Special Education - April 18, 2012

ESU 4 Special EducationVision: Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in Education!

The mission of ESU 4 is to improve student learning through a commitment to communication, accountability and leadership.

"Like" ESU 4 Special Education on Facebook

ESU 4 Special Education Staff Development Survey

ESU 4 Special Education (Satisfaction) Survey


ESU 4 & 6 Special Education Law Webinar Series Evaluation Link

2012 ASD Presentation - Making IEP Teams Work: Effective Strategies for Conflict Resolution

IEP Meeting Agenda

What's Happening at ESU 4?

We just returned from this year's State ASD Conference. Each year, the conference planners seem to out do themselves... it was a terrific conference once again! ESU 4 had teachers, paras and administrators attend from the following districts... Auburn, ESU 4, Falls City, HTRS,  Johnson County Central, Lewiston, NCECBVI, Nebraska City, and Syracuse. The ESU 4 Special Education Continuous Improvement grant (SE-CIP) supported the attendance of parents from HTRS, JCC, Pawnee City and Syracuse.

Among the highlights was an afternoon that many of us spent with Dr. John Maag, of the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. His session titled, "I Can't Make You: Attitude Shifts and Derailments for Resistance" was a reminder of how simple dealing with resistant behave really can be. While dealing with behavior is NOT rocket science, it may be more important that rocket science. Much of what Dr. Maag talked about were things we already knew but had somehow forgotten in the day to day business of working with kids and adults. Here are some of the highlights from my (very messy!) notes...

• When we experience change or a paradigm shifts, we automatically go "Back to Zero"... we are resistant to the change and our attitudes general get reset. We begin to experience "Paradigm Paralysis," which means we can't get past the change. 
• Fair is not equal and equal is not fair. It is physically and emotionally impossible to treat everyone the exact same way. And treating everyone the same is really not desirable. According to Dr. Maag, 'fair' is the place where you take your pig to show. It's not a consideration when dealing with important and frustrating behavior. 
• "Discipline" and "Punishment" are not synonyms, however, they are terms which are often used interchangeably. 
• When is comes to discipline or punishment, more of the same rarely works. The question is this... if a teacher asks a student to do something 100 times, and each time the student refuses and does not comply, then who is really the slow learner? (Hint: It's the teacher.)
• Resistance on the part of the student generally originates from the behavior of the adult. In many cases, resistance is actually 'adult driven behavior.'
• NEVER, EVER, EVER, EVER, EVER get into a power struggle with a student. The moment you begin that power struggle, you (the adult) have lost. You are trying to maintain control, when in actuality, the minute the power struggle begins, you've lost control and really have no way to gain it back.  This is one of the hardest rules to remember in dealing with behaviors... power struggles happen to the best of us, generally at our worst times!
• Anger is a secondary emotion. Generally, anger is exhibited when the emotion is really inadequacy, hurt, depression, sadness, etc. 
• If you give up a little control, you gain a whole lot of credibility. That's more important than power any day!
• Dealing with resistant behavior is all about creating rapport rather than maintaining power. 
• As the adult, we must be able to adopt new patterns of behavior. We have more knowledge about behavior than we let ourselves know. Dr. Maag recommends that we allow ourselves to be creative in dealing with behavior. His exact words were "be comprehensive and unrestricting with your behavior."
• Dealing with behavior can often be like riding a dead horse. We've all seen the staff development associated with trying to make the dead horse work... the best advice is just to STOP RIDING THE DEAD HORSE!

2011-2012 Webinars:

The links to the webinar recordings are below as are the links for the handouts for each of the webinars. The handouts are hosted by DropBox. If you have any questions about accessing either the webinar recordings or the handouts, please let me know. The SAT webinar was not recorded, however, there may be an opportunity to participate in a 2nd SAT webinar, which will (hopefully!) be recorded!

