PD: October 27th PD Day. Looking for support sessions.
ELL- In addition to October 27 and at beginning of the year. Reading, speaking, listening and writing (training on the poster)
PLC- typically at end of May, each person fills out spring survey. PLCs choose new facilitators. 75 minute new facilitator training. (Friday, May 16, 2025) 2:15 to 3:30. Typically do a quick refresher with facilitators, and a PLC kick off for all staff. Try to get to Elementary PLCs once a semester and secondary twice a day. In June /July will identify which early outs are designated for PLCs
SPED
Technology
Leadership
Reading: ELA is their CIP goal. Brandon attended Becky Michael’s day at ESU 7’s Regional PD Day. He is interested in strategies to use in the classroom. Also include some science of writing.
Cognitive Coaching- Mark is kicking off on August 8th.
MTSS- They are implementing strategies at the HS. Refresher/update/training. Kendra will flesh out details with Steve. Summer work time for MTSS team on May 30th and June 6th.
Instructional Materials Selection (Foreign Language/Fine Arts) Ernie will provide support and guide through the process. Will get assistance from NDE. Brandon and Ernie will connect.
Workshops, consultation or direct work with school districts to assist with the continuous improvement process ‘CIP’. Examples: steering committee meeting, mission/ vision work, data support, data dashboard, comprehensive needs assessment, CIP goal selection, action plans, program evaluation, preparing for the CIP external visit; support for Comprehensive Support and Improvement ‘CSI’, and Targeted Support and Improvement ‘TSI’ and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement ‘ATSI’ student designations.
Workshops, consultation or direct work with school districts to establish Multi-tiered System of Support processes and practices, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports ‘PBIS’ and Social Emotional and Behavioral Learning ‘SEBL’. Examples: regional meetings, team meeting, data analysis, action plans, creating process/protocols, on-site coaching, Targeted Improvement Plan ‘TIP’, Results Driven Accountability ‘RDA’, Performance Enhancement and Knowledge ‘PEaK’ Project, NeMTSS.
Training, support and consultation for sustaining, improving and re-establishing school environments that are conducive and supportive of learning. Examples: school safety teams and plans, crisis teams, psychological first aid, standard protocol response training, suicide prevention, staff and student wellness, self care, trauma informed care, school law webinars, Title IX training, de-escalation training (Mandt, Crisis Prevention Institute ‘CPI’), equity.
ESU 7 Principals have the opportunity to meet 5 times each year for opportunities to collaborate. Additionally, principal trainings are scheduled as needs are identified.
Superintendent networking meetings on ESU campus throughout the year. Visits by ESU Administrator to school district Superintendents to discuss, plan and problem solve services provided to the districts. KSB training series. Perry Law Firm policy updates. Other topics for superintendents.
Study and implementation of research-based, best practices designed to support beginning teachers. Includes a clear focus on career-long excellence in the classroom and the legacy we create. Topics could include: lesson design, classroom management, student engagement, high yield strategies, technology integration, SPED, parent-teacher conferences
English Learners Instructional Support--providing guidance, materials, scheduling, placement, and assessment to schools. Not related to Title III grant consortium facilitation services
Collaborates closely with school district leadership, counselors, and CTE educators to provide customized support and resources related to Career & Technical Education.
Coordination of career and technical education components includes, but is not limited to: strategic planning for CTE growth, facilitating data exploration, program alignment, and work-based learning.
Reviewed Alicap Cybersecurity coverage requirements and recommended that Jason / Rick include Dan for updates prior to submitting this year’s application.
Reviewed Google consent requirements for 3rd party apps.
Provides grant facilitation, management, professional development, and networking for Career and Technical Education teachers through the Carl D Perkins Grant Consortium.
Provide support in coordinating school wide and targeted assistance Title 1 programs. Training and support provided for teachers, administrators, and bookkeepers.
The ESU 7 Title II-A Consortium supports the goal of Title II-A: Increase the academic achievement of all students through strategies such as improving teacher and Principal quality and increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in the classroom and highly qualified Principals and leaders in schools.
The ESU 7 Production Department provides schools with copy and finishing services, lamination, flash and word cards, writing paper pads, and poster printing.