Past Events

Hosted by ESU 3

Calling all CTE, Secondary SpEd and School Counselors! Network with other educators and hear from NDE, connect with community partners and be encouraged!

This event brings together self-advocates with disabilities from around the Midwest to exchange ideas and learn from each other about advocacy. 

• Participating States
• Colorado
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• South Dakota
• Wyoming

✨ Discover What’s Possible at Our Parent Agency Fair! ✨
Join us for an engaging event where families and caregivers can connect directly with agencies dedicated to supporting children and young adults with disabilities. Explore resources, discover upcoming events, and learn about services designed to empower your child’s growth and independence.

1. Transition Planning–Federal Indicators
2. Why and How do we Transition Plan?
3. Indicator 13 components review in depth
4. Tools to get stronger at transition planning
5. ILCD Self-Assessment review
6. Evaluating individual transition IEPs with NTACT Indicator 13 rubric

Review and upload IEPs selected for Indicator 13 File Reviews. SE Regional Facilitator will provide support for school districts to complete this in a timely manner and prepare for potential areas of need.  

Bring your files to review prior to submitting for the Indicator 13 Self-Evaluation. At least 1 person from each district needs to complete the file review. SE Region Transition Facilitator will share the rubric with you and support review and upload of files.

Join us for a half-day with Michalla Schartz with a focus on the Guided Upload for Indicator 13, in alignment with Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) requirements.This hands-on training is designed for Special Education Directors and Secondary Special Education Teachers to ensure compliance with Indicator 13, which monitors transition planning in IEPs for students aged 14 and older.

1. Transition Planning–Federal Indicators
2. Why and How do we Transition Plan?
3. Indicator 13 components review in depth
4. Tools to get stronger at transition planning
5. ILCD Self-Assessment review
6. Evaluating individual transition IEPs with NTACT Indicator 13 rubric

Learn about the basics of transtion and planning for the next steps.  

This is the quarterly ESU 15/16 Transition Teacher PLC.

Transition Bootcamp reviews the fundamentals of transition. Ideal for teachers who work with students ages 14-21 who want an understanding of Indicator 13 and the transition practices that support Quality Transition IEP development. Bring an IEP to review

Register ONE time and you will have access to all sessions.  

State of the Art Virtual Training Series: Creating the Foundation for Effective Employment and Day ServicesThe

Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities is partnering with TransCen to offer free webinars designed to promote community-based days services and to improve
employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. These “state of the art” sessions are ideal for disability employment professionals, special educators, policy makers, families and self-advocates.