Winter Workshop: Full Schedule

9:00am CST

Rachel's Challenge

Rachel’s Challenge exists to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott who was the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999. Through her example, Rachel’s Challenge is making a positive impact in the lives of millions of people every year.

Superintendents, principals, teachers, parents, and students bring Rachel’s Challenge into their schools because of escalating problems such as: bullying, student isolation, teen suicide, discrimination, school violence, and increased disciplinary actions. Through powerful presentations, trainings, community events, and professional development, Rachel’s Challenge provides the sustainable solution.

Rachel’s inspiring story provides a simple, yet powerful example of how small acts of kindness and acceptance motivate us to consider our relationships with the people we come in contact with every day. Rachel’s Challenge renews our hope that our life has meaning and purpose. Rachel’s story gives us permission to start our own chain reaction of kindness and compassion, which positively affects the climate in our schools and communities.

Speakers

Rachel's Challenge

Monday January 20, 2020 9:00am - 9:15am CST
Johnny Carson Theater

Keynote

10:44am CST

Rachel's Challenge - Awaken the Learner - All day session

Inspired by Rachel Scott's vision to create a chain reaction of kindness and compassion, this program enhances the caring and supportive learning environment of schools, essential for academic achievement. Awaken the Learner motivates and inspires every learner in the educational community.

We believe that school culture and its social relationship with its students and educational community are foundational to academic achievement. It gives the students and educators what they need to collaborate, grow, learn and support one another. Said another way, Awaken the Learner gives your school the tools and the process road map to get there; making this your process to get to your answer.

Speakers

Rachel's Challenge

Monday January 20, 2020 10:44am - 2:45pm CST
Johnny Carson Theater

Keynote, K-12

10:45am CST

Autism - Thinking outside the box

In 2018 the CDC determined that approximately 1 in 59 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The truth is, you will have a student with autism in your classroom. The more you understand autism the higher the chance of success for your student, his/her family and you.
Join this breakout session and walk away with a better understanding of autism as well as a toolbox filled with strategies ready to be utilized.

Speakers

Abby Pfister

Northeast Region Coordinator, Nebraska ASD Network

Abby Pfister began working with individuals with disabilities, including autism, while in college. Abby's experiences as both a general education teacher and special education teacher fuels her passion for supporting teams with the implementation of EBP (Evidence Based Practices... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 605

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

10:45am CST

Behavior de-escalation in children and adolescents

In this session, participants will learn effective methods to de-escalate children and adolescents in crisis. Participants can expect to learn more about functions of behavior, function-based interventions, prevention strategies, and various strategies to help the most challenging behaviors.

Speakers

Tom Stanton

Midtown Health Center

Dr. Josh Turek

Midtown Health Center

Behavior De escalation Presentation Notes pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
North Gym

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

10:45am CST

I have English Learners in my class. Now what???

In this session, participants will dive into the stages of language acquisition and discuss the implications of these stages for mainstream teachers. Participants will also explore resources that help guide supports for English Learners in mainstream classrooms.

Speakers

Mark Brady

Professional Development, ESU 7

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 515

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

10:45am CST

Introduction to The Zones of Regulation

This presentation will provide attendees with an introduction to the Zones of Regulation, a curriculum designed to foster self-regulation and emotional control. Attendees will leave with an understanding of how this curriculum can fit into school-wide MTSS and PBIS initiatives as well as how to use it at the classroom and individual student level.

Speakers

Gina Ohnesorg

ESU 8

Ana Vasquez

Winter Workshop 2020 Zones of Regulation (1) pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 516

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-6

10:45am CST

MTSS--What's NEXT?

This is helpful for MTSS teams who have begun implementation and would like to know more about the next steps of deep implementation.

Speakers

Toni Arehart

CLC Program Director, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 607

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-8

10:45am CST

Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Stuck in a rut? Looking for ways to engage students and increase rigor? This session will introduce PBL to teachers and help them to use PBL principles to guide assessment practices. We will examine the essential components of PBL assessment and help teachers to develop an existing or new project into a true PBL assessment. You will walk away with ideas and applications for your classroom.

Speakers

Katherine Steinkamp

Social Sciences, Norfolk Public Schools

I'm 24-years-young in the teaching profession, and I continue to learn something new every day! I teach social sciences through interaction, project-based learning, and research-based brain techniques. My favorite challenge? Finding a new way to assess learning!

PBL Potential pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 625

Behavior & Classroom Management, 9-12

10:45am CST

Unleash Your Teacher Superpower - Station Rotation in Action

Do you need a teaching jumpstart? Are the winter “blahs” getting you down? Are you tired of sitting in conferences and not being able to move? Burst through that boredom with active learning infused with creativity. Using low-tech and no-tech activities, we will model and have you participate in Catlin Tucker’s station rotation providing opportunities to share the superpowers of inquiry and exploration through hands-on learning and movement.

Speakers

Brenda Larabee

ELA 10-12 Teacher, Stuart Public Schools

Melissa Legate

English Language Arts Teacher, Pierce Public Schools

I'm an eleven-year secondary English teacher at Pierce High School, as well as a member of the Nebraska Writing Project advisory board. My passion is fostering students' college, career, and citizenship readiness.

