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The amazing Eric Nachtigal is with educators today for his Empowering Educators workshop!

Looking for some summer PD? Visit essdk.me/events for in person workshops and ondemand.essdack.org for PD anytime, anywhere!

[Virtual] Torziken / Maniken Student 2 Hands-On Anatomy 2025 Please note all times listed are Central time This is a live virtual online event. You will need access to a Torziken to participate in this learning-by-doing workshop.  Looking for a way to engage st...

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𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘀, and this virtual workshop is designed to help students learn more about the human body and the career opportunities that are available.

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Rebecca and Carmen are in Atlanta for the next couple days at the Identity Impact workshop helping educators discover how starting with idenity and connection makes all other learning possible.

Have fun and safe travels!

banner showing Joe Schmidt and Glenn Wiebe as keynote speakers at Dallas Social studies conference

One week out from working together with @madisonteacher.bsky.social, @kmbellar.bsky.social, @CrystalKlose at Metroplex #socialstudies conference. Excited to learn alongside TX teachers! In TX? This is the place to be! bit.ly/4ibRusY #FIELDGuide #dfwsocstud @Region10ESC @ESC11SS @essdack.bsky.social

A Wellbeing Formula — ESSDACK There’s a common thread among some of the most grounded and impactful men I’ve read about lately: they all emphasize the importance of letting things out. Norman Vincent Peale called it mind emptying...

✨NEW BLOG✨
A Wellbeing Formula: Men's Mental Health Month Special Edition

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[F2F] Empowering Educators! Building Positive Classroom Culture, Effec Empowering Educators workshop will focus on strategies and practices that are Neuro aligned that educators can implement and use immediately in their learning spaces that will positively impact adult ...

📣Upcoming Workshop📣

Empowering Educators! Building Positive Classroom Culture, Effective Behavior Regulation Strategies, and Strengthening Resilience for All!

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💻 PD and college credit at your fingertips!

Our virtual, self-paced online courses allow you to learn what you want when it’s convenient for you. Earn graduate credit and leave with the skills and knowledge you need to make the world a better place!

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This morning we welcomed member superintendents to the office before we break for summer! Thanks for joining us!

We also congratulated Dr. Larry Geist, Mark Crawford, Dr. Rae Niles, Kevin Logan, and Bill Day on their retirement! Thank you all for your service and dedication to Kansas students!

We have lots of Ducks on the move this week! Kelly, Renee, Carmen and Rebecca all presented at the KSDE Safe and Supportive Schools conference while Nicole, Tammy, and Dr. Higgins are presenting at the KASBO 2025 Spring Conference.

Today we celebrate our grade school, middle school, and high school principals!

We had a lot to chat about at this morning's superintendent council! Thanks for joining us and thank you for lunch, Ameritime.

The Ducks got together yesterday for our spring staff meeting! We are excited to celebrate a successful school year and dream about a summer FULL of learning opportunities.

Glenn and Tamara put together a fun AI Bingo activity to learn about AI programs and how we can implement it.

Building Strong Foundations: Strategies to Boost Math Fluency & Student Success with Tammy and the Kansas Department of Education is in the office on this beautiful Monday!

✈️Ducks on the Move✈️

@glennwiebe.bsky.social and Carmen Zeisler presented at the 2025 National Council for History Education (NCHE) conference in St. Louis, MO, last week!

ESSDACK Data Solutions Showcase Join us for the ESSDACK Vendor Showcase, where educators and school leaders will have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge tools and solutions designed to streamline student and staff data collecti...

Explore cutting-edge tools and solutions designed to streamline student and staff data collection, management, and organization at the ESSDACK Vendor Showcase.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Register for this FREE event: essdk.me/DataShowcase

💻 PD and college credit at your fingertips!

Our virtual, self-paced online courses allow you to learn what you want when it’s convenient for you. Earn graduate credit and leave with the skills and knowledge you need to make the world a better place!

💻 ondemand.essdack.org

Connect with a community of passionate educators wanting to make a difference in schools and communities!

⚡Inspiring Keynotes
⚡Expert Sessions
⚡Your Favorite Education Rockstars

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Today we welcomed member superintendents to the office! Thanks for coming and have a great spring break.

We were excited to welcome The Family Peace Initiative and Camber Children's Mental Health to the Crisis Consortium today!

Ginger and Christie have been in the auditorium yesterday and today, hosting their SEL Training! Thanks for joining us🌞

Day 2 of Introductory Computer Science in Industry Cadre. Teachers spent the day learning how to code and built a variety of components.

Happy Printers Day from ESSDACK Print Solutions!

The printing press was invented around 1440 by Johannes Gutenberg, a German goldsmith. Gutenberg's movable-type printing press made books and printed materials more accessible, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge.

Our office will be CLOSED Tuesday, February 18th.

Could the Same Leadership Tools That Build Teams Strengthen Your Marriage? — ESSDACK True teamwork isn’t about being perfect together––it’s about understanding how each person’s joys and frustrations complement the other. If we can bring that kind of understanding into both our work a...

💫NEW BLOG💫 from @thalmann_rachel Thalmann @INspiredLeader4

Could the Same Leadership Tools That Build Teams Strengthen Your Marriage?

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21 Days Challenge Journals- Buy all 3 and SAVE! Save $$ by getting all three 21-Days of Challenge Journals together! 21 Days of Intention: This guide asks you to examine your values, judgments and thoughts for the next 21 days and reflect how they ...

Product Highlight: 21 Days Journal set

These journals are perfect for anyone who wants to cultivate positive habits for personal growth. Buy one or bundle and save!

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B2R25 aims to unite educators, social workers, healthcare providers, and faith-based leaders to foster resilience and address trauma within communities.

We want you at our table. Register today and save your seat! essdk.me/b2r25register

We are seeking a Professional Learning Consultant with a strong background in curriculum review processes and research-based instructional practices who fosters the professional growth of others inside and outside the organization.

Learn more at essdk.me/careers

Tell Me Something Good- Lyons USD 405 — ESSDACK Lyons Middle School recently hosted its annual Portfolio / Artifact Night, showcasing the impressive career exploration work of students in grades 6-8. This initiative, supported by a Perkins Reserve ...

🎉Tell Me Something Good🎉 Lyons USD 405

"Lyons Middle School recently hosted its annual Portfolio / Artifact Night, showcasing the impressive career exploration work of students in grades 6-8.

Read more about the event at essdack.org/duckpond/tmsgusd405

Looking for a unique gift for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered!

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵 is a transformative mindfulness journal designed to inspire and challenge you on your healing path.

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Yesterday, Clelia and Beth hosted "PACK Grant Intro to Computer Science" in the office for a full day of hands-on learning. ESSDACK is thrilled to partner with Mike Cargill and his student volunteers from Stafford Schools USD 349, to bring this opportunity to Kansas educators.