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.

10:15am CDT

Looker Studio getting started with Data Visualization

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 2

Looker Studio is Google's free visualization tool, and it's a game-changer for anyone who leverages spreadsheets. It creates dynamic reports that use live data.
This means no more manually updating charts to get the latest insights! This is useful in all sorts of ways—from visualizing student data to keeping an eye on school improvement indicators or even tracking device checkouts.
This session will cover practical steps to collect and convert that data into a customized dashboard.

Speakers

Jennifer Davis

Technology Integration Specialist, ESU 1

Jennifer has twenty-one years of experience as an educator and has taught biology, chemistry, physics, physical science, computer science, and undergraduate education courses. She is the Technology Integration Specialist and Teaching and Learning Specialist at ESU 1.

Jennifer comp... Read More →

20260430 NETA Data Dashboards for Educators pdf

Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session

Company Tech Coordinators, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Administrative Planning, Information Technology (IT), Staff Development, Math, reading
Subject All Levels
Area All, Advanced

1:00pm CDT

Wired for Success: Recabling 29 Buildings for the Digital Age

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Silver 2

Discover how Millard Public Schools successfully re-cabled 29 buildings, implementing a new structure cabling standard. We'll cover the logistical hurdles of working while school was in session, managing phased packages, and executing smooth cutovers. Learn how we leveraged E-Rate Category 2 funding to offset costs and the essential lessons learned from project partnership with Morrissey Engineering and Commscope to ensure a successful ethernet evolution and foundation for the future.

Speakers

Lucas Bingham

Executive Director of Technology, Millard Public Schools

Joe Kuehl

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session

Company Tech Coordinators
Audience Administrative Planning, Information Technology (IT), Leadership, Technical Issues
Subject All Levels
Area All

1:45pm CDT

CS FUTURES: A Model for Recruiting and Preparing Pre-Service Teachers

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT

Lobby

Poster, Short presentation or roundtable –:
Explore Nebraska’s K–12 Computer Science teaching. Using data from the Nebraska Department of Education, this session examines who teaches what, identifies workforce gaps, and shares strategies to expand pre-service pathways.. Using data from the Nebraska Department of Education, this session examines who teaches what, identifies workforce gaps, and shares strategies to expand pre-service pathways.

Speakers

Guy Trainin

Williams Kwabena Boakye

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska Lincoln

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lobby

UNL

Company Computer Science, Elementary
Audience Administrative Planning, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Staff Development
Subject Secondary
Area All

2:45pm CDT

Safeguard Systems, Strengthen Budgets: ClassLink for Tech Teams

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT

Silver 8

In an era of tight budgets and rising cybersecurity demands, Nebraska districts need solutions that protect both their data and their dollars. Join a panel of Nebraska tech leaders as they share how ClassLink helps streamline access management, secure logins, and simplify rostering—all while maximizing existing resources.

Speakers

Greg Schwanke

Technology Director, Gretna Public Schools

Joshua G Jerome

Technology Director / President, Ogallala Public Schools / CoSNE

Father of 4 amazing children, all in their 20s, 2 granddaughters, and Husband to the best woman on planet earth!

- Living the Dream - No problems only Solutions - Think now & Change after! Inspire. Teach. Protect. Remove obstacles. Be human.

Education:
- Jefferson High School - Edge... Read More →

Anu Jokinen

[email protected], Senior Director of Instructional Technology

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 8

Exhibitor Session

Company Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Audience Administrative Planning, Cybersecurity, Information Technology (IT), Technical Issues
Subject All Levels
Area All

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

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

Digital Accessibility — By Everyone, For Everyone

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

Silver 10

Digital accessibility isn’t just compliance—it’s about giving every student, staff member, and community member equal access to online information and tools. With new ADA regulations coming soon, this session offers tips and resources for educators and tech leaders on what’s changing, where to start, and simple ways to build more inclusive digital spaces.

Speakers

Terry Julian

Technology Facilitator, Hastings Public Schools

I have long enjoyed helping teachers use technology, As a district technology facilitator, I am very thankful to now be able to do that on a daily basis.

Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 10

Concurrent Session

Company Technology Coordinators, Technology Integration Specialists
Audience Administrative Planning, Assistive Technology, Cross Curriculum, World Languages
Subject All Levels
Area Novice

1:00pm CDT

The last dance. Tips & tricks after 28 years of being a tech director.

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

Silver 2

Learn some tips and tricks from 30+ years in the business as well as a Q&A along the way. Topics will range from planning, budgeting, hiring, saving time and money, trends, and possibly...how to keep your head above the water and survive in this business. This presentation will be like popcorn - It will pop here and there and all over the place and hopefully you will have something to take away.

Speakers

Noel Erskine

Technology Director, Norris School District 160

I am currently the technology coordinator for Norris School District. I also teach several technology classes for Doane University. I am passionate about working with educators to incorporate technology into the classroom. We are currently a Google Reference District and have been... Read More →

Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session

Company Tech Coordinators
Audience Administrative Planning, Staff Development, Systems Admin, Technical Issues
Subject All Levels
Area All

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