Special Education File Review Webinar: 

Getting our Files in Shape!   (12/8/2011)

Webinar Link

Handouts available at... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24209470/File%20Review%20Training2.ppt

   






Top 5 Strategies for Supporting Behavior November 1, 2011 - Matt McNiff

Webinar link

Handouts available at...  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/242094/Top%20Five%20Relationship%20Strategies%20-%20Webinar%20for%20ESU%20456.pptx

Early Childhood Cadre Webinar – (2/10/2012)
Topic: The Transition Relay Model: Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten Transitions.
      Early Childhood Cadre Webinar Recording


      Handouts:  Kindergarten Survey, Parent Survey, Preschool Survey, Profile spreadsheet, Transition Relay Model Webinar Powerpoint, Transition Relay Model Rationale

Legal Webinar Series
Webinar #1 - The Year in Review (1/25/2012)
Year In Review Webinar Link  
Handout available at... Year In Review Powerpoint

Webinar #2 - Procedural Safeguards (2/8/2012)
webinar link: http://esu4.adobeconnect.com/spedlaw/
Procedural Safeguards Webinar Recording (2/8/12)
Handout available at...  ProceduralSafeguards-Webinar2.pptx

Webinar #3 - Predetermination (2/29/2012)

Webinar Recording: Predetermination Webinar (2/29/2012)

Handout available at... Predetermination Webinar

Webinar #4 - Documentation, Documentation, Documentation (3/28/2012)
Webinar Recording: Documentation X 3! Webinar Recording
Handouts available at... Documentation Webinar Powerpoint

Webinar #5 - Extra-Curricular Activities and The IEP (4/4/2012)
Webinar Recording: Extra-Curricular Activities and the IEP
Handouts available at... #5 Extra-Curricular Activities and the IEP


Webinar #6 - Discipline, including Restraint/Seclusion (5/9/2012)

Webinar Recording: Discipline/Restraint & Seclusion
Handouts available at... Webinar #6 - Discipline, including Restraint and Seclusion

ESU 4 & 6 Special Education Law Webinar Series Evaluation Link

Winter/Spring Special Education Training Opportunities:

Ø  Special Education Law Webinar Series – Co-hosted by ESU 4 and ESU 6. All webinars will begin at 3:30 and conclude by 4:45 p.m. Register via the ESU 4 Registration website. Dates and Topics:

§  May 9 – Discipline/Restraint and Seclusion (Ellen)

Webinar address: http://esu4.adobeconnect.com/spedlaw/

Ø  ESU 4-5-6 Behavior Institute, featuring Karen Haase, Matt McNiff, and Jolene Palmer; July 30-31, 2012 @ Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln.    

HUSKER NATION: 

When is it a great day to be a Husker fan????
The correct answer is... ALWAYS!!!
Never stop playing the game! Go BIG RED! GO Big RED! GO BIG Red! GO BIG RED Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, Nebraska

ESU 4 Special Education - March/April 2012

ESU 4 Special Education
Vision: Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in Education!

The mission of ESU 4 is to improve student learning through a commitment to communication, accountability and leadership.

 

"Like" ESU 4 Special Education on Facebook

ESU 4 Special Education Staff Development Survey

ESU 4 Special Education Survey (2011-2012)

2012 ASD Presentation - Making IEP Teams Work: Effective Strategies for Conflict Resolution

IEP Meeting Agenda

What's Happening at ESU 4?

Wow... Spring has just sprung and once again, I'm found wondering... where did the time go? It's a question I seem to ask myself more and more. Each fall, I begin the school year with very ambitious goals and the enthusiasm that I will be able to meet each one with little or no difficulty. As a special educator, I really struggle at writing goals that are achievable within one school year.

As part of ESU 4's School Improvement Process, we completed the external AdvancEd visit in September of 2010. As part of the process, the external team provided recommendations for us as we continue our improvement process. One of those recommendations was to develop and share our vision for the future.  It was shortly after the September visit that the statement "Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in education" was created. Several times during the past year, the ESU 4 Special Education staff has met to determine exactly what our dynamic revolution might be and how we would courageously lead it. As we look toward the future, we recognize that there might be the need to provide additional staffing to meet the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing and students with behavior and mental health issues. We might need to expand roles so that there is new expertise to support students with ASD, Down Syndrome, or mental health concerns. Maintaining and upgrading technology and educational materials is and will continue to be a challenge; however, it's importance in helping us to lead that dynamic revolution in education is crucial.