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
South Gym

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

10:45am CST

1st Grade Round Table

Round table discussion for 1st grade teachers.

Speakers

Kristen Strom

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 407

Collaboration, K-6

10:45am CST

4th Grade Round Table

Round Table discussion for 4th grade teachers.

Speakers

Darcy Metschke

4th Grade Teacher, Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools

I am currently a 4th grade teacher at Neligh-Oakdale School. I formerly taught 4th grade at Clearwater Public School, making this my 16th year of teaching. Come to the round table discussion to meet with others teachers and paras that may have the same questions that you have or... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 504

Collaboration, K-8

10:45am CST

6-12 Social Studies Round Table

Questions by teachers answers by teachers.

Speakers

Wes Prater

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 415

Collaboration, 6-12

10:45am CST

Ag Education/FFA Round Table

Round table discussion for Agriculture Educators and FFA Advisors.

Speakers

Alex Wiebelhaus

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 623

Collaboration, 9-12

10:45am CST

Co-Teaching Practices

Inclusion, collaboration, and co-teaching. How are they the same and different? Learn more about the characteristic of these models and how to use them in your teaching practice and how general and special educators can work effectively to meet the needs of all learners in your classroom.

Speakers

Jamie London

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 402

Collaboration, K-12

10:45am CST

Foreign Language Round Table

Round table discussion for foreign language teachers

Speakers

Amy Klein

Spanish Teacher, Pope John Central Catholic

I am in my 24th year of teaching Spanish. I like to include reading in the target language as much as the curriculum allows. This year I've started implementing SSR time in my language classes as a key to building vocabulary. If you would like to share your ideas or just hear about... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 601

Collaboration, 9-12

10:45am CST

From Classification and Designation to Action

Double check your understanding and view helpful data sources to ensure deep knowledge of the data influencing AQuESTT classifications and designations. Also learn about resources available to help schools deepen and develop plans for improvement.

Presentation

Speakers

Shirley Vargas

Administrator, Office of Coordinated School & District Support, NDE

Shirley Vargas has committed her life and career of nearly 18 years to challenging deficit-based narratives that plague underserved communities. Her firm belief in the power of community voice and teacher and leader development is grounded in her work in transforming underperforming... Read More →

Lane Carr

Administrator, Office of Policy & Strategic Initiatives, NDE

Lane Carr serves as Administrator for the Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives at the Nebraska Department of Education. In this role, Lane connects with myriad policy partners and stakeholders to advance a policy agenda that centers on equitable outcomes for students, with particular... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 411

Collaboration, K-12

10:45am CST

Preschool Round Table

Round table discussion for preschool teachers.

Speakers

Hannah Marsh

Sue Vanis

Early Childhood Instructor, ELGIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 400

Collaboration, PK

10:45am CST

Secondary Principal Round Table

A round table discussion for secondary principals.

Speakers

Cathy Cooper

Pk-12 Principal, Nebraska Unified District #1 - Orchard Public School

Chuck Kucera

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 308

Collaboration, 9-12

10:45am CST

STS Round Table

Round table discussion for Skilled and Technical Science teachers.

Speakers

Bob Evans

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 613

Collaboration, 9-12

10:45am CST

Novel Studies: Ideas To Make Class Fun and Engaging To Your Reluctant Readers

This session will focus on effectively using novels in Language Arts and discuss strategies to help engage even the most reluctant readers.

Speakers

Tracy Lichty

Principal, Westside Elementary

This is my 22nd year as an educator. I am currently in my third year as an administrator. I spent my previous 19 years as a teacher at the 5th and 6th grade levels. Most recently, I taught Math and Language Arts at Norfolk Middle School.

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 419

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, 2-12

10:45am CST

Rule 10 Proposed Changes for Librarians

This session will provide a detailed look at the proposed changes to the School Library parts of Rule 10. As well as provide an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments about the proposed changes.

Speakers

Dorann Avey

Digital Learning Director, Nebraska Department of Education

Dorann Avey serves as an education leader currently serving as the Digital Learning Director for the Nebraska Department of Education. In her role, she not only spearheads digital learning initiatives but also holds the position of PK – 12 School Library Education Specialist. Before... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 203A

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-12

10:45am CST

Social Studies - Standards

This session will give an overall look at the recently adopted Social Studies standards and the changes that were made. Resources created will also be shared.

Speakers

Molly Aschoff

Assistant Administrator, Educational Service Unit #8

Molly Aschoff is the Assistant Administrator at ESU #8 in Neligh, NE. Molly promotes engagement in the classroom by use of technology tools, virtual field trips, personalized learning, and “just good teaching” strategies. As the ESU 8 Media Specialist she supports area school... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 632

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-12

10:45am CST

Take-and-Go Activities for the Middle School Mathematics Classroom

Come and get activities for your middle school classroom that can be used the next day. Activities will include those that can be used individually, in groups, with and without movement, digital, and traditional. Geared toward Math 6, Math 7, and PreAlgebra. These are activities that are already made, and are aligned to Nebraska State Standards.

Speakers

Lisa Cook

Middle School Presentation pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 511

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, 6-8

10:45am CST

Vocabulary 2.0: Activities to Make Words Stick

You have your word list and notebook template, now learn activities to engage students in word practice using Marzano's 6-step Vocabulary Instruction process.

