What is DAP? Intentionality or being intentional when interacting with children is the core of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP). https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-child-care
Why do we need speech-language pathologists? Speaking is complex - one of the most complex and rapid motor behaviors. It requires the coordination of over 100 muscles. This video highlights the tongue but look all the other moving parts! https://youtu.be/fPbJLXaPnZg
First fall SPED Pod meeting is underway!
ESU 16 is Hiring!! Licensed Mental Health Professional
ESU 16 is Hiring!! Teaching and Learning Consultant
Being able to imitate motions, developing control of all the little muscles in our bodies, and developing a rich vocabulary of verbs as well as nouns, are all crucial to early language development. Here are some of our favorite "motor" books.
ESU 16 is Hiring!! School Psychologist
ESU 16 is Hiring!! Transition/Inclusion Facilitator
ESU 16 is Hiring!! Speech Language Pathologist
It's National School Psychology Week! The School Psychologists at ESU 16 would like to thank all the amazing students, staff members, administrators, parents, and our rocking Mental Health Team for always going above and beyond! We are better together! Check out NASP website for great resources! Also, we encourage you to reach out to your School Psychologist for support in the areas of academic, behavior, social-emotional, and mental health! https://www.nasponline.org/research-and-policy/advocacy/national-school-psychology-week-(nspw)
The environment consists of the physical layout of the room, materials that children have access to and the overall sense of belonging. Learn more about what indoor spaces look like at https://child.unl.edu/choosing-quality-childcare/learning-environment
Want to see ESU 16 Speech-Language Pathologists at work? Watch this!
https://youtu.be/dd08u1ZfT8Y
What childcare arrangements are best for your child and family? Here is a childcare checklist to help guide you in choosing childcare. https://child.unl.edu/documents/choosing-quality-childcare/childcare-checklists.pdf
Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Remember to take the time to practice self care!
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” –A.A. Milne, Christopher Robin
Planning Region Team 16, an interagency coordinating council for young children with special needs, assists our districts in disseminating Child Find materials and information. These awesome titles are headed to agencies near you to help families know who to call.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is excited to announce the Nebraska Child Care Stabilization Grant Application is now available! The application portal launched today, Monday, October 25, 2021. This NEW grant opportunity is being made available to licensed child care programs who meet the eligibility criteria as outlined in the application. Providers may obtain detailed information about the program by visiting the Child Care Stabilization Program portal.
This Child Care Stabilization Grant, established by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) signed into law on March 11, 2021, provides approximately $143 million dollars in grant funding to the State of Nebraska.
Child care is essential for our communities and providers play a critical role in support of the overall Nebraska economy. In response to the urgent need to stabilize the child care sector, this funding gives states, territories, and tribes the resources and opportunity to address the financial burdens faced by child care providers as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Providers may begin the process by visiting the application portal, Child Care Stabilization Program, and creating an account. If you have questions about the program guidelines or application process, please reach out to the Contact Center at (833) 500-8810 between 08:00 am and 05:00 pm CST Monday through Friday. Please note, for providers who need assistance in languages other than English and Spanish, interpretation will be available.
Happy Birthday!
This week's District Spotlight is Hershey Elementary!
Happy Birthday!
Calling Early Childhood Educators~
Need complementary continuing early childhood education hours? Don’t want to travel? Pull up a chair and JOIN us on the web! Watch Live or as a recording up to one week later. Register at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/one-hour-once-month-trainings Click for a printable flier pdf icon https://uofnelincoln-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/lwerth2_unl_edu/EUivYUumDSdCsKTTKWAQGTgBI2IUGr31fFNeavvEKBWu7w?e=DeYyGE
