Educational Service Unit # Avenue I Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Educational Service Unit #13 (Southern Satellite Office)1114 Toledo Street Sidney, NE 69162

Educational Service Unit #13 (Northern Satellite Office) Crites Hall Chadron State College, Chadron, NE 69337

ESU #13 Administrator Dr. Jeff West

Educational Service Unit #13 11 Counties 14,181 Square Miles 21 School Districts 13,851 Students

Nebraska’s Educational Service Units Partnering with Nebraska’s Schools since 1965 Currently 17 ESUs ranging from 100 square miles to 14,000+ square miles Student numbers range from 2,000+ to 58,000+

Educational Service Unit #13 Governance Elected Board of 12 members from 12 election districts Administrative Advisory Council –(Superintendents from member schools) Leadership Team (ESU Department Directors) Nebraska Department of Education

Educational Service Unit #13 Saving Schools Dollars Coop Purchasing of supplies, equipment, and educational materials Internet Access (E-Rate) –$500,000 annual savings Distance Learning –Shared staff, broaden curriculum Statewide Educational Media Purchases

Educational Service Unit #13 Revenue Personal and Real Estate Property Taxes Federal Sources State Sources Local Sources Local Contracts with schools, course fees, and private sources Grants Total Receipts: $8,683,272.02

Students need special services and individual school districts can’t afford a full time staff member.. What can be done for these students?

Teachers are developing a new curriculum and need information on effective teaching techniques… Where do they find the expertise to assist them?

The power of telecommunications is growing everyday… Where do schools go to get to the Information Super Highway?

The Bottom Line… All Nebraska students deserve equal access to a quality education. Their teachers should be well-trained. Students requiring special attention should get the help they need. How is this accomplished with schools ranging from a handful of students to those with thousands?

Educational Service Unit #13 Staff Development - SOAR Professional Development Planning Instruction and Interventions Leadership and Learning Communities Assessment and Analysis Curriculum and Content School Improvement

Educational Service Unit #13 Instructional Materials Online Resources (24/7 access capabilities) Learn360 Video Streaming available directly through the ESU 13 Online Catalog EBSCO Host for K-12 Research World Book Online K-12 Resources Visual Thesaurus E-books Over 89% of our utilization is online (fall 2012) Training and Networking with ESU 13 Area School Librarians

Educational Service Unit #13 Technology 21 st Century Learning Skills Staff Development in Technology Integration Technology Planning/ E-Rate Support Digital Citizenship/Information Literacy Network Design and Maintenance Internet Access &

Educational Service Unit #13 Distance Learning WNDLC covers the entire Nebraska Panhandle –21 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 higher ed partners Over 40 courses a year by ESU #13 schools –Delivered by 20 DL teachers with over 500 students –25 dedicated DL rooms and 50 mobile systems ESU #13 schools are now connected to the statewide backbone – Network Nebraska.

Educational Service Unit #13 School Psychologists/Counselors ESU #13 School Psychologists –collaborate with educators, parents, and other professionals –create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments ESU #13 School Psychologists –provide consultation, assessment, intervention (counseling), prevention, education, research & planning, and health care provision ESU #13 School Psychologists –understand how schools work and how children learn –provide easily accessible, cost-effective mental health services –promote safe and effective learning environments

Educational Service Unit #13 LifeLink LifeLink-Nebraska is a community-based program serving the transitional needs of students with disabilities, ages A bridge between high school and adult life by involving students in educational, vocational, social, recreational, and independent living activities. Program is housed at WNCC Harms Center, Scottsbluff.

Educational Service Unit #13 Meridian School Services to children 5-21 –Contractual basis with local school districts –Students with disabilities through the schools. High quality learning environment –Strong functional, life-skills based curriculum functional academics personal management vocational development motor development independent living.

Educational Service Unit #13 Student Services Special Education (Age 5-21) Special Education Staff Training Grant Assistance Improving Learning for Children With Disabilities (ILCD) Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) PT, OT, SP Para Education Training and Certification Nebraska Department of Education Reports Title I

Educational Service Unit #13 Early Childhood Education Early Development Network –Scotts Bluff, Banner, Cheyenne, Kimball, Garden, and Deuel Counties Early Development Network –Children, birth to age three, may qualify for services if they are not developing typically, or have been diagnosed with a health condition that affects their development. Early Intervention Services –A collection of agencies, organizations and individuals dedicated to helping families with young children who have special needs. Panhandle Early Childhood Professional Development Partnership

Educational Service Unit #13 Related Services Speech Pathologists Autism Deaf and Hard of Hearing Visually Impaired Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists

Educational Service Unit #13 Migrant Program Serve children of seasonal ag employees Serve children from North Platte to Chadron Dept. Personnel housed in North Platte and Scottsbluff

Educational Service Unit #13 Alternative Education Valley Alternative Learning Transitioning School (VALTS) –Close to 500 graduates Panhandle Area Core Educational School (PACES) –Scotts Bluff County Juvenile Detention Center Nebraska Educational Virtual Academy (NEVA) –14 core area online courses Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science

ESU #13 - Meeting Today’s Educational Challenges Helping teachers succeed Employing the latest educational technology Providing targeted services for students with specific challenges Finding ways to do more with less money

Educational Service Unit #13 Serving the Panhandle Striving to achieve educational excellence for all learners through strong partnerships, service, and leadership.