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Targeted Improvement Plan Workday

October 29, 2025

Disticts are invited to to bring their TIP Team and have dedicated time to work on their plans. We will also view the Fall TIP webinar together.

Remote

Closed
13 Registered

No Min; No Max

Leading for Impact: Behavior Data & Systems (Cancelled)

October 29, 2025

In this interactive session, leadership teams will:
-develop a sustainable, data-driven behavior goal using relevant district data
-identify aligned action steps to support progress toward that goal
This training is designed to help leadership teams embed behavior goals within their school’s broader Continuous Improvement Process (CIP), ensuring that behavior supports are not a separate initiative but a fully integrated and aligned part of school improvement planning.

Remote

Cancelled

Leading for Impact: Behavior Data & Systems (Cancelled)

October 29, 2025

Remote

Cancelled

A's with Amy

October 29, 2025

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Closed
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

Leading for Impact: Behavior Data & Systems (Cancelled)

October 30, 2025

Remote

Cancelled

CTE Collaboration Day

November 4, 2025

Join us for a full day of professional learning designed to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) professionals across Nebraska. This event will bring together educators, administrators, and school counselors to strengthen instructional practices, share innovative strategies, and explore statewide updates in CTE.

Representatives from the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) will lead morning sessions with program-specific updates and best practices in:
Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS)
Business, Marketing, and Information Technology (BMIT) & Computer Science
Skilled & Technical Sciences (STS)
School Counseling
The afternoon will feature breakout sessions that provide deeper learning opportunities, including:
CodeHS – supporting computer science education with hands-on tools and resources
Accessibility by Design – ensuring inclusive and equitable learning environments
And more! (Check back for more information!)

This professional learning day is designed to empower CTE educators with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities

Open
20 Registered

No Min; No Max

PYRAMID MODEL NEBRASKA (Day 5 of 6)

November 7, 2025

Based on modules produced by the Center on the Social Emotional Foundation for Early Learning (CSEFEL), this training
was developed by Dr. Jen Gerdes with support from Rooted in Relationships at Nebraska Children and Families Foundation
and the Nebraska Department of Education-Offices of Early Childhood and Special Education, in partnership with the
Nebraska Pyramid Leadership Team. The Pyramid Model has proven to
reduce the number of challenging behaviors in the classroom and promote a learning community committed to
responsible, respectful and safe expectations. Pyramid Model Nebraska is the Early Childhood Social
Emotional piece of PBiS/MTSS.The Panhandle partners of NeMTSS, ESU 13 Professional Development and
Panhandle Early Learning Connections are working together to bring quality social emotional and
behavior training to those who teach preschool, kindergarten, first and second grade.

This FREE series includes incentives for your learning environment based on the content of each module:

Module 1A- Promoting Children's Success: Building Relationships
Module 1B- Promoting Children's Success: Creating Supportive Environments
Module 2A- Strategies to Support Social Emotional Development: Intentional Teaching, Friendship Skills and Empathy
Module 2B- Strategies to Support Social Emotional Development: Emotional Literacy and Problem Solving
Module 3A - Relationship-Based Individualized Interventions: Back to the Basics
Module 3B - Relationship-Based Individualized Interventions: Developing a Behavior Support Plan

Dates: 1st Fridays of Month:
February 7, 2025 - Module 1A
March 7, 2025 - Module 1B
April 4, 2025 - Module 2A
October 3, 2025 - Module 2B
November 7, 2025 - Module 3A
December 5, 2025 - Module 3B

Time: 9:00-3:30 -6 hours professional development for each session
Location:TBD
Audience: Preschool, Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Teachers and Paras
Cost: FREE!
Lunch : Provided!
Instructor: Sarah Ochoa, Certified NDE Teaching Pyramid Trainer and Coach
Register: Go to esu13.org and register on IMPACT

Closed
7 Registered

No Min; No Max

Panhandle Autism Mini Conference

November 11, 2025

Panhandle Autism Mini Conference - Intended audience includes special education teachers, Paraprofessionals, SLP, OT, PT, School Psychologists, Parents, Administrators, Advocates
PLEASE CLIICK HERE FOR THE CONFERNECE FLYER!

