ESU 11

Holdrege, NE

Educational Service Unit No. 11

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Employment Opening – School Psychologist

Educational Service Unit 11 currently has an opening for a school psychologist. This person will serve students age Birth to 21 in multiple settings. Applicant should possess a strong knowledge in PBIS, mental health, academic and behavioral interventions, using and interpreting data, assessment, problem-solving processes, and consultation. It is also necessary for the applicant to possess strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to develop relationships with administrators, staff, students, and parents.

Must qualify for a school psychology certificate in Nebraska. Interested candidate should send or email a cover letter along with his/her resume, transcripts, credentials, and Certified Application to:

Lona Nelson, Director of Special Education
Educational Service Unit 11
P.O. Box 858
Holdrege, NE 68949

or email to lonelso@esu11.org

MTSS Day 4

Teachers and administrators from the ESU 11 area gathered on April 17 to continue to learn how to implement MTSS.  School teams gathered and organized various sources of data and then held conversations to determine if their core program is effective.  They then held conversations to determine next steps for MTSS implementation.  NDE MTSS Consultants Jane Byers and Mary Jo McElhose were the facilitators for the day.

Integrating MTSS: Day 1

On October 29, 2018, ESU 11 coordinated a day for school teams to learn how to implement a Multi-Tiered System of Support process within their school.  Nebraska Department of Education consultants, Jane Byers and Mary Jo McElhose were the facilitators.  Participants learned the history of Response to Intervention (Rtl) and MTSS, and how the Nebraska definitions are clarified leading to a common, statewide language. Trainers relayed a strong message of, “MTSS is a framework to house the tools needed for continuous improvement, problem solving and decision making.” Problem solving models were shared and schools examined their own. Participants inventoried district or school initiatives leading to discussion of purpose and priorities.

 

Intro to Marzano

On August 3, 2018, Kate Hatch from Educational Service Unit #11 conducted an Introduction to Marzano workshop.  During this training, teachers received an overview of the Marzano Instructional Model from Phil Warrick, associate vice president of Marzano Research Laboratory.  Kate then provided specific information regarding Design Questions 6 and 8, which focus on establishing relationships and establishing rules and procedures.

9th Grade Business Tours

On April 10, 2018, six area school districts participated in the 9th Grade Business Tours hosted by ESU 11.  The students had an opportunity to tour 4 businesses in and around Kearney including: Landmark Implement, Cash-Wa, Kearney Concrete and Block, and Midway Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler. During the lunch hour they were able to experience the college atmosphere and eat at the University of Nebraska – Kearney cafeteria.  The students reported that they enjoyed learning about each business, the expectations of each employee of that business and watching the business run it’s daily routine.  

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