| | 0 | Paraeducator Training Day 1 - Role of the Para | 7/29/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
July 29, 2026
Start your year off right! Join ESU 9's Special Services and Professional Learning Departments in this NEW 2 Day Training designed specifically for paraeducators.
Day 1 is designed to explore the Role of a Paraeducator including the topics of Professional Conduct, Trauma, Confidentiality, Behavior Strategies and Special Education.
Day 2 is designed to move beyond understanding the role of a para and into high-impact instructional practices. Participants will build the skills and confidence needed to actively support student learning, behavior and classroom instruction.
Day 2 will also include a technology session on Google for Education Tools.
Presenters: Jessica Shepard, Katie Soto & Laura Ochsner
Open 42 Registered  8 Min; 45 Max
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| | 0 | Paraeducator Training - Day 2 High-impact instructional practices | 7/30/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 30, 2026
Start your year off right! Join ESU 9's Special Services and Professional Learning Departments in this NEW 2 Day Training designed specifically for paraeducators.
Day 1 is designed to explore the Role of a Paraeducator including the topics of Professional Conduct, Trauma, Confidentiality, Behavior Strategies and Special Education.
Day 2 is designed to move beyond understanding the role of a para and into high-impact instructional practices. Participants will build the skills and confidence needed to actively support student learning, behavior and classroom instruction.
Day 2 will also include a technology session on Google for Education Tools.
Presenters: Jessica Shepard, Katie Soto & Laura Ochsner
Full 46 Registered 8 Min; 45 Max
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| | 0 | mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition Administration Training | 7/31/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Perry | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
July 31, 2026
What will you learn:
- Administration, scoring, and use of mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition reports
Target Audience
- Anyone administering mCLASS DIBELS 8th Edition should attend this training
What to bring:
- Device with a touch screen, if possible (iPad, laptop, etc)
- DIBELS and/or mCLASS login (if available)
Open 78 Registered 8 Min; 100 Max
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| | 0 | Let's Get Cookin' New Teachers | 8/3/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 3, 2026
Serving up Effective Instruction: Open to 1st and 2nd year teachers, as well as those returning to the profession!
Recipe for Success:
1 Cup - Building Relationships
2 Cups - Establishing and Maintaining Routines and Procedures
4 Cans - Instructional Framework
1/2 Cup - Clarity on Curriculum
3 Cups - Instructional Best Practices & Reflection
4 oz. - Behavior Management and Restorative Practices
1 oz. - Technology Tools for Productivity & Instruction
1 oz. - Special Education Best Practices
3 oz. - Self-Care & Self-Efficacy
Join Us for the 3 Day Series!
Open 15 Registered 8 Min; 30 Max
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| | 0 | SRS New User | 8/14/2026 9:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 14, 2026
New to SRS? This training will start with basics of signing in, getting access, and navigating the platform.
Remote
Open
0 Registered
2 Min; 20 Max
Register
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| | 0 | SRS Advanced Training | 8/14/2026 12:30:00 PM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 14, 2026
This training is for staff who have used SRS for their special education data collection in the past.
Remote
Open
0 Registered
2 Min; 60 Max
Register
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| | 0 | Nebraska Literacy Cadre | 8/20/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
August 20, 2026
This session for Nebraska ESU employees/members only.
The Nebraska Literacy Cadre will meet on the following dates:
- August 20, 2026 at ESU 9
- December 4, 2026 at ESU 10
- February 9, 2027 on Zoom
- May 6, 2027 at ESU 9
Lit Lunch will take place on the following dates:
- September 24, 2026
- October 16, 2026
- November 11, 2026
- January 15, 2027
- March 11, 2027
- April 13, 2027
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| | 0 | TAP/Transition Teacher Day | 9/16/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Nejezchleb | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 16, 2026
Transition Assistance Partnership meeting in the morning and Transition Teachers training in afternoon. We welcome teachers for the day.
Agenda:
Morning:
Introductions & Program updates
Share updates & your agency's website
Presentations by:
Kids and Dreams
Job Corps
PTI
Afternoon:
Indicator 13 updates: NEW Post-Secondary activity guidelines
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| | 0 | SPED Teacher Cadre | 9/22/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 22, 2026
A learning day for SPED Teachers. Topics are determined by sped teacher preference at previous meetings.
Topics for This Cadre Include:
Dyslexia
Sped Updates
Collaboration Time
Assistive Technology
Google/Tech Updates
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| | 0 | Let's Get Cookin' New Teachers | 9/29/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
September 29, 2026
Serving up Effective Instruction: Open to 1st and 2nd year teachers, as well as those returning to the profession!
Recipe for Success:
1 Cup - Building Relationships
2 Cups - Establishing and Maintaining Routines and Procedures
4 Cans - Instructional Framework
1/2 Cup - Clarity on Curriculum
3 Cups - Instructional Best Practices & Reflection
4 oz. - Behavior Management and Restorative Practices
1 oz. - Technology Tools for Productivity & Instruction
1 oz. - Special Education Best Practices
3 oz. - Self-Care & Self-Efficacy
Join Us for the 3 Day Series!
