September 7, 2022 at 12:30 PM - Educational Resources Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 12:30 PM.  

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

Discussion:  Scott, Stemper, NDE was present to share updates on the Emergency Operation Plan (EOP).  As the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) grant comes to an end (September 2023), one of the strategies is to create a sustainable state-wide plan. This will include training an ESU employee to provide procedural, technical expertise and assistance with their ESU safety team and the schools within their ESU involving an EOP.  Scott.Stemper@nebraska.gov 

Discussion:  Kristen Hassebrook and Ana Lopez Shalla were present to discuss Intern NE grant funding with the Department of Economic Development (DED).  LB1012 - Provide for funds transfers, create funds, and change and eliminate provisions regarding funds and reimbursement provisions.  They provided listening sessions for utilizing reimbursable categories, engaging out-of-state talent, leveraging technology.  Key recommendations were regional coordinator network, marketing campaign, funding, and simplicity.  

Discussion:  Amy Rhone, NDE was present to give NDE Updates.  New OSE guidance documents to be released: Supporting students with behavior needs - the first three documents will be released tomorrow.; the Special Education Non-Public guidance; 92 NAC 51-06B1 supporting transition for 14-15 year olds.  Journey to Inclusion - Targeting Support and Improvement (TSI) and Additional Targeted Support  and Improvement (ATSI).  "Equity for all learners: Inclusion at every level guide" has been released.  They will have a professional learning series:  "Inclusive Learners Environments for Students with Disabilities." Engaging Challenging Conversations will be held on November 21-22, 2022 at Younces conference Center south presented by Greg Abell, Sound Options Group, LLC.  (Training 1 of 4). Creating Coherence (MTSS Summit) will be on October 13-14 at the Younes Conference Center.  

Discussion:  Lona Nelson-Milks, ESPD chair, was present to give an update for ESPD Affiliate.  They are going to extend their meetings to help guide conversations and decision-making.  This will help guide their support.  Assistive Technology - what is meant by the evaluation portion?  They want to be part of the conversation.  

Discussion:  The Technology Director was present to give updates on the SRS system.  Continue to make improvements.  The 504 add on is almost ready to go public, to be ready to roll out soon.  They will begin to start the conversation about sustainability.  Staff have been traveling to train ESU/schools on the SRS system.  We have hired a contractor to begin to work on updating our code for the SRS software.  

Discussion:  HQIM 2.0 training will begin next week.

Discussion:  Kraig Lofquist gave an update on this process.  

Discussion:  REL Central Advisory Board - Laura Barrett was asked to be on this board and they had their first meeting.  

Discussion:  The SDA Strategist Chair was present to discuss Cadres.  These cadres started out as content areas but have added several more, such as Data Cadre, MTSS, etc.  The content specific is mostly SDA, but the newer cadres are not specific to SDA.  

Discussion:  The SDA Strategist Chair was present to share SDA updates.  They discussed their November training, which will be HQIM 2.0 part two and Instructional Coaching. They are also conducting their needs assessment to be used to decide future SDA training.  

Discussion:  They will be meeting next week.  On day 2, Scott butler will be discussing Hope Science.  

Discussion:  Shirley Vargas, NDE was present to share some updates from NDE.  Community of Practice sessions were held yesterday.  

Discussion:  Shirley Vargas, NDE, was present to share the statewide scorecard.  The Opportunity Myth - what we know from visiting schools across NE last school year.  

Discussion:  Shirley Vargas, NDE, discussed the monthly talking points.  Plan to update after PDO.  Looking for feedback on the new look.  Like side by side format. 

Discussion:  None

Discussion:  The meeting adjourned at 1:44 PM.