Brenda McNiff

ESU 5

Associations

ESU Coordinating Council, ESU Administrator

Area of Specialization

Coaching: Leaders, School Climate & Culture Special Education Law, Special Education Professional Development, School Mental Health Services, Early Childhood Special Education Early Development Network, Secondary Transition Services, ILCD, Rule 51 and 52, Indicator Requirements, PEaK Grants, Program Supervision, Accommodations & Modifications, Least Restrictive Environment, Student Records System, Parent Rights for Special Education, Extended School Year Services, Service Coordination Distance Learning: 1:1 Initiatives

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2026-27 ESUCC Food Program Sign Up!

April 16, 2026

2026 Food Bid Information: A one year contract awarded to Sysco beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, including up to (3) one-year fixed fee negotiable extensions through 2028-2029. Objectives: To...

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Cooperative Purchasing - Annual Renewal Deadlines

April 8, 2026

Annual subscriptions are available for renewal through the ESUCC Marketplace for Nebraska schools and ESUs. Place your orders for the following items prior to their deadlines. Duo Security - March 13...

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