Educational Service Unit 13

Educational Service Unit 13 ESU 13 serves the 11 counties in the Nebraska Panhandle that includes 21 school districts.

09/17/2026

Are you the person who keeps everyone else organized? We should talk. 👋

ESU 13 is looking for a full-time Office Assistant in Sidney who enjoys people, can juggle the details and likes being the one who keeps things moving.

And there are some nice perks to working on an education calendar, too, like extended holiday breaks and shortened summer hours. 🙌

📍 Sidney | Full-time, year-round
💵 Starting at $18/hour

Come be part of our team!
Learn more + apply ➡️ https://esu13.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

09/08/2026

26-27 Paras - Hiring Now

📍 Apply today: https://esu13.schoolspring.com/

What if the best part of your day was helping someone else discover what they can do?

💙 Encourage confidence and independence.
🌟 Celebrate big and small victories.
🎨 Explore creativity and new experiences.
🌎 Learn in the classroom and the community.
🤝 Help someone believe in themselves.

Meridian School is looking for a Paraeducator to help learners build confidence, independence, and lifelong skills.

✔ Full-time • School-year schedule

☀ Summers, holidays, and school breaks off

💰 Consistent monthly paycheck, even during school breaks and summer.

❤️ Meaningful work that changes livesCome make a difference—one adventure at a time.

🚨 **Starts Sept. 17!**A new **statewide, four-part virtual workshop series** will help Nebraska educators strengthen aca...
09/04/2026

🚨 **Starts Sept. 17!**

A new **statewide, four-part virtual workshop series** will help Nebraska educators strengthen academic instruction for students with profound disabilities through alternate academic standards, Nebraska Extended Indicators and practical instructional supports.

And this isn't just for special education staff. Because meaningful access to academics is a shared responsibility, **general education teachers, instructional coaches, administrators and other educators who support inclusive instruction are encouraged to participate as teams.**

The series begins Sept. 17 and continues with focused sessions in:

📖 English Language Arts
➗ Math
🔬 Science

Assistive technology and transition considerations will be incorporated throughout the series.

⏰ **The first session is less than two weeks away!**

👉 **Register for all four virtual sessions:** https://bit.ly/4ieFE4T
📄 **View the flyer for dates, times, presenters and complete details:** https://bit.ly/4gSbwKm

**Plus, save Dec. 10** for *Maximizing the Day: Building Independence Through Functional and Academic Skills*, a separate full-day, in-person follow-up workshop.
Learnhttps://bit.ly/4qZUm2a

09/03/2026

READY TO RETHINK MATH INSTRUCTION?
ESU 13 is offering two professional learning opportunities designed to help math educators move beyond simply having the right materials to creating classrooms where students are engaged, thinking and finding joy in learning.

THE MATH REBOOT
Explore the why and how behind HQIM and learn how to make the materials work in your classroom without losing your unique teaching style. Separate sessions are available for K–2, 3–5 and 6–12 educators in Sidney and Chadron.
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4zYXuiW

BUILDING THINKING CLASSROOMS
Explore research-based practices that spark critical thinking, strengthen student engagement and help bring joy back into math learning. This three-part series begins September 14.
Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/3SNSVai

TWO OPPORTUNITIES. TWO APPROACHES. ONE GOAL: HELP STUDENTS BECOME STRONGER MATHEMATICAL THINKERS!

📖 Some of the most meaningful chapters in the ESU 13 story are written beyond our walls, through the community connectio...
08/26/2026

📖 Some of the most meaningful chapters in the ESU 13 story are written beyond our walls, through the community connections that bring us closer to the families we serve.

Title I, Part C is about more than providing educational services. It is about building relationships and meeting families where they are.

Through schools, community events and local partnerships, ESU 13’s Title I, Part C team connects eligible children and families involved in agricultural work with educational support, resources and opportunities. These connections help children continue learning, navigate transitions and thrive in their schools and communities.

We are proud of the many ways this team shows up for families across our region! ❤️

08/26/2026

A clear path forward doesn’t happen by accident.

The 2026–2027 MTSS/CIP Community of Practice gives district teams protected, facilitated time to:

📍 Build the foundation
📍 Strengthen the system
📍 Focus the work
📍 Move to action

This is your last chance to register! Bring your team, data, current plans, questions and roadblocks. Leave with clearer priorities and a shared roadmap for moving improvement forward.

📍 Sidney Series: Sept. 8, Nov. 17, Feb. 10 and March 25
📍 Scottsbluff Series: Sept. 9, Nov. 24, Feb. 9 and March 23
💲 $25 per person, per session

Each date requires a separate registration. Visit https://impact.esu13.org/workshops/SectionList.aspx and search for MTSS/CIP Community of Practice.

Don’t miss the turn. Register today!

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ESU 13 is fortunate to have fantastic board members who dedicate their time to growing and learning together. We had eig...
08/21/2026

ESU 13 is fortunate to have fantastic board members who dedicate their time to growing and learning together. We had eight board members receive recognition at the Nebraska Association of School Boards Area Membership Meeting in Gering this week.

Pictured L to R: Mark Sinner, Level VII; Tom Millette, Level VII; Mandy Plog, Level I; and Patricia Jones, Level VII.

Not pictured: Eric Packer, Level I; Ronda Kinsey, Level II; Caroline Wi******er, Level V; and Scott Marsh, Level V.

Congratulations, and thank you for your continued commitment to ESU 13 and the communities we serve!

New school year. New spaces. Same commitment to students. 💙Head Start and Meridian will welcome students back tomorrow, ...
08/18/2026

New school year. New spaces. Same commitment to students. 💙

Head Start and Meridian will welcome students back tomorrow, and their spaces look a little different this year. Here’s a quick peek at what’s new!

At Head Start, all classes are now together under one roof, creating a more connected space for students, families and staff.

At Meridian, the existing space has been reconfigured and refreshed while work continues on two new additions. Those expansions are expected to be completed by the end of the year, bringing even more room for students to learn and grow.

We are grateful to everyone who has worked hard to prepare these spaces and excited to see them filled with students tomorrow. Welcome back!

08/15/2026

MTSS. CIP. TIP. Literacy.

Are your district plans all taking different routes?

📍 Recalculating…

The 2026-2027 MTSS/CIP Community of Practice gives district teams protected, facilitated time to align their efforts, strengthen systems and turn plans into action.

Bring your team. Bring your data, current plans, questions and roadblocks. Leave with clearer priorities and a shared path forward.

📍 Sidney Series: Sept. 8, Nov. 17, Feb. 10 and March 25
📍 Scottsbluff Series: Sept. 9, Nov. 24, Feb. 9 and March 23
💲 $25 per person, per session

Each date requires a separate registration. Visit https://impact.esu13.org/workshops/SectionList.aspx and search for MTSS/CIP Community of Practice.

Connect the work. Strengthen the system. Keep improvement moving.

📖 Every great story begins with intention.Today, ESU 13 staff came together to begin the 2026-27 school year and explore...
08/12/2026

📖 Every great story begins with intention.

Today, ESU 13 staff came together to begin the 2026-27 school year and explore this year’s theme, Every Story Matters: The Story We Create.

Throughout the day, staff reflected on how their individual roles contribute to ESU 13’s overall effectiveness, discussed ways to strengthen our culture of service and hospitality, and practiced communicating the impact of their work with confidence and purpose.

Wellness exploration sessions added opportunities to connect, move, reflect, play and learn together.

As we begin a new year, we are reminded that every role makes a difference, every person contributes and every story helps shape the work we do across western Nebraska.

Here’s to the story we will create together!

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