As we look 5 years down the road, our vision is that everyone involved in each of the districts of ESU 4 is completely aware of all the services and programs that ESU 4 has to offer teachers, parents, students and communities. Our dream is that people know the faces behind the name of ESU 4, recognizing who we are and what we do. Our goal is to support our districts by creating programs that will meet future needs. Our vision is that ESU 4 is considered to be a collaborative member of the Southeast Nebraska Community. As we look at the calendar, it seems that 5 years is a long way down the road. We all know the reality that time flies. But the time to work on our 5-year plan is now.

To that end, I've posted two surveys at the top of this blog. One is a survey asking for your input on the staff development needs of teachers concerning special education. Staff development in the areas of  behavior, ILCD and special education updates continue to top the list. What will top the list for 2012-2013? The second survey is an evaluation of the services provided by the ESU 4 Special Education department. Both of these surveys are annual events... the information is taken and analyzed as an important part of our data. While there isn't a direct link to student performance, there is a clear link to school improvement. Without that evaluation, we won't be able to measure our progress in fulfilling our vision. How will we lead a dynamic revolution in education? What will we look like in 5 years? We're not completely sure, but we do know this... we will be working hard to get there. Join us now... before time gets too far away from us! Have a terrific Spring!

2011-2012 Webinars:

The links to the webinar recordings are below as are the links for the handouts for each of the webinars. The handouts are hosted by DropBox. If you have any questions about accessing either the webinar recordings or the handouts, please let me know. The SAT webinar was not recorded, however, there may be an opportunity to participate in a 2nd SAT webinar, which will (hopefully!) be recorded!

Special Education File Review Webinar: 

Getting our Files in Shape!   (12/8/2011)

Webinar Link

Handouts available at... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24209470/File%20Review%20Training2.ppt

   








Top 5 Strategies for Supporting Behavior November 1, 2011 - Matt McNiff

Webinar link

Handouts available at...  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/242094/Top%20Five%20Relationship%20Strategies%20-%20Webinar%20for%20ESU%20456.pptx

Early Childhood Cadre Webinar – (2/10/2012)
Topic: The Transition Relay Model: Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten Transitions.
      Early Childhood Cadre Webinar Recording


      Handouts:  Kindergarten Survey, Parent Survey, Preschool Survey, Profile spreadsheet, Transition Relay Model Webinar Powerpoint, Transition Relay Model Rationale

Legal Webinar Series
Webinar #1 - The Year in Review (1/25/2012)
Year In Review Webinar Link  
Handout available at... Year In Review Powerpoint

Webinar #2 - Procedural Safeguards (2/8/2012)
webinar link: http://esu4.adobeconnect.com/spedlaw/
Procedural Safeguards Webinar Recording (2/8/12)
Handout available at...  ProceduralSafeguards-Webinar2.pptx

Webinar #3 - Predetermination (2/29/2012)

Predetermination Webinar (2/29/2012)

Handout available at... Predetermination Webinar

Webinar #4 - Documentation, Documentation, Documentation (3/28/2012)
Documentation X 3! Webinar Recording
Handouts available at... Documentation Webinar Powerpoint

Webinar #5 - Extra-Curricular Activities and The IEP (4/4/2012)
Extra-Curricular Activities and the IEP
Handouts available at... #5 Extra-Curricular Activities and the IEP


Webinar #6 - Discipline, including Restraint/Seclusion (5/9/2012)

Webinar Link:  http://esu4.adobeconnect.com/spedlaw/

Winter/Spring Special Education Training Opportunities:

Ø  Special Education Law Webinar Series – Co-hosted by ESU 4 and ESU 6. All webinars will begin at 3:30 and conclude by 4:45 p.m. Register via the ESU 4 Registration website. Dates and Topics:

§  May 9 – Discipline/Restraint and Seclusion (Ellen)

Webinar address: http://esu4.adobeconnect.com/spedlaw/

Ø  Annual ASD Conference, April 12-13, 2012 in Lincoln @ the Cornhusker. 

