Section List

Tier 1 Instructional Strategies to Support Classroom Management: Teacher Credibility  

September 22, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Ritta-Olson, Theresa

Teacher Credibility
Effective classroom management begins with effective instruction. While routines, expectations, and relationships are essential, the instructional decisions teachers make each day shape how students perceive them. Research identifies teacher credibility—students' perceptions that their teacher is competent, trustworthy, supportive, and genuinely invested in their success—as one of the strongest influences on student engagement and learning.

In this session, participants will explore how intentional Tier 1 instructional strategies strengthen teacher credibility that proactively support a positive classroom environment by increasing student participation, reducing off-task behavior, and promoting meaningful learning for all students. Although this session is part of a larger series, it is designed as a stand-alone professional learning opportunity and can be attended independently.

LETRS for Administrators-Day 4 VIRTUAL TRAINING (Day 1 of 2)  

September 29, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• O'Brien, Denise

This training enables leaders to effectively support educators as they engage in the LETRS course of study and work to implement the learnings in their classrooms. LETRS for Administrators is a professional learning opportunity designed to guide state, district, and building administrators and instructional leaders in creating adaptable and suitable literacy initiatives using systems thinking and implementation science. The program defines the systems and infrastructures required to successfully implement a sustainable literacy program aligned to scientifically based research.

Regional Continuous Improvement Workshop: The Journey Continues!  

October 1, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Clapp, Kelly

Join us for a day of professional learning focused on the Continuous Improvement Process.  Numerous breakout sessions will be offered to support all teachers and leaders, regardless of the year your school is in the cycle of improvement.  Breakout session topics will be aligned to Nebraska’s Rule 10 areas of concentration:

• Mission and Vision 009.01A1

• Collection and Analysis of Data 009.01A2

• Student Academic Achievement Goals 009.01A3

• Procedures, Strategies, and Actions 009.01A4

• Evaluation of Progress Toward Improvement Goals 009.01A5

New Teacher Academy ~ October 5, 2026  

October 5, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Shepard, Taylor

The New Teacher Academy is designed to help prepare and  support new teachers through their first year in the classroom.  This workshop series is based on the new Nebraska Teacher Performance Standards.

Days 1 and 2 are BOTH required for new teachers to attend. New Teacher Academy is a 4-day series, with Days 1 and 2 back-to-back in July.

Day 1 (July 23) will focus on creating a quality learning environment through set up, relationships and classroom management. Day 1 is only for new teachers.

Day 2 (July 24) will include mentors as well as we look at professionalism, planning, and the stages of the first year of teaching. 

Days 3 (Oct 5) and 4 (Jan 28) will address hot topics for these times of year including classroom management, reflection, engagement and instruction strategies, and professionalism.

Participants in ESU 10’s New Teacher Academy will receive coaching sessions aligned to the topics of each day. This coaching includes a pre-observation meeting, an observation, and a debrief session to support teacher growth and goal-setting for their first year.

ESU 10 recommends this series to teachers within their first three years of teaching. This year’s series will focus on classroom management, engagement, and relationships.

Nebraska Digital Citizenship Symposium ~ October 6, 2026  

October 6, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Coover, Peg

ESU 10 is one of 6 Nebraska ESUs that is hosting the Nebraska Digital Citizenship Symposium, which started in 2011.

 

The 2026 symposium will focus on relevant topics for students in middle and high school.  We invite you to send a team of students and teachers – we recommend 1 teacher or librarian (or any adult) and 5 students but you may customize your team to fit your needs best! You may also choose to send more than one team!

 

Teams of students and adults will work together to formulate an actionable plan to take back to their school aimed to implement the use of technology for good. We are excited to welcome teacher, school librarian, presenter, author, and doctoral student Kristen Mattsen to facilitate the day and help students from schools across the state connect and learn!

More information at our website:  bit.ly/NEdigcit  

 

Registration Deadline is September 28!

PK-3 Art Teachers Literacy Workshop  

October 7, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Stukey, Heather

This required training is designed specifically for K-3 Art Teachers in Nebraska.

Nebraska State Statute 79-2607 is a core component of the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act. It mandates that the Nebraska Department of Education develop a professional learning system of evidence-based reading instruction for pre-K through 3rd grade teachers. As part of this mandate, all pre-K through 3rd grade specialists (e.g. art, music, physical education, library, technology) are required to participate in professional learning to support literacy awareness and support students’ literacy development across all district settings.

Components of this training include:

• Basic overview of the Science of Reading

• Reinforce vocabulary and language within the Art classroom

• Support students when they encounter literacy difficulties in Art

• Build background knowledge in the Art classroom

• Contribute to a school-wide culture of literacy

Teachers must stay for the duration of the training in order to be “adequately trained” by the state of Nebraska.

Lunch will NOT be provided

Math Teacher Network 2026  

October 12, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Steinbrink, Dianah

This workshop will target Tier 1 instruction to ensure all students are engaged in grade-level learning in mathematics.

Participants will want to bring their current curriculum materials to engage in “implications and next steps” as a part of this workshop. Time will be provided to collaborate with other educators of like grade and high quality instructional materials. Content, activities, and examples will focus on K-5 and 6-12.

Please join us for a day of collaboration to support each other, share ideas, resources, and learn from colleagues.

Fundamentals of Literacy - Regional Coaching Roadshow 2026-2027 (Day 2 of 4)  

October 13, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Kennicutt, Claudine

 

Literacy coaches serve a critical role in supporting teachers by providing job-embedded professional development. Join us for this five-day training series based on literacy coaching modules that have been adapted by The Florida Center for Reading Research.

Whether you are a literacy coach, principal, or teacher leader, you will learn the necessary components, along with the essential knowledge and skills, to become successful literacy leaders and contribute to the improvement of reading instruction and student achievement.

Participants Will:

• Apply principles and practices that foster a positive school culture

• Apply effective methods and practices for coaching both students and adult learners

• Collect data on instructional practices to inform professional learning

• Plan, implement, and analyze literacy instruction based on the science of reading

• Reflect, plan, and implement literacy coaching

26-27 LETRS Vol. 1 Cohort 1 (Day 2 of 4)  

October 14, 2026

• ESU 10 - T&L
• Stukey, Heather

Teachers matter more to student achievement than any other aspect of schooling. Teachers need professional development that provides deeper knowledge, skills, and practice to successfully address reading difficulties.

• Understanding the content and methodology of research-based, explicit, structured literacy instruction

• Deep knowledge of the cognitive and language factors that shape student learning and of pedagogical detail

• Information about how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students

IEP Academy  

October 20, 2026 @ 8:30 AM

• ESU 10 - SPED
• Neill, Denise

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 is October 13, 2026 - one week prior to the training.
If you have difficulty registering or setting up an account, please contact Denise Neill 308-237-5927.