Just a reminder that both ESU 16 offices will be closed today, Monday, May 25th. Happy Memorial Day!
2 days ago, Administration/Business
Closed Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day.
Secondary educators, are you ready to bridge literacy gaps using evidence-based practices?
📚 Join ESU 16 and TNTP for a comprehensive course on the Secondary Science of Reading!

Register now at esu16.org!
2 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Promotional flyer for "Secondary Science of Reading," a partnership between TNTP and ESU 16. The graphic features a photo of a teacher guiding students through an activity. The text details a two-part program: an asynchronous 6-module course launching June 4, 2026, and a two-day in-person capstone session on November 19, 2026, and February 10, 2027. The program is designed for 4-12th grade educators. Registration is free for CLSD funded districts and $75 for non-consortium districts. A QR code and the website esu16.org are provided for registration. Contact information for Mackenzie Carstens is included at the bottom
Master Nebraska's Literacy Screener with ESU 16's Dibels with mCLASS training series! Whether you are new to the district or just need a refresher, these sessions will help you master Dibels 8 with Amplify's mCLASS to better support student literacy

Register here: bit.ly/ESU16reg
9 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Promotional flyer for the ESU 16 "Dibels with mCLASS" workshop series. The graphic shows a magnifying glass over a data chart and provides details for four training dates: August 3, September 10, October 7, and November 24, 2026. All sessions run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CT at the ESU 16 NP Office. The series covers K-6 assessment, IRIP writing, intervention matching, and progress monitoring. Attendees must bring an iPad and computer. Cost information includes a $75 fee for non-consortium districts and covered registration/sub reimbursement for Title IIA Consortium members. A $165 stipend is available for off-contract days. Includes a QR code and link (bit.ly/ESU16reg) for registration. Contact: nlong@esusixteen.org

Celebrating Year 1 of the ESU 16 HOPE Program!
The HOPE Program supports Life Skills and Social-Emotional Learning. HOPE stands for: Help Yourself Grow, Open Your Heart and Mind, Practice Respect in All You Do, and Expect Great Things. This year focused on building confidence, independence, and community connections through meaningful experiences.

Highlights included:
• Monthly Community Days focused on giving back and practicing real-world skills such as ordering at restaurants
• Donations to local organizations including the Arthur/Keith County Food Pantry and Perkins County Animal Shelter
• Discovery Days where hobbies and new experiences were explored and shared; Job & Functional Academic Skills

A big thank you to ESU 16 staff and board for their support in making this program possible. We also sincerely appreciate our community partners, including Ogallala Goodall YMCA, Front Street, Ogallala Flower Shop, Wel-Life & Indian Hills Manor, Nebraska Game & Parks, OWLS, the Arthur/Keith County Food Pantry, Perkins County Animal Shelter, Kathleen Lute Public Library, and Arthur County Schools for their partnership and collaboration. We also appreciate the Grant Tribune-Sentinel for the thoughtful article highlighting our program.

Special thanks to the Mid Nebraska Community Foundation for the Applegate Grant, which helped fund social-emotional learning and life skills materials, as well as a Field Day featuring a virtual visit to the Lied Jungle Rainforest at the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

12 days ago, ESU 16
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Melissa States, High Plains Early Learning Coordinator! Hope you have a truly fantastic day.
13 days ago, Administration/Business
Happy Birthday Melissa States
New teacher life can sometimes feel like a whirlwind, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! 🍎
2026-2027 New Teacher Workshop Series is designed to help you move from "surviving to thriving"
Register Today: bit.ly/ESU16reg
13 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Promotional flyer for the ESU 16 2026-2027 New Teacher Workshop Series. The flyer features a chalkboard background with a hand writing in chalk and a stack of books. The text invites new, non-tenured, or returning teachers to a 3-day series on July 31, Nov. 10, and Feb. 23, from 9-3 CT at the ESU 16 NP Office. Topics include supporting learners, classroom management, behaviors, assessment, engagement, and self-care. It notes that attending all dates secures monthly coaching. Title IIA Consortium districts have covered costs; non-consortium districts pay $75 per event. A QR code and link (bit.ly/ESU16reg) are provided for registration. Contact info for Loree Cain and Nicole Long is at the bottom
Congratulations to Jason Gieschen on an incredible 25 Years of Service with Educational Service Unit 16! Thank you for everything you’ve done over the years!! Here’s to your amazing milestone! :tada::clap:
15 days ago, Administration/Business
25 years of service for Jason Gieschen
Calling all preschool teachers, paras, and service providers! 🍎
Join the ESU 16 Literacy-Focused Preschool Collaborative for the 2026-27 school year
Location: ESU 16 Ogallala Office, 314 West First Street
Register Now: bit.ly/ESU16reg
16 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Alt Text for Accessibility Flyer for the 2026-27 ESU 16 Literacy-Focused Preschool Collaborative. The event is open to all preschool teachers, paras, and service providers. Key goals include strengthening Science of Reading principles, enhancing literacy instruction, and utilizing TS GOLD data. Dates are listed as July 27, Sept 25, Oct 30, Jan 29, and Mar 5 at the Ogallala Office. Registration info and stipend details are included. Contact nlong@esusixteen.org for questions.

