Congratulations to our 2026 ESU 6 Middle School Quiz Bowl champions! We had 29 teams in the Middle School meet competing in three divisions based on district size. Crete, Wilber-Clatonia, and Our Redeemer Lutheran won their divisions with Norris, Fillmore Central, and Heartland taking second.
🍕 Student Chat ’n Chow | 12:30 PM Central
We’ll kick off the day with the Nebraska Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), who will share how students can access community resources and get involved in youth leadership opportunities.
We encourage students (and educators!) to watch the short 4-minute video on the NYLC website before the event: https://nylc.nebraska.gov/
👉 Student registration:
https://bit.ly/ChatChowRegistration
🎓 Knowing to Doing – Teacher Series | 3:30 PM Central
Our afternoon session features Abbey Cron from the Nebraska Department of Education, sharing practical guidance on writing meaningful courses of study that support student outcomes.
👉 Educator registration:
https://bit.ly/Knowing2DoingRegistration
💬 Agencies & Anxiety (Parent Session) | 5:30 PM Central
We’ll wrap up the day with Kara Coble from the ASD Network, who will introduce the Enhanced Choice Model—an approach that centers choice, safety, respect, and skill-building to help reduce anxiety.
This session is valuable for everyone, not just parents—please feel free to share the registration link.
👉 Parent registration:
https://bit.ly/AgenciesAnxietyRegistration
Please note: Pre-registration is required to receive Zoom links for the live events and to access the recordings afterward.
The ESU 4 and ESU 6 Technology Teams recently joined forces in a proactive and collaborative cybersecurity initiative, conducting comprehensive penetration testing on the public-facing systems of 27 school districts across the ESU 4 and ESU 6 regions in southeast Nebraska. Working hand-in-hand with district IT staff from both areas, the combined teams simulated realistic cyber threats to identify potential vulnerabilities, bolster network defenses, and enhance overall digital security for students, educators, and administrative systems. This partnership underscores our shared commitment to protecting educational environments and demonstrates the power of regional cooperation in defending against evolving online risks. A heartfelt thank you to all participating districts for their vital partnership in this essential work!
✨📚 Knowing to Doing is back! 📚✨
Grab your calendar (and maybe a snack) because our next Knowing to Doing is March 4 at 3:30 PM CT! We’re excited to welcome Micki Charf, who will be sharing must-know info about students with disabilities and graduation—the kind of stuff you can actually use. 🙌
👉 Register HERE at least 48 hours in advance so the Zoom link lands safely in your inbox.
🎥 Bonus perk: All sessions are recorded, so you can binge-watch this session (and the whole year’s lineup!) on your own time.
Come learn, connect, and level up—see you there! 🚀
Upcoming Transition Training Opportunities -
On Wednesday, January 14, we’re excited to offer THREE Zoom learning events throughout the day! Pre-registration is required—please register in advance to ensure the Zoom links arrive in your inbox the day before each session.
📚 Wednesday Learning Lineup
🕧 12:30 PM CST | Student Chat n Chow
We kick off the day with our Chat n Chow student series featuring the topic “Scam or Real?”
👉 Register for Chat n Chow:
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0116-0030-7c130b17b82e4e4095b6ebd385aca0fc
🕞 3:30 PM CST | Teacher Knowing to Doing
Our Knowing to Doing Zoom launches the new year with NDE State Director Amy Rhone, who will share insights on transition and Prior Written Notice (PWN).
👉 Register for Knowing to Doing:
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0116-0030-fa1454d56f2648299b9d30999dc0c942
🕠 5:30 PM CST | Parent Agencies & Anxiety
We wrap up the day with Agencies and Anxiety, focusing on assistive technology.
👉 Register for Agencies & Anxiety:
https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0116-0030-8e044abc68444c22967d515334fd459f
We hope you’ll join us for a full day of learning, connection, and support—there’s something for everyone!
🚀 Next Knowing to Doing Session: Probation as Partners
Mark your calendars for December 10 at 3:30 PM CT!
This session explores how educators and probation officers can work together to support students in meeting their Postsecondary Goals (PSGs) and successfully navigating school, community expectations, and transition planning.
In this quick learning session, we’ll cover:
How to build collaborative, student-centered relationships with probation partners
Strategies for aligning communication, expectations, and supports
How to ensure PSGs, services, and transition plans reflect the student's current needs and legal requirements
…plus practical strategies you can use tomorrow to strengthen cross-agency collaboration.
Date: December 10
Time: 3:30 PM CT via Zoom
Register now to get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/Knowing2DoingRegistration
🚀 Next Knowing to Doing Session: Writing a Strong Summary of Performance (SOP)
Mark your calendars for November 19 at 3:30 PM CT!
This one-hour session tackles everything educators need to know about the Summary of Performance (SOP). The SOP is a document that is intended to help facilitate a student's transition to postsecondary success. This document should include recommendations about ways to help a student meet their postsecondary goals.
In this quick learning session, we’ll break down:
✨ What an SOP is and what the law requires
✨ Why we write an SOP and how it supports postschool success
✨ Who receives the SOP and when it must be delivered
✨ How to create a compliant, high-quality SOP that is truly useful for students, families, and adult agencies
…plus tools and templates you can use tomorrow in your practice.
🗓️ Date: November 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:30 PM CT via Zoom
👉 Register now to get the Zoom link: https://bit.ly/Knowing2DoingRegistration
