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Gifford Farm

700 Camp Gifford RD, Bellevue, NE 68005

Tuesday, September 15

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Gather, Connect & Grow This Fall! Calling all Early Learning Connection providers and coaches! Step away from the daily routine and join us for a fun, informal fall gathering. Let’s strengthen our bonds, share fresh ideas, and get to know the amazing people behind our early learning community.

Martes, 15 de Septiembre

De 9:30 a.m. a 11:30 a.m.

¡Reúnanse, conecten y crezcan este otoño! ¡Hacemos un llamado a todos los proveedores y asesores de Early Learning Connection! Dejen a un lado la rutina diaria y acompáñennos en un encuentro otoñal divertido e informal. Fortalezcamos nuestros vínculos, compartamos ideas nuevas y conozcamos a las personas increíbles que forman parte de nuestra comunidad de educación temprana.

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Why Do They Do That? Decoding Early Childhood Behavior

ONLINE Tuesday Evenings

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Ever found yourself wondering what is driving a child’s unexpected behavior or how to best support their learning and emotional needs? This series tackles the "why" behind early childhood behavior. Moving beyond quick fixes, sessions equip educators with actionable strategies to understand developmental milestones, build strong relationships, design effective classroom environments, and nurture essential social-emotional skills. Participants will build a practical toolkit to transform daily challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

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What To Do About Too Much To Do

Leading Your Life’s Three-Ring Circus

ONLINE Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Step into the role of ringmaster and organize your work, relationships, and personal wellness in a more intentional and productive way. Join Jones Loflin who delivers powerful ideas and practical solutions to individuals so they can achieve more of what is most important to them, for a powerfully practical series where you’ll learn to use the framework of a circus to better identify what’s overloading you, what to do about it, and how to help others manage this struggle of too much to do.

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Early Literacy Extravaganza

Early Literacy Lessons from THE Neighborhood

IN PERSON Saturday, October 24

8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

This full-day workshop explores how Fred Rogers’ six fundamentals—self-worth, trust, curiosity, the capacity to look and listen, play, and solitude—serve as the essential "anchors" for early literacy. By focusing on these simple yet deep human needs, educators will gain practical strategies to nurture lifelong learners through play, the "real work" of childhood.

Join us to discover how great literature can reinforce a child’s sense of self-worth, spark their wonder, and encourage the capacity to look and listen carefully.

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ELC Professional Development Opportunities

EC Deep Dive

Understanding the Why Behind the What

IN PERSON Saturday, September 19

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Shift your perspective from managing behaviors to decoding the underlying needs and triggers of the children in your care. This session provides practical frameworks for identifying the root causes of challenging moments and responding with effective, connection-based guidance.

Target Audience:

Educators and providers in community based programs working with children ages 2 to 6

Mark your calendars and join us for these informative "deep dive" sessions designed to enhance your teaching strategies and improve educational outcomes in early childhood settings. This is also a valuable opportunity for networking with peers.

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Training For Trainers

The Art of the Training Launch and Landing

Friday, September 25

10:00 a.m. to Noon

Like everything else in life, training sessions have a beginning, middle, and end. Is it weird that most training design energy goes into the middle (the content, the activities, the flow) without a ton of intention being put into the beginning and end? The first few minutes and the last few minutes are doing work too (perhaps the most important work, actually): they set expectations, build psychological safety, and determine whether learning actually sticks after people walk out or log off. This session treats the opening and closing of a training as design decisions, each with distinct purposes, distinct techniques, and distinct pitfalls.

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Think About It Thursday

Circle Time For the Soul

Thursday, September 24

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

In the world of early childhood education, we spend so much time "doing." Think About It Thursdays gives you the permission to think in a non-judgmental environment focused on continuous improvement. By investing an hour in your professional mindset, you’re not just improving your practice—you’re engaging in meaningful reflection on the "why" behind your work.

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Bilingual ELC Professional Development Opportunities

Oportunidades de ELC de Desarrollo Profesional Bilingüe

Autism and the Young Child | El autismo y los niños pequeños

Signs & Strategies

IN PERSON

Saturday, September 26

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Attendees will be provided an overview of characteristics for young children including facts and myths of Autism; learn information and examples of social, communication, behavioral, developmental, and sensory characteristics and how to document observations of concern; plus identify steps educators and providers can take if they have concerns.

Registration | Registración

Signos y Estrategias

EN PERSONA

Sábado, 26 de Septiembre

8:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.

