Late Summer/ Early Fall
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
En Persona Jueves 24 de Septiembre
6:30 p.m. a 8:30 p.m.
ESU 3 - 6949 S 110th ST, La Vista 68128
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.
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.
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.
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
Disaster Preparedness Training
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Food Handlers Training
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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!
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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!
