Upcoming Events

During this 3-day Institute, participants will learn how to develop a Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program, utilizing modules co-developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the National Center for School Mental Health. This training is one of the requirements for the School Mental Health Grant. School teams will complete their SHAPE assessment and develop an action plan for creating a comprehensive school-based mental health program to be implemented for the 2022-2023 school year.

During this 3-day Institute, participants will learn how to develop a Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program, utilizing modules co-developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the National Center for School Mental Health. This training is one of the requirements for the School Mental Health Grant. School teams will complete their SHAPE assessment and develop an action plan for creating a comprehensive school-based mental health program to be implemented for the 2022-2023 school year.

During this 3-day Institute, participants will learn how to develop a Comprehensive School-Based Mental Health Program, utilizing modules co-developed by the Mental Health Technology Transfer Center and the National Center for School Mental Health. This training is one of the requirements for the School Mental Health Grant. School teams will complete their SHAPE assessment and develop an action plan for creating a comprehensive school-based mental health program to be implemented for the 2022-2023 school year.

CREATE, CONVERSE & COLLABORATE During the 2021-22 school year many districts participated in the NeMTSS Systems Day training at ESU 9. During these sessions, a lot of great information was presented and participating schools had time to discuss the information and make preliminary plans for what it will look like in their district. Many schools have communicated with us that this was difficult to implement due to sub shortages and time. This Summer session will allow you the space and…

Last summer, ESU 9 offered "Culture & the Brain" utilizing the work of Zaretta Hammond. There is still so much to learn! Join us again or for the first time to engage in practices that support, engage, and empower the learning of all students. If you were present in 2021, note that we will continue the learning journey. If this is your first time\, you will fit right in and engage in the following: Explore the Academic Mindset Cycle Investigate the Culturally Responsive Brain…

ESU 9 & 10 invites K-12 science educators to join us at the Aurora Leadership Center Register here: http://bit.ly/sciretreat2022 Welcome to the next chapter in our three-dimensional STORY... * When the three dimensions are integrated students gain contextual understanding of how science knowledge is acquired and applied, and how science is connected through a series of concepts, rather than memorizing facts devoid of context. * Natural phenomena serve as the context for the work of both scientists and engineers. In this context, science,…

ESU 9 & 10 invites K-12 science educators to join us at the Aurora Leadership Center Register here: http://bit.ly/sciretreat2022 Welcome to the next chapter in our three-dimensional STORY... * When the three dimensions are integrated students gain contextual understanding of how science knowledge is acquired and applied, and how science is connected through a series of concepts, rather than memorizing facts devoid of context. * Natural phenomena serve as the context for the work of both scientists and engineers. In this context, science,…

"Structuring" for Active Engagement! Create full student engagement with Kagan Structures—simple yet powerful cooperative learning instructional strategies. Supported by a large body of scientific research, and proven effective in countless classrooms, schools, and districts, this revolutionary way to teach is transforming teaching and learning. Come experience the power of Kagan Structures. See how easy it is use teamwork and pairs to create a greater level of engagement than you imagined possible, even for your reluctant learners. Kagan will give you…