Speakers

Katie Stepp

Stephanie Lundgren

Professional Development Coordinator, ESU 8

My career in education began as a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher in Neligh, Olathe,KS, and Liberty, MO. I am now a professional development coordinator at ESU 8 in Neligh focusing on Language Arts, Fine Arts, Behavior, and Paraeducator trainings among other topics.

Winter Workshop 2020 Vocabulary pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 50 (Band)

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-12

10:45am CST

Assistive Technology Playground

The AT Playground provides a hands-on opportunity for educators to explore high and low-tech solutions for children & students (ages birth - 21) receiving Special Education services across the State. Technology Specialists will be on hand to help answer any questions you might have about assistive technology solutions. All devices present are available as short term loans to education professionals through AT4ALL.com. Join us to explore the possibilities!

Speakers

Brian Wojcik

ATP Education Program Supervisor, Assistive Technology Specialist, NE ATP

The Education Program within ATP creates capacity for quality AT services for every student/child who needs AT by:- Providing training/coaching related to AT services and AT tools/systems- Engaging in strategic partnerships with key stakeholders and constituencies- Creating access... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 514

Instructional Technology, K-12

10:45am CST

ClassDojo--PBIS, Portfolios, Communication, Growth Mindset

Have you heard of ClassDojo? Are you looking for a quick way to give positive reinforcement? ClassDojo is a simple, effective, and free classroom management and communication tool. You will learn what makes this system such a powerful tool for teachers, parents, and students and will have time to create your own account. www.classdojo.com

Speakers

Rebecca Topp

Digital Integration Facilitator, Norfolk Public Schools

My name is Rebecca Topp and my life's work, at its core, is to provide accessible learning and living environment for students with disabilities in a K-12 district. In our classroom community, we use technology seamlessly to provide an engaging and rich learning and communication... Read More →

ClassDojoPD2018 pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 518

Instructional Technology, K-8

10:45am CST

Move Away From the Front of the Room!

Explore how to use technology to be more mobile, interactive, and responsive to student learning.
View Presentation

Speakers

Katie Morrow

Instructional Technology Facilitator, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 501

Instructional Technology, K-12

10:45am CST

Pirate Pulse

Someone is telling your schools' story, no one better than the people on the inside to do this. At Plainview Public Schools, we inundate our stakeholders and the public in general using a variety of social media platforms with brief statements, pictures, videos, gifs, and interviews to promote the great variety of uncommon experiences happening every day in every classroom.

Speakers

Kyle Schmidt

7-12 Principal, Plainview Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 603

Instructional Technology, K-12

10:45am CST

Ready, Set, Code!

Get all the details to starting a code club. I will share what I have done and what I have made it successful.

Speakers

Bonnie Mitchell

Special Education Instructor, Clearwater Public School

I am a wife and a mom to a beautiful 3 year old boy and 9 month old girl. I have been a special education teacher at Clearwater Schools for 12 years. I integrate technology whenever I can! Goal setting, self-advocacy and self-awareness are some of the most important skills I teach... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 410

Instructional Technology, K-8

10:45am CST

W-EPS: The Beak--A Work in Progress

In the fall of 2017, some senior boys who were struggling with their schedules challenged me to come up with a new elective for the spring semester that would interest them. Considering that I possess an endorsement in journalism that had long been dormant, a media class seemed to be the answer. However, as I began to describe the wonderful world of news writing to them, I could see they did not share my enthusiasm--more writing wasn't exactly what they had in mind. As a result, we found a middle ground--Broadcast Journalism. And that, my friends, is how W-EPS: The Beak was born. It's been a fulfilling journey that has provided endless opportunities for both the students and myself.

Speakers

Stacy Shumake-Henn

9-12 English, Speech & Journalism, Elgin Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 413

Instructional Technology, 9-12

10:45am CST

Are you holding up your end of the safety deal?

Safety is the responsibility of everyone in a building. This includes you. Are you prepared to hold up your end of the safety deal? Do you know what to do on a daily basis to stay safe and keep your students safe? This session will address the responsibilities you have to your students to keep them safe as well as keeping safe yourself. Strategies to support your safety and safety responsibilities will be provided.

Speakers

Jolene Palmer

Director of School Safety and Security, Nebraska Department of Education

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 513

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Be Here Now: How To Be More Mindful in Daily Life

For most people, even the ordinary demands of life can be overwhelming at times and we don’t always know how to manage it all. Mindfulness practices can be easily implemented into your busy life and, if we can learn to be mindful, we can help to improve our mental wellbeing, stress levels, and overall health.
Join this session to learn more about living life in the present moment!

Speakers

Linda Kenedy

Wellness Program Manager, EHA Wellness

Linda Kenedy manages the EHA Wellness Program for schools and education-related groups in Nebraska. She has worked in the fitness and wellness fields for over 25 years, is an RYT-500 yoga teacher and a professor at Creighton University.

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 404 (Little Theater)

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Grit and Grace In a Season of Accountability

There are so many demands on the time of an educator. How do we find time to build and maintain relationships that will strengthen and enhance our lives? How do we prevent or recover burnout? Research and years of experience offer tips and tricks that you can implement immediately.