Remote

Open
24 Registered

No Min; No Max

TNTP Literacy Leadership Team Network

November 12, 2025

In-Person Session #1: Realizing a Vision for Strong Literacy Instruction through HQIMs
In this session, district/school Literacy Leadership Teams will understand instructional improvement for literacy is a multi-year change management process that requires intentional planning, teamwork, and prioritization. They will learn how curriculum-based professional learning (CBPL) can support their district’s vision for strong literacy instruction through HQIM implementation, while reflecting upon and making connections to their district’s context.

Open
27 Registered

No Min; No Max

New Teacher Academy (Day 2 of 4)

November 13, 2025

Description: ESU #13 is offering a series to support new teachers in their first three years of teaching. We are hoping to create a networking and collaboration system for new teachers in different districts. Topics will include: Survival 101, engagement strategies, Nebraska Department of Education state standards/assessment, what is my role in at an IEP meeting, behavioral techniques, technology and many more.

Audience:
First, Second or Third Year Teachers

Closed
19 Registered

No Min; No Max

Title III Cadre

November 17, 2025

This cadre is for the educational professionals responsible for the development, deliver, and monitoring of educational programs for English learners.

https://zoom.us/j/3086353696

Remote

Open
7 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

November 19, 2025

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

SOAR Advisory: PLACES Curriculum/Assessment

December 2, 2025

Panhandle Leaders of Assessment Curriculum and Educational Support

Remote

Open
7 Registered

No Min; No Max

Western Region Transition Summit - Watch Party

December 3, 2025

Join us for a virtual training on Transition in the IEP! Keynote speaker Jon Paul Burden and experts from NDE, EducationQuest, and ESU 13 will cover topics including specially designed instruction, course of study & graduation, and transition with AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tools to support your students’ futures!

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

KSB Not My Job? Think Again: Special Ed for the Rest of Us

December 4, 2025

Special ed isn't just a department-it's a district-wide reality. That is one reason why special education law is the topic that you all overwhelmingly identified as an area where you need more training. This session gives general ed leaders the legal survival guide they didn't know they needed. We'll cover inclusion pitfalls, IEP basics, collaboration hacks, and what to do when your teachers panic. No, you don't need a law degree to stay compliant-but you do need this training.

-Ideal for superintendents, principals, assistant principals, and curriculum and special education directors.

Remote

Open
7 Registered

No Min; No Max

TNTP Literacy Leadership Team Network

December 4, 2025

Zoom
9:00-10:30
Follow-Up Virtual Session #1: Leading Effective PLCs Grounded in Unit and Lesson Internalization
In this session, district/school Leadership Teams will determine how to establish regular routines and engage in consistent processes for unit and lesson preparation through ongoing and job-embedded professional learning and coaching.

Remote

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

PYRAMID MODEL NEBRASKA (Day 6 of 6)

December 5, 2025

Closed
7 Registered

No Min; No Max

PRT 13/14 RBI Refresher

December 12, 2025

This is a training provided by the regional PRT TA provider. The purpose ofthis activity is to assist PRT’s who are working toward the collection of annual RBI fidelity checks for their approved providers and services coordinators. On-going fidelity checks ensure that approved providers and services coordinators continue to implement the RBI to fidelity. Training activities include overview of selected RBI components, Q/A, practice using the RBI implementation checklist using clips, and practice providing feedback to teammates.This session will focus specifically on Social Emotional skills, Behavior, and Independence.

Remote

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

Instructional Practice Guides (IPG) Training

January 7, 2026

Instructional Practice Guides (IPG) Training

Open
2 Registered

No Min; No Max

Show Me the Data!

January 8, 2026

Description:
During this Data Day ESU 13's Amy Trauernicht, and a few other team members, will show you the data! You will learn about the different data categories, learn what data is available to you, and where to find it. The day-long event is for single persons or teams wishing to learn more about locating your educational data for better utilization. You don't need to reinvent the wheel!

Participants will engage in activites to better familiarize themselves with...
Performatnce Data: NSCAS, NWEA, Formative Assessments
Perceptual Data: NDE & Cognia Surverys, School Created Surveys, MTSS Core Belief Survey
Demographic Data: NEP, AQuESTT, SIS(PowerSchool/Infinite Campus Etc), SEED(Adult Data)
Program Data: CNA, eleot/classroom walk-throughs, HQIM

NeMTSS's Tessa Fraass will host a second Data Day on February 5th titled 'Continuously Improving With Data.' This session will lead you through data analysis for Continuous Improvement.