Ø  CPI Re-Certification training @ ESU 4 – April 23^rd. Registration via ESU 4 website. 

Ø  ESU 4-5-6 Behavior Institute, featuring Karen Haase, Matt McNiff, and Jolene Palmer; July 30-31, 2012 @ Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln.   

HUSKER NATION: 

When is it a great day to be a Husker fan????
The correct answer is... ALWAYS!!!
Never stop playing the game!  Go BIG RED! GO Big RED! GO BIG Red! GO BIG RED  Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, Nebraska

ESU 4 Special Education - January 2012

ESU 4 Special Education
Vision: Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in Education!

The mission of ESU 4 is to improve student learning through a commitment to communication, accountability and leadership.

 
"Like" ESU 4 Special Education on Facebook

What's Happening at ESU 4?

There will be quite a few opportunities for Professional Development for Special Education teachers in ESU 4 districts. While the many of the opportunities are in the Webinar format, we are planning a full day workshop on Monday, February 20th at the ESU 4 Learning Center in Auburn. We haven't been together as a group for a year or so... it will be good to re-connect and re-establish our networks. This Special Education Update will focus on the IEP, as well as hosting a positive and collaborative IEP meeting. There is more information about the Feb 20th workshop as well as other ESU 4 Sped offerings below this little article on this blog. Information may also be found on the "ESU 4 Special Education Workshops" link under the "Special Education" tab on the ESU 4 Homepage. And finally, to register for any or all of these opportunities, you must log on to the ESU 4 Registration website! 

As in the past, ESU 4's SCIP grant will support the attendance of parents, administrators, teachers, para-educators and other professionals at the Annual Autism Conference. This year's conference will be held in Lincoln at the Cornhusker Hotel. The focus of the event will be on Early Childhood. Therefore, those involved with early childhood programs will get first priority in attending this conference. I expect that registration for this year's conference will close quickly! The dates are Thursday and Friday, April 12th and 13th. Watch for emails concerning registration for this conference. 

Stay tuned for additional opportunities and updates! The "NeSA Season" will be soon upon us! Accommodations for students with disabilities will be hot topics. Mitzi, Suzanne and I hope to post a QuickTime video answering basic questions about accommodations on the NeSA for all students, as well as students with disabilities and ELL students, on the ESU 4 website. Stay up-to-date with NDE's advice and guidance by checking out resources on the NDE Special Education website... http://www.education.ne.gov/sped/nesa.html.

In the future, I'm hoping to post "Questions and Answers" on this blog; having this resource might be valuable! I don't know about you, but I'm always looking the same things up over and over again. My goal is to give you one spot to refer! Until then... I look forward to seeing you in my travels across the ESU, as well as on the internet! Have a terrific February...

2011-2012 Webinars:

The links to the webinar recordings are below as are the links for the handouts for each of the webinars. The handouts are hosted by DropBox. If you have any questions about accessing either the webinar recordings or the handouts, please let me know. The SAT webinar was not recorded, however, there may be an opportunity to participate in a 2nd SAT webinar, which will (hopefully!) be recorded!  
Special Education File Review Webinar: Getting our Files in Shape!   (12/8/2011)
Webinar Link

Handouts available at... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/24209470/File%20Review%20Training2.ppt

  





Top 5 Strategies for Supporting Behavior November 1, 2011 - Matt McNiff

Webinar link

Handouts available at...  http://dl.dropbox.com/u/242094/Top%20Five%20Relationship%20Strategies%20-%20Webinar%20for%20ESU%20456.pptx


Legal Webinar Series
Webinar #1 - The Year in Review (1/25/2012)
Year In Review Webinar Link  
Handout available at... Year In Review Powerpoint