🌽 Calling all ELEMENTARY Nebraska Science & Ag Educators! 🐄Join the NASELI Summer 2026 Institute in Hastings, NE to bring local ag-phenomena to your classroom!
💰 $150/day stipend
🚗 Meals, travel & lodging provided
🤝 Collab with industry experts
📅 6-12 Grade Deadline: 3/31/26 📅 K-5 Grade Deadline: 5/30/26 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/2342nmtw

21 days ago, ESU 16
Promotional flyer for the NASELI Elementary Summer 2026 program for Nebraska K-5 educators. The immersive experience takes place June 17-18, 2026, in Hastings, NE. Educators will experience Nebraska agriculture through field trips and expert collaboration to integrate ag-phenomena into K-5 curriculum. Benefits: $150/day stipend, all meals/materials provided, and mileage/lodging reimbursement for those traveling over 20/40 miles. Eligibility: Current Nebraska elementary school teachers. Apply by May 30, 2026. Contact Jennifer Jones at nebraskanaseli@gmail.com for details. Supported by Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom, and Vivayic.

Join the NASELI Summer 2026 Institute!
Professional Development and Leadership Opportunity for Nebraska 6-12 Science Educators

The Nebraska Agriculture and Science Education Leadership Institute (NASELI) is seeking passionate 6th–12th grade educators for an immersive summer program designed to bridge the gap between Nebraska’s agriculture industry and science classrooms
Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/28s2orqx or scan the QR code on the program flyer
22 days ago, ESU 16
Title: Summer 2026 Nebraska Agriculture and Science Education Leadership Institute (NASELI) Program Overview Goal: To make agriculture-phenomena lessons accessible to Nebraska science educators. Professional Development: A leadership opportunity for Nebraska 6-12 science educators. Resource Creation: Create a repository of standards-aligned lesson plans featuring Nebraska agricultural connections. Support: Supported by Nebraska agriculture industry leaders. What Participants Will Experience Field Trips: Visits to local farms and agriculture industries. Collaboration: Work with agriculture industry experts and fellow educators. Curriculum: Integrate Nebraska-specific agricultural connections into science curriculum. Eligibility Requirement: Current Nebraska middle or high school science or agriculture teacher. Commitment: Must attend virtual preparation activities and the Immersive Experience. Interest: Interest in teaching agriculture-focused science curriculum. Details and Location Preparation: Virtual or asynchronous preparation activities (details forthcoming). Immersive Experience: June 15-17, 2026. Optional Writer's Workshop: June 18, 2026. Location: Hastings, NE. Benefits Stipend: Financial compensation of $150/day. Development: Professional development experience with industry professionals. Travel Support: All meals, lodging (for those 40+ miles away), mileage reimbursement (for those 20+ miles away), and materials provided at no cost. Leadership: Opportunity to shape agricultural science education in Nebraska. Future Priority: Priority consideration for future NASELI summer programs. Partnerships Nebraska Corn Board Midwest Dairy Vivayic Nebraska Beef Council How to Apply Deadline: Applications are due March 31, 2026. Contact: Please contact Jennifer Jones at nebraskanaseli@gmail.com with any questions. Link: Use the QR code or the "Click here" link on the flyer to apply. Visual Note: The flyer features a blue background with hexagonal frames containing images of a corn cob and dairy cows. The NASELI logo at the top shows a laboratory flask with a leaf growing from it
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!! (May 4th - May 8th)
Today and all week, we celebrate all the incredible teachers out there!
Thank you for making a difference every day!
22 days ago, Administration/Business
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4th - May 8th)
ESU 16 is HIRING!!!
23 days ago, Administration/Business
ESU 16 is hiring a Distance Learning/Network Operations Coordinator for our North Platte office.
Please help us welcome our new ESU 16 staff members for the 2026-27 School year!
27 days ago, Administration/Business
Welcome to the Team

🍎 Kick off the year with a boost of confidence!
Join ESU 16 Teaching and Learning for the IPG Launch. Leave with a clear understanding of what to look for in ELA instruction and learning through the state-wide resource: the Instructional Practice Guide (IPG).

