Section List

LETRS Early Childhood (Day 2 of 2)  

April 24, 2026

• ESU 9
• Kugel, LaRaesha

Early Childhood LETRS training for CLSD Consortium Members only.

Mental Health  

April 28, 2026

• ESU 9
• Shepard, Jessica

Promoting positive mental health and well-being for students in our schools through training in a variety of topics.

Topics for this day include:

• Screenagers - an award-winning documentary that dives into the challenges families face in this digital age.
• Red Flags Signs & Symptoms - information you need to know as an educator and mental health first responder to spot struggling students
• Anxious Generation - This book will be reviewed during the training. The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt argues that the rise of smartphones and social media since 2010 has caused a mental health crisis in young people, creating an "anxious generation" by replacing a play-based childhood with a phone-based one. Haidt links this "great rewiring" to increased rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and loneliness, while also detailing unique harms for girls and boys, and offers solutions for parents, schools, and governments to return to a healthier, more balanced childhood. 
• Resources for further learning and education to support your classroom and yourself

RBI Introduction & Overview Training  

April 30, 2026

• ESU 9
• Nejezchleb, Cindy

RBI Intro and Overview
This is a 1 hr overview of the RBI. The purpose is to familiarize those who are serving families in
Early Intervention using the Getting Ready Approach with the RBI. It’s for those who do not do
RBI's in your region.

Using the RBI and Quality Home Visits to Develop a Quality IFSP
This is a 4-hour training. The purpose of the training is to help participants collaborate with
families to utilize information from Routines Based Interviews, Quality Home Visits, and
Ongoing Assessment to develop functional and family-centered initial, periodic, and annual
IFSPS. The focus includes a review of the process of turning RBI priorities into measurable
outcomes, and also covers other components of the outcome structure such as "child and
family strengths and resources" and "what will be done by whom".

Targeted for Services Coordinators along with any Early Intervention provider who do not need to be RBI trained but need the information in order to attend the Getting Ready training. This would include any PT's, OT's, SLP's, etc. in each school district within the PRT Region.  The training is also highly encouraged for all EI providers to help with writing outcomes.

LETRS Cohort A (Day 4 of 4)  

May 4, 2026

• ESU 9
• Kugel, LaRaesha

LETRS Training for CLSD Consortium Members in Cohort A.

L-CNA Workday for CLSD Grant  

May 6, 2026

• ESU 9
• Schultz, Amy

Send 1-2 District Reps to the L-CNA Workday!

When: May 6th, 8:30-12:00. Lunch on your own.
Where: ESU 9, Adams Room
What:

• Complete their district's Literacy Comprehensive Needs Assessment (L-CNA), with guided support and sample evidence sources.
• Complete End-of-Year Data Collection Survye

High Quality Instructional Material (HQIM) Implementation Support (Day 1 of 2)  

May 26, 2026

• ESU 9
• Soto , Katie

Learning Intentions:

1. Explore the elements of HQIM implementation and reflect on how to put them into practice.
2. Collaborate with educators that have adopted similar materials, fostering a supportive network for sharing experiences and best practices.
3. Analyze your instructional material to identify strategies and resources for optimizing implementation.

$150 stipend per day is available for teachers from Title II-A Consortium Member Schools: Adams Central, Blue Hill, Doniphan-Trumbull, Giltner, Hampton, Kenesaw, Red Cloud, Silver Lake, and Sutton.
*Stipend not available if taking this for college credit

Optional: 1 Credit Hour ($260) through Hastings College
If you are taking this for credit, you must attend both days and log additional hours of independent work for a total of 15 hours.

MTSS for Reading Improvement (Day 1 of 2)  

June 1, 2026

• ESU 9
• Schultz, Amy

Sarah Brown, the author of MTSS for Reading Improvement, will be leading this workshop!

Workshop Description:
Join us in this intensive 2-day workshop where leaders and teachers will deepen their understanding of how to design a research-aligned Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to drive reading improvement efforts that result in improved outcomes for all readers. Grounded in practical tools from the book MTSS for Reading Improvement, the workshop blends action-oriented learning segments with team-based planning and local reflection so participants leave with a clear plan to strengthen Tier 1 instruction, align Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions, and empower educators to use data to drive reading instruction and student success.

Who Should Attend:
Principals, SPED Directors, Curriculum Directors, Preschool through 12th-grade educators

Stipend Info:
$150 stipend (less withholdings) for teachers from Title IIA Cons. Member Schools: Adams Central, Blue Hill, Doniphan-Trumbull, Giltner, Hampton, Kenesaw, Lawrence Nelson, Red Cloud, Sandy Creek, Silver Lake, and Sutton. *Stipend not available if taking this for college credit

Credit Info:
Optional: 1 Credit Hour ($260). If taking for credit, you must attend both days.

Administrative Assistants Technology Training  

June 5, 2026

• ESU 9
• Ochsner, Laura

Join ESU 6 & ESU 9 for a one-day training designed to help you master essential tech tools to boost productivity and streamline your workflow.

This hands-on session will cover:
AI Tools: Learn how Artificial Intelligence can automate tasks and improve efficiency.
Google Suite: Explore Google Drive, Docs, Sheets (including formulas), and more to organize and analyze data seamlessly.
Canva: Discover how to create eye-catching documents, newsletters, and graphics quickly and professionally.

Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or explore new tools, this day of learning will provide practical strategies and resources to enhance your work. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate, learn, and level up your tech game!

Planning for Student Success Through Universal Design for Learning (Day 1 of 2)  

June 9, 2026

• ESU 9
• Kugel, LaRaesha

Dr. Katie Novak is BACK in Hastings this summer!

She will share her expertise in UDL, MTSS, and evidence-based practices to support districts in building an effective Tiered System of Support. Dr. Novak will focus on how teams can use data to guide tiered decision-making and implement practices that best meet the needs of all learners

Stipend Info:
$150 stipend is available for teachers from Title IIA Consortium Member Districts:
Adams Central, Blue Hill, Doniphan-Trumbull, Giltner, Hampton, Kenesaw, Lawrence-Nelson, Red Cloud, Sandy Creek, Silver Lake, and Sutton
*Stipend not available if take for credit

Credit Info:
Optional: 1 Credit Hour ($260). If taking for credit, you must attend both days.

CPI Training  

June 22, 2026

• ESU 9
• Shepard, Jessica

Verbal De-escalation and nonviolence crisis intervention in the school setting.
Administration (Principals, Superintendents), Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, School Psychologists, Paraprofessionals