Thank you to the John Russell Applegate grant and our sponsors for a successful Para Impact Conference August 12. 38 paraeducators from 10 districts participated.




Wishing Grant Creager a very Happy Birthday today!

Happy Birthday to OWLS Instructor, Laurie! We hope you enjoy your day!

Music Teachers 🎼
Join us for a day full of learning about Orff and Kodály strategies. We will also receive an update on all things arts education from Cody Talarico at NDE
Register today to claim your spot!
https://registration.esu16.org

The OWLS students hosted a plant sale in May, some customers sent us their pictures! Be on the lookout in the spring for their next plant sale!






North Platte Catholic Schools teachers and administrators prepared for the school year by learning about their strengths and how they can work together to provide the best education experience for their students. Have a great first full week back!




Robotics Day with PITSCO Education!
November 13, 2024, from 9-3 ct
Participate in a day of training with a PITSCO advisor & plan how you want to use them to strengthen your curriculum
Register here: https://registration.esu16.org

Pyramid Model Classroom Practices Training Series 24-25
The emphasis of this framework is to support all children at the universal level, thereby decreasing the need for more intensive intervention.
Register here: https://registration.esu16.org

Check out the High Plains Early Learning Connection Newsletter which will be shared
quarterly to keep you informed of the many training opportunities available in the high plains region, and beyond!
Full newsletter here: https://highplainsearlylearningconnection.weebly.com

The 2024 Fall SPED meeting is fast approaching! Register now to save your seat for this day of learning: What's New, Tips & Tricks and so much more!
Register here-https://registration.esu16.org

Wishing James McGown a very Happy 50th Birthday! Enjoy your day!

Join us in wishing Jason Gieschen a Happy 40th Birthday! We hope you have a wonderful day!

What a GREAT day! I'm always energized and excited after working with teachers NEW to the profession - and these educators are on their way to being GREAT!

S.H.I.N.E- Supporting, Helping, & Inspiring New Educators kicks off today! Setting up a positive classroom, classroom expectations, and teaching with your Strengths were a focus! We are ready to support our new educators @ESU16! Go SHINE into the new year! #WhatInspirESU


WOOHOOO! Kick-off to school year 2024-2025 Professional Learning is underway with the Science of Reading Cohort. Elementary teachers across ESU16 school districts are rocking Day 1 of the series with a lot of active participation. #WhatInspirESU


Here are ESU 16 CPI Training Dates for the 24-25 school year. If interested please register at registration.esu16.org. Our three instructors are looking forward to instructing CPI 3rd Edition that recently came out. This program is trauma-informed care and teaches brain science when it comes to behavior!!


Thank you to the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation-John Russell Applegate for helping to fund our OWLS Program (Opportunity With Life Skills) an evidence-based/innovative life skills curriculum! Digibility is a curriculum that will provide Laurie Vak (OWLS Teacher) materials to teach the following skills: functional academics, social skills, expressive/receptive communication, self-regulation, advocacy, workplace readiness training, and so much more!!! We are wishing our OWLS students/staff a great school year and excited for them to have a new curriculum to use!!!
https://digitability.com/about/
The 24-25 Science of Reading in Action series is approaching. If you're ready for a simplified, actionable, highly effective PD series, this cohort is for you! Register today to claim your spot: https://registration.esu16.org

The New Teacher 24-25 Workshop Series is here! Supporting, Helping, & Inspiring New Educators with Monthly instructional coaching, Observations of a Mentor Teacher, and Application conversations Regsiter here: https://registration.esu16.org

Happy Birthday to District 11 Board Member, John Frates! We hope you enjoy your day!