Los participantes serán brindados un resumen de la características de los niños pequeños incluyendo hechos y mitos del Autismo; aprender información y ejemplos de características social, de comunicación, conducta, de desarrollo, y sensoriales y cómo documentar observaciones de preocupación; Además, identificar los pasos que los educadores y proveedores pueden tomar si tienen preocupaciones sobre el desarrollo de un niño.

Medication Administration | Administración de Medicamentos

Saturday, August 8 | Sábado, 8 de Agosto

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Registration | Registración

Oportunidades de Desarrollo Profesional en Español

Getting Down to Business for FCCH en Español

EN LINEA Sesión de 8 semanas

9, 16, 23 & 30 de Septiembre

7, 14, 21 & 28 de Octubre

6:30 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

Registración es para toda la serie.

Registración

Management Training Program for CCC en Español

Sesión de 8 semanas

Sábado 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 de Octubre

Sábado 7, 14, 21, de Noviembre

En persona - Omaha

8:30 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.

Registración es para toda la serie.

Registración

Supervisión Activa de Los Niños

En Persona Jueves 24 de Septiembre

6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.

ESU 3 - 6949 S 110th ST, La Vista 68128

Registración

2026 2027 Calendario de Capicitación Requerido para la Licencia del Estado

Licensing Required

Early Learning Guidelines

Does your program participate in Step Up to Quality? You only have to pay $15!

¿Su programa participa en Step Up to Quality? ¡Solo tiene que pagar $15!

Registration

Register for ELC Omaha Region sponsored sessions

Health & Physical Development

ONLINE Thursday, September 10

8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually.

Small groups sharing a device is not allowed.

Social & Emotional Development

IN PERSON Saturday, September 12

9:00 a.m to 3:30 p.m

ESU #3, 6949 S 110th St, La Vista 68128

Language and Literacy
ONLINE October 7 & 14
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Participants must attend both sessions to receive an inservice hours certificate.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually.

Small groups sharing a device is not allowed.

Creative Arts

ONLINE Saturday, October 17

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Each participant is expected to join the session individually.

Safe with You

ONLINE Monday, September 21

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ONLINE Saturday, October 3

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ONLINE Friday, October 16

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Registration

Register for ELC Omaha Region sponsored sessions

NECPRS Training Calendar

Search for more training opportunities

Calendario de Capacitación de NECPRS

Busca más oportunidades de capacitación

Creighton University Life Support

Nebraska Safety Council First Aid & CPR Training - Pediatric

Nebraska Training Services - CPR/First Aid

Lisa Munoz: netrainingservices@gmail.com or 402-661-9957

Living Faith Church - 12315 Westwood Lane, Omaha 68144

Thursday, September 24; 6:30 p.m.

Top Notch Training

Basic Life Support Trainer (CPR and AED) - English or Spanish

Reyna Sibrian: thedaycarereyna@gmail.com

Nebraska Child Care Licensing Regulations require mandatory child passenger safety training for child care centers who transport children. The Safe Kids Nebraska Child Care Transportation Training is the only approved course to satisfy the regulation requirements. The current list of certified child passenger safety technicians offering the training can be found here

Nebraska Training Services

Lisa Munoz: netrainingservices@gmail.com or 402-661-9957

Living Faith Church - 12315 Westwood Lane, Omaha 68144

Tuesday, September 29; 6:30 p.m

ELC Partner Sponsored Training

ELC Capacitación Patrocinada por Socios

Disaster Preparedness Training

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Food Handlers Training

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NDE Information and Professional Development Events

Eventos de Información y Desarrollo Profesional de NDE

If you have an account but do not remember your password, please email nde.ectc@nebraska.gov for assistance. Do not create another account!

Si tiene una cuenta pero no recuerda su contraseña, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a nde.ectc@nebraska.gov para recibir asistencia. ¡No cree otra cuenta!

Find Environment Rating Scale (ERS) or CLASS training in the

Observation Training Guide

Special Care

Whole Body Classroom

Information from Community Partners

Informacíon de los Socios Comunitarios

Do you have concerns about a child's ability to see, talk, hear,

eat, or play? Make a referral!

¿Te preocupa la capacidad de un niño para ver, hablar, oír, comer

o jugar? ¡Hacer una referencia!

The Nebraska Early Development Network

The Early Development Network (EDN) provides services to children birth through two years of age in all Nebraska School Districts. A concerned parent can contact their local school district to receive a free developmental evaluation to help them determine if their child is delayed in developing skills. When a child is eligible for EDN services, trained professionals will help families (and you) know the best way to help their child grow and learn.

