Educational Service Unit 13

Educational Service Unit 13 (ESU 13) is a local and state government entity located in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, that serves as a regional educational service agency supporting schools and communities in western Nebraska. As a registered federal grant recipient in SAM.gov since 2004, ESU 13 primarily focuses on delivering comprehensive educational support services across multiple domains, with a strong emphasis on early childhood education, special education, and regional learning initiatives. The organization is structured to provide technical assistance, professional development, and specialized educational programming to school districts and educational institutions within its service region.

ESU 13 has received federal grants and sub-awards from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families), U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service), and the Nebraska Department of Education. Its grant portfolio demonstrates expertise in areas such as Head Start and Early Head Start programs, distance learning and telemedicine technologies, special education support, English language learning, migrant education, career and technical education, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) support services. Specific grant programs include the Head Start Project Grant, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant, Title III English Learner and Immigrant Education programs, Perkins Career and Technical Education grants, and special education initiatives like the Western Region ASD Project and NeMTSS Regional Support. These federal awards, ranging from approximately $55,000 to $1.9 million, reflect ESU 13's comprehensive approach to addressing educational challenges and supporting diverse student populations in rural Nebraska.