Open 15 Registered 8 Min; 30 Max
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| | 0 | IDEA Academy | 10/14/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 14, 2026
This training will review the basics of IEP writing and fundamentals of holding an IEP that follows current legal and best practice. This training will be conducted over 3 days during the 26-27 school year. The training will be facilitated by Jessica Shepard, Associate Sped Director. Required to attend all 3 days.
· 10/14/2026
· 12/08/2026
· 3/02/2027
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| | 0 | Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Trainings | 10/15/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 15, 2026
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an evidence-based training program that teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 6–18.
It equips parents, teachers, and caregivers with a 5-step action plan (ALGEE) to provide initial support and connect young people with professional care.
The ALGEE Action Plan.
Participants learn to:
+Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
+Listen nonjudgmentally.
+Give reassurance and information.
+Encourage appropriate professional help.
+Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
Usage Examples:
+School Settings: Teachers using techniques to support a student showing signs of depression or managing bullying.
+Home/Community: Parents or coaches recognizing early warning signs of anxiety or eating disorders in teenagers.
+Crisis Response: Adults intervening when a young person is experiencing a panic attack, trauma, or suicidal thoughts.
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| | 0 | CPI Training | 10/16/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 16, 2026
Verbal De-escalation and nonviolence crisis intervention in the school setting.
Administration (Principals, Superintendents), Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, Paraprofessionals
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| | 0 | CPI - Refresher | 10/20/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
October 20, 2026
Formal refresher events promote the retention and application of CPI principles and techniques and will reinforce the core concepts taught in the initial training. CPI recommends staff attend a formal training event every 6 to 12 months. Learners should attend a formal refresher event only after they have successfully completed the full initial training.
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| | 0 | Supporting Student Behavior | 11/10/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
November 10, 2026
Final topics are to be determined, but each year this day of learning will focus on strategies to support students with challenging behaviors.
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| | 0 | IDEA Academy | 12/8/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
December 8, 2026
This training will review the basics of IEP writing and fundamentals of holding an IEP that follows current legal and best practice. This training will be conducted over 3 days during the 26-27 school year. The training will be facilitated by Jessica Shepard, Associate Sped Director. Required to attend all 3 days.
· 10/14/2026
· 12/08/2026
· 3/02/2027
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| | 0 | TIP (Targeted Improvement Plan) | 1/14/2027 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 14, 2027
In building capacity for the scale-up of the MTSS framework and to support districts in an environment of strong local control, each district is required to review their student data and establish a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) that focuses on literacy.
Participants will:
+Determine guiding factors of inclusive practices at federal, state, and local levels.
+Access the portal used to upload the TIP
+Begin writing portions of the TIP
+Reflect on what did and did not work within the current TIP.
+Identify factual data points, strengths, and areas for growth.
+Analyze root causes with intentional focus on literacy.
+Plan how to eliminate the root causes while concentrating on inclusive practices and implementing an evidence-based strategy with fidelity.
+Implement action steps considering ESU, NDE, and TA Support.
+Recognize opportunities to connect additional action plans and district initiatives.
Who should attend:
+District Leadership Teams with membership including individuals who have:
+Knowledge about district goals and initiatives (e.g. TIP, Corrective Action Plans, Title I, Continuous Improvement Plan, etc.)
+Access to ILCD
+Access to district data and NEP Secure
+Administrative decision making responsibility
+General education background
+Special education background
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| | 0 | SPED Teacher Cadre | 2/2/2027 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 2, 2027
A learning day for SPED Teachers. Topics are determined by sped teacher preference at previous meetings.
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| | 0 | IDEA Academy | 3/2/2027 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 2, 2027
This training will review the basics of IEP writing and fundamentals of holding an IEP that follows current legal and best practice. This training will be conducted over 3 days during the 26-27 school year. The training will be facilitated by Jessica Shepard, Associate Sped Director. Required to attend all 3 days.
· 10/14/2026
· 12/08/2026
· 3/02/2027
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| | 0 | Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Trainings | 3/16/2027 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 16, 2027
Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is an evidence-based training program that teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges in youth ages 6–18.
It equips parents, teachers, and caregivers with a 5-step action plan (ALGEE) to provide initial support and connect young people with professional care.
The ALGEE Action Plan.
Participants learn to:
+Assess for risk of suicide or harm.
+Listen nonjudgmentally.
+Give reassurance and information.
+Encourage appropriate professional help.
+Encourage self-help and other support strategies.
Usage Examples:
+School Settings: Teachers using techniques to support a student showing signs of depression or managing bullying.
+Home/Community: Parents or coaches recognizing early warning signs of anxiety or eating disorders in teenagers.
+Crisis Response: Adults intervening when a young person is experiencing a panic attack, trauma, or suicidal thoughts.
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