ESU #3 ELC PD Omaha Region
March 2023
Planning for 2023 2024 !!
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.
Executive Function Skill: Taking on Challenges
Autism in Early Childhood
Documenting Learning in Nature
Leadership Lessons with Jones Loflin
MINDFUL Monday
Early Childhood Essentials: Rethinking and Teaching Sharing
Supporting the Development of Self- Directed Engaged Learning
Which Hat Are You Wearing?
Washington County
Baby Sign Language class
Available in English and Spanish
KidSquad training
Nebraska Extension Early Childhood
Childcare Professionals Renewal Summit
Educational Webinars
Nebraska Extension ServSafe
Nebraska Extension ELG HP Deep Dive
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Nebraska Extension ELG LL Deep Dive
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Nebraska Extension ELG Sci Deep Dive
The Rose's Teacher Trainings for March 2023
Infant/Toddler and Preschool Child Development Associate Training-Online
Nebraska Extension Fit & Healthy Kids
Update Your Child Care Referral Network Profile
Fontenelle Forest Summer Camps
Interactive Preschool Classes
Nebraska AEYC T.E.A.C.H. "Student Spotlight"
Omaha Public Library Special Storytimes
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:
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
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
2023 2024 ELC CC Strategic Planning Region
Early Learning Guidelines
(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.
CPR/ First Aid Options
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
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
Pre-Service Orientation Training for Family Child Care Home Programs
Safe with You can be found on the NECPRS Training Calendar
School Age Connections Course
Step Up to Quality 2.0: The same program, even better
ESU #3 ELC PD Omaha Region
If you have any further questions or feedback,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Email: elcpdnewsletteruser@esu3.org
Website: www.elcomaharegion.org
Location: 6949 South 110th Street, La Vista, NE, USA
Phone: 402-597-4830