| | 0 | Co-Teaching Cohort | 1/7/2026 4:00:00 PM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 |  | odie.workshops.Section |
January 7, 2026
Join us for the first Co-Teaching Cohort!
Building a Network of Co-Teachers in our Region!
All teachers currently co-teaching are welcome to participate in this interactive zoom session. Co-teaching pairs are welcome, but not required for this work.
We will be discussing best practices in co-teaching and sharing ideas and strategies that are currently happening in our region!
A Zoom link will be sent to those who register.
Remote
Open 7 Registered  5 Min; 100 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Cohort A | 1/8/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 8, 2026
LETRS Training for CLSD Consortium Members in Cohort A.
Closed 44 Registered 8 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Cohort B | 1/9/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 9, 2026
LETRS Training for CLSD Consortium Members in Cohort B.
Closed 42 Registered 8 Min; 42 Max
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| | 0 | Future Problem Solving | 1/14/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 14, 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.
Qualifying Problem: Video Games
How might evolving gaming technology, laws, and consumer expectations impact the business of video games in the future?
Video games are a popular form of entertainment and interactive media that have evolved into a multi-billion-dollar industry. They encompass various digital experiences, from action-packed adventures and strategy games to immersive simulations and educational tools. Video games are typically played on computers, gaming consoles, or mobile devices and involve players engaging with digital worlds, characters, and challenges.
Video games offer diverse experiences, from competitive eSports competitions to solo adventures and social experiences where players collaborate or compete with others online. Video games have become a significant cultural phenomenon, with a global fan base and dedicated communities. They are even recognized as art forms. These games continue to push the boundaries of technology, storytelling, and creativity, influencing not only entertainment but also fields like education, cognitive science, and virtual reality.
Questions:
What makes video games of all kinds so popular?
How do video games influence societies?
How will the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence shape video gaming of the future?
What will be the next frontier for video games look like?
Open 12 Registered (2 Registrations, 10 Students) 5 Min; 120 Max
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| | 0 | Empowering Leaders Series | 1/15/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Schultz | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 15, 2026
Topics/Guests
* Chronic Absenteeism - Jessica Shepard
* Cyber Attacks - Gary Needham
* Equitable Grading - Katie
* Lynne Herr - AI for Administrators
ESU 9 PL Updates
* Literacy
IPG Update- training schedule
Literacy Roadshows- schedule
HEROEs conference 2026
CLSD
* Summer Sneak Peek!
* TLC - October 19
Discussion Topics
* PD in a Bag -Teacher Credibility and Collective Efficacy
Open 17 Registered 8 Min; 40 Max
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| | 0 | Cybersecurity Self Assessment Workshop | 1/21/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Needham | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 21, 2026
As cybersecurity needs increase, districts can have a hard time in overall planning, or even knowing they are selecting the right actions to address the needs. This workshop is designed for participants to accurately address the district cybersecurity posture and determine actions to take that will improve both school readiness for a cyber event and ability to prevent such events.
Participants will work through a self-assessment rubric to rate district readiness in the first section of the workshop. The second section will provide districts an opportunity to develop a plan to address identified needs and a discussion of resources available to accomplish the plan.
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| | 0 | Social Studies Cadre | 1/21/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Lindsey | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 21, 2026
Save the Date! More information coming soon!
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| | 0 | D-TIPS Work Day | 1/29/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Haney | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 29, 2026
Join the ESU, Office of Special Education, NeMTSS, and Technical Assistance Partners for a fun filled day with learning and planning with your school team. 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.
Who should attend:
Distric Leadership Teams with membership including individuals who have:
* knowledge about district goals & initiatives (e.g. TIP, Corrective Action Plans, Title I, Continuous Improvement Plan, etc.)
* Access to ILCD
* Access to data
*Administrative decision-making responsiblity
* General education background
* Special education background
Open 11 Registered 9 Min; 50 Max
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| | 0 | Early Childhood Trainings | 1/30/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Nejezchleb | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
January 30, 2026
Early Childhood Trainings for EC Teachers, Paras, Homebase SLP's
Open 50 Registered 5 Min; 55 Max
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| | 0 | Math Cadre | 2/11/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Soto | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 11, 2026
Save the Date! More information coming soon!
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| | 0 | Psychological First Aid in Schools | 2/12/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 12, 2026
Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) is an evidence-informed intervention model to assist students, families, school personnel, and school partners in the immediate aftermath of an emergency.
The goal of utilizing PFA-S is to help strengthen the team response and recovery process for dealing with hazards, threats, and incidents. The PFA-S response can assist students and staff in recovering from distressful reactions to a crisis and in building adaptive coping skills.
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| | 0 | Music Cadre with Dr. Monte Selby | 2/16/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 16, 2026
ESU 9 and Hastings Public Schools are excited to present Dr. Monte Selby!