$25 Training Fee
Lunch is Provided

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

SPED Finance Series Maintenance of Effort

January 8, 2026

Join representatives from the NDE for a 3-part series focused on special education finance.

Session 2
January 8 - Maintenance of Effort

Remote

Open
12 Registered

No Min; No Max

Drug Impairment Training For Educational Professionals (Day 1 of 2)

January 13, 2026

D.I.T.E.P.

Drug Impairment Training For
Educational Professionals

WHAT IS D.I.T.E.P?
D.I.T.E.P. is a program developed to train educational professionals about drug
impairment, drug recognition and drug abuse in the school setting. D.I.T.E.P. also
trains educational professionals how to deal with students that may be impaired by
drugs.
Program History
The 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), conducted by the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), indicated
that an estimated 19.5 million Americans (8.2% of the population aged 12 or older)
had used an illicit drug during the previous month. Drug abuse, whether it involves
controlled substances or the misuse of prescription drugs, has permeated almost every
level of society to some degree. In 2003, an estimated 11 million people reported
driving under the influence of an illicit drug during the past year (1). As many as 18%
of 21-year-olds report drugged driving at least once during the past year (2).
To help combat this growing problem of drugs in the educational environment, at least
three states, Arizona, Kansas and New York, each independently developed training to
address this issue. In cooperation with the International Association of Chiefs of
Police (IACP) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), the
strengths from the three programs were combined to form the Drug Impairment
Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP). This training is intended to provide
school administrators and nurses with a systematic approach to recognizing and
evaluating individuals in the academic environment who are abusing and impaired by
drugs, both legal and illegal, in order to provide early recognition and intervention.
DITEP is derived from the national Drug Evaluation and Classification (DEC)
Program, a successful law enforcement procedure used to detect drug and alcohol
impaired drivers. The methods employed in this training are based on medical and
scientific facts. The information is supported by research conducted in both laboratory
and field studies. The DEC Program was validated in laboratory by studies conducted
at Johns Hopkins University, and in the field by the Southern California Research
Institute. Although DITEP is not intended to qualify participants as Drug Recognition

Experts (DREs), it is intended to make participants competent and confident in
evaluating and documenting those individuals suspected of abusing drugs in the
school setting.
The training will enable school nurses to determine first of all, whether or not the
student is impaired. If it is determined that there is impairment, whether the
impairment is due to a medical problem or is drug related. And finally, if the
impairment is drug related, through proven diagnostic procedures, what category or
categories of drugs that are likely causing the observed impairment.
By providing training to school officials and health care professionals, it is anticipated
that drug usage in schools employing an aggressive evaluation and detection program
will decline. Consequently, not only will the disruption caused by individuals abusing
drugs be decreased, but also the incidence of those individuals driving to and from
schools while impaired by either alcohol or drugs will also be greatly reduced, making
our communities and schools a safer place for all.
Course Overview
Course Content:
The DITEP training is two (2) days. Day one (1) is for ANYONE (affiliated with the
school) interested in this type of training. Day one works well for teachers, guidance
counselors, school resource officers, sports coaches, and also high-level
administrator(s) since it focuses on general drug impairment and policies. Day two is
best suited for those who will actually conduct the hands-on evaluations, usually
school nurses. The course program outline includes the following:
Day One
Introduction and Overview
Drugs in Society
Policy, Procedures, and Rules
Overview of Alcohol
Drug Identification, Categories and Effects
Contacting the Parent(s)
References
Day Two
Eye Examinations
Vital Signs

Divided Attention Tests
Poly Drugs
Assessment Process
Conclusion

Course Planning:
DITEP training is conducted ONLY Certified Drug Recognition Expert
Instructors, who have completed specialized training in presenting the DITEP
curriculum.
DITEP training does not qualify participants as drug recognition experts (DREs), or
train individuals to determine specific drugs or drug categories a student may be
impaired by. It is intended to make high school nurses, principals and school resource
officers competent and confident in documenting students suspected of abusing and
being impaired by drugs.

