ESU #3 ELC PD Omaha Region

March 2023

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Planning for 2023 2024 !!

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One of the ESU #3 ELC PD Grant requirements is to ask partners - child care centers, community agencies, FCCH providers, out of school time programs, Planning Region Teams, professional organizations, school districts - to contribute to the development of the grant continuation proposal by sharing ideas to assist with professional development planning.


There will be two opportunities to share your valuable input with us:

  • The week of March 6, the 2023 2024 ESU #3 ELC PD Grant input survey will be sent via email. The survey will need to be completed no later than Friday, March 17.
  • On Tuesday, March 14, educators, providers, and partners are invited to the 2023 2024 ESU #3 ELC PD Grant strategic planning sessions. For more information, click on the image to the left.

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We all know that children do not learn the exact same skills at the exact same time. However, as a quality child care provider, you also recognize when a child is not developing skills as expected for their age. The good news is you don’t just have to watch and worry.

The Early Development Network (EDN) provides services to children birth through two years of age in all Nebraska School Districts. A concerned parent can contact their local school district to receive a free developmental evaluation to help them determine if their child is delayed in developing skills. When a child is eligible for EDN services, trained professionals will help families (and you) know the best way to help their child grow and learn.


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 school district contact numbers below:

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Join us for the Omaha Region Early Childhood Community meetings that take place monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 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: March 8, 2023 @ 1:00PM

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

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Coach Resources March 2023

This month we are sharing more about the role and purpose of the five Coach Consultants across Nebraska. Our collective purpose is to develop and cultivate growth in coaches who work with early childhood educators to improve access to quality care and education for all young children and their families. To learn more about how we do this, take a look at the ELC-Coach Consultant Role and Purpose page.


It is so important for us to “remember my why” and stay grounded in purpose so that each educator gets what they need from coaches and in turn, each child and family gets what they need from educators. What is your “why?” What is your purpose? Here is a tool that we have found to be very helpful in reflecting on many coaching practices and the purpose of the work – Developing a Coaching Vision and Mission Statement.


Please let me know if you take a minute to use this tool to reflect on – I would love to chat with you about it! please reach out to me at bmorton@esu3.org

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2023 2024 ELC CC Strategic Planning Region

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Early Learning Guidelines

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(Each session is $30)

If you are interested in a group session for your program, email jhaggart@esu3.org


IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Language & Literacy

Saturday, March 11; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S 110th St, LaVista 68128


IN PERSON Early Learning Guidelines: Creative Arts

Tuesday, March 21; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and March 23; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

ESU #3 - 6949 S 110th St, LaVista 68128

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate.


ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Approaches to Learning

Saturday, March 25; 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually. Small groups sharing a device (logged in on the same computer) is not allowed.


ONLINE Early Learning Guidelines: Social and Emotional Development

Wednesday, April 5: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m and April 12; 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually. Small groups sharing a device (logged in on the same computer) is not allowed.


Early Learning Guidelines Book Pick Up

If you do not have a copy of the Early Learning Guidelines: Nebraska's Birth to Five Learning and Development Standards (updated 2018) and would like to pick one up, you (or someone you send) can stop by ESU #3 (110th & Harrison) during the week.


ESU 3 Address: 6949 S 110th St, LaVista NE 68128

Building hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


You will enter through the main entrance on the west side of the building and let the person at the front desk know you are there to pick up an ELG book.
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CPR/ First Aid Options

CPR/ First Aid Options

Infant Child and Adult CPR and First Aid classes are offered in Fort Calhoun on the first Thursday of each month. Christi Jones is very flexible with class dates, and is available most evenings and weekends. Please call at 402-468-4868 or email christigo18@aol.com to register or for more info about onsite training.


National Safety Council, Nebraska


Nebraska Training Services

Thursday, March 23; 6:30 p.m.

Registration fee: $60

Lisa: netrainingservices@gmail.com or 402-661-9957

Living Faith Church, 12315 Westwood Lane, Omaha 68144


Endless Beginnings
CPR/ First Aid Options
NE Safe Kids Child Care Transportation

NE Safe Kids Child Care Transportation

Nebraska Training Services

Tuesday, March 28; 6:30 p.m.

Registration fee: $25

Lisa: netrainingservices@gmail.com or 402-661-9957

Living Faith Church, 12315 Westwood Lane, Omaha 68144


Nebraska Child Care Licensing Regulations require mandatory child passenger safety training for child care centers who transport children. The Safe Kids Nebraska Child Care Transportation Training is the only approved course to satisfy the regulation requirements. The current list of certified child passenger safety technicians offering the training can be found here
NE Safe Kids Child Care Transportation

Pre-Service Orientation Training for Family Child Care Home Programs

Prior to License Orientation training is now available ONLINE for persons interested in becoming licensed as a Family Child Care Home I or II. The licensing process, which includes this orientation training, can be found on the Department of Health and Human Services, Child Care Licensing website at this link.

Safe with You can be found on the NECPRS Training Calendar

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ESU #3 ELC PD Omaha Region

ESU #3 ELC PD Omaha Region

ESU #3 ELC PD Omaha Region

If you have any further questions or feedback,

please do not hesitate to contact us.

6949 South 110th Street, La Vista, NE, USA elcpdnewsletteruser@esu3.org 402-597-4830 elcomaharegion.org