Webinar #2 - Procedural Safeguards (2/8/2012)
The webinar recording will be posted here.
Handout available at...  ProceduralSafeguards-Webinar2.pptx

Winter/Spring Special Education Training Opportunities:

Ø  Special Education Law Webinar Series – Co-hosted by ESU 4 and ESU 6. All webinars will begin at 3:30 and conclude by 4:45 p.m. Register via the ESU 4 Registration website. Dates and Topics:

§  February 8 – Safeguards in Special Education (Ellen

§  February 29 – Predetermination (Nancy)

§  March 28 – Documentation X3! (Ellen

§  April 4 – Extra-curricular activities and the IEP (Nancy)

§  May 9 – Discipline/Restraint and Seclusion (Ellen)

Ø  Early Childhood Cadre Webinar – Friday, February 10^th. Time of webinar TBA. Topic: The Transition Relay Model: Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten Transitions.

Ø  ASD Cadre (Structured Teaching – Day 3) – Friday, February 10^th, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Ø  ESU 4 Special Education Update – Monday, February 20, 2012 @ ESU 4 Learning Center, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Agenda will include Updates in special ed, Writing an appropriate IEP (including the PLEP, goals, and objectives/benchmarks), Hosting a productive IEP meeting, and more! Registration will be on the ESU 4 registration website. Information will be sent out in the newsletter and via email. 

Ø  CPI Training @ ESU 4, February 28 – 29^th, 2012. Registration via ESU 4 website.

Ø  Eastern Nebraska Transition Conference – Tuesday, March 20, 2012 @ SECC - 84^th & O Campus, Lincoln. This conference is intended for students with disabilities who are planning to go on to college and post-secondary training. There will be two strands. Juniors and Seniors with disabilities only. Registration is due from the schools to ESU 4 by January 6^th; I have to submit our registrations to LPS by Friday, January 13^th. 

Ø  ESU 4-5-6 Behavior Series featuring Dr. Kaye Otten – Thursday, March 29, 2012, @ Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Registration is available on ESU 4 Registration Website. There will be a follow-up webinar to support the Q&A from this workshop featuring Matt McNiff, ESU 5. 

Ø  Annual ASD Conference, April 12-13, 2012 in Lincoln @ the Cornhusker. 

Ø  CPI Re-Certification training @ ESU 4 – April 23^rd. Registration via ESU 4 website. 

Ø  ESU 4-5-6 Behavior Institute, featuring Karen Haase, Matt McNiff, and Jolene Palmer; July 30-31, 2012 @ Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln.   

HUSKER NATION: 

When is it a great day to be a Husker fan????
The correct answer is... ALWAYS!!!
Never stop playing the game!  Go BIG RED! GO Big RED! GO BIG Red! GO BIG RED  Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, Nebraska

ESU 4 Special Education - August 2011

ESU 4 Special Education

Vision: Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in Education!
The mission of ESU 4 is to improve student learning through a commitment to communication, accountability and leadership.
 
"Like" ESU 4 Special Education on Facebook

ESU 4 Special Education is changing it's blog! 

Updates, special education staff development opportunities and Q&A will be posted on this site!

December 8, 2011Special Education File Review Webinar: Getting our Files in Shape! December 8th WebinarIf you need the handouts to this email, contact Ellen.

November 1, 2011 - Matt McNiff Top 5 Strategies for Supporting BehaviorTop 5 Strategies for Supporting Behavior - Webinar link

If you need the handouts to this email, contact Ellen.

Winter/Spring Special Education Training Opportunities:

Ø  Special Education Law Webinar Series – Co-hosted by ESU 4 and ESU 6. All webinars will begin at 3:30 and conclude by 4:45 p.m. Register via the ESU 4 Registration website. Dates and Topics:

§  January 25 – Year in Review (Nancy Meyer)

§  February 8 – Safeguards in Special Education (Ellen

§  February 29 – Predetermination (Nancy)

§  March 28 – Documentation X3! (Ellen

§  April 4 – Extra-curricular activities and the IEP (Nancy)

§  May 9 – Discipline/Restraint and Seclusion (Ellen)

Ø  Early Childhood Cadre Webinar – Friday, February 10^th. Time of webinar TBA. Topic: The Transition Relay Model: Preparing Preschoolers for Kindergarten Transitions.

