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NeMTSS Framework, Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska Leads Literacy. 2026 NeMTSS Summit. Destination...Impact! Call for Proposals. Illustrated stack of books with students reading and one placing flag on top.

Call for proposals! 📣 Consider sharing your expertise and insights with Nebraska educators at the #NeMTSS26 Summit, Oct. 8–9. This year's theme is “Destination… Impact! Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes."

Apply today! 🔗 bit.ly/4qKL3B7

NeMTSS Foundational Restorative Practices. Training with person talking into microphone.

🔵 District & school leaders! 🔵

The #NeMTSS team is excited to continue offering Foundational Restorative Practices training June 2–4 in Kearney, with Virtual Community of Practice sessions Aug. 25, Nov. 10 & Jan. 13, 2027.

Learn more & register ›› bit.ly/40M4Plb

Welcome! Coffee Connect. Connect with Nebraska educators across the state. Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles. 2/118/2023. NeMTSS Framework and Nebraska Department of Education logos.

WATCH: Video is now available from the #NeMTSS Coffee Connect: "Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles." 📚 This virtual conversation series is helpful for Nebraska educators and others working to support MTSS across the state. Check it out!

▶️ bit.ly/4tQxDX8

Hastings Public Schools educators sit at tables.

Hastings Public Schools educators sit at tables.

Hastings Public Schools educators sit at tables.

Earlier this week, Hastings Public Schools administrators and educators continued their learning — exploring ways to support student behavior through a layered continuum of supports and compassionate approach. Awesome teamwork! 👍

ESU 13 educators participate in discussions at tables.

ESU 13 educators participate in discussions at tables.

ESU 13 educators participate in discussions at tables.

Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry

Great sessions at ESU 13's Mid-Winter Conference! 👏 👏

On Feb. 16, #NeMTSS team members Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry shared how structured practices can make team time more purposeful, efficient, inclusive and empowering — turning collaboration into meaningful progress for students and staff.

NeMTSS Framework, Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska Leads Literacy. 2026 NeMTSS Summit. Destination...Impact! Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes. Younes Conference Center — Kearney. Illustrated stack of books with students reading and one placing flag on top.

Mark your calendars! 📚🏔️ The 2026 Nebraska MTSS Summit is Oct. 8–9 in Kearney. The theme of this year's event is “Destination… Impact! Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes.”

💡 Call for proposals now open!

Learn more: bit.ly/4qKL3B7 #NeMTSS26

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. February 18. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

NEXT WEEK: Don't miss the our #NeMTSS Coffee Connect session focused on "Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles." ☕️

📅 Wed., Feb. 18 | 8 a.m. CST / 7 a.m. MST
🔗 See details & register! bit.ly/44ZvVaf

NeMTSS Region 5 team members and ESU 13 educators sit at table during a Feb. 5 workshop.

ESU 13 educators sit at tables during Feb. 5 workshop.

ESU 13 educators sit at tables during Feb. 5 workshop.

Great workshop with ESU 13! 📚✨👏 On Feb. 5, district teams from Chadron, Minatare and Banner engaged in meaningful collaboration — analyzing data, identifying root causes and action planning through the NeMTSS framework to support continuous improvement. #NeMTSS

ESU 8 educators sit at tables.

ESU 8 educators sit at tables.

We launched "Materials Matter for All" this week! ✨📚

This curriculum-based professional learning pilot brings together general and special ed. teachers to strengthen access to grade-level instruction.

CKLA & Into Reading cohorts are underway at ESU 8! 🤝

#NeMTSS

Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry hosted their 3rd Community of Practice session Feb. 2 at ESU 15. Educators and facilitators sit at table.

ESU 15 educators sit at table.

Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry hosted their 3rd Community of Practice session Feb. 2 at ESU 15. Educators and facilitators sit at table.

#NeMTSS' Tessa Fraass & Sara Gentry hosted a third Community of Practice session Feb. 2 at ESU 15, bringing together teams from Dundy County, Southwest and Wauneta-Palisade. 📈 Educators explored root cause analysis and data organization to support meaningful continuous improvement.

