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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are excited to announce another new face to ESSDACK! Please help us welcome Anna Flickinger. She will be joining the business office as Finance & Operations Specialist!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Clark to the ESSDACK team! Jen will be part of our Professional Learning team as a Curriculum and Instruction Consultant.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🔎Are you searching for us? Are we searching for you?🔎 ESSDACK will be looking to add consultant positions to our team. We will be accepting applications soon, so polish up that resume and we will see you soon!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

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!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

💻 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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

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.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

✈️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!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Connect with a community of passionate educators wanting to make a difference in schools and communities! ⚡Inspiring Keynotes ⚡Expert Sessions ⚡Your Favorite Education Rockstars See the session line up here: essdk.me/B2R25Sessions Register here: essdk.me/b2r25register

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

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.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Our office will be CLOSED Tuesday, February 18th.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

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. Grab it here: essdk.me/healingpathproduct

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Thrilled to have a FULL HOUSE for "Your FBA is a Fantasy" workshop with Rick and Doris Bowman

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Structured Literacy with Janea and the Kansas Department of Education is in the office today!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Our incredible, amazing, hard-working, and passionate consultants are meeting this afternoon to dream up what's next for our educators #urry

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Our member superintendents are back in the office today! Thanks for joining us❄️

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

💗Mark your calendars! Ginger and Christie are hosting a virtual Coffee Talk with Hanna Mick and Solomon Moore! They will be discussing The Four Fundamentals and School Counseling &AI. The Zoom link will be made available closer to the event.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

The ESSDACK office will be closed again on Friday, January 10th, due to hazardous road conditions. We hope you are able to stay safe and warm until the roads clear!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

The ESSDACK office will be CLOSED on Monday, January 6th.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

On Wednesday, the ducks got together for our December staff meeting. We listened to organizational updates, enjoyed the Tam and Tam show, and the Golden Ducks were passed to Eric and Mark! #urry

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

We have TWO amazing and FREE professional learning opportunities coming up! Reserve your spot at essdk.me/events

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Another FULL house for Kinders Can! 2024! Eric presented his keynote, Play Matters: From Blocks to Brilliance and Resilience

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

The Library of Congress group met yesterday and learned with Dr. Elijah Hawkes about Restorative Practices and Project Based Learning.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Leadership Academy II participants in the Capitol today! Senator Brenda Dietrich was our guest and shared history, processes, and encouragement.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Kinders Can! 2024- SOLD OUT. By the end of the week, over 300 early educators will have experienced Carmen and her team's ❄️magic❄️. Thank you for trusting and inspiring us to keep finding new ways to create learning experiences and connection for our absolute favorite people (educators😊). #URRY

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Beth and Clelia presented 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 at the ACTE Career Tech VISION 2024 Confernce in San Antonio, Texas.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Several of our Ducks are flying south to Orlando for the 2024 AESA Annual Conference. We are excited for Tamara Lindholm, INspired Leadership, to present 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 with Maria Jaramillo, Executive Director, Central Region Educ Coop 5.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Today's the day! Carmen, Megan, Eric and the team are excited to welcome PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade teachers to Greenbush Education Serivice Center- Lawrence! ✨We hope you have an incredible day!✨

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Our office will be CLOSED Thursday, November 28th through Friday, November 29th.

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Supts were in the office today with a few very special guests. Thank you to Dennis Hershberger for the KS BOE updates, Augusta USD 402 Supt, Matt Ward, and Garfield Elementary Principal, Trever Lockamy, shared about being a Blue Ribbon School, and KS Commissioner, Randy Watson gave KSDE updates!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

NET Academy educators are in the office today!

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ESSDACK @essdack.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Check out our NEW SERIES- Tell Me Something Good Our first story was submitted by our very own Rebecca and Ginger. They want to highlight the incredible work they are seeing from Chase/Raymond USD 401. Keep reading at essdack.org/duckpond/tmsgchaseraymond

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