Approximately 340 central Nebraska students gathered at The Tassel in Holdrege on Thursday, December 2, 2021 for a world language concert starring Edgar Rene from Puerto Rico. This concert is part of an international cultural experience for area high school students enrolled in Spanish classes. The ESU 11 Professional Development Department coordinated the event. Edgar sang numerous songs during… Continue Reading
The Board of Educational Service Unit #11 of the State of Nebraska, hereinafter referred to as ESU #11, held its regular meeting at the Office Building in Holdrege, Nebraska on November 15, 2021.
On November 16, 2021, ESU #11 hosted a meeting for area principals. This meeting provides principals the opportunity to learn and collaborate regarding issues surrounding education. During this particular meeting, principals met with Mariella Resendiz Alvarado and Amber Hartsock from NDE to learn more about mental health and the resources that are available to help students.… Continue Reading
On October 27, 2021, ESU 11 hosted the fall Librarians & Media Specialists meeting. Media & Technology Coordinator, Wade Gibson, organized the day’s events, kicking things off with the new STEM kits purchased with Carl Perkins grant funds. Staff Development Director, Kate Hatch, led the hands-on activity, getting everyone introduced to the kits and working… Continue Reading
On October 25, 2021, ESU 11 hosted a Professional Learning Community meeting for 7-12 grade Social Studies teachers. PLCs are an ongoing process in which educators work collaboratively to achieve better results for the students they serve. During the course of the day, teachers had the opportunity to learn how to integrate inquiry into the… Continue Reading
On October 21, 2021 Educational Service Unit #11 sponsored the opportunity for area counselors to participate in a networking process that occurs four times each year. Staff Development Director, Kate Hatch, organized the counselors’ day. During this particular meeting, Dr. Paul Barnes, Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences at South Dakota State… Continue Reading
Educational Service Unit 11 seeks applications for the position of Administrator. The Service Unit is located in Holdrege, in South central Nebraska. It serves thirteen public school districts and one parochial school district. It serves school districts in eleven different counties. Educational Service Unit 11’s leadership team directors provide excellent program development and implementation; ESU… Continue Reading
On October 19 and 20, 2021, 310 area sophomore students participated in the career exploration workshop called Connecting the Dots. This interactive career exploration simulation program is designed to help students learn more about careers of interest as well as how to “connect the dots” from tenth grade through postsecondary study to the workplace. The workshop… Continue Reading
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