NeMTSS Summer Workshops Series. 3 women working at table with laptop. NeMTSS and Nebraska Department of Education logos

Save the dates! ☀️ 💻 This summer, the #NeMTSS team is offering 6 workshops in June and a special summer Coffee Connect in August. Join these virtual events to build your MTSS skills + support integrated learning in Nebraska schools.

Learn more & register! bit.ly/49WWnoN

Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Team Work Day participants from NeMTSS, ESU 5 and NDE Office of Special Education pose in front of screen.

ESU 5 educators sit at table.

Snapshots from yesterday's ESU 5 Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Team Work Day in Beatrice! 📸

All ESU 5 districts participated (kudos!) — joining #NeMTSS Region 1 and @nde-official.bsky.social Targeted Assistance partners for a productive day of learning and planning, with a focus on literacy.

Educational Service Unit 3 educators and NeMTSS Region 2 team members hosted an Inclusive Practices Academy training on Jan. 21, 2026. Participants sit at tables to during presentations and engage in group discussions.

Educational Service Unit 3 educators and NeMTSS Region 2 team members hosted an Inclusive Practices Academy training on Jan. 21, 2026. Participants sit at tables to during presentations and engage in group discussions.

Inclusive learning in action! 💡📚✨

Day 3 of the Inclusive Practices Academy brought ESU 3 educators together for deep collaboration around what it truly takes to build strong, inclusive systems for all learners.

#NeMTSS #InclusivePractices #CoTeaching

Educational Service Unit 3 workshop participants sit at tables and listen to presentation.

More powerful learning! 💪 ESU 3 educators dug into what it really takes to strengthen Tier 2 supports during last week's workshop on Beyond Check-In/Check-Out and SEB Groups, led by #NeMTSS' Jill Guenther, Amber Scott and Mackenzie Riedel.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry presents to ESU 16 staff and district teams.

Nebraska Department of Education leaders present to ESU 16 staff and district teams.

Great workday in North Platte! 📝 #NeMTSS, Office of Special Education and TA partners joined ESU 16 staff + district leaders for focused learning and planning around the Targeted Improvement Plan — with literacy front and center. The result: Shared priorities + next steps to support student success.

Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Team Work Day participants from NeMTSS, ESU 2 and NDE Office of Special Education pose in front of screen.

Collaborative learning in action! 📚 #NeMTSS, NDE Office of Special Education and Technical Assistance partners recently joined ESU 2 staff + district teams for a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) workday—with a strong focus on literacy.

Together, we’re building next steps to support student success.

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. Feb. 18. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

Don't miss the next #NeMTSS Coffee Connect session focused on "Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles." ☕ 📖

📅 Feb. 18, 2026 | ⏰ 8 a.m. CST / 7 a.m. MST

See details & register! 🔗 bit.ly/44ZvVaf

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season! We hope you find time to slow down, reflect and prioritize your health and well-being. 💙❄️

Shoutout to educators at Morrill Secondary and the Banner County MTSS team! In recent weeks, they dug in to strengthen infrastructure and shared leadership. Dec. 12 marked our final weekly session — proud of their commitment and progress! 👏

Coffee Connect YouTube video screenshot for session: What Do Restorative Practices Have to Do With It? 11/19/2025

ICYMI: A video recording of the #NeMTSS team's Coffee Connect session in November is now available. Visit our website to watch the video when it's convenient for you!

✨Topic: "What Do Restorative Practices Have to Do With It?"
▶️ Watch here: nemtss.unl.edu/project/2025...

Compilation of images for NeMTSS presentation: From Core to Individualized: The Administrator's Role in Supporting Students with Autism. Map of Nebraska with infographic show that in the 23-24 school year, Nebraska had 6,281 students with an Educational Identification of Autism. Nebraska Autism Spectrum map outlining regions. Photo from the presentation and quotation by Ron Mace: Universal design is design that is usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design."