Ø  ASD Cadre (Structured Teaching – Day 3) – Friday, February 10^th, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Ø  ESU 4 Special Education Update – Monday, February 20, 2012 @ ESU 4 Learning Center, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Agenda will include Updates in special ed, Writing an appropriate IEP (including the PLEP, goals, and objectives/benchmarks), Hosting a productive IEP meeting, and more! Registration will be on the ESU 4 registration website. Information will be sent out in the newsletter and via email.

Ø  CPI Training @ ESU 4, February 28 – 29^th, 2012. Registration via ESU 4 website.

Ø  Eastern Nebraska Transition Conference – Tuesday, March 20, 2012 @ SECC - 84^th & O Campus, Lincoln. This conference is intended for students with disabilities who are planning to go on to college and post-secondary training. There will be two strands. Juniors and Seniors with disabilities only. Registration is due from the schools to ESU 4 by January 6^th; I have to submit our registrations to LPS by Friday, January 13^th. 

Ø  ESU 4-5-6 Behavior Series featuring Dr. Kaye Otten – Thursday, March 29, 2012, @ Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Registration is available on ESU 4 Registration Website. There will be a follow-up webinar to support the Q&A from this workshop featuring Matt McNiff, ESU 5. 

Ø  Annual ASD Conference, April 12-13, 2012 in Lincoln @ the Cornhusker. 

Ø  CPI Re-Certification training @ ESU 4 – April 23^rd. Registration via ESU 4 website. 

Ø  ESU 4-5-6 Behavior Institute, featuring Karen Haase, Matt McNiff, and Jolene Palmer; July 30-31, 2012 @ Sheridan Lutheran Church, Lincoln.   

HUSKER NATION: 

When is it a great day to be a Husker fan????
The correct answer is... ALWAYS!!!
Never stop playing the game!  Go BIG RED! GO Big RED! GO BIG Red! GO BIG RED  Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, Nebraska

Special Education - August 15, 2011

Monday Memo
Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in Education!
"Like" ESU 4 Special Education on Facebook

  August 15, 2011

"Life is about enjoying what we have- for as long as we have it." ~Unknown

Preparing to courageously lead a dynamic revolution in education... 

Can We Do It? 

Plans for August are shaping up! Please check back for more detailed information and possible changes will be made as the dates appear closer on our calendar...

Ø  Tuesday, August 16^th, 2011 - Annual “Health Day” for the Level III staff.  CPR training will be held in the morning at the Learning Center with Medication training rounding out the afternoon at ESU 4 Conference Room A. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be on your own. If any of the itinerant staff want to participate in health day training, specifically CPR, you are welcome to do so. Please let Katrina and Catrina know, so they can prepare accordingly.

SCHOOL PSYCH/AUDIOLOGY MEETING IS RE-SCHEDULED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND @ 1:00 P.M.

Ø  Wednesday, August 17^th, 2011 -  All ESU 4 “Reunion” at NCECBVI, Nebraska City. Coffee, juice and carbohydrates will be available at 8:00; we will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria with introductions and insurance. Our very own Mitzi Hoback and Suzanne Whisler will be answering the question, “Can I Do This?” We’ll be putting plans into action during this next school year. In the afternoon, Gregg will be introducing Google and all that entails to the entire ESU/NCECBVI staff. I will probably take the last hour or so at the end of the day to review some quick housekeeping items for the ESU 4 Special Ed staff.

Ø  Thursday, August 18^th, 2011 – Work day; I want to meet with the Learning Center staff in the afternoon.