Open
12 Registered

10 Min; 25 Max

A's with Amy

January 20, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

Restorative Practices Foundational Training (Day 1 of 2)

January 21, 2026

Restorative Practices is a comprehensive approach to support connection
and community building in schools and establishing structures to repair harm.
When implemented comprehensively and systematically, this approach
has been found to reduce violence, unwanted behavior and bullying, and to
increase restoration of relationships. When implemented within a multi-tiered structure, like MTSS, it significantly improves school culture and decreases the use of exclusionary discipline practices.
Leadership teams, systems leaders (MTSS/CIP teams), and teacher leaders are encouraged to participate.

Open
3 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

January 21, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

Continuously Improving With Data

February 5, 2026

This session will lead you through data analysis for Continuous Improvement.

Open
2 Registered

No Min; No Max

NDE TIP Workday

February 9, 2026

NDE Targeted Improvement Plan Workshop

Remote

Open
20 Registered

No Min; No Max

The Toolkit for the Educational Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

February 10, 2026

This interactive workshop provides an in-depth exploration of assessments used in the educational identification of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Participants will examine both overall assessment approaches and tools specific to the three core areas impacted by ASD—communication, social interaction, and behavior.
The training will address identification practices from birth through age 21, including recognizing autism in girls. Emphasis will be placed on practical tools and strategies for evaluating students suspected of having an educational disability on the autism spectrum.
Educational teams will engage with a range of formal and informal assessment tools, participate in hands-on activities, and collaborate on developing a comprehensive body of evidence to support the identification process.
Audience:
Designed for multidisciplinary teams working with students of all ages, including school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, resource teachers, related service providers, and administrators.

Zoom link will be provided for all registered participants.

Remote

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

F# Motivating and Inspiring Students

February 16, 2026

Ever wonder what’s going on in your students’ brains? This interactive training dives into a simple but powerful idea: we all have four key systems running in our minds—knowledge, cognitive, metacognitive, and self. While schools have done a good job focusing on the first two, the metacognitive and self-systems often get left behind. Let’s change that! Discover how you, as a teacher, can tap into these overlooked systems to truly connect with and inspire every learner in your classroom.
You’ll learn how these four systems shape both students and teachers in real time. We’ll take a deep dive into the goals of the metacognitive and self-systems, and explore how addressing these can help you reach your students on a deeper level—connecting with their hearts, minds, and hands.
By the end, you'll walk away with strategies to build a school culture that sparks excitement and unlocks potential in your students. Plus, you’ll reflect on your own teaching, thinking about how your approach brings out passion and purpose in the kids you work with every day.

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

TNTP Literacy Leadership Team Network

February 16, 2026

No location for this one yet. We may add this one as a separate workshop to match the conference sessions. Add it with the others for now please.

In-Person Session #2: Supporting Educators with Curriculum-Based Professional Learning and Instructional Planning
In this session, district/school Literacy Leadership Teams will engage in the key steps of the unit and lesson internalization protocols. This will help leaders deepen their understanding of how to support teachers with this critical piece of HQIM implementation. Participants will also learn the technical and adaptive leadership move
s that support effective unit & lesson internalization, and plan next steps to improve this in their district or school.

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

KSB Webinar Lights, Camera, Hearing!

February 18, 2026

If you think you'll never be called into a hearing, let us gently burst that bubble. Whether it's discipline, discrimination, Title IX, special ed, or tort claims, school leaders are on the hot seat more than ever. We'll walk you through what really happens-complete with video clips of a fake-but-very-realistic hearing featuring heroes, villains, and a school psych who saves the day. Learn how to prep like a pro, give confident testimony, handle cross-examination, and navigate the legal theater without losing your cool-or your case.

-Ideal for superintendents, principals, assistant principals, special ed directors, and activity directors.

Remote

Open
6 Registered

No Min; No Max

2025-26 Principal Huddle Series (Day 2 of 4)

February 24, 2026

Principals Value Statement (Developed June 2025 by Panhandle Principals)
We lead with unwavering commitment to students, staff, and families.
We prioritize authentic connection, fostering strong relationships built on trust and respect.
With gratitude at the heart of our work, we recognize and celebrate the efforts of others as we grow together in service of every learner.
October Outcomes: Examine instructional walkthroughs – including use of Instructional Practice Guides (IPGs)
Network with panhandle principals
Gain essential updates

Oct 15 - Alliance Public Schools; February 24 ZOOM ONLY from 9 am to 11 am; April 1 in Kimball; June 1 @ Wildcats

Zoom Room: https://zoom.us/j/3086314156

Remote

Closed
12 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

February 24, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

February 25, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

HQIM Selection Series: Planning for Implementation

February 26, 2026

The selection and use of high quality instructional materials is one of the best ways to ensure equitable instruction for each student. The selection of materials takes a lot of work. It takes a lot of planning. This is the final of five sessions to help your district be more successful in your selection and implementation process. This session will focus on what you need to do before you unpack materials.

