Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership

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Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership Serving early child care and education providers in Northern Nebraska. Erika works within ESUs 1, 8, and 17.

Purpose statement for Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership: “To build an effective, coordinated system for preparing, supporting, and recognizing the early childhood care and education workforce. In order to provide high quality programs for young children and their families.”

The ELC Coordinator for the Northern region is Erika Fink [email protected]

All areas of Nebraska are served by Early Learning Connection Regional Partnerships working to support professional development for early childhood caregivers/teachers in inclusive home, center and school-based programs. These partnerships work collaboratively to achieve high quality, affordable, accessible training for all those who work with young children and their families. The Early Learning Connection Partnerships are supported by the NDE offices of Early Childhood, Special Education, the Head Start State Collaboration Office and the Early Childhood Training Center. Grant awards support a full-time, paid coordinator in each area to provide leadership in maintaining and expanding existing partnerships to continue to improve the availability and quality training.

This sounds amazing! I know my life is a circus...how about you? 🤡
09/29/2026

This sounds amazing! I know my life is a circus...how about you? 🤡

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You don't want to miss out on this amazing retreat!
09/21/2026

You don't want to miss out on this amazing retreat!

The countdown is on! Only 5 DAYS LEFT to register for the Tri-State Early Childhood Retreat!

Join us Saturday, October 3 at Ponca State Park for a morning of learning, connection, and practical strategies with Dr. Alexa Yunes-Koch, creator of the Mondo Method.

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09/21/2026

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✅ Registration is now open! | Fit & Healthy Kids Webinar Series
🗓️ Classes offered: October - March

See full schedule and sign up: go.unl.edu/fhkonehour
⚠️ Each registration button allows you to select and register for one, multiple, or all classes in the series.

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09/18/2026

Big Emotions | Behavior Stories
📖 Storybooks can be more than entertainment!

Use stories to help children learn new skills, understand expectations, practice social skills, reinforce routines, and prepare for new experiences.

🎧 Listen here for more: go.unl.edu/stories

Ready, Set...CLICK! 👆September’s Early Childhood Newsletter is packed with opportunities to learn, reasons to celebrate ...
09/15/2026

Ready, Set...CLICK! 👆

September’s Early Childhood Newsletter is packed with opportunities to learn, reasons to celebrate and resources worth checking out. Grab your coffee, scroll on through—and stick around to the end for a little “Finally Friday” feeling...no matter what day it is! ☕💃🎉

Early Childhood September News

There's still time to register!
09/14/2026

There's still time to register!

2026 UNK Early Childhood Conference Registration is now open through September 7th!

This year's conference brings three national speakers to Nebraska, focusing on social emotional development, high quality interactions, and outdoor play.

Registration Link: https://unk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_endCR4rpchSJpAy

Calling all home-based providers - elevate your leadership skills with this amazing series! Secure your spot today!
08/26/2026

Calling all home-based providers - elevate your leadership skills with this amazing series! Secure your spot today!

✨ Learn. Connect. Grow. ✨

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Wakefield, NE
68784

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