Speakers

Renee Hyde

Professor of Practice, University of Nebraska Lincoln

As a teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, superintendent and now UNL professor who has worked in large and small schools, I have watched countless educators at all stages of their career wrestle with the challenge of finding time for all the important things we do, including... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 510

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Mental Health in the Music Room

How to apply mental health check-ins to your music class.

Speakers

Kelci Wood

K-12 Music Director, Wheeler Central Schools

I currently teach K-12 Music at Wheeler Central Public Schools. This is my 7th year of teaching. I have taught music previously at Newman Grove Public and St. Agnes Academy. I lived in Utah for five years and taught K, 1, 2nd grades while there.

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 417

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Secret Kindness Agents

Students become agents and receive missions to do acts of kindness throughout the school. Learn how to create a Secret Kindness Agency in your school. Gain ideas on missions and learn how it has impacted others.

Speakers

Mariah Bloomquist

Norfolk Middle School

Sarah Klinetobe

School Counselor, Norfolk Middle School

SKA Winter Workshop pptx

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 508

School Safety & Wellness, K-8

10:45am CST

SEL, An Approach that Fits!

Are you wondering how to address social emotional learning in your school/classroom? Does it look different in schools? How do you get in the 'game'? Maybe you have taken off but need some help in finding a direction. This is the session for you! You will have a chance to see how differently it could look in your school while keeping the SEL of children at the forefront. Brandi Settje, ESU 1 LMHP (licensed mental health practitioner), assists schools in getting SEL teams organized in schools. Sonia Rittscher, Elgin Public school counselor, initiated a partnership with Good Life to serve students in her school. Sonya Sukup, ESU 8 LMHP, serves schools within ESU 8 by being a resource and addressing student issues. Diane Martin, Associated Psychologists LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), works at Osmond Community School by serving students and providing training to the staff. Tammy Cheatum, ESU 8 professional development, works closely with schools counselors to address SEL. This is an exciting session to have a brief overview of each service and to reach out to discuss about forming a network to assist in the area of mental health/well-being for our students.

Speakers

Sonya Sukup

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, ESU 8

Diane

Well-being Counselor, Osmond Community School

Tammy Cheatum

Professional Development, ESU #8

You will find me in the role of professional development with ESU 8. My education experience has been in elementary, middle school and school counseling. Learning is never a finished product, even with adults. I am here to serve your needs in the school with CTE information, Programs... Read More →

Brandi Settje

Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, ESU 1

Sonia Rittscher

K-12 School Counselor, Elgin Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 409

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

The Mind Inside: Episode Two

The Mind Inside Episode Two

Based on interviews with students, teachers, and medical experts, the second episode of this I Love Public Schools Films series uncovers how the ever-changing social media landscape affects what happens in the classroom and creates a lasting impact on students’ mental health.

With remarkable candor, Episode Two illustrates the nuances of the digital and real worlds of today’s student, where the development of the adolescent brain and vulnerabilities of growing up are compounded by daily, persistent online interactions.

Explore the complicated world of social media – its influence on young minds and its impact on students’ mental health and classroom environment.

Speakers

Keith Rowher

NCSA Ambassador, Nebraska Council of School Administrators

Dr. Rohwer has served in varying educational capacities throughout his career as an elementary school teacher, an elementary principal, assistant superintendent, before retiring from the Nebraska City Public Schools as Superintendent in 2008. Since 2008, Dr. Rohwer served as an Assistant... Read More →

Cinde Wendell

NCSA Ambassador, NCSA Ambassadors/NE Loves Public Schools

Dr. Cinde Wendell has served in varying educational capacities throughout her career as an elementary school teacher, a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, special education director, and superintendent at three Nebraska school districts retiring from Holdrege Public Schools... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 405

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Threat Assessment: Identifying High Risk Adolescents

The session will discuss threat assessment including warning behaviors and risk management.

Speakers

David A. Mitchell, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Associated Psychologists and Counselors

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 520

School Safety & Wellness, 6-12

10:45am CST

What is Vaping?

History of nicotine, leading up to vaping. Why vaping is harmful.

Speakers

Krista Snodgrass

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 203B

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Yoga for Kids

Join Britt Foster as she shares yoga techniques to use in your classrooms to help children cope with their emotions and energy. You will learn kid centered breathing techniques and movements to engage them.

Speakers

Britt Foster

Founder/Director, Goldenrod Yoga

Britt Foster has been practicing yoga since 2008. After finally learning the coping skills she needed to manage stress and anxiety, she decided to study Yoga Teacher Training at Lincoln Yoga Center. This was a life-changing experience that enabled her to share the gifts of yoga with... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Room 30 (Achievement Center)

School Safety & Wellness, K-6

1:00pm CST

Autism - Thinking outside the box

Speakers

Abby Pfister

Northeast Region Coordinator, Nebraska ASD Network

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 605

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Behavior de-escalation in children and adolescents

Speakers

Tom Stanton

Midtown Health Center

Dr. Josh Turek

Midtown Health Center

Behavior De escalation Presentation Notes pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
North Gym

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Calming the Storm

Speakers

Michael Hart

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 508

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Domain Dominance: Strategies for helping English Learners acquire language and content knowledge

In this session, participants will learn about strategies that all teachers can use to help English Learners develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while learning course content.