Zoom only. Link will be sent to participants prior to the event.

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

TNTP Literacy Leadership Team Network

March 3, 2026

Follow-Up Virtual Session #2: Using Classroom Observations to Understand Instructional Quality and HQIM Implementation
In this session, district/school Literacy Leadership Teams will understand what learning walks are and why they are important in supporting HQIM implementation. Participants will also learn/practice a process they can use to do effective learning walks in early literacy classrooms using the Nebraska Instructional Practices Guide (IPG).

Remote

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

IFSP Outcome Training

March 6, 2026

This is a 2-hour technical assistance activity provided by the regional TA provider
via distance format (Zoom). Prior to the Zoom call, EI teams identify 6 to 12 child and family
outcomes which are scored by the EI team, as well as the facilitators, using the Quality Outcome
Checklist. A comparison of the scores and feedback on the outcomes are provided on the Zoom call.

Remote

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

New Teacher Academy (Day 3 of 4)

March 9, 2026

Closed
19 Registered

No Min; No Max

Transition PLC

March 16, 2026

PLC sessions are designed to strengthen educator's skills in supporting students with disabilities. Participants will learn SPED best practices, explore helpful resources, and gain practical tools to enhance transition planning. Learn from peers by sharing strategies and experiences. New teachers are encouraged to attend and veteran teachers are welcomed.

Zoom 3086353696

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

Instructional Coaches Cadre

March 17, 2026

This cadre is intended to serve as a network for instructional coaches in the Panhandle.

Remote

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

March 17, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

March 18, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

TNTP Literacy Leadership Team Network

March 30, 2026

In-Person Session #3: Supportive and Aligned Schoolwide Systems and Structures
In this session, district/school Literacy Leadership Teams will walk away with a deeper understanding of the specific schoolwide systems and structures that enable and bolster HQIM implementation. The session will equip teams with knowledge, thought-processes, and resources that will propel their proactive systems-level planning

Open
5 Registered

No Min; No Max

NDE TIP Workday

March 31, 2026

NDE Targeted Improvement Plan Workshop

Remote

Open
6 Registered

No Min; No Max

2025-26 Principal Huddle Series (Day 3 of 4)

April 1, 2026

Remote

Closed
12 Registered

No Min; No Max

KSB Webinar All Things Activities (Eligibility, Discipline, Rights, Etc.)

April 7, 2026

From concussions to locker room controversies, student activities are packed with legal risk-and public scrutiny. This session covers eligibility rules, academic standards, and disciplinary procedures, along with critical issues like transgender participation, NIL rights, and mandated abuse reporting. We'll break down duty of care, SafeSport, CAPTA, and what to do when complaints come from parents, coaches, or the media. Whether you're dealing with a cleat-to-head injury or a viral video, we'll help you keep your programs compliant, your students safe, and your inbox drama-free.

-+Ideal for superintendents, principals, assistant principals, activities directors, and athletic staff. This session might also be valuable for board members who have a particular interest in activities.

Remote

Open
7 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

April 21, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
1 Registered

No Min; No Max

A's with Amy

April 22, 2026

Assessment, Accountability, Accreditation And...with Amy

Location: Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/3086311489

Remote

Open
0 Registered
No Min; No Max

TNTP Literacy Leadership Team Network

April 30, 2026

Virtual Follow-Up Session #3: Systems & Structures: Zooming in on Curriculum-Embedded Assessments
In this session, District Literacy Leadership Teams will learn about the importance of curriculum-based assessments, deepen their understanding of why they are important, and consider supporting structures (ex: vision and clear expectations, protected time, protocols, etc.) for effective use.

Remote

Open
4 Registered

No Min; No Max

New Teacher Academy (Day 4 of 4)

May 1, 2026

Closed
19 Registered

No Min; No Max

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