2013-2014+Meetings

= = Mission =The mission of SDA is to positively impact learning through statewide collaboration, leadership, and shared expertise.=

=Business Meeting Norms=
 * 1) Engage in open and honest dialogue.
 * 2) Honor diversity of ideas and practices.
 * 3) Share information, knowledge, and expertise.
 * 4) Exhibit professional behavior, such as limiting sidebar conversations and turning off electronic equipment that may cause interruptions.

Strategists Meetings
Thursday June 20, Miss Molly's, Downtown Wayne, 8:30-3:00 Wednesday, September 11: ESU 3 4-7pm Monday, November 11: ESU 10 4-7pm Wednesday, December 18: 9:00-2:00, ESU 10, Kearney, Conf. Room A Monday, January 20: ESU 10 4pm-7pm Wednesday, March 19: Google Hangout 9:00 - 1:00 Monday, April 7: Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk, 4-6:00 pm; Dinner Together (J's Steakhouse) Monday, May 5: ESU 10 5-7pm Thursday, June 19th: Camp Carol Joy Holling, Ashland
 * Weds, June 19, Informal Gathering for In-town Guests, Amy's Home in Wayne, 5:00 pm
 * Hotel: Cobblestone Inn, 505 Tomar Drive Wayne, NE 68787 ph: 888-693-8262

Color-Coded Schedule
=September 11, 2013= 4-7 pm, ESU 3 Strategists Present: Amy Hill, Janet Foss, Kate Hatch, Denise O'Brien, Toby Boss, Freida Lange

Book Study: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
Chapter 8-14, pgs. 33-60 (Denise) Discussions held on the following topics: "One great shot theory" and the importance of focusing on a great thing that happens every day The importance of desire and vision and the focus to make it happen The importance of communicating the vision clearly so people want to "get on our bus"

====Mentor-New Member Lunch: Mentors/New Members met one another and were given the Mindset book. Another meeting date for this group will be scheduled in January during PDO to discuss chapters 1-5 in the Mindset book.====
 * Debrief of What's Been Happening:**

Matt B. - Vision for ESUPDO
Work for January and May will continue to focus around the 3 NDE initiatives as we all work together to collaboratively build a strong system that can/will support these initiatives.

Review and Finalize Agenda for September 12th SDA Business Meeting
ESU #3 LaVista, 9:00-3:00

Introduce/Recognize New SDA members: Welcome Kellen, Kristi, Jill, Marci, Heidi, Stephanie, Jadie, and Kelly! Welcome Back Kim!, NDE partners, Curriculum Director representative Dick Meyer, Guests.
 * 9:00** **Welcome**


 * Electronic connections: ** DL, Wiki

**Opening Activity:** Getting to Know You

**Introduce Strategists and Roles**:
 * History and purpose of SDA
 * Volunteers to create digital history
 * [[file:esusda/SDA progression and highlights of 40 yrs.docx|SDA Progression and Highlights of 40 years]]
 * Structure of ESUPDO (Matt Blomstedt)
 * Membership Discussion (Kate Hatch)

** Update membership list: **

 * Current Membership List
 * [|ESUSDA] e-mail list - add yourself if necessary.
 * [|SDA Membership Expertise Areas] - please mark in which areas you have expertise

Volunteers who attended various breakout sessions on Sept. 11th provide highlights of what was presented.
 * PDO Debrief**


 * Bucket Groups:**
 * Discuss purpose, update who in each, communicate plans, alignment to current NDE initiatives
 * Assessment/Data (SLDS, BlendED & MAP), Curriculum/BlendED, Instruction/BlendED, Leadership/Teacher Principal Evaluation
 * 1 hour Bucket Group meeting time
 * Discuss current group plans
 * Discuss future needs
 * Connection to Statewide Initiatives


 * Future meeting/training dates, times, locations: **
 * Tues/Weds: Nov. 12 & 13, ESU 10 (Room B & C), Kearney, SDA Training: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - Jim Knight, Coaching. [|Jim Knight Blog]
 * [[file:esusda/SDA Jim Knight Flyer.pdf|Training Flyer]]
 * Thurs, Nov. 14, ESU 10, Kearney, IMAT Training: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Carol Simpson, Copyright & Digital Media
 * Tues: Jan. 21, 2014, ESU 10, Kearney, SDA Meeting: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 * Weds/Thurs: Jan. 22 & 23, 2014, ESU 10, Kearney, ESUPDO: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
 * Tues/Weds: Apr. 8 & 9, 2014, NECC, Norfolk, SDA Training: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 * Tues: May 6, 2014, ESU 10, Kearney, SDA Meeting: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
 * Weds/Thurs: May 7 & 8, 2014, ESU 10, Kearney, ESUPDO: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

>> [|Math Extravaganza Grades 3-8: Putting the Practices Into Action] (13733) (10/9/13) >> [|Strategies to Build Understanding of Algebra in the High School Gr. 8 - 12] (13700) (10/10/13)
 * ***If your ESU is offering a training that would be beneficial for other SDA members to attend, please post on SDA wiki**
 * **ESU 3 Math Training:** [|Math Extravaganza Grades K-2: Putting the Practices Into Action] (13371) (10/8/13)
 * **[|ESU 3 Marzano training]:** Becoming a Reflective Teacher, Nov. 5 & 6; Common Core State Standards, Nov. 7 & 8
 * **[[file:esusda/math rti flyer non-esu4..pdf|ESU 4 Erica Lembke Training]]:** Elementary Math RtI, February 3rd
 * [[file:esusda/Differentiated _Activities_UsingCCSS_Flyer_Reg.pdf|Differentiated Activities and Assessments Using the Common Core Standards]], Presenter Dr. Carolyn Coil
 * Oct 1: Westside Community Conference Center
 * Oct 2: ESU 16, North Platte
 * Nebraska Association For Gifted: [[file:esusda/Registration_NAGConf_Spring_2014.pdf|NAG Conference 2014]]: Embassy Suites, Omaha, Feb. 19, 20 & 21