Speakers

Mark Brady

Professional Development, ESU 7

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 515

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Executive Function: Impulse Control

Learn strategies to help students navigate from "fight, flight, or freeze" to make good choices and stay in control of their emotions and actions.

Speakers

Stephanie Lundgren

Professional Development Coordinator, ESU 8

Winter Workshop 2020 Impulse Control pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 50 (Band)

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Fostering Resilient Learners: investigating the effects of trauma

If you want to get the most out of your instructional time and find that behaviors, outbursts, and checked-out students are getting in the way, this is the session for you! Together we will explore what we know about trauma affected children and how we respond to them in the classroom. The book Fostering Resilient Learners by Kristin Souers and Pete Hall will be referenced, as well as other books and resources on Trauma, and over 100 ideas to deal with the effects of trauma in our classrooms will be offered.
Structure of presentation:

Medical evidence (The Deepest Well)
ACE study and Implications of the study (Boy Who Was Raised by a Dog)
Implications of the study for our students (Fostering Resilient Learners)
How to be trauma informed. a. Self-care b. Adjusting practices

Speakers

Lisa Moreno

School Counselor, Norfolk Public Schools

I am an elementary school counselor at a Title 1 school with grades K-4. I have studied extensively the topics of childhood trauma, executive function, and restorative discipline. I love to problem solve with teachers of kids with behavior problems, or executive function defi... Read More →

Fostering Resilient Learners Winter Workshop pptx

101 Strategies list for Trauma Affected Children docx

Restorative questions docx

Trauma Resources (1) docx

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 516

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Just Strategies

In this interactive session, participants will learn about brain architecture along with strategies to support students with social, emotional, and beahvioral issues. If you've wanted strategies, this is the training for you! Approprate for ages Pre-K though 12.

Speakers

Sonya Sukup

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, ESU 8

Just strategies pdf

Sensory Integration pdf

Window of Tolerance pdf

Regulation pdf

Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence 1 pdf

TheTwo by TenStrategy pdf

Connect Redirect for Teachers pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
South Gym

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

MTSS--What's NEXT?

This is helpful for MTSS teams who have begun implementation and would like to know more about the next steps of deep implementation.

Speakers

Toni Arehart

CLC Program Director, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 607

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-8

1:00pm CST

PBIS Overview

Are you new to Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS), or want a refresher? In this session, we will discuss key features, working principles, and implementation supports that will ultimately create a positive school climate and maximize student learning.

Speakers

Katie Barmettler

Regional PBIS Coach, Nebraska Department of Education

I currently enjoy working as a Regional PBIS Coach with the Nebraska Department of Education. My previous experience over the years has included: preK-8 principal, district administrator, curriculum specialist, early childhood director, educational computing strategist, and classroom... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 632

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Teaching the Brain Part 1: What does science tell us?

This session will examine the ways in which the brain acquires and retains information to help teachers set goals and target instruction for retention. We all know repetition helps students remember, but why? The environment of your classroom, the level of your voice, scents, small motor skills, and more --- all of these things provide "hooks" on which student "hang" information. The session is based on research from DANA Foundation for brain research and dozens of other scientific studies.

Speakers

Katherine Steinkamp

Social Sciences, Norfolk Public Schools

Brain cog presentation pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 625

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

The SAT Process, Accommodations and Modifications

This session will provide an introduction to the SAT process and discuss the difference between accommodations and modifications.

Speakers

Matthew Ulrich

ESU 8

Jessie

ESU 8, ESU8

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 601

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

5th Grade Round Table

Round table discussion for 5th grade teachers.

Speakers

Katie Wright-Oswald

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 407

Collaboration, K-6

1:00pm CST

9-12 Music Round Table

Round table discussion for high school vocal and instrumental music.

Speakers

Todd Cook

Dustin Wood

Norfolk High School

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 616

Collaboration, 9-12

1:00pm CST

Co-Teaching Practices

Speakers

Jamie London

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 402

Collaboration, K-12

1:00pm CST

Elementary Principal Round Table

Round table discussion for Elementary Principals.

Speakers

Kyle Finke

Elementary Prinicpal, Battle Creek Public School

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 618

Collaboration, K-6

1:00pm CST

From Classification and Designation to Action

Speakers

Lane Carr

Administrator, Office of Policy & Strategic Initiatives, NDE

Shirley Vargas

Administrator, Office of Coordinated School & District Support, NDE

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 411

Collaboration, K-12

1:00pm CST

JH Coaches Round Table

Area Jr. High Coaches / Sponsors will round house current issues, trends, and other issues regarding Jr. High Activities.

Speakers

Beau Viergutz

Norfolk Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 613

Collaboration, 6-8

1:00pm CST

K-12 PE Round Table

Round table conversation for K-12 PE teachers.

Speakers

Dustin Kraemer

7th PE/Health, Norfolk Jr High

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 308

Collaboration, K-12

1:00pm CST

Kindergarten Round Table

Kindergarten round table discussion.

Speakers

Jacki McCracken

Kindergarten Teacher, Battle Creek Public Schools

Welcome to the Kindergarten Round Table! Join us for the opportunity to collaborate on all things kindergarten. There's no doubt that these inspiring youngsters will warm your heart, try your patience and boggle your mind, all at the same time. Are you looking for new inspiration... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 603

Collaboration, K-6

1:00pm CST

NSAA Activities: The Other Half of Education

This session will focus on issues in high school sports and performing arts in Nebraska high schools, including home-school eligibility, transfer regulations, participation opportunities for students with disabilities, opting up and down in classification, dealing with racial discrimination in high school activities, NSAA Legislative process and more.

