We're hosting a workshop to help you do just that!
September 29th from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. MST ESU 16 Ogallala
Don't miss out! Register now at bit.ly/ESU16reg





Wishing a very Happy Birthday to OWLS Instructor, Laurie! We hope you have a wonderful day!

A huge thank-you to Mary for generously sharing her expertise and deep knowledge in the field. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation for helping fund this opportunity through an Applegate Grant.


Over 60 paras from 13 school districts attended the Para Impact Conference August 6 at the Nebraska Association of County Officials building in Ogallala. The day covered topics such as: Your Role as a Para - Where Can I Find Support?, Structured Teaching, Make & Take, Tackling Tough Situations, Stay Out of Hot Water!, OWLS, Empowering Paras with Data, Refill Your Cup! NPSA covered the event: https://t.ly/y2hzI. This conference was sponsored by the John Russell Applegate grant through the Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation.



The Nebraska State Patrol, and the Nebraska Department of Transportation have created a School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video
School Bus Stop Arm Awareness Video: https://youtu.be/bKRhHI1DPr8

The High Plains Early Learning Connections fall newsletter is here! We're excited to share all the latest news, resources, and opportunities for families and educators in our community. This edition is packed with valuable information to help you and your little ones thrive this season.
Find the Newsletter here.


Happy Birthday to our Administrator, James! We hope you enjoy your day!


CPI Initial Training will be held on August 28th!! This program is evidence-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed approach! This training is offered to districts within ESU 16! Register at: https://registration.esu16.org/workshops/SectionDetails.aspx?SectionID=855

We love learning alongside our districts and are already looking forward to the next session in our five-part series.
Let’s keep the momentum going—here’s to a year of powerful, evidence-based literacy learning! 🚀 🔤
#ScienceOfReading #ESU16 #LiteracyLeadership #WeLoveLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment





High Plains Early Learning Connections is offering an upcoming Safe With You workshop in Eustis, NE.
If you live in that area, and can join us!
Please Register Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqUGpzq44b3q5vjlRuL_50AJqoltkY9YEKVMIImUTQ-NJv0w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100856180694364408137


Literacy Focused Preschool Collaborative Science of Reading Series
Registration open until July 25th, 2025 https://www.esu16.org/booking
~Establish sustainable systems that support seamless, developmentally aligned transitions from preschool to kindergarten

https://www.esu16.org/booking
Surviving to Thriving...
Supporting ALL learners, classroom management & behaviors, assessment, engagement, and self-care!

