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Early Learning Connection Professional Development Regions

Nebraska Early Learning Connection LogoNebraska’s Early Learning Connection (ELC) is an integrated system of early childhood professional development. The ELC consists of a statewide hub at the Early Childhood Training Center and seven regional Early Learning Connection partnerships, along with other state and regional partners. It is designed as a system that supports the career and professional development of all who provide programs and services for young children birth through age eight that includes:

  • Professional development for early childhood and school-age;
  • Strategic planning with higher education (2-yr and 4-yr.) and other adult learning organizations;
  • Community engagement and outreach.

 


Nebraska’s Early Learning Connection Professional Development Regions

 

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REGIONAL CONTACTS

Panhandle Region Logo link to ESU 13

PROJECT COORDINATOR:
NORA ROBINSON
Educational Service Unit #13
1114 Toledo Street
Sidney, NE 69162
Phone: 308-254-4677
nrobinson@esu13.org

High Plains partnership logo and link to ESU 16

PROJECT COORDINATOR:
CHERYL ROCHE
Educational Service Unit #16
314 West 1st Street
Ogallala, NE 69153
Phone:  308-284-8481 ext. 2204
Fax: 308-284-8483
croche@esusixteen.org

Nothern Partnership logo links to ESU 1

PROJECT COORDINATOR:
ERIKA FINK
Educational Service Unit #1
211 Tenth Street
Wakefield, NE 68784
Phone: 402-287-2061
Fax: 402-287-2065
efink@esu1.org

Platte Valley Partnership logo and link to ESU 7

PROJECT COORDINATOR:
ANGEL MAYBERRY
Educational Service Unit #7
2657 44th Avenue
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: 402-564-5753
Fax: 402-563-1121
amayberry@esu7.org

Omaha Region logo links to ESU 3

PROJECT COORDINATOR:
JENNIFER HAGGART
Educational Service Unit #3
6949 South 110th Street
LaVista, NE 68128
Phone: 402-597-4991
Fax: 402-597-4811
jhaggart@esu3.org

Southeast Partnership logo links to ESU 6

PROJECT COORDINATOR:
CARA SMALL

Educational Service Unit #6
210 5th Street
Milford, NE 68405
Phone: 402-761-3341
csmall@esu6.org

 


ASSISTANT COORDINATOR:

JODI MOOTZ
Educational Service Unit #6
210 5th Street
Milford, NE 68405
Phone: 402-761-3341
Cell: 307-321-1287
jodi.mootz@esu6.org

Central Region Logo links to ESU 10

PROJECT COORDINATOR:
ALEXANDRA DILLON
Educational Service Unit #10
P.O. Box 850
Kearney, NE 68848
Phone: 308-698-1986
Fax: 308-237-5920
adillon@esu10.org

 

BILINGUAL SPECIALIST*:
MARICELA NOVOA
Educational Service Unit #10
P.O. Box 850
Kearney, NE 68848
Phone: 308-698-1955
Fax: 308-237-5920
mnovoa@esu10.org

*The bilingual specialist serves the entire state.

Updated February 16, 2024 11:04am