Speakers

Jay Bellar

NSAA

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 413

Collaboration, 9-12

1:00pm CST

Preschool Round Table

Round table discussion focusing on requirements and technical aspects of preschool programs.

Speakers

Ruth Miller

Director of Special Education, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 623

Collaboration, PK

1:00pm CST

Superintendent Round Table

Round table discussion for Superintendents.

Speakers

Corey Dahl

Administrator, Educational Service Unit #8

Corey Dahl is the Administrator at Educational Service Unit 8 (ESU 8) in Neligh, Nebraska. Over Corey's 25+ years in education, he has been an elementary teacher, elementary principal, athletic director, technology coordinator, technology facilitator, superintendent, and now administrator... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 502

Collaboration, K-12

1:00pm CST

Novel Studies: Ideas To Make Class Fun and Engaging To Your Reluctant Readers

This session will focus on effectively using novels in Language Arts and discuss strategies to help engage even the most reluctant readers.

Speakers

Tracy Lichty

Principal, Westside Elementary

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 419

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, 2-12

1:00pm CST

NSCAS Innovation

Presentation will discuss the future of the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System for grades 3-8.

Speakers

Jeremy Heneger

Director of Statewide Assessment, NDE

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 415

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-8

1:00pm CST

OER for Nebraska educators

This session will provide information about Open Educational Resources, what they are and how you can start using them today. Participants will be able to join the Nebraska hub, learn to search the hub and begin using the resources contained in the hub. All content areas, grades PK - 20, can find valuable classroom resources, lessons, units and textbooks.

Speakers

Dorann Avey

Digital Learning Director, Nebraska Department of Education

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 203A

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-12

1:00pm CST

Take-and-Go Activities for the High School Mathematics Classroom

Come and get activities for your high school mathematics classroom that can be used the next day. Activities will include those that can be used individually, in groups, with and without movement, digital, and traditional. Geared toward Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trig, and PreCalculus. These are activities that are already made, and are aligned to Nebraska State Standards.

Speakers

Lisa Cook

High School Math Activities pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 511

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, 9-12

1:00pm CST

The What, Why, and How of High Ability Learners and Education

Participants will learn what giftedness looks like, why educators provide programming and accommodations, and how educators can adjust instruction and activities in the classroom.

Speakers

Nancy Probasco

Instructional Leader, Norfolk Public Schools

I am passionate about teaching and learning. I have experience teaching Title I, second grade, and High Ability Learners. Currently, I serve as the PreK-4th grade instructional leader for Norfolk Public Schools. I enjoy supporting educators in the day-to-day joys and challenges of... Read More →

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 417

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-6

1:00pm CST

Assistive Technology Playground

Speakers

Brian Wojcik

ATP Education Program Supervisor, Assistive Technology Specialist, NE ATP

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 514

Instructional Technology, K-12

1:00pm CST

Enrich and Enhance Learning with Osmo

Help your students become Osmonauts and turn your classroom into a play-based learning experience! Work on spelling, math, coding, money, and social-emotional skills all while having fun. Osmo merges tactile exploration with innovative technology, actively engaging children in the learning process. PRESENTATION www.playosmo.com

Speakers

Rebecca Topp

Digital Integration Facilitator, Norfolk Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 518

Instructional Technology, K-8

1:00pm CST

Teach and Learn with iPadOS

Apple's latest mobile update brings many opportunities to the iPad classroom. Whether utilizing one iPad or a class set, find out what is possible to teach and learn differently with iPadOS.
View Presentation

Speakers

Katie Morrow

Instructional Technology Facilitator, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 504

Instructional Technology, K-12

1:00pm CST

Are you holding up your end of the safety deal?

Speakers

Jolene Palmer

Director of School Safety and Security, Nebraska Department of Education

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 513

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Be Here Now: How To Be More Mindful in Daily Life

Speakers

Linda Kenedy

Wellness Program Manager, EHA Wellness

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 404 (Little Theater)

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Grit and Grace In a Season of Accountability

Speakers

Renee Hyde

Professor of Practice, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 510

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Hands Only CPR: Be the Difference for Someone

If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you know: a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend. Come learn to perform hands only CPR and how schools can offer this course for students and staff.

Speakers

Jill Bates

Assistant Administrator, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 421

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Health Screening Drop-In Station

Work got you stressed? Not hearing or seeing as well as you used to? Come to the Health Screening station manned by ESU 8 school nurses. The nurses will perform screenings of blood pressure, vision, and hearing. Come see the new SPOT vision screener and receive printed vision screening results via your email.

Speakers

ESU 8 Nurses

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 400

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Modern Day Slavery

The Nebraska Attorney General’s office has developed a video series specifically created for school personnel. The video series is designed to increase our understanding of the issue of human trafficking and to help us protect the most vulnerable in our state.

What you will gain from this series:

learn different types of trafficking
realize trafficking occurs in Nebraska
recognize signs of trafficking
hear actual trafficking scenarios
know how to report
see an overview of the statewide system

Speakers

Glen Parks

Coordinator of the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force and Assistant Attorney General, Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 501

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

SEL, An Approach that Fits!

