Educational Service Unit 1 is dedicated to innovation, leadership, and service. We partner with northeast Nebraska schools to enhance educator effectiveness and student learning through expert support.
Like our school districts, we regularly review data and practices to ensure our services align with district needs and agency goals. This process involves setting department goals, gathering feedback, developing action plans, and evaluating outcomes.
Through continuous improvement, we stay focused, identify strengths and needs, and maximize our impact. ESU 1 takes pride in the success of our staff, students, and the schools we serve.
Our Professional Services Team (PST) and LEaD as 1 team (Lead, Explore, and Develop as 1) meet monthly to facilitate the agency improvement process and activities for ESU #1. The teams consist of administration, teaching and learning specialists, special education department coordinators, migrant education and technology personnel. These teams provide guidance, leadership and facilitation to keep continuous improvement activities moving forward.
Agency Improvement: Navigating the path of Agency Improvement
01: Rule 84
Rule 84 provides the foundation for accreditation of ESUs in Nebraska
02: The Standards
• Purpose & Leadership
• Programs & Services
• Stakeholder Relationships & Communication
• Resource Capacity
03: Our Goals
ESU #1 has two goals that focus on service and communication
04: Our Plan
We have implemented an Agency Improvement Plan that maps out our 5-Year Cycle
05: 2025-26
We will be continuing with our process and working to prepare to host our upcoming External Visit
06: The External Visit
During the 2026-27 school year, we will host an External Visit and begin planning for our next cycle of Agency Improvement.
