Educational Service Unit 5
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Educational Innovation for Teaching and Learning Vision: The vision of Educational Service Unit 5 is to enhance opportunities for all learners. Core Values & Beliefs: Respect (Integrity, Honesty, Trust & Loyalty) Equitable Innovate & Educate Collaborate & Communicate Continuous ESU5.org |
ESU 5 is a wonderful place to work! My co-workers are supportive, fun and friendly. It feels like we are a family more than just colleagues!
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ESU 5 in the News
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Distance Learning Program Hopes to Ease Teacher Shortage in Nebraska
BEATRICE, NE — In recent years, Nebraska’s teacher shortage problem has become clearer and clearer. In fact, from last school year to this school year, the number of world language teachers in the state has dropped by 24 percent, according to Educational Service Unit 5 World Language Coordinator Dr. Nick Ziegler..... The EKCO Project forms partnership with MetalQuest
The EKCO (Exposing Kids to Career Opportunities) program utilized the grant they received through the Governor’s office that specifically targets career and technical education programs for 7th and 8th grade students to help them experience different careers that are available in their community..... Mental Wellness Program expanding to Seward County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The phrase “it’s ok not to not be ok” is heard a lot when discussing mental health. Three Nebraska county schools are backing that phrase by bringing a mental health and wellness program into their schools starting this fall.... |
Staying Cyber Strong
The ESU 5 Tech Department has been busy this school year with keeping technology running smoothly throughout all 10 ESU 5 schools. The tech team now contracts to support all districts with on site support as well as remote help when issues arise.... ESU 5's World Language Department: The Best of Nebraska
ESU 5 Educators attended the Nebraska International Languages Association (NILA) this past October to learn and share. The NILA Conference is a one day event that takes place on a Saturday. At the end of the day participants evaluate the conference sessions.... More storiesMore stories about the awesome things ESU 5 staff are doing can be found here. Please take a moment to look back and read the wonderful programs and services that have made an impact in our Southeast region.
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Service Area
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Educational Service Unit 5 serves the educational, social and emotional needs of students, teachers, parents and administrators in the Southeast corner of Nebraska. In the 2021-22 school year, ESU 5 served approximately 5,500 students and 500 teachers from the ten preK-12 public schools within our service area. The 53 staff members employed by ESU 5 work diligently to serve the needs of Gage, Jefferson and Thayer counties which cover approximately 3,000 square miles. Student demographic and academic data is shared later in this document. |