Are you wondering how to address social emotional learning in your school/classroom? Does it look different in schools? How do you get in the 'game'? Maybe you have taken off but need some help in finding a direction. This is the session for you! You will have a chance to see how differently it could look in your school while keeping the SEL of children at the forefront. Brandi Settje, ESU 1 LMHP (licensed mental health practioner), assists schools in getting SEL teams organized in schools. Sonia Rittscher, Elgin Public school counselor, initiated a partnership with Good Life to serve students in her school. Sonya Sukup, ESU 8 LMHP, serves schools within ESU 8 by being a resource and addressing student issues. Diane Martin, Associated Psychologists LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), works at Osmond Community School by serving students and providing training to the staff. Tammy Cheatum, ESU 8 professional development, works closely with schools counselors to address SEL. This is an exciting session to have a brief overview of each service and to reach out to discuss about forming a network to assist in the area of mential health/well-being for our students. Repeat.

Speakers

Diane

Well-being Counselor, Osmond Community School

Tammy Cheatum

Professional Development, ESU #8

Brandi Settje

Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, ESU 1

Sonia Rittscher

K-12 School Counselor, Elgin Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 409

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

The Mind Inside: Episode Two

Speakers

Keith Rowher

NCSA Ambassador, Nebraska Council of School Administrators

Cinde Wendell

NCSA Ambassador, NCSA Ambassadors/NE Loves Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 405

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Threat Assessment: Identifying High Risk Adolescents

The session will discuss threat assessment including warning behaviors and risk management. Repeat.

Speakers

David A. Mitchell, PhD

Clinical Psychologist, Associated Psychologists and Counselors

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 520

School Safety & Wellness, 6-12

1:00pm CST

Wellness for All - Mental Health Practitioners in Your Schools

ESU 8 is excited to share Wellness for All, providing Licensed Mental Health Practitioners in your school. Learn about the role of mental health professionals in your schools and the services we can provide.

Speakers

Shawn Schultz

Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 410

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

What is Vaping?

History of nicotine, leading up to vaping. Why vaping is harmful. Repeat.

Speakers

Krista Snodgrass

Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 203B

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Yoga for Kids

Speakers

Britt Foster

Founder/Director, Goldenrod Yoga

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
Room 30 (Achievement Center)

School Safety & Wellness, K-6

1:00pm CST

Norfolk Arts Center Tour and Collaboration (Double Session)

This session will be held at the Norfolk Art Center (305 N. 5th Street). We will meet with Denice Hansen the executive director. We will discover the benefits of the art center and the opportunities to partner with them. We will finish the session reflecting on the current art show and exploring the different techniques the artists have used.

Speakers

Jennifer Carlisle

5-6 Art Education Norfolk Public Schools, Norfolk Public Schools

I am a middle school art teacher who loves helping students find their creative voice. I also co-lead the Norfolk Public School Crisis Response Team.

Monday January 20, 2020 1:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Norfolk Arts Center 305 N 5th St

Collaboration, K-12

2:00pm CST

Becoming a Trauma Informed Educator

Participants in this session will learn how trauma affects the brains of children and become trained to more effectively respond to victims of developmental trauma through discussion, videos and e-learning.

Speakers

Lisa Moreno

School Counselor, Norfolk Public Schools

101 Strategies list for Trauma Affected Children docx

Trauma Resources (1) docx

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 516

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

2:00pm CST

Executive Function: Impulse Control

Learn strategies to help students navigate from "fight, flight, or freeze" to make good choices and stay in control of their emotions and actions.

Speakers

Stephanie Lundgren

Professional Development Coordinator, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 50 (Band)

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

2:00pm CST

I have English Learners in my class. Now what???

Speakers

Mark Brady

Professional Development, ESU 7

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 515

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

2:00pm CST

Just Strategies

Speakers

Sonya Sukup

Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, ESU 8

Just strategies pdf

Enhancing and Practicing Executive Function Skills with Children from Infancy to Adolescence 1 pdf

Connect Redirect for Teachers pdf

Regulation pdf

Sensory Integration pdf

Window of Tolerance pdf

TheTwo by TenStrategy pdf

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
South Gym

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

2:00pm CST

Systematic Supervision

Is student behavior in the hallways out of control? Do you have lots of office referrals happening on the playground? Come find out how systematic supervision can be used as an effective strategy to create a positive, supportive school climate.

Speakers

Katie Barmettler

Regional PBIS Coach, Nebraska Department of Education

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 632

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

2:00pm CST

Teaching the Brain Part 2: Putting it all into practice

This session is a follow-up to Teaching the Brain part 1. This session will focus on applying the research-based information from part 1. Teachers will identify places within their curriculum that they can enhance acquisition and retention of knowledge by tapping into the environment, methods, and student learning styles. Teachers will choose one brain-related characteristic and revamp it to help student's brains "hook" the information they need and use it effectively. Teachers will leave with ideas for environmental and lesson planning changes they can incorporate right away.

