Holdrege, NE
On August 6, 2019, Kate Hatch from Educational Service Unit #11 conducted an Introduction to APL workshop. During this training, new teachers received specific information regarding the following strategies that should be used to ensure good classroom management:
On July 30, 2019, Kate Hatch from Educational Service Unit #11 conducted the first day of the Entry-Year Assistance training for school teams. During this training, a mentor and a new teacher had the opportunity to participate in discussions involving their district’s policies and procedures, decision-making, what makes quality effective teachers, and proactive management. This training provides an opportunity for mentors and teachers to collaborate and discuss classroom issues in a safe, supportive environment.
Artwork from Minden CL Jones Middle School is currently on display at ESU 11.
During the week of June 17, 2019, the ESU #11 Staff Development Department provided an intensive training for teachers within the service unit area. This training was designed to provide teachers with methods that can be used in the classroom to prevent and manage peer bullying and cyberbullying. Teachers gained information about the impact of technology on social behaviors as well as ways to respond to bullies effectively. Effective suggestions were also offered for working with parents and controlling bullying to provide a safer, more positive classroom. This course was taught by master teacher Karmen Scharf-Sears from Kearney Public Schools. Teachers from the following districts participated in the class: Southern Valley, Alma, Loomis, Arapahoe, and Kearney.
During the week of June 10, 2019, the ESU #11 Staff Development Department provided an intensive training for teachers within the service unit area. This training focused on providing teachers with strategies and practical applications to allow them to check for student understanding and allow junior/high school students the opportunity to process content information for 2 minutes after approximately 10 minutes of lecture time. Elementary students should be provided this opportunity after approximately every 5 minutes of lecture time. Teachers also had to plan, describe, and select appropriate strategies, resources, and evaluation tools and create lessons that encompass these best practices. This course was taught by Staff Development Director Kate Hatch, Technology Curriculum Consultant Jody Bauer, and master teacher Julie Stagemeyer from Arapahoe Public Schools. Teachers from Holdrege Elementary, Alma, Gibbon and Overton Public Schools were in attendance.
