Happy Birthday Danica!

Look at these two AMAZING Math teachers! Liz Hock and Christy Sheets shared their Tips and Tricks for CPM at a national conference in San Francisco. Kudos to their leadership with these math materials! So thankful when teachers can shine!!
#HQIMinAction #WhatInspirESU

The High Plains ELC Partnership meeting was held last week to determine training needs and workshops for the 2023-24 grant year. A BIG thank you to those who attended!



These dedicated Preschool Paraprofessionals learned about how to support EL students with Loree Cain during the March Preschool Paraprofessional Workshop! #parapros



Check this out! 8 Schools + 17 teams = 150 students having a blast participating in the ESU 16 Science Olympiad Competition!





Learning in the Heartland is a program designed to bring books to life with virtual field trips! Children create garden markers and visit a greenhouse as they learn how to grow plants!
https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/learning-in-the-heartland #fitandhealthykids

The Staff and Students at OWLS are wearing their crazy socks for Rock Your Socks , It's World Down Syndrome Day!!


Spring is here! The Owls students are getting ready for their annual plant sale coming in May.

Happy Birthday Sara!!

Happy Birthday Alison!

Happy Birthday Denise!

Save the date!!! Dr. Desautels is coming to ESU 16 for a 3-day Brain Institute! Sign up today to save your seat - https://bit.ly/ESU16register

Beyond Challenging Behaviors
Explore challenging behaviors, warning signs, beneficial resources, and your role in the childcare environment.
https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/on-demand #fitandhealthykids

Family Engagement
Family Engagement is a process that brings positive relationships to family members and early childhood professionals. Learn about several strategies for engagement during this class. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu #Fitandhealthykids

In February, @NebraskaCaresforKids is emphasizing the importance of quality early experiences to children’s healthy development. Relationships with caring adults, including early childhood teachers, not only better prepare children for learning, they help improve lifelong health, heart disease. including preventing chronic diseases like diabetes and Find new resources and join the celebration here: https://bit.ly/3Suk4c7

Happy Birthday Bill!

The Para PLC Breakout day was a success! We worked on creating a Para Handbook for our ESU16 district schools. We had 36 Paraprofessionals that attended the breakout session to help with this work. Everyone worked hard to get this accomplished. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Did you know that NDE has developed a Transition to Kindergarten Toolkit & Guide? These dedicated EC professionals took time during EdVentrous PLC to explore this great resource!
https://www.education.ne.gov/oec/nebraska-transition-to-kindergarten-toolkit-and-resource-guide/




We are underway today at Perkins County Schools. Ricky Robertson @Teach4Trust & @ESU_16 doing GREAT work with PCHS staff here, looking towards a positive future @ PCHS!

Prenatal to Five Fiscal Strategies (P5FS) is working with First Five Nebraska and partners to conduct an early care and education fiscal analysis. Join this discussion to provide input on the cost of child care in
Nebraska at https://www.prenatal5fiscal.org/nebraska

