Sara Gentry and Tessa Fraass pose in front of their presentation title slide at the ASD conference. Title slide says "Creating an Indestructible Classroom Environment; Presented by: Sara Gentry and Tessa Fraass; ASD Network; Special Education Conference: Uniting Efforts for Student Success" and has the ASD Network logo on it.

#NeMTSS Region 5 team members Sara Gentry & Tessa Fraass shared insights on "Creating an Indestructible Classroom Environment" at last week's Nebraska ASD Network annual conference in Kearney.

🔗 asdnetwork.unl.edu/state-confer...

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. May 13, 2026. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

Save the date for our spring #NeMTSS Coffee Connect! ☕ Our next virtual conversation will focus on "Feedback Fuels Growth."

🗓️ May 13 | 8:00 a.m. CDT/7:00 a.m. MDT

See details & register! 🔗 bit.ly/44ZvVaf

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. May 13, 2026. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

Mark your calendars for the next #NeMTSS Coffee Connect!

💡"Feedback Fuels Growth"
🗓️ May 13 | 8:00 a.m. CDT/7:00 a.m. MDT

See details & register! 🔗 bit.ly/44ZvVaf

#NebraskaEducation #ProfessionalGrowth #Teachers

Join the #NeMTSS team! ✨ We are NOW HIRING two Integrated Support Specialists (ISS) to serve Region 4 in Central Nebraska and Region 5 in Western Nebraska.

Learn more and apply by April 6:
📌 ISS, Region 4: employment.unl.edu/postings/99829
📌 ISS, Region 5: employment.unl.edu/postings/99837

NeMTSS Foundational Restorative Practices. Training with person talking into microphone.

🔵 District & school leaders! 🔵

The #NeMTSS team is excited to continue offering Foundational Restorative Practices training June 2–4 in Kearney, with Virtual Community of Practice sessions Aug. 25, Nov. 10 & Jan. 13, 2027.

Learn more & register ›› bit.ly/40M4Plb

Welcome! Coffee Connect. Connect with Nebraska educators across the state. Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles. 2/118/2023. NeMTSS Framework and Nebraska Department of Education logos.

WATCH: Video is now available from the #NeMTSS Coffee Connect: "Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles." 📚 This virtual conversation series is helpful for Nebraska educators and others working to support MTSS across the state. Check it out!

▶️ bit.ly/4tQxDX8

ESU 13 educators participate in discussions at tables.

ESU 13 educators participate in discussions at tables.

ESU 13 educators participate in discussions at tables.

Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry

Great sessions at ESU 13's Mid-Winter Conference! 👏 👏

On Feb. 16, #NeMTSS team members Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry shared how structured practices can make team time more purposeful, efficient, inclusive and empowering — turning collaboration into meaningful progress for students and staff.

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. February 18. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

NEXT WEEK: Don't miss the our #NeMTSS Coffee Connect session focused on "Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles." ☕️

📅 Wed., Feb. 18 | 8 a.m. CST / 7 a.m. MST
🔗 See details & register! bit.ly/44ZvVaf

NeMTSS Region 5 team members and ESU 13 educators sit at table during a Feb. 5 workshop.

ESU 13 educators sit at tables during Feb. 5 workshop.

ESU 13 educators sit at tables during Feb. 5 workshop.

Great workshop with ESU 13! 📚✨👏 On Feb. 5, district teams from Chadron, Minatare and Banner engaged in meaningful collaboration — analyzing data, identifying root causes and action planning through the NeMTSS framework to support continuous improvement. #NeMTSS

ESU 8 educators sit at tables.

ESU 8 educators sit at tables.

We launched "Materials Matter for All" this week! ✨📚

This curriculum-based professional learning pilot brings together general and special ed. teachers to strengthen access to grade-level instruction.

CKLA & Into Reading cohorts are underway at ESU 8! 🤝

#NeMTSS

Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry hosted their 3rd Community of Practice session Feb. 2 at ESU 15. Educators and facilitators sit at table.

ESU 15 educators sit at table.

Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry hosted their 3rd Community of Practice session Feb. 2 at ESU 15. Educators and facilitators sit at table.

#NeMTSS' Tessa Fraass & Sara Gentry hosted a third Community of Practice session Feb. 2 at ESU 15, bringing together teams from Dundy County, Southwest and Wauneta-Palisade. 📈 Educators explored root cause analysis and data organization to support meaningful continuous improvement.

NeMTSS Summer Workshops Series. 3 women working at table with laptop. NeMTSS and Nebraska Department of Education logos

Save the dates! ☀️ 💻 This summer, the #NeMTSS team is offering 6 workshops in June and a special summer Coffee Connect in August. Join these virtual events to build your MTSS skills + support integrated learning in Nebraska schools.

Learn more & register! bit.ly/49WWnoN

Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Team Work Day participants from NeMTSS, ESU 5 and NDE Office of Special Education pose in front of screen.

ESU 5 educators sit at table.

Snapshots from yesterday's ESU 5 Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Team Work Day in Beatrice! 📸

All ESU 5 districts participated (kudos!) — joining #NeMTSS Region 1 and @nde-official.bsky.social Targeted Assistance partners for a productive day of learning and planning, with a focus on literacy.

Educational Service Unit 3 educators and NeMTSS Region 2 team members hosted an Inclusive Practices Academy training on Jan. 21, 2026. Participants sit at tables to during presentations and engage in group discussions.

Educational Service Unit 3 educators and NeMTSS Region 2 team members hosted an Inclusive Practices Academy training on Jan. 21, 2026. Participants sit at tables to during presentations and engage in group discussions.