**Adult Learning Groups or Book Study** on different topics - Is there interest?


 * (11:00) Sharing of information:**
 * Strategist Meeting Report from June & Sept (Kate Hatch)
 * NWEA MAP Certified Training (Amy Hill)
 * Information posted to PB Works - Nebraska MAP Resources page
 * Nov. 12th, 4:00 pm - Virtual Meeting with Christina Hunter for Certified Trainers
 * Dec. 6th - tentative date reserved for a virtual meeting
 * April 1 & 2: Growth & Goals certified training at ESU 3
 * Week of June 9th: 2nd cohort of Stepping Stones to Data certified training at ESU 3
 * Google Doc of 2nd cohort members []
 * Science (KICKS2) (Deb Paulman)
 * Math (NMPDS) (Deb Wragge)
 * RtI Math (Deb Wragge)
 * Crisis Team Training (Denise O'Brien) [[file:Crisis Team Flyer 2013-2014.docx]]
 * Marzano Academy 3 and 4 (Joelene Dredge or Barb Friesth)
 * [[file:esusda/MRL Academy Info 2014.15.2.pdf|Academy 4 information]]
 * [[file:esusda/MOUMRL Academy 2014.docx|MOU Academy 4]]
 * NCSA – Legislative Update (Mike Dulaney)
 * NDE Updates
 * Academic Standards
 * Alignment Study of NE Language Arts & Math Standards & the Common Core (<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Donlynn Rice)
 * Teacher-Principal Evaluation (<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Donlynn Rice)
 * Social Studies Opportunities (Harris Payne, SS Consultant)
 * Science (James Blake, Science Consultant)
 * Fine Arts Standards Update (Debbie DeFrain, Fine Arts Consultant)
 * School Improvement Workshops (Freida Lange)

Link to the Nebraska Standards for Career Ready Practice resources on the NDE website: []
 * (1:00) Gregg Christensen & Rich Katt: Career Readiness Standards (1 hour at end of business meeting)**

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Jim Knight Training
November 12 & 13, ESU 10 Kearney Deb will ordering of books and <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Toolkits

Nov. 12th, 4:00 pm - Virtual Meeting with NWEA for Certified trainers with Christina Hunter (connect after Jim Knight training)

=November 11, 2013= 4:00 - 7:00 pm, ESU 10, Kearney Strategists Present: Toby Boss, Amy Hill, Denise O'Brien, Kate Hatch, Janet Foss, Deb Hericks. Absent: Freida Lange, Matt Blomstedt

Review Norms:
//All strategists agreed upon the posted norms.// Posted at top of <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">wiki - same as SDA.

Book Study: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
Chapter 15-21, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pgs. 61-90 (Kate) // A discussion regarding "Energy Vampires" was held regarding the challenges that "Energy Vampires" present <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">to our work. // Next time - December 18: Chapter 22-26, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pgs. 91-120 (Janet)

Jim Knight Coaching Training
8:30 - 3:30 November 12 & 13th, ESU 10, Kearney //108 people have registered for this training. Strategists will help Deb with the check-in process. A link to Jim Knight's blog has been added to the SDA Wiki.//

//A discussion regarding the outcome of this meeting will be held at the December Strategist meeting.//
 * Nov. 12th, Lunch** - Instruction Bucket meeting, Room Studio D
 * Nov. 12th, 4:00 pm** - Virtual Meeting with NWEA for Certified trainers (Adobe Connect mtg. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">with Amy Gordon & Christina Hunter after Jim Knight training). John <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Stritt, ESU 10 assisting with connections.

December Strategist Meeting: Google Hangout
December 18th, Google Hangout 9am - 1:00 pm //A discussion regarding the next strategist will be held.//

January Strategist Meeting
Monday, Jan. 20th, ESU 10 Kearney, 4-7 pm

January SDA Meeting
Tuesday, January 21st, ESU 10 Kearney, 9am - 3pm //Time for Bucket Groups will be given.// //Information regarding future SDA "big ticket" trainings will be provided.// //The Rigorous Design Training will be the next "big ticket" training and will be scheduled for November 11 and 12, 2014.// //The first draft of the revised LA standards will go to the Board in January.// //Math revision will begin in either January or February.// //Potential time for C4L and SLDS trainings may need to be provided.// //<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Crisis Team committee would like <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">time to meet at some point.// //Courtesy Fund Guidelines will be discussed and voted on for approval.// //Follow-up discussion on Jim Knight training will be held.//

**Mentoring of New Members**
// Jeff M. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">and Suzanne <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">have organized book study questions for the book Mindset. Time will be allotted during lunch of the SDA meeting for this mentor/mentee book study.//

**Staff Development Access to C4L, SLDS, etc.**
//Amy will request a log in/usage training be held for Staff Developers in January regarding these systems. This training would better help us assist our schools.//

**SDA Courtesy Fund**
Determine a suggested dollar amount for a card, flowers, and plaques? <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Create a committee to handle all purchases/collection of funds? //The amount of money spent on plaques will be $60 - $75.// //The amount of money spent on flowers will be $35 - $45.// //The amount of money spent on plaques or <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">gift certificate for SDA Chair will be $60-$75 dollars (cost of the plaque)// //These guidelines will be presented to the membership in January for approval.//

MAP Certified Training
Growth & Goals, March 25/26, ESU 10 Kearney; April 1/2, ESU 3 LaVista Stepping Stones, June 9-11, 2014, LLC, Norfolk //Amy will send out a reminder email regarding both of these trainings.//

** April Strategists meeting at J's Steakhouse (Norfolk) **
April 7th, 4-7;00 pm

Student Learning Objectives (SLO's)
April 8, 2014, Lifelong Learning Center (at Northeast Comm College) Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00-9:30: <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Donlynn Rice & Nancy Becker will provide "Big Picture". 9:30-3:00: Staff <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Developers will present the training as if we were school participants, breaking up the content and asking for feedback, questions, suggestions.

