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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 1d

Mandy McClure, Region 4 integrated support specialist, and Kris Kampovitz, #NeMTSS regional lead, presented today at the ESU 11 fall conference. Their session explored "Problem-Solving with the NeMTSS Framework: Root Cause Analysis and Action Planning."

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 8d

Buckle up — we're hitting the road soon! ⛽️ 🚗 Next week, #NeMTSS25 Summit participants will have the opportunity to learn from these incredible keynote speakers:

• Katie Novak, EdD
• Shelley Moore , PhD
• Brent Conway, EdD

Learn about their sessions at nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit.

2025 NeMTSS Summit Roadtrip! Navigating Literacy on the MTSS Highway. Younes Conference Center - Kearney. Driver's license mock up with keynote speakers photos and information about Katie Novak and Shelley Moore.

2025 NeMTSS Summit Roadtrip! Navigating Literacy on the MTSS Highway. Younes Conference Center - Kearney. Brent Conway, Ed.D. driver's license mock up with keynote speaker's photo and information.

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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 26d

Another successful week of educator training! 💡✨

#NeMTSS team members and Ali Hearn, nationally recognized trainer and coach, led Advanced Restorative Practices sessions for educators from across Nebraska. The training was held at The Graduate in Lincoln.

#RestorativePractices

NeMTSS team members (from left): Jill Guenther, Scott Eckman, Sara Gentry and Mackenzie Riedel.

Educators participate in an activity during Advanced Restorative Practices training with Ali Hearn and NeMTSS team members.

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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 26d

The #NeMTSS25 Summit (Oct. 9–10) will feature 13 School Spotlights — where #Nebraska educators share their MTSS journeys and lessons learned.

Greetings from our Region 5⃣ presenters!

🛞 Brady Public Schools
🛞 Scottsbluff Public Schools

🛣️ nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 27d

The #NeMTSS25 Summit (Oct. 9–10) will feature 13 School Spotlights — where #Nebraska educators share their MTSS journeys and lessons learned.

Greetings from our Region 4⃣ presenters!

🛞 Sandy Creek Schools
🛞 Valentine Community Schools

🛣️ nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 28d

The #NeMTSS25 Summit (Oct. 9–10) will feature 13 School Spotlights — where Nebraska educators share their MTSS journeys and lessons learned.

Greetings from our Region 3⃣ presenters!

🛞 Leigh Community Schools
🛞 Norfolk Public Schools
🛞 Summerland Public Schools

🛣️ nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 29d

#NeMTSS is seeking an Integrated Support Specialist to serve Region 3 — ESUs 1, 7 and 8 in Northeast Nebraska!

Hybrid position: Work from home and travel to schools/districts for in-person trainings & meetings. 🏠🚗

Learn more and apply: 🔗 employment.unl.edu/postings/98137

#NebraskaJobs #NowHiring

NeMTSS, NDE and CYFS logos. Now Hiring. Integrated Support Specialist Region 3. Apply online at employment.unl.edu. Photo of an NeMTSS training with staff and educators.

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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · 29d

The #NeMTSS25 Summit (Oct. 9–10) will include 13 School Spotlights — where #Nebraska educators share their MTSS journeys and lessons learned.

Greetings from our Region 2⃣ presenters!

🛞 Bellevue Public Schools
🛞 Conestoga Public Schools
🛞 West Point Public Schools

🛣️ nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Sep 8

#NeMTSS25 (Oct. 9–10) will feature 13 School Spotlights — where #Nebraska educators share their MTSS journeys & lessons learned.

Greetings from our Region 1️⃣ presenters!

🛞 Freeman Public Schools
🛞 Norris School District 160
🛞 Syracuse-Dunbar-Avoca

🛣️ Register now at nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Sep 4

#NeMTSS team members Heidi Farmer & Mackenzie Riedel (Region 1) led a Secondary MTSS Day with educators from ESU 4 ! 🙌 The day included Universal Design for Learning (#UDL) discussion — and lots of team reflection and work time around the essential elements.

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Sep 3

September is National #Literacy Month! 🎉 📚

This is a GREAT time to check out our webinar series on foundational literacy instructional routines. These on-demand video resources, developed w/ @nde-official.bsky.social, offer practical strategies to support growing readers.

Details → bit.ly/3MGtBw2

NeMTSS foundational literacy instructional routines. Illustration of a book and lightbulb.

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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Aug 29

#NeMTSS25 includes 6 can't-miss breakout sessions led by our amazing keynote speakers! FUEL your learning by engaging with these nationally recognized experts and gain insights from their experiences.

⛽️ Session details: bit.ly/4fX6yLh
🛣️ Register: nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit/

2025 NeMTSS Summit Keynote Breakout Sessions with photos of keynote speakers Shelley Moore, Katie Novak and Brent Conway.

