Autism Spectrum Disorders Network (ASD Network) - Western Region

Educational Service Units 13, 14 and 16
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The Nebraska Department of Education, Special Populations Office, oversees the Nebraska ASD Network. Five ASD Regions have been established in order to serve regional needs. The State ASD Network Coordinator coordinates state and regional training. The Nebraska Department of Education also works collaboratively with representatives of the University of Nebraska System. University professionals serve in an advisory capacity regarding curriculum development.

The goals of the Nebraska ASD Network are to:

Build and enhance the capacity of Nebraska schools and families in supporting children across the spectrum of autism disorders.
Offer training and technical assistance to Nebraska educators providing services to students across the autism spectrum from birth to age 21. 2
The Western ASD Region covers Educational Service Units 13, 14 and 16.

Lending Library
Please contact Vicki Rutters at vrutter@esu13.org for check out information.

Educational Workshops
For a list of workshops scheduled in the Western ASD Region, please click here. For additional information or registration, contact the Regional Coordinator for the hosting Educational Service Unit.

Western Regional Director
Marg Dredla, Special Education Director
ESU 13
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Ph: (308) 635-3696
Email: mdredla@esu13.org

Western Regional Coordinator
Vicki Rutter
ESU 13
4215 Avenue I
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Ph: (308) 635-3696
Email: vrutter@esu13.org