Safari Montage
April 9, 2014, LLC Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00pm How to use it and how to publish to it (create and upload content into the system). Beth Kabes (ESU 7) & Chris Good (ESU 1)

Rigorous Curriculum Design
November 11 and 12, 2014, ESU 3, Omaha //Kate will contact Rigorous Curriculum Design people to see if training can be held on Nov. 11 and 12, 2014.//

May SDA Meeting
Monday, May 5 - Strategist Meeting, 5-7pm, ESU 10 Tuesday, May 6 - SDA Business Meeting, 9-3 at ESU 10; Golf Outing - 4-8 pm Weds- Thurs, May 7 & 8, ESUPDO at ESU 10 Weds, May 7 - Celebration Dinner, 6-8 pm

Thursday, June 19th Strategist Meeting
Camp Carol Joy Holling, Ashland Weds evening, 6:00 meal at the Camp How many lodging rooms are needed? //5 are currently booked.//

PDO: Sept. 16 and 17 SDA: Sept 18
 * Other training dates in 2014:**

Other Items
//Denise gave a report on the LC meeting that she attended. The State Board is currently investigating the formula that determines which schools are identified on the PLAS list. They are also <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">exploring creating a document that explains what the implications are if a district is on the list. No educators have been involved in these discussions at this point. The next LC meeting will be held on April 3rd.//

=December 18, 2013= 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, ESU 10, Kearney - Conference Room A Present: Amy Hill, Denise O'Brien, Dave Ludwig, Freida Lange, Janet Foss, Kate Hatch, Jeff West (DL)

Review Norms:
Posted at the top of <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">wiki - same as SDA.

Book Study: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
Chapters 22-26, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pgs. 91-120 (Janet) January 20: Chapter 27-32, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pgs. 121-149 (Toby)

A discussion about challenges in our work was held along with the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and collaborating statewide to get our work done.

**Recap of Nov. 12th**, Instruction Bucket Lunch Meeting at ESU 10
<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Instruction Bucket Group is in the process of creating a generic instructional model design. Group members are in the process of gathering items for this model. These things are posted on their wiki. They would like to have some kind of follow-up to the Jim Knight training at some time. A discussion regarding the specifics of this will be held at a later date.

Review of ESUCC-PDO Committee meetings (Nov & Dec)
DL planning meeting Nov. 15 and Dec. <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">meeting These two <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">calendars we analyzed. Questions regarding the later scheduled PDO dates for September and May were discussed. More information will be gathered so these questions can be answered. Meetings will be planned to be held the afternoon of July 29th prior to Administrator Days (like has been done in the past). PDO meetings may be condensed to a one day training as opposed to the traditional two day training that has occurred in the past. This will be dependent upon the needs of the organization and the new ESUCC Executive Director.

The PDO meeting in January 2014 will take place on January 22nd. This is a change--it was originally scheduled to be a two day event.

ESUCC Executive Director Selection Process
Dave provided info about this process. Matt is trying to help with the transition, but he will begin his duties as Commissioner Jan. 2, 2014. The ESUCC Executive Director position will be filled, but more than likely not until July 1. The position will be advertised after Christmas and there will hopefully be someone hired some time in March. There will be an interim person in this position in the meantime.

Jim Knight Training
Expenses were reviewed and compared to <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">budget request. Jim's facilitation fee was $500 less that what was budgeted for. 40 people were budgeted for, but there were 53 who had attended. This training was advertised as a free training for SDA members. A discussion as to how the bill is being broken down and who is being charged was held. Dave and Jeff will take these discussion items back to ESUCC so final decisions regarding billing can be taken care of.

Discuss survey results and follow-up needs. Survey comments were overwhelmingly positive.

Budget Process for 2014-2015
Amy provided a copy of the new form that will be used. In addition to budgeting for the Strategist book study books, we will budget for the new SDA members to receive a book study book. A discuss regarding budgeted amounts was discussed. It was decided to add an additional $400 for new SDA members. It was also decided to purchase 10 books for the Strategist book study instead of 8. It was decided that food costs for SDA business meetings will be increased from $15 to $20 for 3 events. It was also decided to increase the number of meals ordered <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">to 55 people instead of 40.



Rigorous Curriculum Design
November 11 & 12, 2014, ESU 3 LaVista Leadership and Learning Center Potential for train the trainer in RCD model Connie Kamm- RCD Presenter

The budget reflects expenses for up to 60 participants. Kate will double check to make sure that the facilitation fees are still the same as what was quoted last year. Janet will reserve a room at ESU 3.

We do not have a signed contract. We will wait until ESUCC approves the proposal. RCD is currently holding these dates. It was decided that each ESU would be allowed to invite up to two school district personnel. The group is currently considering charging school district personnel $100 per person to cover the cost of materials and meals. This expense will be reviewed again at the January Strategist meeting to make sure that it is a sufficient amount.

Amy and Denise will work together to refine these budgets for submission. This <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">year budgets should be submitted by the end of January. Next year, budgets will need to be submitted by January 1.

**New Strategist Selection** Link to Bylaws: Appendix D — Strategist Selection Criteria A discussion of qualified candidates based on the Bylaws was held.

DRAFT: January SDA Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 21st, ESU 10 Kearney, 9am - 3pm

**Welcome <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Guests **
Denise will invite a representative from the Curriculum Directors group.

