| | 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
Open 14 Registered  8 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Early Childhood Trainings | 8/28/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Nejezchleb | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
August 28, 2026
We invite Early Childhood PK educators and paraprofessionals to join us for a day of meaningful, professional development designed to strengthen your skills and support every child in your care. Connect with colleagues, gain new tools, and leave inspired.
Topics for discussion:
Hearing Loss-Impact in the Classroom
Assessment: GOLD-MAP
NDE Updates
Transition
Behavior
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| | 0 | WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility 101 | 9/2/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
September 2, 2026
Join Us for a Day of Learning on Digital Accessibility!
Come together with ESU 9 staff and Andrew Easton, the Chief Learning Officer of ESUCC, for an informative day focused on the digital accessibility requirements of WCAG 2.1 AA, ahead of the implementation deadline. We will explore the significance of accessibility and discuss why it is considered best practice.
Areas of Focus:
- School Websites
- Social Media Pages
- Digital Documents (pdfs, docs, etc)
- Canva Accessibility features
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| | 0 | Empowering Leaders Series | 9/10/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Schultz | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
September 10, 2026
Agenda Coming Soon!
The Empowering Leaders Series will be a new and improved
version of Leadership cadres. Possible series topics include:
* AQuESTT
* NDE Updates
* Teacher/Principal Evaluation
* Instructional Models (Marzano, Danielson, etc)
* Professional Development Updates
* Featured Speakers
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| | 0 | Science of Reading Lite Cohort A | 9/15/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |

September 15, 2026
About the Training
Science of Reading Lite provides a foundational understanding of the Science of Reading and the role every educator plays in developing successful readers.
Participants will:
* Explore how children learn to read
* Understand the connection between language and literacy
* Learn practical, evidence-based instructional strategies
* Apply literacy practices within their own instructional setting
* Develop an action plan for implementation
Every educator is a literacy teacher—not because everyone teaches reading, but because every educator builds the language, knowledge, and vocabulary students need to become successful readers.
Who Should Attend?
* Educators and leaders interested in building a foundational understanding of the Science of Reading
* Meets the requirements for educators serving PreK–Grade 3 students whose primary role is not providing direct foundational reading instruction
* Appropriate for educators across all content areas and instructional settings
Dates
You are required to attend both days of training to be considered adequately trained by state statute.
Cohort A Dates
* Tuesday, September 15, 2026
* Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Cohort B Dates
* Tuesday, October 6, 2026
* Wednesday, February 17, 2027
The CLSD grant will not be providing sub reimbursements, per the feedback we received regarding fund prioritization. This training is not eligible for stipends.
Open 5 Registered  No Min; 50 Max
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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 | Technology Coordinators Meeting | 9/23/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Needham | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
September 23, 2026
ESU 9 Area Technology Coordinator's Meeting. Agenda and video-conferencing links are posted on our shared document for each year.

Remote
Open 0 Registered 4 Min; 30 Max
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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!
Closed 20 Registered  8 Min; 30 Max
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| | 0 | Future Problem Solving | 9/30/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |

September 30, 2026
Future Problem Solving sessions will enhance the Future Problem Solving process by providing information for the FPS teams regarding a problem of study. Individuals with expertise in each topic area will deliver information through brief presentations.
The topic for Practice Problem #1 is Digital Dark Age
In the digital dark age, how might we prioritize data to save and reduce the effects of information loss in the future?
Background
The Digital Dark Age is an inability to access previously collected documented files, photos, and other information stored in outdated file formats, software, or hardware. Data becomes corrupt, scarce, or otherwise inaccessible as technology changes and physical media decays.In the digital dark age, how might we prioritize data to save and reduce the effects of information loss in the future?
Context
Technology is constantly evolving with what once was considered revolutionary is now outdated, and progressively discarded. Information technology does not exist in a vacuum; digital media requires supplemental technologies to retrieve the information. Discs, drives, and other mediums can deteriorate. Even when preserved, the information can be lost without its specific reader. Proprietary file formats fall prey to the Digital Dark Age, as they are less widespread and preserving them increasingly difficult. Conservators and other data specialists strive to ensure digital information remains available. The Internet Archive is one of many organizations dedicated to preserving digital information for future generations. Updating files to modern formats has many obstacles, including expense, expertise, and equipment demands. Many archivists do not have the resources to update file formats for all items in their catalogues.
Questions to Explore
How should archivists decide which data to prioritize saving?
What methods can be used to modernize outdated file types?
How might the loss of information affect the future of humanity?
Open 0 Registered (0 Registrations, 0 Students) 5 Min; 120 Max
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| | 0 | Science of Reading Lite Cohort B | 10/6/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |

October 6, 2026
About the Training
Science of Reading Lite provides a foundational understanding of the Science of Reading and the role every educator plays in developing successful readers.
Participants will:
* Explore how children learn to read
* Understand the connection between language and literacy
* Learn practical, evidence-based instructional strategies
* Apply literacy practices within their own instructional setting
* Develop an action plan for implementation
Every educator is a literacy teacher—not because everyone teaches reading, but because every educator builds the language, knowledge, and vocabulary students need to become successful readers.
Who Should Attend?
* Educators and leaders interested in building a foundational understanding of the Science of Reading
* Meets the requirements for educators serving PreK–Grade 3 students whose primary role is not providing direct foundational reading instruction
* Appropriate for educators across all content areas and instructional settings
Dates
You are required to attend both days of training to be considered adequately trained by state statute.
Cohort A Dates
* Tuesday, September 15, 2026
* Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Cohort B Dates
* Tuesday, October 6, 2026
* Wednesday, February 17, 2027
The CLSD grant will not be providing sub reimbursements, per the feedback we received regarding fund prioritization. This training is not eligible for stipends.
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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
Open 13 Registered  5 Min; 65 Max
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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 | 2026 Teaching & Learning Collaboration (TLC) | 10/19/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |

October 19, 2026
Keynote Speaker: Hamish Brewer
Hamish Brewer is a powerful and positive disruptor who transcends the status quo and typical norms in leadership and education. Mr. Brewer has become globally recognized while inspiring, advocating and amplifying the voices of communities everywhere. He built his reputation on results and performance, becoming affectionately known as the Relentless, Tattooed Skateboarding Principal with his galvanizing message to "Be Relentless" and his high-octane delivery style.
Mr. Brewer currently consults with businesses and organizations all around the world on leadership, culture and organizational performance change and improvement. He has served as an award-winning principal at both the secondary and elementary school levels. He was recognized as the NAESP Nationally Distinguished Principal and Virginia Principal of the Year.Hamish was named a Northern Virginian of the year by Northern Virginia Magazine and Principal of the Year for the online national publication – Education Dive.
Under his leadership – his elementary school was recognized as a Nationally Distinguished Title 1 School, and Hamish has since gone on to turn around one of the toughest middle schools in the state of Virginia.
TLC will also feature breakout sessions from area educators!
If you are interested in sending your entire staff, contact Laura Ochsner (laura.ochsner@esu9.us).
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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 | LETRS Volume 1 Cohort C | 10/29/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
October 29, 2026
Upcoming LETRS Training for the 26-27 School Year!
Volume 1 Cohort C
- October 29, 2026
- January 7, 2027
- April 6, 2027
- June 1, 2027
Volume 1 Cohort D
- October 30, 2026
- January 8, 2027
- April 7, 2027
- June 2, 2027
Returning Cohorts:
Volume 2 Cohort A
- November 19, 2026
- January 18, 2027
- April 15, 2027
- June 3, 2027
Volume 2 Cohort B
- November 20, 2026
- January 19, 2027
- April 16, 2027
- June 4, 2027
Please Note: Cost will depend on CLSD funds available. Educators will remain in their assigned cohorts for the entire program (2 years).
Open 11 Registered  8 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Volume 1 Cohort D | 10/30/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
October 30, 2026
Upcoming LETRS Training for the 26-27 School Year!
Volume 1 Cohort C
- October 29, 2026
- January 7, 2027
- April 6, 2027
- June 1, 2027
Volume 1 Cohort D
- October 30, 2026
- January 8, 2027
- April 7, 2027
- June 2, 2027
Returning Cohorts:
Volume 2 Cohort A
- November 19, 2026
- January 18, 2027
- April 15, 2027
- June 3, 2027
Volume 2 Cohort B
- November 20, 2026
- January 19, 2027
- April 16, 2027
- June 4, 2027
Please Note: Cost will depend on CLSD funds available. Educators will remain in their assigned cohorts for the entire program (2 years).
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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 | Future Problem Solving | 11/18/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |

November 18, 2026
Future Problem Solving sessions will enhance the Future Problem Solving process by providing information for the FPS teams regarding a problem of study. Individuals with expertise in each topic area will deliver information through brief presentations.
The topic for Practice Problem #2 is Disappearing Cultures.
How might the losses of endangered cultures across the world impact individuals and communities in the future?
Background
Disappearing cultures, also called endangered or vanishing cultures, represent the unfortunate phenomenon where unique and often ancient ways of life, traditions, languages, and customs face the risk of extinction. These cultures are typically marginalized and/or indigenous. They are threatened by factors such as globalization, urbanization, assimilation, environmental changes, conflict, and government policies.
Context
The loss of a culture is not merely the fading of customs and rituals; it often entails the disappearance of valuable knowledge, worldviews, and a rich tapestry of human heritage. Preserving and celebrating these diverse cultures is vital, not only for the communities themselves but for humanity as a whole. Culture contributes to the tapestry of human diversity and offers unique insights into alternative ways of living and understanding the world. Efforts to document, protect, and revitalize endangered cultures are ongoing, emphasizing the need for respect, cooperation, and the preservation of cultural diversity in an increasingly interconnected world.
Questions to Explore
What role does cultural change as a result of globalization have on cultures?
What strategies are being employed to revitalize and renew cultural practices?
In the face of cultural loss, how are individuals and communities impacted?
What are some ways to prevent the vanishing of cultures?
Open 0 Registered (0 Registrations, 0 Students) 5 Min; 120 Max
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