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IEP Academy Zoom  

February 10, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

IEP Academy: Monthly 30-Minute Zoom Workshops (September–April)
Join us for a series of focused, 30-minute Zoom workshops running monthly from September through April. Each session—live and recorded for your convenience—dives into a key area of the IEP process, including:
Writing compliant PLAAFP statements
Developing meaningful, measurable goals
Determining appropriate services and Extended School Year (ESY)
Selecting effective accommodations and modifications
Integrating Assistive Technology
 Zoom Dates (All sessions are 30 minutes):
September 9
October 7
November 11
December 9
January 7
February 10
March 10
April 8

IPG Training & Literacy Committee  

February 11, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

This professional learning session builds a shared understanding of the Instructional Core and introduces the Instructional Practice Guides (IPGs) as tools for observing and improving teaching and learning. Participants will learn: (1) what an IPG is and is not, and (2) how to objectively view a lesson and score using the IPG rubric.

Details:
- IPG sessions are at ESU 4, in-person only
- Literacy Committee will have remote option
- Participants may choose which sessions to attend
- IPG training sessions will be repeated June 18
- Breakfast/lunch will be provided to those onsite for IPG training
- These sessions were designed by the ESU Regional Literacy Coaches to meet the CLSD requirement.

Contact Jen Madison (jmadison@esu4.net) or Erin Trusty (etrusty@esu4.net) with questions.

Audience: CLSD Literacy Leaders (i.e., principals, curriculum/instruction leaders, others as designated)

Registration Fee:
- $15 per person per IPG session (includes amenities)
- $0 if only attending the Literacy Committee remotely

Grant Support:
ESU 4 CLSD Consortium: Substitute reimbursement for ESU 4 K-5 educators as needed

Register at bit.ly/4ipg021125

FBA / BIP Training  

March 3, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

This interactive workshop, hosted by NeMTSS and ASD Network takes a deeper look into essential components of Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP). This workshop will teach about FBA's and how to use them to develop an effective BIP. Having a good understanding of the FBA process increases fidelity of implementation and empowers those involved in the process. A BIP is a written improvement plan created for a student based on the outcome of a FBA. Having a well-written BIP leads to more effective management of problem behavior.

IFSP Outcome Technical Assistance (Cancelled)  

March 11, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

•  Audience: All EI teams in the PRT (All SC’s, EI providers, and administrators)
•  Duration: 2 hours
•  Facilitated by: RBEI TA
•  Funding: NDE/DHHS
  
  This 2-hour technical assistance activity is provided by the RBEI TA via virtual (Zoom) or in person. All SC’s and EI providers in a PRT who participated in an RBI Boot Camp received initial training and practice in writing functional child and family IFSP outcomes, and should participate in the IFSP Outcome Technical Assistance. Because the quality of IFSPs are directly influenced by the RBI, this training is best provided AFTER most or all of the SC’s and EI providers are approved and the PRT is fully implementing the RBI as their child and family assessment. Prior to the training, EI teams identify 6 to 12 child and family outcomes which are scored by the EI team, as well as the RBEI TA, using the Quality Outcome Checklist. A comparison of the scores and feedback on the outcomes are provided during the training. Any themes will be identified and the region will create an action plan with next steps to writing quality IFSP outcomes

Principals' Cadre  

March 25, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• Wirth, Megan

Join the ESU 4 Team for this year's Principals' Cadre meetings.  This is an opportunity for building leaders to network, discuss relevant issues and share best practices in education.

Site Visit at Norris Public School

EL NETWORK  

April 13, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• Wirth, Megan

The EL Network is a forum for district personnel to discuss issues related to the education of English Learners. Though these sessions are the primary means of sharing information throughout the ESU 4 and 6 Title III Consortia, a majority of our time together is devoted to studying effective instruction, sharing and exploring resources, learning of updates from NDE, and networking with colleagues. We welcome educators interested in our multilingual students, regardless of Title III affiliation or position.

Title III (Sub Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement)

Principals' Cadre  

April 22, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• Wirth, Megan

Join the ESU 4 Team for this year's Principals' Cadre meetings.  This is an opportunity for building leaders to network, discuss relevant issues and share best practices in education.

Site Visit at Auburn Public School

2026 Data Retreat 2-Days (Day 1 of 2)  

June 2, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

Join ESU 4, NeMTSS, and colleagues for up to two days of TIME, SPACE, and SUPPORT for continued analysis of multiple measures of trend data as part of the continuous improvement process and MTSS systems.

So What’s Important to Know for Data Retreat 2026?

During analysis time, district teams will choose one of two ways to work: (1) District-Led Analysis or (2) Guided Analysis. District-led will be time and space for district teams to use their own established protocols. Facilitators will check in and support as needed. Guided Analysis will be facilitated by ESU 4, NeMTSS, and/or NDE specialists.

Working Agenda & Information: https://bit.ly/4dataretreat26

Include a team member who understands the district Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP).

If your district plans to use the NeMTSS Self-Assessment as a data source, please contact Heidi Farmer (heidi.farmer@esu6.org) to complete the self-assessment ahead of the retreat.

Jen will provide (optional) CLSD data updates and work with each team as helpful.

Title IIA Consortium educators are eligible for a stipend ($175 per full day.)

School Connectedness & Chronic Absnteeism  

June 9, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

School teams will gather to learn about effective strategies and opportunities to expand their school connectedness and address chronic absenteeism as part of the School Connectedness and Chronic Absenteeism grant.

Fun" damentals of Writing IEP's  

June 11, 2026

• Educational Service Unit 4
• McConnaughey, Jodie

Whether you are a first-year teacher finding your footing or a seasoned veteran looking to sharpen your skills, writing a legally defensible IEP can feel like a high-stakes balancing act.

The Fundamentals of IEP Writing workshop is designed to turn the "paperwork mountain" into a clear, manageable path. This session focuses on moving beyond basic compliance to create ironclad, robust IEPs that truly support student success while protecting your district.

Workshop Highlights Compliance with Confidence: We will deconstruct every section of the IEP to ensure all legal "must-haves" are covered, leaving no room for error.

Real-World Modeling: No more guessing games. We will provide high-quality, "gold standard" examples for each section of the document.

Transition Excellence: Special guest, Michalla Schartz, will share her expert "tips and tricks" for crafting meaningful transition plans that meet Indicator 13 requirements and set students up for life after high school.

Partner Services: Meet with our regional partners to learn about the specific support services available to your district and how to integrate them into your students' programming.