**Opening Activity**

 * Review SDA Meeting Norms**


 * Dave and Jeff share info regarding New Commissioner and ESUCC Executive Director (15 minutes)**


 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Strategist December Meeting Report** - Kate
 * Courtesy Fund Guidelines** - (Kate) Review and ask for feedback/approval
 * Draft Courtesy Fund


 * NWEA Certified Training**
 * Growth & Goals (March 25-26, Kearney; April 1-2, ESU 3)
 * Stepping Stones Cohort 2 (June 9-11, Norfolk)

April 8th 9-3, LLC, Norfolk Student Learning Objectives & Jim Knight Follow-Up
 * Future Training Information/Updates**<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark"> -

April 9th, 9-3, LLC, Norfolk <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">BlendEd and Safari Montage

November 11 & 12, 2014, 9-3 ESU 3, LaVista Rigorous Curriculum Design

Amy will also include July Admin Days date and September PDO dates

April 7 & 8, 2015 Potential training in Norfolk at LLC Topic to be determined at a later date

//Language Arts and Math Standards: <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Donlynn Rice and Tricia Parker// //Access to C4L, DRS, SLDS, Teacher/Principal Evaluation,??//
 * NDE Updates:**
 * Amy will talk to Tricia about sharing LA revisions with <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">SDA in either April or May.**

**Sharing of Information by SDA Members:**

 * Science (KICKS2) (Deb Paulman)
 * Math (NMPDS) (Deb Wragge)
 * <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Marzano Academy 3 and 4 (Joelene Dredge or Barb Friesth)

Janet will create several posters so the group can review the highlights of the training. Then a conversation on the following can occur: (Janet and designated Bucket Group members will lead conversation). //How are ESU's using or planning to use the information?// //What additional training and support is needed?//
 * Jim Knight training follow-up discussion**: (40 minutes)
 * //<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Create a Google Doc to capture information?//
 * //Have them report in April what have done/still plan to do? (<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">plan as an ESU, Self, Small Group)//
 * //Share documents used//
 * //Videotape/Self-reflection; Work with schools, administrators, teachers//

// Planning time for current projects. // //What training is needed in the next year?// //(Possibly Jim Knight Follow-up, SLDS, LA Curriculum Revision, BlendED/Safari Montage)//
 * Bucket Group Meeting Time (1 hour)**
 * //How do we arrive at consensus for highest need?//

Denise <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">wil reserve <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">room
 * Mentors/New Members** - meet during lunch of SDA Business Meeting


 * Crisis Team Meeting** - (meet on the 22nd during lunch)

Mon, January 20th Strategists meeting
ESU 10, Kearney, 4-7 pm

Weds, March 19th Strategists meeting
Google Hangout, 9-1

MAP Certified Training
Growth & Goals, March 25/26, ESU 10 Kearney; April 1/2, ESU 3 LaVista Stepping Stones Cohort #2, June 9-11, 2014, LLC, Norfolk

April Strategists meeting
April 7th, 4-6:00 pm Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk (Northeast Comm College) Dinner together at Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk. Will go out to eat at conclusion of meeting

Student Learning Objectives (SLO's) & Jim Knight Coaching Follow-up
April 8, 2014, Lifelong Learning Center (at Northeast Comm College) Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00-9:30: <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Donlynn Rice & Nancy Becker will provide "Big Picture". 9:30-12:00: Staff <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Developers will present the training as if we were school participants, breaking up the content and asking for feedback, questions, suggestions. 1:00-3:00: Follow-up to Jim Knight Coaching training (if not a follow-up to Jim Knight, a possible training on LA Standards Revision)

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">BlendEd & Safari Montage
April 9, 2014, LLC Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00pm TAG presenters, possibly Dawn OPS, Tim LPS (Chris Good & Beth Kabes will organize) As part of the BlendEd initiative, Safari-Montage Learning Object Repository can be used for searching, storing and sharing digital resources. You are invited to learn throughout the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">day which will focus on tagging, creating, and upload content into the system.

Rigorous Curriculum Design
November 11 and 12, 2014, ESU 3, LaVista (Share proposal)

May SDA Meeting
Monday, May 5 - Strategist Meeting, 5-7pm, ESU 10 Tuesday, May 6 - SDA Business Meeting, 9-3 at ESU 10; Golf Outing - 4-8 pm Weds- Thurs, May 7 & 8, ESUPDO at ESU 10 Weds, May 7 - Celebration Dinner, 6-8 pm

Thursday, June 19th Strategist Meeting
Camp Carol Joy Holling, Ashland Weds evening, 6:00 meal at the Camp Five lodging rooms are currently booked.

**Other training dates in 2014:**
NDE Preview: July 29, ESU 10

PDO: Sept. 16 and 17, ESU 3 SDA: Sept 18, ESU 3

Other Items:
=January 20, 2014= 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, ESU 10, Kearney - Conference Room A Present: Amy Hill, Denise O'Brien, Kate Hatch, Janet Foss,Toby Boss, Deb Hericks, Dave Ludwig (via DL)

Review Norms: same as SDA.

 * 1) Engage in open and honest dialogue.
 * 2) Honor diversity of ideas and practices.
 * 3) Share information, knowledge, and expertise.
 * 4) Exhibit professional behavior, such as limiting sidebar conversations and turning off electronic equipment that may cause interruptions.

2014-2015 Color-Coded Schedule
Dave Ludwig joined us via DL. A discussion regarding the budget for the Rigorous Curriculum Design workshop was held. The first 60 PDO members who register will not be charged for materials. They will only be charged for meals. (SDA members will be given the opportunity to register first). Any PDO member who registers after the first 60 will be charged $100. The proposal is asking that PDO pay for $13,387. Dave is hopeful that we will know if this budget receives initial approval by May.

The budget amount requested for the Strategist Meetings was increased slightly. Meals get charged back to the appropriate ESUs.

The budget for the SDA Business meetings was discussed. Meals will also get charged back to the appropriate ESUs.

The budget for the April SDA training was discussed. ESUCC members will be having a discussion as to how to best bill ESUs for their participation.

Amy will make the appropriate revisions and submit to ESUCC.

