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
Check out the video (Enhancing Collaborative Practices Series for Co-Teachers) and flyer to learn more about this upcoming series and why you should join!
Awards were given to the following -
Britt Reynolds - Level 1
Rod Diercks - Level 1
Ken Reinsch - Level 1
Carla Schwahn - Level 3
Sandy Blankenship - Level 6 (not pictured)
On August 8th, ESU 6 welcomed back our dedicated staff to officially launch the new school year! The energy was high, the laughter was contagious, and the focus was clear—Refresh, Rewind, and Regenerate as we move into another exciting year of service, innovation, and collaboration.
Welcoming New Faces - We began the day by introducing the newest members of our ESU 6 family. We’re thrilled to have fresh energy and perspectives joining our team!
Tech Tips with Dr. Lynne Herr - Dr. Herr delivered an engaging and practical session focused on:
Maximizing Google Tools – How to store, share, and save efficiently.
Email Organization – Tips for managing your inbox and boosting productivity.
AI in Education – Exploring tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Suno to enhance teaching and learning.
Her session offered useful strategies to streamline daily tasks and incorporate emerging tech in meaningful ways.
Inspiration from Dr. Jo Owens-Nauslar - Our team had the unique opportunity to hear from Dr. Jo Owens-Nauslar, a passionate advocate for wellbeing and performance.
Dr. Jo is also a well-known philanthropist and leader in organizations like Chadron State College, Nebraska Sports Council, and Nebraska Canine No Kill Shelter. Her vibrant message reminded us to embrace the POSSIBILITIES and build a path toward SUCCESS—personally and professionally.
Wrapping Up with Department Meetings - The day concluded with department meetings, allowing teams to connect, plan, and set goals for the coming year.
We’re kicking off the school year with an energy-packed trio of events:
🍎 First-Year Teachers – ready to make their mark!
🤝 Mentors – guiding the next generation with heart and wisdom!
🙌 Kagan Cooperative Learning – bringing engagement to life with powerful strategies!
There’s no better way to start the year than with collaboration, connection, and a whole lot of learning. Let’s go, 2025-2026!
