Why do schools need a speech-language pathologist? Speech or language impairment is the 2nd most common disability category for which children ages 6–21 are served under the federal IDEA law. http://www.asha.org/news/2019/10-facts-for-families-new-to-speech-and-language-services/
Meet the ESU 16 SLP's! https://animoto.com/play/nF0C4OeZFj127wmiWWQ7IA
Children have different executive functioning skills than adults. People with ADHD, traumatic brain injury, or other executive functioning difficulties may not be able to meet the "norms". On demand platforms are also changing how students are able to anticipate the future. Want to know how to increase executive functioning skills in all students? Ask your ESU16 Behavior Mental Health Team. We can provide teachers with research based interventions through consultation or Staff Development Training.
Teachers often ask what to do about students who play violent video games or watch violent movies. This is a research based intervention that helps students process what they have seen by developing empathy, separating reality from fantasy, and teaching cause and effect.
I am so excited for Hannah Boden she will start her new job on Monday at Deb’s Diner in Gothenburg! We are all so very proud of you Hannah and wish you the best in your career! Way to go Hannah!
*Location Change Rooted in Relationships March 11th, 2020 MPCC Ogallala
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month! https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/public-awareness/brain-injury-awareness
Do you ever wonder why a student behaves a certain way? ESU16 Behavior Mental Health Team uses a two part process called FBA BIP to answer those questions.
Check out the updated High Plains Early Learning Connection website: http://highplainsearlylearningconnection.weebly.com/. New professional learning opportunities listed here: http://highplainsearlylearningconnection.weebly.com/professional-development.html
Needing ideas for your classroom?
March 10th, 2020 Sandy Peterson from the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) in Omaha will be visiting with parents (and teachers too!) about graduation and the summary of performance document.
Register with Lou at lcox-fornander@esusixteen.org
#EDventurous1920 Day 3 the SPED PLC group got to hear from a variety of agencies in our area. We thank you the amazing agencies that presented to us (Special Olympics, Boys Town NE Helpline, Region II, NE Respite Network, and Independent Rising! We sure learned a lot from them!
Mrs. Vote had an AMAZING day with her ESL students. Today, they worked with English vocabulary and applied it to the learning activities. #WhatInspirESU #BetterTogether
Wow! Mrs. McConnell had an amazing day with her 3rd graders. They did a deep dive on problem solving last Friday. #BetterTogether #Collaboration #WhatInspirESU
Despite some promising signs that traditional tobacco cigarette use is decreasing among teenagers, unacceptably high numbers of youth are vaping nicotine. NIDA’s 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey of eighth, 10th, and 12th graders show alarmingly high rates of e-cigarette use compared to just a year ago.
It is important for teens to know that most health concerns related to traditional tobacco cigarettes—addiction, lung disease, and effects on prenatal development—apply to vaping as well.
This is the blessing of small communities everywhere! What a show of love and support from the Hershey community for the Schmitt family. Humbled and proud to be a part.
How much does @ESU_16 love High Quality Instructional Materials? An entire office worth. #nematerialsmatter #NEstudents
Battle of the Books!
**Students have worked and read hard to fulfill the Battle of the Books requirements, so we are
creating a day to celebrate participants hard work and accomplishments!!
Register today@ lcox-for@esusixteen.org
Mullen preschoolers made dinosaur footprints in the snow today.
.@ESU_16 had an AMAZING morning observing @BradySchools field study of High Quality Instructional Materials! All students were engaged and using high level academic vocabulary. #ReadyGen #HQIM #WhatInspirESU
