ELC PD Omaha Region Networking Meetings are open to anyone who works in or represents center based child care, community agencies and organizations, early intervention teams, family child care, Head Start, health/medical professionals, higher education institutions, preschools, professional organizations and support groups, public school early childhood programs, and out of school time programs. This is a great opportunity to get connected!

Please RSVP to Stephanie, spink@esu3.org by January 5 if you would like to receive the Zoom link for the meeting.

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Regarding the online registration system:

• Each person must have his/her own account. Directors should not register staff using their own account. (Instructions for creating an account can be found here)

• Your email address must be verified after your account is activated. All communication regarding training is sent via email and you may not receive important information if your email address is not verified.

• Payment can be made by credit card or check/money order. Check/money order should be mailed within 2 business days of registration. Please make payable to ESU #3.

• A receipt email will be sent once payment is received and this confirms your registration.

You registered and now you cannot attend:

• Logon to your online registration system account, cancel your registration and send an email to jhaggart@esu3.org

• If a cancellation is made before the registration deadline and payment has been received, 100% credit is given.

• If a cancellation is made after the registration deadline but before the training, including prior to the start of the training the day of the training, 50% credit is given if payment has been received.

• If someone is a no call, no show, the registration fee payment is forfeited.

• NOTE: All credits will “expire” if not used within 18 months

When attending training:

• Please arrive prior to the start time of the training. If you are not on time for a licensing required training, you will not be allowed to attend.

• During training sessions, we ask for your full attention.

• Please seek childcare for your children, as the professional development environment (in person or online) is not a developmentally appropriate space for them.

• Use of cell phones will be restricted to break times. Those who violate this policy may be asked to leave the training and will not receive credit.

• Thank you for coming prepared with an open mind to learning new ideas, sharing resources with other participants, and being actively engaged!

In the event of training cancellation:

• An email will be sent to those registered announcing that the training will not be held.

• If payment has been received, 100% credit is given.

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As coaches, it is so important to cultivate emotional resilience within ourselves so that we can help others do the same. Here is a resource to click on to remind you to Take Care of Yourself

Click HERE for more information on cultivating emotional resilience.

As a coach, you may have often wondered if you are supporting change that improves educator and child well-being. Jim Knight writes about strategies for engaging and motivating educators we work with that promote change -- "Why Teacher Autonomy is Central to Coaching Success." And if you are a coach interested in the Metro area regional login page or a spiral-bound copy of the Coaching Competencies, please reach out to me at bmorton@esu3.org

Omaha Region Early Childhood Community meetings are zoom meetings that take place monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. These meetings, brought to you by NECC’s Early Childhood Community Coordinator in collaboration with the Omaha Chapter of Nebraska AEYC and ELC PD Omaha Region, provide a way to bring communication from our state and local partners directly to early childhood providers and educators in order to better assist you in making good business decisions.

There is no need to register to attend, simply click on the zoom link to join the meeting. Those sharing updates and information may include DHHS, NDE Office of Early Childhood, First Five Nebraska, and local health departments, just to name a few.

Next Meeting: January 11, 2023 @ 1:00PM

Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 880 1418 4331 Password: 529752

Childcare and preschool providers have knowledge of early childhood development and are encouraged to discuss any concerns or “red flags” with families. These conversations can cause some apprehension, but they are important in the ongoing effort to connect families with early intervention. Childcare and preschool providers are encouraged to trust their developmental knowledge and instincts and know what resources are available for families. One primary resource is the Early Development Network.

The Early Development Network serves children ages birth through two years of age who qualify for special education services according to Nebraska State Guidelines (Rule 52). Services are provided at no cost to the family, are provided in the child’s natural environment (e.g. home, childcare) and are confidential. Childcare and preschool providers can make a referral to EDN, but the parent ultimately has to consent to proceed with any screenings or evaluations. It is important to make parents aware of any concerns that you have and to partner with them as they seek resources to address those concerns. If a child is between the ages of three and five, the family can contact their local school district directly to inquire about supports and services. All Nebraska school districts are obligated to provide services beginning at birth for children who meet eligibility criteria and demonstrate a need for early intervention. To make a referral, use the contact numbers below.

Local school districts value partnerships with community providers - it is through partnerships that we are able to more significantly impact children and families. Childcare and preschool providers play an essential role in early intervention and can be the link between families and critical supports and services early on in a child’s life. School districts rely on the relationships community providers have with families and respect the efforts they make on behalf of the young children they serve. Thank you for your partnership!

Need complimentary continuing education hours? Don’t want to travel?
Pull up a comfortable chair and join us on the web!
Hours approved in the states of Nebraska, Iowa, Georgia & South Dakota
for childcare providers. Web-based Sessions for Early Childhood Professionals.
Register now or the day before class by noon:
https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/one-hour-once-month-trainings

Wednesdays, January 18, January 25, February 01, February 08, February 15, February 22, March 01; 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and March 08; 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

(Registration fee $225.00)

ZOOM

A series of sessions for child care center directors, Management Training Program covers resources and skills to succeed in center based program leadership. Completing this training (all 8 modules) fulfills the DHHS licensing requirement: 391 NAC Regulation 3 006.08B Child Care Management Training. Registration is for the entire series.

Environment Rating Scale Training