Northern Early Learning Connection Partnership

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.

Be sure to mark your calendars!
04/02/2026

Be sure to mark your calendars!

SAVE THE DATE

03/27/2026

It’s conference season! Mark your calendar for the Albion Early Childhood Conference, focused on family engagement. Scan the QR code to register for this valuable learning opportunity.

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03/27/2026

Love this!

03/27/2026

Help celebrate Week of the Young Child by picking up and coloring a coloring page to be displayed during the week. Coloring pages can be picked up and dropped of at the City of Hartington office.

03/20/2026
What cute ideas! 😍
03/20/2026

What cute ideas! 😍

Spring is a great time to explore new trainings, resources, and professional growth opportunities! In this edition, you’...
03/13/2026

Spring is a great time to explore new trainings, resources, and professional growth opportunities! In this edition, you’ll find everything from ELG trainings and CDA pathways to conferences, NDE-approved learning, and hands-on classroom tools.

Thank you for all you do for Nebraska’s children—explore this newsletter and take the next step in your early childhood journey!

Early Childhood March News

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03/09/2026

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Registration is now open!! 🥳🤩
03/09/2026

Registration is now open!! 🥳🤩

🌟 ANOTHER Professional Development Opportunity for Cedar County Early Childhood Professionals 🌟

Because Cedar County Communities for Kids proudly supports the professional development of early childhood professionals, we are excited to offer scholarships to cover the registration fee for the Norfolk Early Childhood Conference 2026.
📅 Saturday, March 28, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Norfolk, NE

We are able to scholarship up to 15 Cedar County early childhood professionals to attend this conference.

✅ Who can apply?
• Early childhood professionals who live or work in Cedar County

📝 How to register:
• Complete the registration form linked below.
• Do not register for the conference on your own. Our team will handle the official conference registration for you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdg9-lwFnRHwuFIuKLjnPJyQZhEMahXujB4QTwcLaXeT_xflw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115937305286216039796

⚠️ Important:
The conference does not offer refunds for no shows, so please complete the form only if you are fully committed to attending.
Once your form is submitted, the Cedar County Communities for Kids team will review registrations and confirm eligibility.

This is a great opportunity to learn, connect with other professionals, and bring new ideas back to your program!

Save the Date!! 🤩🥳
03/06/2026

Save the Date!! 🤩🥳

February is a wonderful reminder to celebrate kindness — to others and to ourselves. The care and compassion you show ch...
02/18/2026

February is a wonderful reminder to celebrate kindness — to others and to ourselves. The care and compassion you show children and families each day truly makes a lasting impact.

This month’s newsletter is packed with training opportunities, conferences, and free online events happening across Nebraska. Take a few minutes to explore what’s available and find something that supports your professional growth.

Thank you for the kindness, dedication, and heart you bring to early childhood education every day.

Early Childhood February News

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