ESU 8 Winter Workshop 2025: Full Schedule

10:45am CST

Handling Threats: Norfolk Public Schools' Behind-the-Scenes Protocol and Messaging

Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST

What happens behind the scenes at Norfolk Public Schools when a threat is received? During this session we will take you through real or perceived threats against the district, our processes and practices in place, and messaging.

Speakers

Chuck Hughes

Director of Student Services and Safety, Norfolk Public Schools

I have been in education for quite some time holding many different roles over the years for Norfolk Public Schools: fifth and sixth grade teacher, coach, assistant principal, principal, and director.

Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA

Leadership, K-12

10:45am CST

Tech-forward Practices for Administrators in the Era of AI

Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST

TBA

Learn how to transform your leadership practices with the latest in AI innovations. This session equips school administrators with tech tools they need to leverage AI for a new level of efficiency and empowerment to meet the ever-evolving demands of school leadership.

Speakers

Andrew Easton

Digital Learning Coordinator, ESU Coordinating Council

Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA

Leadership, K-12

10:45am CST

What is the Northeast Nebraska Agriculture and Natural Resources Education Compact?

Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST

TBA

Have you heard rumors about the 1st ever Nebraska Education Compact? Come to this session to learn more about what the compact is doing in the Northeast part of Nebraska and how we are supporting schools in the region.

Speakers

Tammera Mittelstet

Statewide Education and Career Pathways Coordinator, UNL

Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA

Leadership, K-12

1:00pm CST

Friends: The One Where Everyone Actually Works Together

Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST

Group work can be tough—especially when it’s a group of adults. This session will look at group processes using different perspectives from the world of communication studies. The strategies in this session can help your teams collaborate productively; they can also help you provide structures for students working in groups.

Speakers

Chris Begeman

Instructional Leader & Debate Coach, Norfolk Public Schools

I work in education. I enjoy technology. I seek efficiencies. I particularly enjoy when these overlap in the Venn Diagram of my life.

Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST

Leadership, K-12

1:00pm CST

UNL-CASNR Resources to Support Teachers and Students

Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST

TBA

Did you know that UNL-College of Agricultural Sciences and Naturals Resources (CASNR) have an Education and Career Pathways team to help support your teachers and your students with resources in their college? This session will share about available resources and potential experiences for you and your students on campus, at your school, and across the state. Come find out about all the amazing opportunities in CASNR.

Speakers