeting data reporting requirements. Then, get ready to dig into your student data! Discover how gathering and analyzing information from multiple sources before writing a transition-focused IEP transforms planning from a compliance task into a meaningful process. Learn how to uncover each student's Strengths, Preferences, Interests, and Needs (SPIN), identify gaps, and use the information to drive purposeful transition assessments, stronger PLAAFPs, and high-quality IEPs that truly prepare students for life after high school. Bring your curiosity—we'll help you turn student data into intentional transition planning! Lunch will be on your own.
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| | 0 | 2026-2027 Early Learning Connection Partnership Meetings | 9/18/2026 1:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 18, 2026 @ 1:00 PM
As valued partners, your collaboration, insights, and commitment continue to make a meaningful impact. These meetings provide an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, share updates, explore new opportunities, and strengthen the relationships that help us move forward together.
We look forward to engaging conversations, fresh ideas, and the chance to connect as we plan for another successful year. Your participation is an important part of shaping our shared future, and we would be honored to have you join us.
Together, we can build on our successes, embrace new possibilities, and continue creating positive outcomes for the communities and people we serve.
Kickoff Meeting: September 18th, 2026 via ZOOM from 1pm -3pm
Mid Year Check in: January 15th, 2027 via ZOOM from 1pm-3pm
Planning Retreat: March 19th, 2027 10am -2pm IN PERSON Columbus @ ESU 7
Remote
Open 13 Registered 10 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Principal Cluster | 9/23/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Ericson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 23, 2026
Principal Cluster meeting
Open 1 Registered No Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | New Principal Cohort | 9/23/2026 12:00:00 PM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Valentine | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 23, 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, and will be the kickoff event for the New Principal Cohort. 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.
New Leader luncheon will be held during the lunch hour.
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| | 0 | Regional Continuous Improvement Workshop | 9/24/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 7 Professional Development | Gustafson | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 24, 2026
This one-day workshop brings together presenters from the Nebraska Department of Education, Educational Service Units (ESUs), NeMTSS, and school district personnel to support school leadership teams in strengthening their continuous school improvement processes. Through breakout sessions that focus on the five requirements in section 009 of Rule 10, participants will review mission and vision statements, analyze key data, set student-achievement–focused improvement goals, and develop aligned action and professional development plans. Emphasis is placed on equity, accountability, and evaluating progress to ensure sustained improvement across the five-year cycle.
Open 1 Registered No Min; 66 Max
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| | 0 | Book Study: Cheers to Monday by Amy Leneker | 9/24/2026 6:30:00 PM | | ESU 7 ELC | Story | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 24, 2026 @ 6:30 PM
This book study invites participants to:
Identify the hidden sources of stress in their personal and professional lives.
Learn practical tools to manage stress without sacrificing performance or purpose.
Reflect on how healthier leadership and daily habits can improve relationships, teamwork, and well-being.
Encourage one another to make meaningful, sustainable changes that lead to greater resilience and joy.
Whether you're a leader, professional, volunteer, or simply looking for a healthier way to approach each week, this study provides engaging discussion, practical application, and encouragement to help you move from surviving Mondays to celebrating them
Open 4 Registered 10 Min; 40 Max
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