Community Resources Database

The Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education (CSMCE) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln fosters education research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and supports efforts to improve the equitable teaching and learning in STEM in PK–16. With support from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education and Human Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, the CSMCE works to build partnerships among leaders in the higher education and PK–12 education sectors that further our basic mission. 

The Nebraska Champion Trees program, administered the Nebraska Forest Service, is designed to identify and recognize the largest living specimen of all native and the most common introduced tree species in Nebraska. Over 80 species are listed in the Nebraska Champion Tree Register. These tree aristocrats are truly natural landmarks.

The poultry group in the Department of Animal Science has natural chicken compost for sale. Sold in 15 lb. bags for $5/bag. Payments must be via check or cash. Sold from April to September.

The Training Academy is designed to fit the needs of new and experienced school nutrition professionals and provides a learning environment that strengthens professionalism, builds confidence, inspires critical thinking, and cultivates creativity through experiential learning. Your district will benefit from a better understanding of program regulations to ensure integrity.  Attendees will create S.M.A.R.T. goals to encourage accountability for changes they would like to implement in their food service operation.

Students participating in the Children’s Justice Clinic serve as guardians ad litem in the Lancaster County Juvenile Court under the supervision of the faculty instructor. Foundational training in the Children’s Justice Clinic focuses on courtroom skills, federal and state child welfare laws, the child welfare process, child development, and trauma in young children. 

Resources to help families choose childcare in their communities that will be best for their children and family. 

The Clifton Builders Program is designed to identify and develop students with high leadership and entrepreneurial potential. These students aspire to change the world by building new businesses, teams, or communities through leadership and involvement. Builders work with local businesses and organizational leadership to create actionable goals to improve workplace culture. As the only program of its kind, Clifton Builders develop a distinctive skill set that employers are looking for, and investors will respect.

In this workshop, students can recognize their individual talents and potential, develop an understanding as to why they make certain choices, find fulfillment in specific tasks, and learn more about how they influence others. 

This class is for anyone who is required to complete a parenting class who is in the process of divorce, custody modification, or separation. The course provides concrete steps for parents to use to help their children succeed through the process. 

Strategy instruction is one of the most effective ways of improving academic performance for children with learning difficulties. This site will show you how to do it, provide examples or strategies, and provide a forum to discuss your experiences and questions.

Explore robotic welding, automating your way through unique hands-on challenges with precision and efficiency.

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Education and Career Pathways Team provides a monthly update of opportunities and resources for K-12 schools to connect with the University of Nebraska's CASNR Food, Energy, Water, and Societal Systems (FEWS²) programs and partners.  Their website showcases all the K-12 opportunities.

The Community and Regional Planning program engages student teams in community service projects aligned with the university’s land grant missions. These projects encompass various areas, including land use planning, economic and housing planning, as well as environmental and hazard mitigation planning. Through these initiatives, tangible benefits can be directly delivered to communities across Nebraska.   

A listing of community wildfire protection plans from across Nebraska.

Resources from Nebraska Extension for Corn Production including planting, evaluating corn stands, crop issues, input management, storm damage information, and storage. 

Online Cottage Food Law training course in English or Spanish from Nebraska Extension to prepare you to sell goods already authorized for sale at farmers' markets directly to consumers from the producer's home, fairs, festivals, other public events, or online, all within the state of Nebraska.   

The Counseling and School Psychology Clinic (CSPC) is a training clinic housed within the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Our mission is to offer supportive, affirming, and affordable psychological services to members of the local community and surrounding regions and provide professional clinical training for Counseling Psychology and School Psychology graduate students. The CSPC offers an array of psychological services to support the mental health, behavioral health, and emotional health of children, adolescents, and adults.

Designed by the Nebraska Association of County Officials and the University of Nebraska, the County Official Online Learning (COOL) Network is a four-week online learning program built for Nebraska government leaders. 

The Couple and Family Clinic provides evidence-based treatment from therapists who are currently receiving specialized training and supervision in Marriage and Family Therapy. Available services include couples counseling, family therapy, pre-marital therapy, trauma-informed treatment, individual therapy, and discernment counseling. 

Resources from Nebraska Extension on growing cover crops, which in an otherwise fallow field can prevent erosion, improve soil health, provide forage and help control weeds. 

The Nebraska Law Criminal Clinic is one of the few prosecution clinics in the country. Students spend the semester working at the local prosecutor’s office where they prosecute misdemeanor and low-grade felony cases – from initial charging decisions to ultimate case resolution – under the direct supervision of the faculty instructor.