Presenters: Annette Wragge, M.Ed., BCBA, ASD State Coordinator, Teri McGill, M.Ed., BCBA Metro Region Coordinator, Jamie Lewis, MAEd, MSOTR/L Central Region Coordinator, and Mikki Bohling, SLP-CCC, Central Region Team This 2 day training will provide an overview of important topics related to identifying and understanding the diverse needs of young children with autism. Universal and core classroom-wide practices will be discussed, as well as the development of effective, individualized intervention programs. This training will focus on early intervention practices for teams working with young children, from birth to three years old (Part C) as well as those working with individuals aged three to five years and beyond. (Part B). Following the training Participants will be able to identify: *ASD Network Core Values *Early Indicators of Autism Including Leveraging the Routines Based Interview *Early Intervention in Nebraska *Evidence Based Practices RBEI Practices Connection Functional Communication Active Engagement/Joint Attention Imitation Play Social Skills PTR Classroom Wide Practices Hot Tips for Behavior Registration deadline is 1 week prior or when registration is at capacity. Please log into your ODIE account or create a new one (if you do not have one) Once an account has been created, you can login and register for this workshop. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Denise Neill at dneill@esu10.org or 308-237-5927. Attendees may include Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teachers, speech-language pathologists (SLPs), administrators, and service coordinators. Parents, family members, and paraprofessionals are also welcome to attend alongside their school team members. Registration deadline is one week prior to workshop. Cancellations not received 2 business days in advance will be billed the workshop fee.
This workshop is ideal for new early childhood educators or those that need a refresher, administrators, and instructional coaches working in Nebraska public school early childhood programs. This interactive workshop will provide early childhood educators and administrators with a comprehensive understanding of Nebraska’s Rule 11 and the ECERS-3 tool, both of which are essential in supporting high-quality early learning environments. Participants will explore the key components of Rule 11, which outlines the approval and operation of early childhood education programs in public schools, including requirements related to staffing, curriculum, and instructional practices. In addition, the workshop will introduce the ECERS-3 framework, focusing on how it supports continuous quality improvement through observation of classroom practices and environment. Through hands-on activities, discussion, and reflection, participants will learn how to align daily practices with Rule 11 regulations while also using ECERS-3 as a guide for creating developmentally appropriate, engaging, and equitable learning environments. By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: **Identify the key requirements and expectations outlined in Nebraska’s Rule 11 **Understand the requirements in ECERS-3 focusing on health and safety and the physical environment and its role in quality assessment **Apply strategies to align classroom practices with both Rule 11 and ECERS-3 indicators **Reflect on their current practices and/or plan for quality improvements in their programs
Well facilitated and written IEPs guide programming to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. This in-service will provide an overview of the IEP process for all students age 3-21. Participants will: * Develop an understanding of the impact of core beliefs and collaboration in the IEP process * Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the IEP process * Facilitate IEPs in a professional and parent friendly manner through use of technology * Identify and connect the elements required to write a high quality IEP * Build foundational knowledge on utilizing high quality IEPs for instructional planning Registration deadline: August 4, 2025 Register online at https://odie.esu10.org to access an Odie workshop. If you have difficulty requesting an account or accessing your account, please contact Denise Neill, dneill@esu10.org, at 308-237-5927.
The premier Tier 3 intervention for the Pyramid Model, Prevent-Teach-Reinforce for Young Children (PTR-YC) is a research-proven, family-centered approach used in preschool settings nationwide to resolve persistent challenging behaviors.