Ø  Friday, August 19^th, 2011 – Work Day. All staff involved in providing services to children involved in Early Childhood (0-5) are invited (and strongly encouraged!) to attend the Early Childhood Cadre meeting at the ESU. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude by 12:00 p.m. You should have received your invitation to register in the mail.

In the afternoon… I would like to meet with the speech staff. We will begin at 1:00 p.m. and should be done by 3:00 p.m.

Ø  Monday, August 22, 2011 – First day of school with students for the Level III programs!

    SCHOOL PSYCH/AUDIOLOGY MEETING - 1:00 p.m.

• Friday, August 26, 2011... SRS Training for New Users, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; SRS Update and Changes for 'Experienced' Users, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
• Register on the ESU 4 Registration website.

What does it mean to be a leader at ESU 4? (Activity: Define "Leadership" in 10 words or less.)

• It means... "Guiding and empowering with respect, understand and integrity."
• It means... "Building and empowering relationships through trust, respect and knowledge."

According to the New York Times, there is no scientific research that proves that life is serious.
So... Lighten up!!! 

HUSKER NATION: 

When is it a great day to be a Husker fan????
The correct answer is... ALWAYS!!!
Never stop playing the game!  Go BIG RED! GO Big RED! GO BIG Red! GO BIG RED  Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, Nebraska

Special Education - August 1, 2011

Monday Memo
Courageously leading a dynamic revolution in Education!
"Like" ESU 4 Special Education on Facebook

  August 1, 2011

Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul.
Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.

-- Pamela Vaull Starr

Preparing to courageously lead a dynamic revolution in education... 

Can We Do It? 

Plans for August are shaping up! Please check back for more detailed information and possible changes will be made as the dates appear closer on our calendar...

 

o   Thursday, August 11^th OR Friday, August 12^th, 2011 – All returning staff need to participate in the CPI Refresher training! This is a contract day. The training is a one-day event; you may choose either the 11^th or the 12^th. You must go to the ESU 4 website to register for the day you intend to attend. If you aren’t registered by the 8^th of August, you will be getting a call!

Also on the 12^th… Sally and I will be hosting an orientation all new staff for ESU 4/NCECBVI. We plan to meet at the ESU 4 office. Heather and Wenona will be receiving more information as the 12^th gets closer. Plan to begin at 9:00 a.m. We will provide lunch.

Ø  Tuesday, August 16^th, 2011 - Annual “Health Day” for the Level III staff.  CPR training will be held in the morning at the Learning Center with Medication training rounding out the afternoon at ESU 4 Conference Room A. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be on your own. If any of the itinerant staff want to participate in health day training, specifically CPR, you are welcome to do so. Please let Katrina and Catrina know, so they can prepare accordingly.

SCHOOL PSYCH/AUDIOLOGY MEETING IS RE-SCHEDULED TO MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND @ 1:00 P.M.

Ø  Wednesday, August 17^th, 2011 -  All ESU 4 “Reunion” at NCECBVI, Nebraska City. Coffee, juice and carbohydrates will be available at 8:00; we will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria with introductions and insurance. Our very own Mitzi Hoback and Suzanne Whisler will be answering the question, “Can I Do This?” We’ll be putting plans into action during this next school year. In the afternoon, Gregg will be introducing Google and all that entails to the entire ESU/NCECBVI staff. I will probably take the last hour or so at the end of the day to review some quick housekeeping items for the ESU 4 Special Ed staff.

Ø  Thursday, August 18^th, 2011 – Work day; I want to meet with the Learning Center staff in the afternoon.

Ø  Friday, August 19^th, 2011 – Work Day. All staff involved in providing services to children involved in Early Childhood (0-5) are invited (and strongly encouraged!) to attend the Early Childhood Cadre meeting at the ESU. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude by 12:00 p.m. You should have received your invitation to register in the mail.

In the afternoon… I would like to meet with the speech staff. We will begin at 1:00 p.m. and should be done by 3:00 p.m.

Ø  Monday, August 22, 2011 – First day of school with students for the Level III programs!

