NETA 2026: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on April 30-May 1,2026, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

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7:15am CDT

Automate Your School Handbooks

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT

Silver 3

Come and see how to upload all your school handbooks and resource documents into a Gemini Gem or Notebook LM(FREE!) to create a searchable, focused reference for your school. How many days can Johnny be sick? What is the dress code for 6th graders? Just ask the Gem or Notebook. If your school has a google domain, this tool is available at no extra cost. Online Canva Presentation

Speakers

Darci Lindgren

Technology Coordinator, [email protected]

Hi, I’m Mrs Lindgren. I’ve been working at Holy Family since 2001, and really enjoy rebuilding computers for our students and faculty to use. Teaching internet safety is one of my passions.

Friday May 1, 2026 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
Silver 3

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Coordinators
Audience Administrative Planning, Google Suite
Subject All Levels
Area All

10:15am CDT

Creating Lessons Students Will Love: Techie Tools & Ideas to Engage

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 7

Speakers

Jenna Krambeck-Reeh

Instructional Technology Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools

Instructional Technology Facilitator at Papillion LaVista Community Schools, educator, learner, bookworm, techie, and NETA member of the Board of Directors.
3 things I am currently working on:
1. Creating engaging and individualized professional development for teachers 2. Finding ways to use technology to differentiate instruction for students 3. Embracing courage over comfort... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 7

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Google Suite
Subject All Levels
Area All

10:15am CDT

Google Docs Glow-Up: Designing Dynamic Resources

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 8

Newsflash: your laptop isn’t a typewriter. Bust out of the black-and-white Word Doc and learn to leverage Google Docs’ built-in features to create beautiful, multimodal resources that feel like mini-websites. This follow-along session will guide you through using tables and headings in fresh ways to build dynamic classroom calendars or library resource guides. You’ll walk out with a ready-to-use template and the inspiration to redesign all your newsletters, handouts, and training materials.

Speakers

Michaela Weber

Media Specialist, Elkhorn North Ridge Middle School

Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 8

Concurrent Session

Company Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Audience Administrative Planning, Creation/Design Tools, Google Suite, Library Media
Subject All Levels
Area All

11:15am CDT

Beyond the Basics: Maximizing Google for Education

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Silver 4

Google for Education keeps growing — and so do the ways it can support your classroom. This session will highlight Google Classroom updates, share practical tips and tricks across Google tools, and showcase simple strategies that save time and enhance learning

Speakers

Heather Callihan

Technology Integration Specialist, Northwest Public Schools

Heather Callihan is the Technology Integration Specialist for Northwest Public Schools in Grand Island, Ne. Heather is currently the NETA Board president (@YourNETA), Common Sense Certified Educator and Ambassador. Heather has a passion for integrating technology in education. She... Read More →

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 4

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Google Suite, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Secondary (9th-12th)
Subject All Levels
Area All

11:15am CDT

Empower Scholars’ Modes of Communication with Google Tools

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Bronze 1

How can Google Workspace tools scaffold rigor for multilingual learners? In Tukwila SD (where 45%+ are MLLs), we align our tech tools with UDL strategies to support the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This session reviews specific tools & features that provide multiple means of expression and representation. You'll hear powerful testimonies from our teachers and students, sharing how these Google scaffolds build access to rigorous learning for all scholars.

Speakers

Theren Hayes

Instructional Technology Specialist, Tukwila School District

I am a teacher on special assignment that supports the learning and application of technology tools to support instruction in classrooms. People should speak to me about products that support instruction for large group and small group work. People should speak to me about hardware... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Bronze 1

Concurrent Session

Company Special Education, Teaching & Learning
Audience Assistive Technology, Cross Curriculum, Google Suite, World Languages
Subject All Levels
Area All

NETA 2026

7:15am CDT

Darci Lindgren

10:15am CDT

Jenna Krambeck-Reeh

10:15am CDT

Michaela Weber

11:15am CDT

Heather Callihan

11:15am CDT

Theren Hayes

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