Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership

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 E

arly 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.

We have so much to share this month, I’m not sure where to begin! Grab a cup of coffee and settle in—there are lots of e...
08/14/2026

We have so much to share this month, I’m not sure where to begin! Grab a cup of coffee and settle in—there are lots of exciting things happening in early childhood!☕️☺️

Early Childhood August News

Hello Early Childhood Friends!Summer may be flying by, but there's still plenty of time to invest in yourself! This mont...
07/16/2026

Hello Early Childhood Friends!

Summer may be flying by, but there's still plenty of time to invest in yourself! This month's newsletter is packed with exciting opportunities, including a FREE Early Childhood Training featuring Hayley Jackson Perez on August 1 in Valentine. You'll also find our 2026–2027 professional development schedule, now posted on our website, along with a preview of the exciting conferences kicking off this August.

Grab your calendar, explore what's ahead, and start planning your professional learning for the year—we can't wait to learn with you!

Early Childhood July News

All of our providers in the Valentine area...check this out! This FREE event is sponsored by North Central Collaborativ...
07/09/2026

All of our providers in the Valentine area...check this out! This FREE event is sponsored by North Central Collaborative and is open for registration! Hope to see you there!

Register by July 30th!

Check this out! What a great event!
07/08/2026

Check this out! What a great event!

06/30/2026

Very thought provoking....valuable lessons for kids to learn!

Check this out!
06/25/2026

Check this out!

Fit & Healthy Kids | On Demand classes 🌟 Impact Snapshot
When educators have access to learning, children benefit. Fit and Healthy Kids’ on-demand webinars connect early childhood professionals with research-based strategies, practical resources, and expert guidance they can apply immediately in their classrooms and programs. On their own time.

From supporting children through challenging behaviors and trauma, to fostering early math skills, STEM learning, nature-based play, nutrition education, mindfulness, and inclusive practices for children with autism, these trainings help educators create healthier, more engaging learning environments where young children can thrive.

Explore the classes here: go.unl.edu/ondemand

Hiring new staff? Need to update your professional portfolio? We've got you covered. Check out the events we have avai...
06/23/2026

Hiring new staff? Need to update your professional portfolio? We've got you covered. Check out the events we have available this July and the rest of the year!

https://www.esu1.org/events/elc.html

Hello Everyone!Summer is finally here—a season for slowing down, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying a little extra ti...
06/15/2026

Hello Everyone!

Summer is finally here—a season for slowing down, soaking up the sunshine, and enjoying a little extra time with family and friends. Whether you're relaxing by the pool, sitting on the porch, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope you're finding moments to recharge and enjoy the season.

So grab a cold drink, get comfortable, and take a few minutes to explore our Summer Early Childhood Newsletter! Inside, you'll find helpful resources, fun activities, updates, and ideas to support young children and families throughout the summer months.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and joy-filled summer!

Happy Reading!

Early Childhood June News

ICYMI: Registration is now open for the 2026 Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference. 👏This conference h...
05/29/2026

ICYMI: Registration is now open for the 2026 Thriving Children, Families, and Communities Conference. 👏

This conference has become one of Nebraska’s go-to gatherings for conversations about children, families, workforce, education, and thriving communities.

Also: where else can you find early childhood leaders, business professionals, nonprofit teams, researchers, and economic developers all in the same room talking about solutions together?

📍Kearney, NE
🗓️ September 22, 2026
🎟️ Free to attend

Register here: https://thrivingchildrenconference.vfairs.com/

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211 Tenth Street
Wakefield, NE
68784

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