A discussion regarding the trainings for 2014-2015 was held. No dates have been determined for the May 2015 trainings at this time. A discussion/decision will be held at the next ESUCC meeting.

Book Study: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
Chapter 27-32, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pgs. 121-149 (Toby) March 19: Chapter 33-end, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">pgs. 151-165 (Amy)
 * What do you do to "love your passengers"?
 * Comment on the following:
 * “The decision to keep Michael and trust him was a choice and so was the decision to move forward with trust or stay paralyzed by fear.”
 * Think about the note Joy wrote George on page 132. How do you put vision and purpose into your work?
 * So George had a big success. What has been your <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">big success?

January SDA Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 21st, ESU 10 Kearney, 9am - 3pm
 * Colored Dots on Nametags for Opening Activity**

Update from Toby
School Readiness, Instructional Model

SDA Instructional Model Survey

Weds, March 19th Strategists meeting
Google Hangout, 9-1

MAP Certified Training
Growth & Goals, March 25/26, ESU 10 Kearney; April 1/2, ESU 3 LaVista Stepping Stones Cohort #2, June 9-11, 2014, LLC, Norfolk

April Strategists meeting
April 7th, 4-6:00 pm Lifelong Learning Center, Norfolk (Northeast Comm College) Dinner together at a Norfolk restaurant at conclusion of meeting.

Student Learning Objectives (SLO's) & Jim Knight Coaching Follow-up
April 8, 2014, Lifelong Learning Center (at Northeast Comm College) Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00-9:30: <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Donlynn Rice & Nancy Becker will provide "Big Picture". 9:30-12:00: Staff <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Developers will present the training as if we were school participants, breaking up the content and asking for feedback, questions, suggestions. 1:00-3:00: Follow-up to Jim Knight Coaching training (if not a follow-up to Jim Knight, a possible training on LA Standards Revision)

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">BlendEd & Safari Montage
April 9, 2014, LLC Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00pm TAG presenters, possibly Dawn from LPS (Chris Good & Beth Kabes will organize) As part of the BlendEd initiative, Safari-Montage Learning Object Repository can be used for searching, storing and sharing digital resources. You are invited to learn throughout the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">day which will focus on tagging, creating, and upload content into the system.

Rigorous Curriculum Design
November 11 and 12, 2014, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ESU 3, LaVista

May SDA Meeting
Monday, May 5 - Strategist Meeting, 5-7pm, ESU 10 Tuesday, May 6 - SDA Business Meeting, 9-3 at ESU 10; Golf Outing - 4-8 pm Weds- Thurs, May 7 & 8, ESUPDO at ESU 10 Weds, May 7 - Celebration Dinner, 6-8 pm

Thursday, June 19th Strategist Meeting
Camp Carol Joy Holling, Ashland Weds evening, 6:00 meal at the Camp Five lodging rooms are currently booked.

**2014-2015 Meeting and Training Dates**
Determine Strategist meeting dates. Determine book study book (get books and reading assignments in June)

=March 19, 2014= Google Hangout 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Present: Amy, Toby, Denise, Janet, Kate, Freida

Review Norms:

 * 1) Engage in open and honest dialogue.
 * 2) Honor diversity of ideas and practices.
 * 3) Share information, knowledge, and expertise.
 * 4) Exhibit professional behavior, such as limiting sidebar conversations and turning off electronic equipment that may cause interruptions.

Book Study: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
Chapter 33-end, <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" style="font-family: Candara;">pgs. 151-165 (Amy) Poster: What was your favorite rule in the book? (pg. 157) What was the main message that you drew from the book? How can we continue to utilize the Energy Bus principles in the work we do? It is essential for leaders to make sure that a vision is not only established for the organization, but is relayed to all stakeholders so the work can be accomplished. We need to continue to be transparent with our organization so communication is open as we work to implement NDE initiatives. It is also important for us to continue to invite PDO participants to be a part of the planning process so they feel ownership.

Discuss next book study title (receive books and determine reading assignments in June) To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel Pink
 * Bring ideas of different books to select from

Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip & Dan Heath The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools by Liz Wiseman One Word That Will Change Your Life by Jon Gordon

Great Leaders Grow by Ken Blanchard Outlearning the Wolves: Surviving and Thriving in a Learning Organization by David Hutchens [|Leaders of Learning] by Richard DuFour and Robert Marzano

The next Strategist book study will be based on the book Outlearning the Wolves: Surviving and thriving in a Learning Organization by David Hutchens. The book study discussion will occur during the June and September meetings so all of the principals in the book can be applied during the rest of the 2014-15 year.

**2014-2015 Meeting and Training Dates (Denise)**
Determine Strategist meeting dates for 2014-2015. May 2015 PDO dates?

Dec. 17, 2014 Google Hangout 9 - 1 Mar. 19, 2015 Google Hangout 9 - 1 May 4, 2015 Strategist Meeting at ESU 10 4 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. May 5, 2015 SDA Meeting May 6 & 7, 2015 ESUPDO Kearney June 16, 2015 TBA

**Finalize room reservations for June 19th Strategist meeting (Weds, June 18th)**
Camp Carol Joy Holling, Ashland; Weds evening, 6:00 meal at the Camp Five lodging rooms are currently booked. Need lodging: Denise, Kate, Amy Do not need lodging: Suzanne, Janet

Deb will cancel two rooms. Deb will check to see which administrators will be attending our Strategist meetings and invite them to our meeting.

Update on the Budget Process for 2014-2015
ESUCC is in the process of finalizing the 2014-15 budget. The committee is hoping to have this finalized by the May meeting. Kate will contact Rigorous Curriculum contact to let them know where we are in the process so they continue to hold the November dates for us and ask them to be prepared to enter into a contracted agreement the first part of May.