“The most engaging guest presentation I’ve ever seen” - Missouri Principal
“You are awe inspiring” - Nicole from Russia
“There’s no other word than WOW” - Sheila from Utah
“The students were blown away and can’t stop talking about having Monte back again” - North Dakota Teacher
“1000 high school students completely spellbound! Laughter, music and a great message - everyone left thinking about becoming their best…..including me”
MONTE SELBY SONGWRITER, AUTHOR, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, EDUCATOR
Dr. Monte Selby is an unforgettable, dynamic speaker who has provided assemblies and leadership events for students across North America, Europe, and Asia. His powerful presentations are loaded with humor, interactive energy, and his acclaimed original music. Over 200 of his published songs are heard on network TV, radio, stage
productions, commercials, Youtube, and a 2012 Grammy Award winning album.
WARNING - MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: After attending this event with Dr. Selby, you may feel inspired, informed, and motivated. You will have an urge to use the many practical ideas presented, in your classrooms and your daily lives. This presentation will be very “Hands On”, potentially leaving you feeling exhausted and yet excited. You may find yourself waking up in the middle of the night saying the word “FUN” over and over for several weeks, if not months. If these symptoms persist, please reach out to a doctor…………Dr. Monte Selby!
Learn more about Dr. Monte Selby: www.monteselby.com
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| | 0 | SPED Teacher Cadre | 2/17/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Nejezchleb | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
February 17, 2026
A learning day for SPED Teachers. Agenda TBD
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| | 0 | IDEA Academy | 3/3/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Nejezchleb | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 3, 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 25-26 school year. The training will be facilitated by Jessica Shepard, Associate Sped Director.
Required to attend all 3 days....
-October 14, 2025
-December 9, 2025
-March 3, 2026
Closed 18 Registered 5 Min; 60 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Cohort A | 3/16/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 16, 2026
LETRS Training for CLSD Consortium Members in Cohort A.
Closed 44 Registered 8 Min; 44 Max
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| | 0 | LETRS Cohort B | 3/17/2026 8:30:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Kugel | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 17, 2026
LETRS Training for CLSD Consortium Members in Cohort B.
Closed 42 Registered 8 Min; 42 Max
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| | 0 | Elementary (Grades 3-5) Chess Tournament | 3/23/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 23, 2026
Participants: 3rd- 5th grade students
Have a chess club at your school? Do you have want to challenge your students? This is also a great way to add to your high ability program- getting together with students from other districts. Come join us for a great and challenging day.
Format: 6 round Swiss system (meaning all players will get to play all six rounds). Each player will have 20 minutes per game. If there are sufficient entries for multiple divisions, divisions will consist of each grade level or grade level bands.
*Lunch will not be provided. Students and Coaches will need to bring a sack lunch. ESU 9 will provide cookies for students and coaches.
Open 13 Registered (1 Registration, 12 Students) 50 Min; 170 Max
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| | 0 | Middle School (Grades 6-8) Chess Tournament | 3/24/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
March 24, 2026
Participants: 6th - 8th grade students
Have a chess club at your school? Do you have want to challenge your students? This is also a great way to add to your high ability program- getting together with students from other districts. Come join us for a great and challenging day.
Format: 6 round Swiss system (meaning all players will get to play all six rounds). Each player will have 20 minutes per game. If there are sufficient entries for multiple divisions, divisions will consist of each grade level or grade level bands.
*Lunch will not be provided. Students and Coaches will need to bring a sack lunch. ESU 9 will provide cookies for students and coaches.
Open 13 Registered (1 Registration, 12 Students) 50 Min; 170 Max
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| | 0 | Art Cadre - Looking Closely | 4/8/2026 9:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Ochsner | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
April 8, 2026
The "Looking Closely" day-long professional development workshop invites art educators to explore diverse ways to construct narratives through visual art by contrasting two fundamental approaches to observation. Using the powerful works of two distinct artists as case studies, participants will learn different ways artists look closely.
Through experimenting with art materials and approaches, teachers will gain practical insight into how changing vantage points is key to developing artistic ideas, problem solving, and telling nuanced stories about human experience.
This immersive session provides teachers with practical strategies for fostering visual literacy and critical thinking in their K-12 classrooms and allows time for them to create their own art works and basic syllabus through discovery and observation.
Presenter: Wendy Bantam
Wendy Jane Bantam works regionally and internationally as a teaching artist. She uses the tools of music, theatre, sculpture, painting and writing to teach a deeper understanding of languages, reading, math and science. She lectures on creativity and critical thinking.Her lectures are found on TEDx and Ignite.
Bantam holds a BFA in Fine Art from the University of Kansas and an MFA in painting from the University of Nebraska~Lincoln and is an Artist-in-the-Schools-and-Communities with the Nebraska Arts Council. She has been a visiting professor in painting, art history and art appreciation at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Midland University and a lecturer on Arts Integration Learning for the UNL College of Education and Human Sciences.
Wendy partners with teachers, communities, schools and fellow artists to bring creative curriculum and interdisciplinary arts experience to the forefront. In combining storytelling with visual art, she engages communities of all ages, languages and identities through visual arts and verbal and written word. Wendy assists teachers and students in turning their own stories, or a story they’ve read, into a creation of performance or visual art.
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| | 0 | CPI Training | 4/16/2026 8:00:00 AM | | ESU 9 | Shepard | System.Collections.Generic.List`1[odie.workshops.Facilitator] | | 0.00 | | odie.workshops.Section |
April 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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