    SCHOOL PSYCH/AUDIOLOGY MEETING - 1:00 p.m.

What does it mean to be a leader at ESU 4? (Activity: Define "Leadership" in 10 words or less.)

• It means... "Guiding and empowering with respect, understand and integrity."
• It means... "Building and empowering relationships through trust, respect and knowledge."

According to the New York Times, there is no scientific research that proves that life is serious.
So... Lighten up!!! 

HUSKER NATION: 

When is it a great day to be a Husker fan????
The correct answer is... ALWAYS!!!
Never stop playing the game!  Go BIG RED! GO Big RED! GO BIG Red! GO BIG RED  Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, Nebraska

Special Education - July 21, 2011

Monday Memo
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July 21, 2011

When I touch a rock, I touch the past;
when I touch a child, I touch the future.

Preparing to courageously lead a dynamic revolution in education... Can We Do It? 

Plans for August are shaping up! Please check back for more detailed information as the dates appear closer on our calendar...

 

o   Thursday, August 11^th OR Friday, August 12^th, 2011 – All returning staff need to participate in the CPI Refresher training! This is a contract day. The training is a one-day event; you may choose either the 11^th or the 12^th. You must go to the ESU 4 website to register for the day you intend to attend. If you aren’t registered by the 8^th of August, you will be getting a call!

Also on the 12^th… Sally and I will be hosting an orientation all new staff for ESU 4/NCECBVI. We plan to meet at the ESU 4 office. Heather and Wenona will be receiving more information as the 12^th gets closer. Plan to begin at 9:00 a.m. We will provide lunch.

Ø  Tuesday, August 16^th, 2011 - Annual “Health Day” for the Level III staff.  CPR training will be held in the morning at the Learning Center with Medication training rounding out the afternoon at ESU 4 Conference Room A. We will begin at 8:00 a.m. Lunch will be on your own. If any of the itinerant staff want to participate in health day training, specifically CPR, you are welcome to do so. Please let Katrina and Catrina know, so they can prepare accordingly.

Also on August 16^th… I’d like to meet with the School Psychology/Audiology staff in the afternoon at the ESU. We’ll start at 1:30 and should be able to conclude by 3:30 p.m.

Ø  Wednesday, August 17^th, 2011 -  All ESU 4 “Reunion” at NCECBVI, Nebraska City. Coffee, juice and carbohydrates will be available at 8:00; we will begin at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria with introductions and insurance. Our very own Mitzi Hoback and Suzanne Whisler will be answering the question, “Can I Do This?” We’ll be putting plans into action during this next school year. In the afternoon, Gregg will be introducing Google and all that entails to the entire ESU/NCECBVI staff. I will probably take the last hour or so at the end of the day to review some quick housekeeping items for the ESU 4 Special Ed staff.

Ø  Thursday, August 18^th, 2011 – Work day; I want to meet with the Learning Center staff in the afternoon.

Ø  Friday, August 19^th, 2011 – Work Day. All staff involved in providing services to children involved in Early Childhood (0-5) are invited (and strongly encouraged!) to attend the Early Childhood Cadre meeting at the ESU. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude by 12:00 p.m. You should have received your invitation to register in the mail.

In the afternoon… I would like to meet with the speech staff. We will begin at 1:00 p.m. and should be done by 3:00 p.m.

Ø  Monday, August 22, 2011 – First day of school with students for the Level III programs!

What does it mean to be a leader at ESU 4? (Activity: Define "Leadership" in 10 words or less.)

• It means... "Guiding and empowering with respect, understand and integrity."
• It means... "Building and empowering relationships through trust, respect and knowledge."

According to the New York Times, there is no scientific research that proves that life is serious.
So... Lighten up!!! 

HUSKER NATION: 

When is it a great day to be a Husker fan????
The correct answer is... ALWAYS!!!
Never stop playing the game!  Go BIG RED! GO Big RED! GO BIG Red! GO BIG RED  Educational Service Unit #4, Auburn, Nebraska