**Next LC Meeting (Date-Time-Place)**
Denise's Report: Met Feb. 28th. Every affiliate was represented.

There is an agenda/outline for May meetings is posted online. This meeting will center around the action plans that were create at January PDO. The work from the January meeting was looked at and reviewed by a committee to identify common themes. One theme stated a need to develop a one page document that states what the NDE initiatives are,the timeline for completion, and what is being done to complete them. During the course of the two days, members will be divided into groups so next steps can be determined. Lee Jenkins will be with us on Thursday to lead us in a discussion on systems thinking, which will help us prioritize things, and then develop one statewide action plan that center around these priorities. These meetings will start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:00 p.m.

LB 438 was discussed. A task force has been established to create an intervention plan. This will take approximately one year to develop. At this time, no one knows who is on the committee.

The Committee would like a brief presentation of the trainings that had been done across all affiliates this year a (Jim Knight) so we can show how it has impacted the entire PDO system and how it connects back to the NDE initiatives.

July 28 and 29: Victoria Bernhardt is tentatively scheduled to conduct a training in Kearney. The Data Cadre will be trained by a member of Victoria's group after the Data Conference in April to determine if this type of training will be beneficial in Nebraska. Amy will send out this information to the SDA so people can reserve these dates on their calendars.

PDO Celebration Night: Toby will organize and facilitate the structure for the evening. Deb will contact the Holiday Inn in Kearney to see if we can use a room there. Deb will also contact NCSA to see if they will take registrations. Toby will share specific information regarding this event with the other affiliates. The festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m. We will recognize Matt at this celebration for his work to our organization.

Next year's LC meetings are scheduled for Oct. 9, 2014 and April 2, 2015.

ESUPDO Registration will be taken care of by the Strategists since Deb will not be able to be there. Strategists will meet on Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the LLC.
 * April 8 & 9th Training, LLC Norfolk**

April 8, 2014, Lifelong Learning Center (at Northeast Comm College) Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 9:00-9:30: <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Donlynn Rice & Nancy Becker will provide "Big Picture". 9:30-12:00: Staff <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">Developers will present the training as if we were school participants, breaking up the content and asking for feedback, questions, suggestions. 1:00-3:00: DRS training by NDE (Matt Heusman & Ben Baumfalk)
 * Student Learning Objectives (SLO's) & DRS system**

<span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">BlendEd & Safari Montage
April 9, 2014, LLC Norfolk, 9:00 am - 3:00pm Presenters: TAG, OPS, LPS (Chris Good & Beth Kabes will organize) As part of the BlendEd initiative, Safari-Montage Learning Object Repository can be used for searching, storing and sharing digital resources. You are invited to learn throughout the <span class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark">day which will focus on tagging, creating, and upload content into the system.

To date we have 36 people registered to attend both days.

NWEA MAP Certified Training
Growth & Goals, March 25/26, ESU 10 Kearney; April 1/2, ESU 3 LaVista Stepping Stones Cohort #2, June 9-11, 2014, LLC, Norfolk

Monday, April 7th 4-6 pm at LLC, Norfolk. Eat dinner together after meeting.
Monday, May 5th 4-7 pm at ESU 10, Kearney

May SDA Meeting
Monday, May 5 - Strategist Meeting, 5-7pm, ESU 10 Tuesday, May 6 - SDA Business Meeting, 9-3 at ESU 10; Golf Outing - 4-8 pm Weds- Thurs, May 7 & 8, ESUPDO at ESU 10 (Denise) Weds, May 7 - Celebration Dinner, 6-8 pm

Kate will order retirement plaques. Amy will send out a notification asking people to identify members who are retiring. Currently we know of 2. Janet will pick plaques up.
 * Ordering Retirement Plaque**

DRAFT: May SDA Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 6th, ESU 10 Kearney, 9am - 3pm Welcome Guests Opening Activity: Quest game (need to number name tags 1-8; Mixed groups) Strategist Meeting Report: Kate Share information about Training/Meetings/Events for May 7 & 8 Recognize retiring members (Bob L. and Rosemary C.) Mentor/Mentee lunch will have lunch together in Studio D. Janet and Kate will gather feedback on book study and give a recommendation whether to use the same/different title next year. NDE & SDA Member Updates Data Cadre training with Victoria Bernhardt rep - July 28-29 LA Standards training - July 29th NDE Preview - July 29th Crisis Team: Denise NWEA Training Update: TBD Bucket Groups: 1.5 hours for work time. Discuss potential low cost trainings that could be held on April 8 and 9, 2015 Toby will have Dan Ernst connect with the Leadership Bucket to provide information as to how we can partner with NCSA as provide guidance for our work. Suzanne will take over leadership of the Leadership Bucket group. Amy will lead the Assessment Bucket group. Freida will invite NDE members to sit in on any Bucket Group meetings. Rigorous Curriculum Design: Kate (remind group of dates)

**July 2014: NDE Preview & Training**
July 28-29th - Training by Data Group: Victoria Bernhardt rep, day 1 9:00 - 4:30, day 2 9:00 - 3:00 Need to secure a location for the daytime meetings on the 29th. Freida and Kathy Vetter are looking. July 29, 3:15 -4:45 pm (LA Standards Training); 5:00 - 7:00 pm (NDE Preview) July 30, NDE Administrator Days, Kearney

Rigorous Curriculum Design
November 11 and 12, 2014, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ESU 3, LaVista Advertisement is in rough draft form. ESUCC is having discussions as to how to make the cost of trainings more uniform. Outside school participants will be charged a fee. This information will be determined once the cost has been determined.

 Since Easter falls on the 5th, it was decided to move the SDA training dates to April 8 and 9, 2015. The Strategist meeting will be held on April 7th.
 * Other?**
 * April 7 & 8, 2015 Training Dates - April 5th is Easter.**

Crisis Team Trainings 2014-2015 [[file:Crisis Team Flyer 2014-2016.docx]]
Crisis Team workshops have been very successful this past year. Because of this, the committee discussed providing lunch for participants for next year's workshop, in an effort to allow for more training time. The committee would like to recommend a per person rate ($15) that can be spent on food for lunch. This information will be included in advertising.