From Core to Individualized! 💡📚 Today, Nebraska ASD's Marci Haight and #NeMTSS Region 3's Brooke Gebers shared ways leaders can strengthen tiered supports, promote UDL at Tier 1 and boost meaningful IEP participation at the Nebraska Council of School Administrators' #NEPrincipals25 event in Lincoln.

Zoom screen shot of 9 NeMTSS team members.

Looking for MTSS support, but can't leave your district?

Last Friday, leadership from Hay Springs met with the Region 5 team for a virtual support session (pictured).

Contact the #NeMTSS team today to schedule virtual support that fits into your schedule. → nemtss.unl.edu/team

ESU 5 educators sit at tables during presentations.

ESU 5 educators sit at tables during presentations.

Nine district teams from ESU 5 gathered Nov. 10 for the first of three MTSS Networking sessions! 🙌

Teams celebrated MTSS breakthroughs and bright spots, shared real examples of data-based decision-making in schools and dug into the Data-Based Decision-Making Essential Element.

Recognizing Nebraska’s school psychologists as this week is National School Psychologists week.
School psychologists support students' academic and mental well-being.

We thank our Nebraska school psychologists for helping students navigate challenges and discover their strengths. #SchoolPsychWeek

NeMTSS Region 4 team members partnered with educators in York to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

NeMTSS Region 4 team members partnered with educators in York to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

NeMTSS Region 5 team members partnered with educators in Ogallala to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

NeMTSS Region 5 team members partnered with educators in Ogallala to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

#NeMTSS team members partnered with @NDE_SPED and @sped_strategies this week to lead ATSI (Additional Targeted Support to Improve) workshops with districts across central and western Nebraska — analyzing data & developing problem statements to support positive outcomes for all students.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry and Regional Support Lead Tessa Fraass have a table discussion with education leaders from Hay Springs and Chadron.

NeMTSS Regional Support Lead Tessa Fraass presents in front of slide show.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry and Regional Support Lead Tessa Fraass have a table discussion with education leaders from Hay Springs and Chadron.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry presents in front of slide show.

#NeMTSS team members had great discussions with leadership teams from Hay Springs Public Schools and Chadron Primary School on Oct. 28! 🙌 Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry teamed up with ESU 13's Kristin Kasten to lead an interactive workshop on embedding behavior goals within school improvement.

The NeMTSS Region 3 team led an "Explore" workshop with educators from Educational Service Unit 1 in October 2025.

The NeMTSS Region 3 team led an "Explore" workshop with educators from Educational Service Unit 1 in October 2025.

The NeMTSS Region 3 team led an "Explore" workshop with educators from Educational Service Unit 1 in October 2025.

Big ideas. Brave conversations. Bold commitments. 💥

Educators from across ESU 1 came together for an Explore Workshop led by the #NeMTSS Region 3 team — strengthening systems, examining beliefs & defining what shared leadership looks like in action.

Huge thanks to our ESU 1 partners! 🙌 #NeMTSS

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. Nov. 19. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

Coffee + Connection = the perfect morning ☕ 💬

Join fellow #Nebraska educators for our first #NeMTSS Coffee Connect session of the 2025-26 school year: "What Do Restorative Practices Have to Do With It?"

🗓️ Nov. 19 | 🕗 8 a.m. CST / 7 a.m. MST

See details & register! 🔗 bit.ly/44ZvVaf

Nebraska speaks of biliteracy

📣 Apply for the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy! 🌎💬
Recognizing high school students proficient in two or more languages by graduation.
🗓️ Apply by Nov 1
🏅 Medallion orders due Nov 5
📢 Results in late Nov/early Dec
🔗 chrystal.liu@nebraska.gov

This week, #NeMTSS team members Sara Gentry and Tessa Fraass led a Restorative Practices Booster & Implementation Support workshop with educators from @BradySchools. Great discussion focused on building positive, supportive learning environments!