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Aug 22

The #NeMTSS25 Summit is Oct. 9–10! 👉

NEW: Breakout session summaries are live on our website.

Explore the packed schedule, including:
🚗 3 dynamic keynote speakers
🚗 53 breakouts (20+ hybrid options)
🚗 14 school spotlights
+ and more!

Register now: 🔗 nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit

License plate graphic for 2025 Nebraska MTSS Summit. Call for Proposals for Road Trip! Navigating Literacy on the MTSS Highway, Oct. 9-10.

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Aug 14

ICYMI: A video recording of our Coffee Connect on July 30 is now available. In this special summer session, #NeMTSS team members focused on educator wellness. 🫶

Check it out! ›› nemtss.unl.edu/project/2025...

Coffee Connect YouTube video screenshot for session focused on Educator Wellness, 7/30/2025

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Aug 12

Shoutout to educators from Madison Public Schools & Elkhorn Valley Elementary! Today, they kicked off a 3-part #UDL series for 2025-26. 📚✨

We dug into the Engagement Principle, explored ways to make Tier 1 Core more accessible and designed lessons where ALL learners can shine. 🌟 #NeMTSS #Region3

Educators from Madison Public Schools & Elkhorn Valley Elementary engage in a UDL session.

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nde-official.bsky.social @nde-official.bsky.social · Aug 11

Its #backtoschool week for many students across Nebraska. Here's to a great year of learning, experiencing, and growing!

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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Aug 7

This year’s #NeMTSS25 Summit will feature several School Spotlight sessions! Hear directly from #Nebraska educators about their MTSS implementation journeys and the positive impacts on their school communities. 🔦

See the list of 2025 School Spotlights on our blog!

🔗 nemtss.unl.edu/2025/02/14/2...

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Aug 4

Today, we kicked off Foundational Restorative Practices training in collaboration with ESU #1 in Wakefield, #Nebraska. We're excited to engage with 80+ educators from region 3! 👏👏👏

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Aug 4

Calling educational leaders in Region 5! Join the #NeMTSS team and Educational Service Unit 13 this fall to learn about creating and achieving data-driven behavior goals.

See the flier here for more information! ⬇️

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Jul 24

Upcoming Coffee Connects!

• Nov. 19, 2025 – What Do Restorative Practices Have to Do With It?
• Feb. 18, 2026 – Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles
• May 13, 2026 – Feedback Fuels Growth
• Aug. 19, 2026 – Holding High Expectations & ‘Doing With’ Students

Learn more & register! 🔗 bit.ly/44ZvVaf

Coffee Connect: Save the Date! Connect with Nebraska educators across the state. Aug. 19, Feb. 18, May 13, Aug. 19. Illustration of coffee cup.

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Jul 17

Are you registered? 🛣️ 🚗 The 2025 Nebraska MTSS Summit will be Oct. 9 & 10 in Kearney. Don't miss: “Road Trip! Navigating #Literacy on the MTSS Highway."

Save your spot by Aug. 15! → nemtss.unl.edu/2025-summit #NeMTSS25

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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Jul 16

Gothenburg Public Schools are planning for the future! With support from the NeMTSS Region 4 team, leaders came together to collaborate on Restorative Practices implementation.

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Jul 11

The final day of this year’s #NeMTSS retreat started strong with updates from different Nebraska Department of Education teams — all focused on strengthening collaboration to improve education for all students in Nebraska. @nde-official.bsky.social

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Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Jul 11

It was a great Day 2 at the #NeMTSS annual retreat! 🤩

Amy Rhone, NDE Office of Special Education Administrator/State Director, shared the history of special ed support in #Nebraska. Later, NDE's Darsha Pelland & Jim Ageton highlighted the many ways team members support educators across the state.

Amy Rhone, NDE Office of Special Education Administrator/State Director, speaks to NeMTSS team members at their annual retreat in Lincoln on July 10, 2025.

Darsha Pelland, Office of Special Education, Nebraska Department of Education, speaks to NeMTSS team members at their annual retreat in Lincoln on July 10, 2025.

Jim Ageton, Office of Special Education, Nebraska Department of Education, speaks to NeMTSS team members at their annual retreat in Lincoln on July 10, 2025

Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support @nemtss.bsky.social · Jul 9

The #NeMTSS summer retreat is underway! 💬 We kicked it off by sharing a memory from our camera rolls.

This week, we're coming together to plan and prepare for supporting #Nebraska’s ESUs, districts, schools, educators & students during the 2025–26 school year.

Meet the team! ›› nemtss.unl.edu/team

NeMTSS team members gathered for a summer retreat in Lincoln on July 8, 2025. The day kicked off with staff sharing a photo memory from their camera rolls.