Serving schools in Adams, Clay, Hamilton,
Southern Hall, Nuckolls, and Webster counties!

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Workshops and Events for this month...

SRS New Users Training
September 9, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Wade Fruhling

For more information, contact Jenise Straight or Kathy Peterson.
Registration Deadline: September 2, 2008
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NDE, NSSRS, and SESIS Updates
September 9, 2008 (1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Sara Farrand and Wade Fruhling

For more information, contact Jenise Straight or Kathy Peterson.
Registration Deadline: September 2, 2008
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NSSRS Workday
September 11, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
ESU #9, DL Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Matt Heusman, NDE, and Lois Hafer

For more information, contact Lois Hafer.
Registration Deadline: August 28, 2008
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The Guidelines for Reviewing a Reading Program (K-6)
September 15, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Lynette Block

For more information, contact Jenn Utecht.
Registration Deadline: September 1, 2008
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Leadership Teams Session #1
September 16, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Lisa Smith

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: September 2, 2008
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Future Problem Solving Practice Problem #1
Olympic Games
September 17, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
CCC, Cottonwood Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Special Guests

For more information, contact Amy Schultz.
Registration Deadline: September 3, 2008
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SMART Board Training
September 18, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Jackie Ediger

For more information, contact Jackie Ediger.
Registration Deadline: September 11, 2008
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Outdoor Learning
September 20, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, DL Room
Presenters: Conservation Professionals

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: September 4, 2008
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NSSRS Workday
September 25, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Matt Heusman, NDE; Lois Hafer

For more information, contact Lois Hafer.
Registration Deadline: September 11, 2008
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Leopard Operating System
September 26, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
ESU #9, DL Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Jackie Ediger

For more information, contact Jackie Ediger.
Registration Deadline: September 17, 2008
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Technology Moments Session #1
September 29, 2008 (3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, DL Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Lois Hafer

For more information, contact Lois Hafer.
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2008
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D.I.B.E.L.S.: Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills
September 30, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Professional Development Team

For more information, contact Amy Schultz.
Registration Deadline: September 16, 2008
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Workshops and Events for next month...

Jo Gusman Presents: Accelerating Your English Language Learners' Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary Development and Fluency
October 6, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Educational Service Unit #10, Kearney
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Jo Gusman

For more information, contact Rosemary Cervantes at ESU #10.
Registration Deadline: September 19, 2008
Register through ODIE at ESU #10

Youth Leadership - Teacher Meeting
October 6, 2008 (4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.)
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Quantum Learning - Leadership Supercamp for Kids

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2008
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Youth Leadership - Elementary
October 7, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Quantum Learning - Leadership Supercamp for Kids

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2008
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Youth Leadership - Middle School
October 8, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Quantum Learning - Leadership Supercamp for Kids

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2008
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Youth Leadership - High School
October 9, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Quantum Learning - Leadership Supercamp for Kids

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2008
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NSSRS Workday
October 8, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
ESU #9, DL Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Matt Heusman, NDE; Lois Hafer

For more information, contact Lois Hafer.
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2008
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NDE Business Teachers
October 8, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Special Guests

For more information, contact Amy Schultz.
Registration Deadline: September 29, 2008
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Foundations of Assessment and Analyzing K-12 Reading Data
October 9, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Jeri Powers

For more information, contact Jenn Utecht.
Registration Deadline: September 26, 2008
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Technology Moments Session #2
October 13, 2008 (3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, DL Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Lois Hafer

For more information, contact Lois Hafer.
Registration Deadline: September 29, 2008
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Leadership Teams Session #2
October 14, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Lisa Smith

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2008
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iPods in the Classroom
October 15, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Professional Development Team

For more information, contact Jackie Ediger.
Registration Deadline: October 1, 2008
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Podcast Server Training
October 17, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Professional Development Team

For more information, contact Jackie Ediger or Lois Hafer.
Registration Deadline: October 6, 2008
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Foundations of Reading Interventions, K-12
October 23, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Quality Hotel Conference Center
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Jeri Powers

For more information, contact Jenn Utecht.
Registration Deadline: October 9, 2008
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Technology Moments Session #3
October 27, 2008 (3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
ESU #9, DL Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Lois Hafer

For more information, contact Lois Hafer.
Registration Deadline: October 13, 2008
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Crisis Team Training Level I
October 27, 2008 (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
October 28, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
ESU #10, Kearney
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Dr. John Dudley

For more information, contact Denise O'Brien, ESU #10.
Registration Deadline: October 13, 2008
Register through ESU #10

Crisis Team Training Level II and III
October 29, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
CCC, Cottonwood Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Dr. John Dudley

For more information, contact Amy Schultz.
Registration Deadline: October 15, 2008
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K-12 Six Traits of Writing and Genre Overview
October 29, 2008 (9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
ESU #9, JVW Conference Room
Presenter/Facilitator(s): Lisa Smith

For more information, contact Lisa Smith.
Registration Deadline: October 15, 2008
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Staff Development Opportunities
2008-2009 School Year

The Professional Development Calendar for Fall 2008 has been released. For a preview of what's being planned for the upcoming school year, check out the on-line Professional Development Calendar.
Register on-line for upcoming workshops. If you have questions regarding any workshops, please feel free to contact any member of the Professional Development Department.

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