Speakers

Katherine Steinkamp

Social Sciences, Norfolk Public Schools

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 625

Behavior & Classroom Management, K-12

2:00pm CST

Co-Teaching Practices

Speakers

Jamie London

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 402

Collaboration, K-12

2:00pm CST

From Classification and Designation to Action

Speakers

Lane Carr

Administrator, Office of Policy & Strategic Initiatives, NDE

Shirley Vargas

Administrator, Office of Coordinated School & District Support, NDE

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 411

Collaboration, K-12

2:00pm CST

High School Math Round Table

Round Table discussion for high school math teachers.

Speakers

Cyndi Kersch

math teacher, Boyd County School

I've been teaching junior high and high school math in Boyd County for more than 20 years.

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 601

Collaboration, 9-12

2:00pm CST

K-8 Music Round Table

Round table discussion for K-8 music teachers.

Speakers

Melora Hirschman

Elementary Music Specialist, Norfolk Public Schools

Melora Hirschman has been a music educator for over 20 years and has taught K-12 music, 5-12 instrumental and K-4 elementary music. This is her sixth year at NPS. She has a masters in administration. She has completed two levels of Orff and one level of Kodaly training.

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 417

Collaboration, K-8

2:00pm CST

NSAA Activities: The Other Half of Education

Speakers

Jay Bellar

NSAA

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 413

Collaboration, 9-12

2:00pm CST

Resource Teacher Round Table

Round table session for resource teachers. Topics include alternate assessments and prior written notice.

Speakers

Ruth Miller

Director of Special Education, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 623

Collaboration, K-12

2:00pm CST

Evidence Based Intervention: Orthographic Mapping

This session will focus on the evidence based intevention of orthographic mapping and it's importance in the development of reading skills. We will also practice orthographic mapping, so attendees will be able to carry it out in their classrooms.

Targeted audience: teachers of reading, intervention teachers, Title 1 teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, school psychologists, etc.

Speakers

Cathy Fiala

ESU 8

Sonya Simons

ESU 8

PhonemeGraphemeMapping pdf

PhonemeGraphemeMappingActivities pdf

Orthographic Mapping pptx

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
North Gym

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-6

2:00pm CST

Making Books Come Alive in the Library and Classroom

This fun paced, hands on session will show many ways you can make books come alive in your library or classrooms. Murder Mysteries-Who Dun It, Blind-Dates with a Book, Book Tastings, Virtual Field Trips, Escape Rooms in the Library, Trivia Night, Breakout EDU with books, Green screens, are just a few of the ways to get them into your libraries and engaged in books.

Speakers

Molly Aschoff

Assistant Administrator, Educational Service Unit #8

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 404 (Little Theater)

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-8

2:00pm CST

Novel Studies: Ideas To Make Class Fun and Engaging To Your Reluctant Readers

This session will focus on effectively using novels in Language Arts and discuss strategies to help engage even the most reluctant readers.

Speakers

Tracy Lichty

Principal, Westside Elementary

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 419

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, 2-12

2:00pm CST

NSCAS Innovation

Presentation will discuss the future of the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System for grades 3-8.

Speakers

Jeremy Heneger

Director of Statewide Assessment, NDE

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 415

Curriculum Standards & Assessment, K-8

2:00pm CST

Assistive Technology Playground

Speakers

Brian Wojcik

ATP Education Program Supervisor, Assistive Technology Specialist, NE ATP

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 514

Instructional Technology, K-12

2:00pm CST

Teach and Learn with iPadOS

Speakers

Katie Morrow

Instructional Technology Facilitator, ESU 8

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 504

Instructional Technology, K-12

2:00pm CST

Gentle Yoga

Join Britt Foster of Goldenrod Yoga for a gentle all levels yoga session. We will move, breathe, and turn inward to quiet the mind and find peace.

Speakers

Britt Foster

Founder/Director, Goldenrod Yoga

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 30 (Achievement Center)

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

2:00pm CST

Health Screening Drop-In Station

Speakers

ESU 8 Nurses

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 400

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

2:00pm CST

Modern Day Slavery

learn different types of trafficking
realize trafficking occurs in Nebraska
recognize signs of trafficking
hear actual trafficking scenarios
know how to report
see an overview of the statewide system

Speakers

Glen Parks

Coordinator of the Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force and Assistant Attorney General, Nebraska Attorney General's Office

Monday January 20, 2020 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Room 501

School Safety & Wellness, K-12

2:00pm CST

Resilience Training for Educators

The purpose of this presentation is to give stake holders in schools the opportunity to know more about resilience training that is available through the NDE. This brief overview will provide a glimpse at the 3-hour training that the presenters as well as other trained personnel can offer schools.

It is important for all stake holders in schools to stay healthy emotionally, physically, and psychologically. As part of giving professions, members of a school often focus all their efforts in helping others and often forget about their own needs. It is very common to experience compassion fatigue, especially following natural disasters such as floods, bomb cyclones, and tornadoes. This becomes more critical as students return to school and as many continue to recover from the natural disasters Nebraska endured this year. Students are counting on their school to be a place of recovery following any trauma they may have experienced during the summer. This training will provide you with information on the danger of compassion fatigue. You will learn self-care strategies that will allow you to be emotionally and physically well in order to provide proper and effective care to students and staff. This training will also will teach you to be an effective responder that aids in the emotional and psychological recovery efforts following a disaster or traumatic event.

Speakers