It is SUPER important for ALL parents of students with special needs to hear this information! And remember - it's NEVER too early to start talking about some of the big decisions families will need to make!!

Check this out! Your instructional materials matter! When we don't use high-quality instructional materials there is a great crime against equity in our schools. #nematerialsmatter
https://achievethecore.org/aligned/curriculum-pinterest-tpt-exacerbate-inequity/
**Updated School Secretaries Safety Training flyer. Register today http://esu16.longtermsolutions.com/

Super proud of this collaboration! Check it out!
https://www.nebraska-advantage.org/community-collaboration-and-partnership-kids-its-core
To you and yours, the T&L team want to send wishes of a happy Holiday season. We are grateful to have each one of you as part of our ESU 16 family. @esu_16 #onefamily #WhatInspirESU #uglysweaterfun
Owls students were given wonderful Christmas Gifts from Mid Plains Community College today! We appreciate the thoughtfulness of these wonderful T-shirts! Thank you MPCC!

Owls had a wonderful “Office Party “ today! One student claimed this was the best Christmas party ever! They made Christmas cookies yesterday. They truly were grateful for the friendships they have with their peers! The laughter and fun with the students was the greatest gift I received today!!
Owls would like the thank the following businesses for participating in our Job site program. We appreciate you teaching the students job skills. The Flower Market, Great Plains Health, D and N event Center, MPCCLibrary and MPCC Janitorial Services.

We are ready for the impending snow melt...way to Macgyver that thing up Chad, Melissa and Rodney!

Owls made Christmas cards and treats for Seniors at the North Platte Senior Center on Thursday Dec 12th.


Transition services and student self advocacy go hand in hand for ESU 16 students. Check out the steps to allow students to be involved in their IEPs.

ESU 16"s Owls (Opportunity with Life Skills) Program
started Fall 2015. The ESU 16 local school districts requested a program for students ages 16-21. A cooperative program between the Schools Districts, Mid Plains Community College and ESU 16 was developed.It is located on MPCC campus.

Congrats to one of our own @ESU16 Principals @NE_D_Mitchell for being 2019-2020 High School Principal of the Year. His dedication and passion for education is one of a kind! @ESU_16 is fortunate to have him as an instructional leader! #gosailors #leadingbyexample #WhatinspirESU
Watch this video to learn more about your school based SLP's and their role in your schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQrzeZGlXbo&feature=youtu.be
The 2nd cadre of Teaching Studies at Wallace Public Schools has come to a close. Mr. Dinwiddie's students did an amazing job utilizing the academic vocabulary! The 3rd cadre will start after the New Year. #TeachingStudies #Collaboration #LearnFromOthers

A great resource for educators who have students who stutter in their class.

We have a full house @ESU_16!!! Educators from all over our service area for the Social Studies Standards Workshop!!! #WhatInspirESU

Phonological processes are patterns of sound errors that typically developing children use to simplify speech as they are learning to talk. Check out all the different processes to listen for!

How can we support the emotional well being of teachers? Check out this Ted talk featuring a Nebraska teacher on this important topic!
https://www.ted.com/talks/sydney_jensen_how_can_we_support_the_emotional_wellbeing_of_teachers
Ever wonder if your child's speech productions are age appropriate? Boys and girls acquire sounds at different ages. Check out the articulation chart for girls!