Lee Jenkins is currently working with NDE personnel regarding data. NDE is going to develop charts specific to the state when using data so it is not comparing. They will be sharing this info with ESUCC in April. This may influence some of the discussion we have with Lee Jenkins in May.
 * Information from Freida:**

=April 7, 2014= LLC, Norfolk 4:00- 6:00 pm, Dinner together following Members Present: Amy Hill, Janet Foss, Denise Obrien, Toby Boss (DL)

Review Norms:

 * 1) Engage in open and honest dialogue.
 * 2) Honor diversity of ideas and practices.
 * 3) Share information, knowledge, and expertise.
 * 4) Exhibit professional behavior, such as limiting sidebar conversations and turning off electronic equipment that may cause interruptions.

Update from April 3rd Strategy Session Planning meeting with NDE/ESUCC
 * Two documents on BlendED: http://www.esucc.org/blend-ed
 * What does this mean for our work/planning?


 * LB 438--(Accountability Bill) Still trying to decide what is all going in to that. Bob Uhing from ESU 1 is on that committee.
 * LB 1103-- (Visioning for the state) Need to come together as an education entity and have our voices heard regarding the vision for education in the state of Nebraska. Need to be proactive and tell legislators what resources are needed. A visioning meeting will be conducted with superintendents from ESU 17, 1, 2, 7, 8 in May. This group will have several spokesmen so visions can be communicated.
 * Dean Folkers presented a radar chart that represents NeSA progress for each ESU area. It identifies which districts have grown (based on a district average).
 * An interstate locator is being worked on. This will help us be able to track students who move among states.
 * The PDO action plans were discussed. A meeting on May 1 will be held to finalize details for the May meeting. Lee Jenkins will be at these meetings to help us improve our ESU PDO system.

Final arrangements for April 8 & 9th training ESU SDA Wiki site has links that will be needed to support these trainings. Resources are posted here. Barb F. has one hard handout that we will need to be charged for. The first draft of the LA standards are ready to be approved by the board. They are hoping that the final approval will take place the end of the summer or early fall. Lunches are taken care of. Everything is ready to go. :) Chart paper will be available so all ESUs can post various upcoming trainings (Write Tools, Anita Archer, etc).

Review May 6th Business Meeting Agenda
 * Recognize Julie Downing, ESU 13 (Kate)
 * Retirements: Bob Lungrin, ESU 10; Rosemary Cervantes, ESU 10 (Kate will check with Emily regarding the status of the notebooks)
 * Plaques are at ESU 11 and are ready to go. (Kate)
 * Jeff and Rhonda will be asked to present to Bob (Amy)
 * Jamie Garner or Emily Jameson will be asked to present to Rosemary (Denise)
 * Learning Forward - Chad Dumas will share a 30 minute overview (10-10:30 am) at the May meeting. Can do a 2-3 hours more in-depth session on resources and engage in dialogue about increasing educator effectiveness and results for students.
 * NDE Updates will immediately follow Chad's presentation.

ESUPDO Celebration Dinner - final arrangements and email to everyone; notification of ESU's that will be honoring someone (Toby, Janet)

June 19th Strategist Meeting - No dinner at Camp Carol Joy Holling evening of June 18th (Denise)
 * We will have an informal gathering for supper--no formal meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m TBD (Around the Bend, Parker's Smokehouse.)
 * The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on June 19th. A breakfast and box lunch will be provided.
 * Deb is in the process of ordering our book study book "Outlearning the Wolves"

July Data Training/NDE Preview Location (Denise) July 28: ESU 10 July 29: Ramada Inn July 29th NDE Preview: Ramada Inn

NWEA Certified Training
 * June 9-11 Cohort - Existing trainers attend to receive new training/materials developed (cost?)
 * Format for CDL and G&G: One day onsite with NWEA trainers, then online modules, then 2nd day of onsite with NWEA trainers.
 * Receiving updated training materials (NWEA may mail a flash drive to Deb H. How does each trainer receive this?)
 * Have Certified Trainers meet each time have a SDA or PDO meeting (3-4x a year). Scheduled DL meetings with Amy Gordon and Christina Hunter to coincide with these meetings (Cost for this?).
 * Fall MAP Users Regional Meetings - week of Sept. 29th (Norfolk, Thursday, Oct. 2; Omaha, Friday, Oct. 3)
 * Sustainability and Plan for future cohort training - Every 2 years begin a new cohort if needed?
 * Starting at the May the SDA Business meeting will conclude at 2:00 in order to allow time for other SDA groups to meet ( NWEA trainings, Science Cadre, etc.) These meetings will conclude by 3:30 p.m.

Other: The contract for the RCD Training has been received. The budget is still being worked out, but we have been given a verbal okay to proceed with the training. Hopefully specific information regarding this training will be able to be sent out by the end of May.

The Bucket Groups need to identify an area of need for future trainings in November 2015.

= May 5, 2014 Meeting = 5:00 - 7:00 pm at ESU 10, Kearney Present:

Review Norms:

 * 1) Engage in open and honest dialogue.
 * 2) Honor diversity of ideas and practices.
 * 3) Share information, knowledge, and expertise.
 * 4) Exhibit professional behavior, such as limiting sidebar conversations and turning off electronic equipment that may cause interruptions.

Julie Barger - Memorial & Courtesy Fund guidelines
 * Flowers were sent to Julie Barger's funeral. Kate will give an update on the adjustments made to the Courtesy Fund.

Recap of April 8-9th training - any follow-up needs?
 * The Data Cadre will have a training the end of July.
 * There is a potential for more training regarding SLO's. Perhaps this is something that the Assessment Group will take over?
 * Discussion/training needs to be held to determine how to link all of the trainings that have been had this year together. This will possibly happen in April 2015. Janet's Bucket Group will showcase work prior to April. This will occur briefly during our Fall SDA meeting.

