FARM TO EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION - Learn about food education and gardening activities you can do with the children in your care from your own home! The Fit and Healthy Kids Series starts October 2! Register TODAY at https://fitandhealthytkids.unl.edu

ESU 16 September Birthdays!!
We Celebrate You!

Last call for this dynamic, national presenter coming to North Platte! George Couros-The Innovator's Mindset! September 21, 2023
Register today to get your spot. https://registration.esu16.org

WOOHOO! Check out these 7-12 ELA Teachers & Secondary Principals kicking off our first ever Leadership & ELA Triad Cohort. Teachers took a deep dive into their HQIM materials and instruction while leaders focused on providing high-quality feedback & goals! These peeps ROCK!


Mindfulness is the practice of being fully in the moment. Children who are taught and practice mindfulness strategies are better able to self-regulate, have improved social skills, sleep better, and demonstrate higher self-esteem. Create a glitter bottle to help self soothe and calm themselves down by breathing deeply. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design #Fitandhealthykids

The High Plains Early Learning September Newsletter is now available. Click https://www.canva.com/design/DAFqluQ27bk/RiUb5XPzJXtsROp9gu1L6g/view?utm_content=DAFqluQ27bk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink to view. Happy reading!

CPI Initial Training. October 3rd, 2023

NeMTSS Framework Explore Day September 25, 2023, 9-3 CT ESU 16 North Platte
Registration is now open: https://registration.esu16.org
District Leadership teams will recognize MTSS as a framework for continuous Improvement and assess readiness for implementation

World Language Fall Workshop w/ Guest Presenter Scott Benedict of Immediate Immersion & founder of COMPREHENDED!
Register today: https://registration.esu16.org
Sept 18, 2023, 9-3 ct ESU 16-North Platte

It was WONDERFUL to see the collaboration and professional learning at EDventurous last Friday! THANK YOU to all of our participating districts for joining ESU 16 and your colleagues across the service unit! Have an AMAZING start to your year. #WhatInspirESU #EDventurous23-24



Roly Poly Round-Up - While sometimes mistaken for insects, isopods are actually a group of crustaceans that have adapted to life on land. #Fitandhealthykids https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design

Do you have infants or toddlers in your care? These four bilingual books help young children understand topics such as kindness, friendship, emotions, and community. Download this resource at go.unl.edu/imagination

Lots of learning happened last week at the Science of Reading Workshop at ESU 16! Love it when educators come in on their summer break to improve their skills! 🧠 👍. #alwayslearning



Our environment is something to be cherished and protected. Stewardship and conservation can start in early childhood. Check out this children's book all about respecting living and no living things and download the FREE guide with accompanying activities! go.unl.edu/imagination

Linda Dickeson, national Adobe trainer, will be presenting at the ESU 16 PLC day on Friday! She will present on Creative Cloud, Adobe Express and Adobe Acrobat.

Are you a childcare provider who is needing hours this summer on food & nutrition? Check out this on-demand class! #fitandhealthykids

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! George Couros, national presenter, NAGC23 keynote, and author will be at ESU 16 in NP on September 21st from 9-3ct
Learn how to foster innovation, encourage critical thinking, or inspire creativity in our students! Register https://registration.esu16.org




