Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership

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Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership

Serving early child care and education providers in Northern Nebraska. Erika works within ESUs 1, 8, and 17.

Purpose statement for Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership: “To build an effective, coordinated system for preparing, supporting, and recognizing the early childhood care and education workforce. In order to provide high quality programs for young children and their families.”

The ELC Coordinator for the Northern region is Erika Fink efink@esu1.org

All areas of Nebraska are served by Early Learning Connection Regional Partnerships working to support professional development for early childhood caregivers/teachers in inclusive home, center and school-based programs. These partnerships work collaboratively to achieve high quality, affordable, accessible training for all those who work with young children and their families. The Early Learning Connection Partnerships are supported by the NDE offices of Early Childhood, Special Education, the Head Start State Collaboration Office and the Early Childhood Training Center. Grant awards support a full-time, paid coordinator in each area to provide leadership in maintaining and expanding existing partnerships to continue to improve the availability and quality training.

10/29/2025

Big impact begins with one small voice. Take a moment to complete our Needs Assessment Survey and make your voice be heard!

We Can Make a Difference...

10/24/2025

Check out our October Newsletter for all the info!!

Early Childhood October News

10/02/2025

You don't want to miss out on this in-person opportunity!

Register here: https://fmdb.esu1.org/fmi/webd/ESU1Registration?homeurl=http://www.esu1.org

09/29/2025

09/16/2025

Check out our September news!!

Serving Antelope, Boyd, Brown, Cedar, Cherry, Dakota, Dixon, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Madison, Pierce, Rock, Stanton, Thurston and Wayne...

09/11/2025

Spots are still available for this amazing event, so register today!

We'd Love to see you there... - For the Tri State Early Childhood Retreat! by Tracey Anderson

09/04/2025

Fit & Healthy Kids Webinar Series is back!
💻 Classes start in October!
To see full schedule and to register ➡️ go.unl.edu/fhkonehour

09/03/2025

Take time for YOU at the Tri State Early Childhood Retreat at Ponca State Park on September 27, 2025! It could be the best $30 you ever spent!

Grateful for our amazing sponsors who make this possible!

Register today: https://go.unl.edu/tristate2025

08/12/2025

🎤 Meet Our Presenter: Leticia Meitzen 🎤
Join us for a powerful morning with Leticia as she leads two uplifting sessions designed just for early childhood professionals:
✨ Finding Harmony: Balancing Work and Life
✨ The Power of Emotional Intelligence

📅 Saturday, September 27, 2025
📍 Ponca State Park | 8:30 AM – 1:15 PM

📝 Register here: https://go.unl.edu/tristate2025

07/30/2025

Struggling with classroom behaviors? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to be.
Join us for a supportive, hands-on training series with Michelle Kelly, designed to give you tools that actually work.

🧠 6 interactive Zoom sessions
📅 August 7 – October 16
🕐 1:00–2:30 PM
💰 Only $30

Each session builds on the last, helping you create a strong foundation and add real, practical strategies you can use right away. 🌼

Grab your spot here:
🔗 https://events.esu7.org/workshops/SectionList.aspx?EntityID=1204

Let’s tackle the tough stuff—together.

07/16/2025

📢 Calling All Home-Based Child Care Providers in Nebraska! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!
Join our Healthy Children, Healthy Communities study today to support children's growth and development in your care. Plus, enjoy great incentives:
✅ Earn up to $595 in Amazon gift cards.
✅ Get 19 in-service credit hours.
✅ A toolkit with interactive activities for children.
✅ Resources for parents
📌 Check the flyer for details & click on the link below to sign up today:
👉 https://go.unl.edu/hchc2
Email us at unlhealthychildren@unl.edu or call 402-472-2605 if you have any questions.
💡 Know a home-based childcare provider? Share this opportunity with them!

Address

211 Tenth Street
Wakefield, NE
68784

Website

https://www.esu1.org/nelcp/

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