May 4, 2020 at 9:00 AM - Educational Resources Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM.  

Staff:  Kraig Lofquist, Deb Hericks, Scott Isaacson, Priscilla Quintana

Discussion:  The Mental Health Conference to be held virtually.  Executive Director shared information on Social Workers.  ESUCC new website will have area for Mental Health, let us know if you have any information that you would like shared on the website. 

Discussion:  Technology Director gave an update on the SRS site.  They have been working on the ADVISER website to be ready for June reporting period.  SRS Team will be a part of the ADVISER workdays the end of May /beginning of June.  They will be able to present as well as be available for work for errors and such.  They have had good reports on the way SRS is currently working.  SRS Helpdesk requests are down.  During May, small group of Advisory Team will be working on the 504 Plan.  This should be ready to use over the summer.  Grand Island will be leaving after this next year.  

Discussion:  Chair shared update on creating a school training committee.  This is part of Sen. Groene bill to train teachers on restraints, deescalation strategies, etc.  ESUs could put together a committee to gather the information we have currently and where we can be of help to our schools.  

Discussion:  May 6, 2020 PDO event will be held virtually.  Agenda  We will also be honoring those who are retiring.   

Discussion:  Russ Masco was present to give some updates for NDE.  Discussed PDO and the topics that will be discussed from NDE.  Continue to discuss what this Fall may be like and plan accordingly.  Discussion on what is waived and what is not waived.  

Discussion:  Discussion on the Rule 84 work.  Core Committee is meeting to create the three initiatives they have chosen for the Rule 84 work.  

Discussion:  Cory Epler was present to share updates on High Quality instructional Materials.  Schools are moving forward to adopt materials and some networks are being created.  Instructional Materials Fellowship will be looking at outcomes for instructional materials.  "Launch Nebraska" is a series of 10 webinars for unfinished learning and instructional equity.  This will provide some intentional supports over the summer.  Launch Nebraska is for those providing supports for summer learning into the fall (teachers, teacher leaders, etc).  This was re-purposed three day training that was to be held in July, to be held online.  There will be a website that will house the webinars.  

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 9:47 AM.