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

May 26, 2026

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.

Open
16 Registered

8 Min; 50 Max

CIP/MTSS Action Planning (Day 1 of 2)

May 28, 2026

ESU 9 in Partnership with Kris Kampovitz and Mandy McClure, NeMTSS

This two-day workshop supports district and school teams in developing focused, data-driven action plans using a structured problem-solving process aligned to CIP, MTSS, and special education improvement efforts.

Teams will engage in each step of the problem-solving model—from root cause analysis to clear action steps—through modeled examples and guided time to apply the process using your own data. The experience is designed to strengthen alignment across plans and support districts navigating multiple requirements or improvement efforts.

Participants will leave with clear priorities and a draft or refined action plan ready for implementation.

Who Should Attend?
District and school teams, including:

District Administrators and Principals
MTSS, CIP, and instructional leadership teams
Special education leaders
Schools or districts with classifications, designations, or determinations

Teams are encouraged to attend together and bring access to relevant data.

Stipend Info:
$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

College Credit Info:
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.

Open
15 Registered

8 Min; 50 Max

MTSS for Reading Improvement (Day 1 of 2)

June 1, 2026

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.

Open
70 Registered

8 Min; 250 Max

The Blueprint for High-Quality Instruction: Instructional Practice Guide (IPG) Training

June 3, 2026

Presented by: Kayla Perry, Regional Literacy Coach

Observe & Reflect: Utilize research-based tools for focused classroom observations.
Actionable Feedback: Provide content-specific coaching to enhance the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
Systems-Level Insight: Identify instructional trends and calibrate expectations across grade levels.
Collaborative Growth: Shift the focus from evaluation to professional learning and coherence.

Open
33 Registered

8 Min; 45 Max

Administrative Assistants Technology Training

June 5, 2026

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!

Full (Waiting List)
13 Registered

5 Min; 11 Max

UFLI Foundations

June 8, 2026

NOTE LOCATION CHANGE: UFLI Foundations Training will be held at the Hastings City Auditorium.

WHAT IS UFLI FOUNDATIONS?
UFLI Foundations is an explicit and systematic program created by the team at the University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI-pronounced "you fly"). The program introduces students to the foundational reading skills necessary for proficient reading. It follows a carefully developed scope and sequence designed to ensure that students systematically acquire each skill needed and learn to apply each skill with automaticity and confidence. The program is designed to be used for core instruction in the primary grades or for intervention with struggling students in any grade.

For the UFLI Foundations Implementation Training, we recommend that each participant bring their UFLI Foundations manual, a set of manipulative letters, a whiteboard, and a marker for practice opportunities. Participants may also want to bring a pen/pencil and post it notes/tabs.

Stipend:
$150 stipend is available for teachers from Title II-A Consortium Member Schools:
Adams Central, Blue Hill, Doniphan-Trumbull, Giltner, Hampton, Kenesaw, Lawrence Nelson, Red Cloud, Sandy Creek, Silver Lake, and Sutton.

Open
101 Registered

8 Min; 200 Max

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

June 9, 2026

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.

Open
42 Registered

8 Min; 50 Max

Classroom Make - and - Take (Day 1 of 2)

June 15, 2026

Make-and-Take Instructional Planning Day

Do you need time to elevate your instructional materials with resources that can enhance engagement and improve your instructional delivery? If you answered 'YES', then this day is for YOU!

Join the Professional Learning Team as they support your instructional planning and provide creative resources to MAKE-AND-TAKE back to your classroom. Educators are craving time to balance the art of teaching with the science of teaching...the intent of this day is to merge those worlds together to accelerate learning through high-quality instruction.

Resource Possibilities:
Kagan Cooperative Learning, Quantum Learning, John Hattie's Visible Learning, Marzano, and TNTP Opportunity Myth
ESU 9's Creative Print Center will be available for Poster Prints. Costs range from $2.00 – $4.00 per linear foot depending on the content of the poster.

Open
30 Registered

8 Min; 45 Max