La Red de Desarrollo Temprano de Nebraska

La Red de Desarrollo Temprano (EDN, por sus siglas en inglés) proporciona servicios a niños desde el nacimiento hasta los dos años de edad en todos los Distritos Escolares de Nebraska. Un padre preocupado puede ponerse en contacto con su distrito escolar local para recibir una evaluación gratuita del desarrollo que le ayude a determinar si su hijo tiene una demora en el desarrollo de sus habilidades. Cuando un niño es elegible para los servicios de EDN, profesionales capacitados ayudarán a las familias (y a usted) a conocer la mejor manera de ayudar a su hijo a crecer y aprender.

ESU #3 ELC Omaha Region is not responsible for information found by linking from this document. | ESU #3 ELC Región de Omaha no es responsable de la información encontrada al enlazar desde este documento.

ESU #3 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its programs and activities. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/bdheuu6s | ESU #3 no discrimina por motivos de sexo, discapacidad, raza, color, religión, estatus de veterano, origen nacional o étnico, edad, estado civil, embarazo, parto o afección médica relacionada, ni por ninguna otra condición protegida en sus programas y actividades. Para más información visita https://tinyurl.com/bdheuu6s

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Why Do They Do That? Decoding Early Childhood Behavior Why Do They Do That? Decoding Early Childhood Behavior

What To Do About Too Much To Do What To Do About Too Much To Do

Leading Your Life’s Three-Ring Circus

Early Literacy Extravaganza Early Literacy Extravaganza

Early Literacy Lessons from THE Neighborhood

ELC Professional Development Opportunities ELC Professional Development Opportunities

EC Deep Dive EC Deep Dive

Understanding the Why Behind the What

Training For Trainers Training For Trainers

The Art of the Training Launch and Landing

Think About It Thursday Think About It Thursday

Circle Time For the Soul

Bilingual ELC Professional Development Opportunities Bilingual ELC Professional Development Opportunities

Oportunidades de ELC de Desarrollo Profesional Bilingüe Oportunidades de ELC de Desarrollo Profesional Bilingüe

Autism and the Young Child | El autismo y los niños pequeños Autism and the Young Child | El autismo y los niños pequeños

Signs & Strategies

Signos y Estrategias

Medication Administration | Administración de Medicamentos Medication Administration | Administración de Medicamentos

Oportunidades de Desarrollo Profesional en Español Oportunidades de Desarrollo Profesional en Español

Getting Down to Business for FCCH en Español Getting Down to Business for FCCH en Español

Management Training Program for CCC en Español Management Training Program for CCC en Español

Supervisión Activa de Los Niños Supervisión Activa de Los Niños

Licensing Required Licensing Required

Early Learning Guidelines Early Learning Guidelines

Safe with You Safe with You

ELC Partner Sponsored Training ELC Partner Sponsored Training

ELC Capacitación Patrocinada por Socios ELC Capacitación Patrocinada por Socios

Disaster Preparedness Training

Food Handlers Training

NDE Information and Professional Development Events NDE Information and Professional Development Events

Eventos de Información y Desarrollo Profesional de NDE Eventos de Información y Desarrollo Profesional de NDE

Information from Community Partners Information from Community Partners

Informacíon de los Socios Comunitarios Informacíon de los Socios Comunitarios

The Nebraska Early Development Network

La Red de Desarrollo Temprano de Nebraska

Join us! | ¡Únete a nosotros!

Check This Out

Why Do They Do That? Decoding Early Childhood Behavior

What To Do About Too Much To Do

Early Literacy Extravaganza

ELC Professional Development Opportunities

EC Deep Dive

Training For Trainers

Think About It Thursday

Bilingual ELC Professional Development Opportunities

Oportunidades de ELC de Desarrollo Profesional Bilingüe

Autism and the Young Child | El autismo y los niños pequeños

Medication Administration | Administración de Medicamentos

Oportunidades de Desarrollo Profesional en Español

Getting Down to Business for FCCH en Español

Management Training Program for CCC en Español

Supervisión Activa de Los Niños

Licensing Required

Early Learning Guidelines

Safe with You

ELC Partner Sponsored Training

ELC Capacitación Patrocinada por Socios

NDE Information and Professional Development Events

Eventos de Información y Desarrollo Profesional de NDE

Information from Community Partners

Informacíon de los Socios Comunitarios