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Welcome to ESU 15

Educational Service Unit #15 was established according to Nebraska State Statutes 79-201 through 79-1243. ESU 15 is an intermediate agency providing educational services to southwestern Nebraska schools in Chase, Dundy, Frontier, Hayes, Hitchcock, and Red Willow Counties. Included in these counties are nine K-12 districts and one K-8 parochial school. The area served covers approximately 5,041 square miles and includes approximately 3,543 K-12 students and 402 teachers. ESU 15 provides "core services" as defined in Nebraska statutes. ESU 15 employees 28 staff members to serve our member schools.

Educational Service Unit #15 is governed by an elected board of 10 members, one representative from each of the established districts. The Legislature through LB 603 requires Nebraska ESUs to align election districts according to population. Educational Service Unit #15 is divided into ten election districts of equal or substantially equal population. The Educational Service Unit #15 board meets monthly at the educational service offices.

Upcoming ESU 15 Events

Principals Meeting 03.11.25

Spring SPED Meeting

Title I & Title III Workshop Series

Preschool Para Workshop Series

New Cohort - Pyramid Model Workshops

These are the FIRST 3 workshops in the series of 7, Pyramid Model practice trainings. In addition to the training, participants will receive coaching to support their implementation of these practices.

Audience: Any staff member serving Prek-2nd grade Classroom teachers SPED teachers Title 1 teachers Paraprofessionals Administrators

Rule 11 These 24 workshop hours count towards the Rule 11 requirement of 15 clock hours per year of early childhood professional development.

Pyramid Model Classroom practices Training - The Pyramid Model is an MTSS framework of evidence-based practices that promotes the social, emotional, and behavioral development of young children. The emphasis of this framework is to support all children at the universal level, thereby decreasing the need for more intensive intervention. In fact, when implementing the Pyramid Model framework effectively, only a very small percent of children will need intensive interventions.

ESU 15 and NeMTSS Continuous Improvement Community of Practice

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March 2025

Educational Service Unit 15 News

Feb 26, 2025 · Educational Service Unit 15
New from NSAA
NSAA Above and Beyond

The NSAA’s Above and Beyond program is designed to recognize and celebrate the outstanding individuals who make a meaningful impact within their communities. Whether it’s a student, coach, community member, or parent, this award honors those who go the extra mile to support and uplift others. From acts of kindness and leadership to innovative projects and volunteer work, we want to showcase Nebraska’s incredible stories of individuals who embody dedication, service, and excellence.

We invite nominations from across the state to highlight the inspiring contributions of those who make a difference. Selected recipients will be recognized by the NSAA for their efforts, ensuring their stories are shared and celebrated.

By launching NSAA’s Above and Beyond, we aim to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes who make our communities stronger, kinder, and more connected. We look forward to sharing these inspiring stories and recognizing those who truly go above and beyond!

Learn more here: https://youtu.be/IVGLxRwhNFM

Click the following link to nominate someone today: https://forms.gle/zUnbXS6FGiLSjZMw6

Questions? Contact Taryn Retzlaff at tretzlaff@nsaahome.org.
Feb 24, 2025 · Educational Service Unit 15
Principals Meeting 03.11.25
Register Here by March 7th
Feb 12, 2025 · Educational Service Unit 15
CIP/MTSS/TIP WORKSHOP--STARTING AT 10AM
Due to the prediction of below zero temps for tomorrow, the Community of Practice session #3 will start at 10 am CT.
Feb 12, 2025 · Educational Service Unit 15
ESU 15 Offices Closed
All ESU 15 Offices will be closed, Wednesday-February 12th due to inclement weather.

Stay safe & warm!
Feb 7, 2025 · Educational Service Unit 15
Upcoming ESU 15 Events - February, March, & April
There is still time to register for several upcoming events for our ESU 15 districts.
Feb 5, 2025 · Educational Service Unit 15
February is CTE Month
Thank you to all the CTE (Career & Technical Education) Teachers in our district schools! We appreciate you & all that you do!
Nov 14, 2024 · Educational Service Unit 15
Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day - November 15th
Thank you to all substitute teachers that dedicate their time to jumping in & helping out all of our area ESU 15 schools when they call. We appreciate you! Thank you for all that you do!
Nov 13, 2024 · Educational Service Unit 15
Kindness Day