🚀 Next Parent Series: Assistive Technology & Transition

Mark your calendars for January 14th at 5:30 CT! We are diving into the world of Assistive Technology for our next parent session.

We know transition planning can be overwhelming. Join us to learn how the right assistive technology tools can help your child transition confidently into adulthood.

🗓️ Date: January 14 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM CT via Zoom

👉 Register now to get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/AgenciesAnxietyRegistration
about 2 months ago, SPED
Sending out a Happy Birthday wish to LIMHP, Jacquie. We hope you have a fantastic day!
about 2 months ago, Administrative
Happy Birthday Jacquie!
From all of us at ESU 16. We wish you a very happy and safe New Years!
about 2 months ago, Administration/Business
Happy New Years!
Wishing a Happy Birthday to NO Management/DL Coordinator/Info Tech, Nick! We hope you have a wonderful day!
about 2 months ago, Administrative
Happy Birthday Nick!

Wishing Central Office Administrative Assistant, Michelle a Happy 50th Birthday!

Welcome to the big 5-0!

2 months ago, Administrative
A black background decorated with glowing string lights and elegant gold leaf illustrations at the top. Large, bold gold text reading “50”, with smaller text indicating “Happy 50th Birthday.” A portrait of a smiling woman placed inside an oval frame within the zero of the “50.” At the bottom, the name “MICHELLE!” appears in large gold letters.
Just a reminder of our holiday hours. Wishing you and yours a safe, healthy, and prosperous new year! Thank you for understanding!
2 months ago, Administration/Business
Holiday Hours
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to LIMHP, Nicole! We hope you have a fantastic day!
2 months ago, Administrative
Happy Birthday Nicole!
Teams register now! registration.esu16.org
Join the 2025-2026 Leadership Cadre Series with the phenomenal Jimmy Casas! 🤩 Cultivate strong culture & results. Registration is free if part of ESU 16 CLSD funding. Don't miss out! #Leadership
2 months ago, Teaching and Learning
Event Title and Host Host: ESU 16 - Providing Visionary Leadership Program Name: Future Forward Leadership Cadre Series Series Duration: 2025-2026 School Year Series Featured Speaker Speaker: Jimmy Casas Description: "We are pleased to feature Jimmy Casas, highly engaging & respected former superintendent and principal, who will share effective strategies that have worked for him & tailored support to address your specific needs." Schedule and Dates Time: 9:00 AM CST – 3:00 PM CST Agenda: Welcome & Networking/Collab/Statewide Updates Leadership Cadre Series with Jimmy Casas Session Dates: September 10 January 13 March 10 April 13 Location Venue: North Platte, ESU 16 Address: 1221 West 17th, North Platte, NE Registration and Cost Funding Option: If part of CLSD funding w/ ESU 16 the cost of the series is covered. Standard Cost: $75 a day for non CLSD districts. Action: Register Now Program Goals "By participating, leadership teams contribute to their development. This series is designed to cultivate leaders who achieve results, cultivate a strong culture for retention, and foster high-performing teams." "Engagement acts as a catalyst for both personal leadership growth and shared effectiveness." Key Themes: Organizational expertise, culture, interpersonal, outlasting, collective growth, belief. Contact Information Contact Name: Alison Smith Email: asmith@esusixteen.org
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to OWLS Paraeducator, Jessica! We hop you enjoy your day!
2 months ago, Administrative
Happy Birthday Jessica!

December 17th is National Ugly Sweater Day! We want to see your most festive fashion fails! Please take a picture of your amazing (and awful) and share it with us.
How to Share:
Post your picture on social media. Tag us with @ESU_16

2 months ago, Administrative
It's Ugly Sweater Season. Pictures of ugly sweaters
Happy Birthday to Speech Pathologist/Audiologist Dawn. We hope you have a wonderful day!
3 months ago, Administrative
Happy Birthday Dawn!
Celebrate Computer Science Education Week. Check out their website for more information: https://csedweek.org
3 months ago, Media/Tech
Computer Science Education Week website https://csedweek.org
Stay Safe Out There!
3 months ago, Administrative
Safe travels Winter Driving
Day 3 of our Science of Reading Series! Mackenzie Carstens shares Ehri’s phases, Sight Words, Spelling, High Quality Instructional Materials with the application of Science of Reading, and Family Literacy Resources.
Thanks to Brady, Hyannis, Arthur, Wallace, and Mullen for participating!
3 months ago, Teaching and Learning
Science of Reading Makenzie Carstens presenting 12/3/24 ESU 16 NP
Science of Reading ESU 16 NP

🧠 HAL Programming Workshop: Planning and Prep

Attention ESU 16 Administrators and HAL Coordinators!

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is updating Rule 3, which provides critical guidance for High Ability Learners (HAL). This means it's time to plan and prepare for the 2026-2027 school year!

Join us for this essential workshop designed to help you:

  • Understand the necessary adjustments to your HAL programming.

  • Work together to ensure a concrete plan is in place for supporting gifted individuals in your classrooms.

Sheyanne Smith from NDE will be present to walk us through the Rule 3 changes and answer all your questions.

🗓️ Event Details:

  • When: March 31, 2026

  • Time: 9:00 - 3:00 CT

  • Where: ESU 16 North Platte (1221 W 17th St.)

Sub reimbursement is available for Title IIA and HAL Consorting Districts!

Register today! Don't miss this crucial step in supporting your High Ability Learners.

➡️ Register here: registration.esu16.org

3 months ago, Teaching and Learning
HAL Programming Workshop ESU 16 NP 3/31/26 9-3 ct
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Board Member Bill Eakins! We hope you enjoy your day!
3 months ago, Administrative
Happy Birthday Bill!
National Special Education Day - December 2nd
3 months ago, Administration/Business
December 2nd is National Special Education Day
The HPELC Winter Newsletter is out and can be found here:
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3 months ago, HPELC
HPELC 25-26 Newsletter

Collaboration. Growth. Heart. Grateful for a day of leadership walks with two amazing principals who show up for teachers every single day. Broncos and Panthers thriving together! #WhatInspirESU

3 months ago, Alison Smith
Mullen and Hershey
A big thank you to our presenters from UNK and the participating students from Paxton for attending our Wired for Learning event last week. The students built and tested live networks to understand how data travels across the internet. They also learned about different career opportunities in the areas of Computer Science and Cybersecurity.
3 months ago, Teaching and Learning
Students plugging directly into their own network.
Listening to presenters from UNK
Trouble shooting the system
Learning about communicating across networks.