On August 5, 2013, Staff Development Director Kate Hatch met with teachers from the ESU 11 area who participated in the Teacher Academy program. This is a program within the ESU #11 consortium area that is designed to help teachers develop skills that will transfer to the classroom as they work with students in preparing […]
RealCare Babies
In March, the Bertrand Community School Family Health Class got an eye opening experience in newborn care with the help of ESU #11’s RealCare babies. The RealCare babies make it possible to practice caring for a newborn infant. After reading about newborn care and researching different related topics online, the group practiced with the RealCare […]
Grief Resource Kits Available for Checkout
Do you know a grieving child or teen? Studies show that unresolved grief can lead to poor school performance, sleep difficulties, behavior challenges, illness, crime and other problems. The ESU 11 Media Center has recently purchased a set of Grief Resource Kits. These kits are packed with wonderful books and videos that help grieving young people develop […]
E-learning course, “Together We Can!”
SCC TO OFFER FREE ONLINE CLASS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR PROVIDERS Southeast Community College (SCC) has announced a free online class designed for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their independent providers. Independent providers are persons working under contract with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to […]
Portrait Photography Workshop
On December 13, 2012, ESU #11 hosted a Portrait Photography Workshop for area teachers and students. Participants learned techniques for posing, lighting, and exposure to create a flawless portrait. Brad Mellema, an accomplished photographer from Axtell, was the instructor for the workshop. He has been published in dozens of magazines, websites and newspapers including the […]