📅 Event Details
When: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 9-3 CST
Where: North Platte ESU 16

Register Today~
Visit esu16.org and look for "IPG Launch Day" or scan the QR code in the image

27 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Flyer for ESU 16 Teaching and Learning titled "IPG Launch." The image shows educators collaborating around tables and whiteboards. It lists the event date as August 4, 2026, in North Platte. Key details include registration information and mandatory attendance requirements for principals and CKLA cohort teachers to secure funding. A QR code for registration is in the bottom right corner.
💡 Summer MTSS / CIP Summit
Ready to support your students on day ONE of the 2026-2027 school year? Join your District Leadership team, ESU 16 Specialists, and NeMTSS to organize, identify next steps, and develop vital resources.

Event Details:
When: June 16 – 17 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST
Where: ESU 16, 1221 W. 17th Street, North Platte
Who: District Leadership Teams of 3 or 4 people
Registration:
Register online by June 8th at registration.ESU16.org.
28 days ago, Teaching and Learning
A navy blue and yellow promotional flyer for the "Summer MTSS / CIP Summit." In the top left, there is a hand-drawn yellow lightbulb illustration. The text provides event details for June 16-17 at ESU 16 in North Platte. It highlights a collaboration between District Leadership teams, ESU 16 Specialists, and NeMTSS. A QR code is in the bottom left corner next to the registration deadline of June 8th. The bottom of the flyer features the ESU 16 logo and the NeMTSS Framework logo.
Join us on May 14th at ESU 16 for this FREE workshop on making STEM learning FUN in afterschool programs! Doors open at 5:45 with a light dinner and workshop to follow at 6:15.
30 days ago, Teaching and Learning
Flyer for Making STEM Fun Workshop
The 3rd Annual Para Impact Conference is set for August 7 at the NACO Building in Ogallala. Registration is now open at https://registration.esu16.org. Register now to get your tshirt.
about 1 month ago, ESU 16
2026 Para Impact Conference: When: Friday, August 7, 2026 (9 A.M. – 3 P.M. MST) Where: NACO West Building, Ogallala, NE Cost: $15 (Includes lunch) Topics: Support for Autism and AAC, trauma-informed care, behavior strategies, and professional tools for paraeducators. Deadlines: Register via the QR code by June 30 to snag a limited-edition shirt.
ESU 16 in North Platte is hiring a Distance Learning/Network Operations Coordinator.
about 1 month ago, Administration/Business
ESU 16 in North Platte is hiring a Distance Learning/Network Operations Coordinator for the 2026-27 School Year.
Jenny Daup, an occupational therapist serving ESU 16 schools, was honored with the Friend of Autism Award at the 2026 Special Education Collaboration Conference. This year’s theme, Better Together, reflects a belief we hold deeply at ESU 16. Through collaboration and partnership, we are truly better together as we support and serve our districts. Congratulations Jenny!
about 1 month ago, Administration/Business
Jenny Daup, Friend of Autism Award at the 2026 Special Education Collaboration Conference
Jenny Daup, Friend of Autism Award at the 2026 Special Education Collaboration Conference
Jenny Daup, Friend of Autism Award at the 2026 Special Education Collaboration Conference
World Language Teachers: Let’s Grow Your Lessons Together!
Ever leave a workshop buzzing with ideas but struggle to find the time to actually implement them? We’ve all been there. Fortunately, registration is still open for our upcoming professional development day: World Language Workshop
Date: Monday, April 20th, 2026
Time: 9-3 CT
Location: ESU 16 NP
Register Here: registration.esu16.org
about 2 months ago, Teaching and Learning
Registration Open: World Language Workshop – Let’s Grow a Lesson! World Language teacher. Event Details Date: Monday, April 20, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Time Location: ESU 16, 1221 West 17th St., North Platte, NE Registration & Fees You can secure your spot online at the ESU 16 Registration Portal. Title IIA Districts: Registration and sub reimbursement are fully covered. Non-Consortium Districts: $75 Registration Fee.s, we’ve all been there: you leave a workshop full of "fantastic new strategies", only to have them sit on a shelf because there simply isn't time to implement them. It’s time to change that. Registration is still open for our upcoming professional development day designed to turn inspiration into immediate classroom action