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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10:15am CDT

Cybersecurity For K-12: A Guide To Avoid Classroom Disruption

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

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Cybersecurity incidents pose a growing threat to K-12 classrooms. Despite the numerous benefits technology has brought to education, third-party online services introduce risks such as identity theft and an education held hostage for ransom. Traditional cybersecurity measures are proving insufficient against the latest threats. This session delves into the evolving cyber threat landscape targeting K-12 institutions, highlighting how attackers circumvent common defenses.

Speakers

Jeffret Wheat

CTO, Lumu Technologies

Jeffrey Wheat is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in protecting organizations from sophisticated threats. As CTO at Lumu Technologies, Jeff specializes in strategically implementing continuous compromise assessment, providing deep insights into network vulnerabilities... Read More →

Exhibitors

Lumu Technologies

Carolina Andrade

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

Company LUMU
Audience Information Technology (IT)
Subject All Levels

11:15am CDT

Empower Scholars’ Modes of Communication with Google Tools

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

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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
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Concurrent Session

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

1:00pm CDT

Drones in the K-12 classroom

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

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As drones continue to grow in popularity and functionality, businesses are rapidly expanding their uses of unmanned aerial vehicles. This session will provide an introduction to drone terminology, safety issues, legal concerns, legal requirements, faa regulations and drone options.

Speakers

Jeff Ingraham

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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Concurrent Session

Company All Levels
Audience All
Area All

NETA 2026

10:15am CDT

Jeffret Wheat

Lumu Technologies

11:15am CDT

Theren Hayes

1:00pm CDT

Jeff Ingraham

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