Review May 6th Business Meeting Agenda
 * Guests: Curriculum Directors representative
 * Janet will introduce the representative from this group.
 * DL Connections (Deb/Denise)
 * A discussion regarding which ESUs will be connecting via DL was held.
 * Recognize Julie Downing, ESU 13 (Kate)
 * Retirements: Bob Lungrin, ESU 10; Rosemary Cervantes, ESU 10
 * Plaque shipping charges refunded. Yaa!! (Kate)
 * Expenses for Emily to create notebooks? Location of notebooks, and presenting them to Bob/Rosemary?
 * Jeff and Rhonda will present to Bob (Amy)
 * Jamie Garner will present to Rosemary (Denise)
 * NDE Updates will immediately follow Chad's presentation (approx. 10:45 am). Time needed for NDE Updates?
 * Freida will share AdvancED training dates.
 * Reminder of PDO the next few days.
 * Denise will recruit another staff developer to help organize PDO agendas.

ESUPDO Golf Outing & Celebration Dinner
 * Pay Gordon Roethemeyer for golf/dinner.
 * Pay Janet prior to golf. Make check to Gordon R.
 * PDO Celebration dinner - Late registrations?
 * Plans for the PDO Celebration dinner were finalized.
 * Festivities start at 6:30 p.m. Happy Hour starts at 6:00 p.m.
 * Any final arrangements? (Toby, Janet)

June 19th Strategist Meeting - No dinner at Camp Carol Joy Holling evening of June 18th (Denise) >
 * We will have an informal gathering for supper--no formal meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m TBD (Around the Bend, Parker's Smokehouse.)
 * The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on June 19th. A breakfast and box lunch will be provided.
 * Deb is in the process of ordering our book study book "Outlearning the Wolves" Will plan on starting book study at November Strategist Meeting.
 * [[file:Carol Joy Holling.pdf|Driving Directions]]

July Data Training/NDE Preview Location (Denise)
 * Day 1, 9:00 - 4:30 @ ESU 10, Kearney
 * Will be training all SDA/TAG/SPD members on July 29 and 29 on how to utilize data. Time will be allotted regularly during PDO so we can train schools beginning the 2015-16 school year. This training will be showcased during the Continuous Improvement Workshops since this work is aligned to AdvancED.
 * Day 2, 9:00 - 3:00 (Data Training); 3:15 -4:45 pm (LA Standards Training); 5:00 - 7:00 pm (NDE Preview) @ Ramada Inn Hotel, Kearney

NWEA Certified Training - Creating a Sustainability Plan (This will be the focus of our June meeting agenda) Amy H. will be the point of contact on these discussions. >> Essential Reports for Administrators – (approx. 8-10 hours) >> Essential Reports for Primary Teachers – (approx. 3-5 hours)
 * June 9-10 Cohort - change to 2 days (Planning back at each person's ESU)
 * Format of training for 2nd Cohort Group?
 * Format for CDL and G&G: One day onsite with NWEA trainers, then online modules, then 2nd day of onsite with NWEA trainers.
 * Receiving updated training materials (NWEA flash drive mailed to Deb H. How does each trainer receive this?)
 * NWEA Proposed Updates for Certified Trainers
 * Online Modules (Self Paced), Quarterly Webinars
 * Updates to Applying Reports (formerly SSD) – (approx. 8-10 hours)
 * Should not be a cost by NWEA to have Christina Hunter, Amy Gordon, and Susan Klassen DL 3-4 times a year for follow-up support/questions/updates.
 * Certified Trainer Contract with NWEA
 * Sustainability and Plan for future cohort training - Every 2 years begin a new cohort if needed?
 * Thursday, September 18th - DL meeting after SDA meeting with NWEA Trainers
 * Communication of Training Needs with NWEA trainers (Christina Hunter & Amy Gordon) and with Nebraska Certified Trainers
 * Fall MAP Users Regional Meetings - week of Sept. 29th (Norfolk, Thursday, Oct. 2; Omaha, Friday, Oct. 3)
 * Starting at the May the SDA Business meeting will conclude at 2:00 in order to allow time for other SDA groups to meet ( NWEA trainings, Science Cadre, etc.) These meetings will conclude by 3:30 p.m.
 * NWEA/KLT Certified Trainer proposal from NWEA (Janet)
 * NWEA is offering another opportunity to train ESU personnel in their new practice called Keeping Learning on Track. This training must have a minimum of 10 participants and will focus on establishing ongoing capacity-building for embedded formative assessment across the service area. This training costs $10,000 per person.
 * Another option is where we utilize the NWEA trainers for the training explained above. This will cost $12,000 for 3 days and have a maximum of 40 participants
 * This may be a component of our sustainability plan. It will be discussed in June.

RCD Training: (Kate)
 * Contract has been signed. The budget is still being worked out, and we have been given a verbal okay to proceed with the training. Hopefully specific information regarding this training will be able to be sent out by the end of May.
 * Flyer/Information to members?
 * Curriculum Bucket Group will be working to finalize the flyer.
 * Kate will discuss overview and dates. Costs will be finalized after the ESUCC meeting. Each ESU will be allowed to invite two people from their school districts for an additional cost. If space allows, ESUs can invite more than two people if others are interested.

The Bucket Groups will need to begin identifying areas of need for future trainings in April and November 2015. This will occur before lunch.
 * What are training needs for the future? Possibly McRel with assessment, formative and summative assessment when writing SLOs and providing feedback (Cassie Erkins)

- any additional dates?

Other: June 17th: Donnlyn will be offering a workshop on SLOs for the schools currently participating in the Teacher Evaluation Pilot. This training will be held in North Platte. This same training will be held on June 19th in Bellevue.