Teaching Reading is Rocket Science Webinar by Louisa Moats, Ed.D. Mark your calendars for a webinar featuring literacy expert and author Louisa Moats, Ed.D! Monday, Sept. 28 4:15-5:15 p.m. Moats will summarize the highlights of her updated paper for the American Federation of Teachers, Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science (2020), with a focus on…
By Kristy Feden, Regional Facilitator, Region 5, Nebraska Department of Education The current challenges, unrest and disruptions in our country stemming from COVID-19 and the heightened awareness of social injustice offered Nebraska an opportunity to assess current practices and increase collaboration across sectors. The result is innovation that will bring educators, students, families and community…
The Pyramid Model The Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support (NeMTSS) team is leveraging the Pyramid Model to help ensure that all children experience supportive learning environments that promote positive social-emotional growth and development. Visit our new Pyramid Model resource page for all the details. The Pyramid Model approach uses evidence-based practices and resources that align…
2020 Nebraska MTSS Summit Virtual Series: Moving Forward into the Unknown The Nebraska Department of Education’s 2020 Nebraska MTSS Summit, originally planned to be held in Kearney, was hosted entirely online to ensure attendees’ safety and well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “Moving Forward into the Unknown” features a wide variety of sessions designed…
Launch Nebraska: Summer Learning and Beyond Professional Learning Webinar Series The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with SchoolKit, is excited to announce a 10-session, virtual professional learning series designed to provide instructional leaders with knowledge and skills related to unfinished learning, instructional equity, and remote instruction. This professional learning series is a component…
Spring 2020 | NeMTSS Newsletter, Issue #8 In this issue, you’ll find information on how the Nebraska MTSS team can support school districts virtually, details on the Pyramid Model and Nebraska Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (NPBIS) frameworks, as well as an update on the proposal deadline for the NeMTSS Summit in September. View Newsletter
Winter 2020 | NeMTSS Newsletter, Issue #7 This issue of the NeMTSS newsletter includes details on the upcoming “Moving Forward Together” NeMTSS Summit in Kearney, information on the benefits of using MTSS in secondary settings, and other updates on teams, events and professional learning opportunities. View Newsletter
Nebraska School Mental Health Conference June 4-5, 2020 Save the date for the Nebraska School Mental Health Conference, hosted by the Kim Foundation and ESU #3. The theme will be “Advancing HOPE: Health, Opportunities, Partnership and Equity.” Mark your calendars Nebraska School Mental Health Conference June 4-5, 2020 Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center…
Winter 2019 | NeMTSS Newsletter, Issue #5 Catch up on the latest NeMTSS news, including progress toward our 2018-19 goals, Nebraska legislative updates, job opportunities and more. View Newsletter
Westside Schools see big improvement with new teaching approach Sept. 18, 2018 By Brian Mastre, WOWT OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – Westside Schools saw troubling numbers and made a plan. The quick turnaround has been amazing. Kindergartners at Westbrook Elementary scored a 35 percent on a proficiency test that looked at sounds of letters and the alphabet.…