Inclusive learning in action! 💡📚✨

Day 3 of the Inclusive Practices Academy brought ESU 3 educators together for deep collaboration around what it truly takes to build strong, inclusive systems for all learners.

#NeMTSS #InclusivePractices #CoTeaching

Educational Service Unit 3 workshop participants sit at tables and listen to presentation.

More powerful learning! 💪 ESU 3 educators dug into what it really takes to strengthen Tier 2 supports during last week's workshop on Beyond Check-In/Check-Out and SEB Groups, led by #NeMTSS' Jill Guenther, Amber Scott and Mackenzie Riedel.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry presents to ESU 16 staff and district teams.

Nebraska Department of Education leaders present to ESU 16 staff and district teams.

Great workday in North Platte! 📝 #NeMTSS, Office of Special Education and TA partners joined ESU 16 staff + district leaders for focused learning and planning around the Targeted Improvement Plan — with literacy front and center. The result: Shared priorities + next steps to support student success.

Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Team Work Day participants from NeMTSS, ESU 2 and NDE Office of Special Education pose in front of screen.

Collaborative learning in action! 📚 #NeMTSS, NDE Office of Special Education and Technical Assistance partners recently joined ESU 2 staff + district teams for a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) workday—with a strong focus on literacy.

Together, we’re building next steps to support student success.

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. Feb. 18. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

Don't miss the next #NeMTSS Coffee Connect session focused on "Literacy Skills Within Academic Circles." ☕ 📖

📅 Feb. 18, 2026 | ⏰ 8 a.m. CST / 7 a.m. MST

See details & register! 🔗 bit.ly/44ZvVaf

Coffee Connect YouTube video screenshot for session: What Do Restorative Practices Have to Do With It? 11/19/2025

ICYMI: A video recording of the #NeMTSS team's Coffee Connect session in November is now available. Visit our website to watch the video when it's convenient for you!

✨Topic: "What Do Restorative Practices Have to Do With It?"
▶️ Watch here: nemtss.unl.edu/project/2025...

Compilation of images for NeMTSS presentation: From Core to Individualized: The Administrator's Role in Supporting Students with Autism. Map of Nebraska with infographic show that in the 23-24 school year, Nebraska had 6,281 students with an Educational Identification of Autism. Nebraska Autism Spectrum map outlining regions. Photo from the presentation and quotation by Ron Mace: Universal design is design that is usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design."

From Core to Individualized! 💡📚 Today, Nebraska ASD's Marci Haight and #NeMTSS Region 3's Brooke Gebers shared ways leaders can strengthen tiered supports, promote UDL at Tier 1 and boost meaningful IEP participation at the Nebraska Council of School Administrators' #NEPrincipals25 event in Lincoln.

Zoom screen shot of 9 NeMTSS team members.

Looking for MTSS support, but can't leave your district?

Last Friday, leadership from Hay Springs met with the Region 5 team for a virtual support session (pictured).

Contact the #NeMTSS team today to schedule virtual support that fits into your schedule. → nemtss.unl.edu/team

NeMTSS Region 4 team members partnered with educators in York to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

NeMTSS Region 4 team members partnered with educators in York to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

NeMTSS Region 5 team members partnered with educators in Ogallala to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

NeMTSS Region 5 team members partnered with educators in Ogallala to lead an ATSI Support Series workshop on Nov. 3 and 4 — collaborating to strengthen systems of support for students.

#NeMTSS team members partnered with @NDE_SPED and @sped_strategies this week to lead ATSI (Additional Targeted Support to Improve) workshops with districts across central and western Nebraska — analyzing data & developing problem statements to support positive outcomes for all students.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry and Regional Support Lead Tessa Fraass have a table discussion with education leaders from Hay Springs and Chadron.

NeMTSS Regional Support Lead Tessa Fraass presents in front of slide show.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry and Regional Support Lead Tessa Fraass have a table discussion with education leaders from Hay Springs and Chadron.

NeMTSS Integrated Support Specialist Sara Gentry presents in front of slide show.

#NeMTSS team members had great discussions with leadership teams from Hay Springs Public Schools and Chadron Primary School on Oct. 28! 🙌 Tessa Fraass and Sara Gentry teamed up with ESU 13's Kristin Kasten to lead an interactive workshop on embedding behavior goals within school improvement.

The NeMTSS Region 3 team led an "Explore" workshop with educators from Educational Service Unit 1 in October 2025.

The NeMTSS Region 3 team led an "Explore" workshop with educators from Educational Service Unit 1 in October 2025.

The NeMTSS Region 3 team led an "Explore" workshop with educators from Educational Service Unit 1 in October 2025.

Big ideas. Brave conversations. Bold commitments. 💥

Educators from across ESU 1 came together for an Explore Workshop led by the #NeMTSS Region 3 team — strengthening systems, examining beliefs & defining what shared leadership looks like in action.

Huge thanks to our ESU 1 partners! 🙌 #NeMTSS

Coffee cup illustration. Coffee Connect connect with Nebraska educators across the state. Nov. 19. 8:00 a.m. CST - 7:00 a.m. MST

Coffee + Connection = the perfect morning ☕ 💬

Join fellow #Nebraska educators for our first #NeMTSS Coffee Connect session of the 2025-26 school year: "What Do Restorative Practices Have to Do With It?"

🗓️ Nov. 19 | 🕗 8 a.m. CST / 7 a.m. MST

See details & register! 🔗 bit.ly/44ZvVaf

This week, #NeMTSS team members Sara Gentry and Tessa Fraass led a Restorative Practices Booster & Implementation Support workshop with educators from @BradySchools. Great discussion focused on building positive, supportive learning environments!

Mandy McClure

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."

Scott Eckman and Ali Hearn.

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.

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, 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.

#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 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.