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.

11:15am CDT

Inside LPS: A Snapshot of Our Accessibility Journey

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Bronze 2

This session offers an inside look at how Lincoln Public Schools is approaching accessibility and ADA-aligned digital practices. While not a full how-to, this presentation gives a concise overview of the structures, decisions, and strategies guiding LPS’s work. Perfect for attendees interested in real examples of district-level implementation of accessibility in digital content to meet Title II requirements.

Session Slides

Speakers

Emily Jacobs

Library Instructional Leader, Lincoln Public Schools

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Bronze 2

Concurrent Session

Company Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Audience Assistive Technology, Google Suite, Library Media, Staff Development
Subject All Levels
Area Intermediate

11:15am CDT

Hipster Google - Tools You Probably Never Heard Of

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Silver 7

Everyone knows about Google Docs, Gmail, Search, and other common Google tools. But there are also loads of smaller, lesser-known, but powerful tools that can be used for teaching and learning. Learn about 90+ hidden gems such as Emoji Kitchen, Interview Warmup, Timelapse, Lens, AutoDraw, ImageFX, MusicFX, VR/AR Models, Read Along, Semantris, GameSnacks, ChromeOS Flex, Teachable Machine, NotebookLM, Applied Digital Skills and more (List subject to change based on how cool and unknown the tools remain.) For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-hipster

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

With over 30 years of experience, Eric works as an EdTech Specialist in Ohio, and provides training to schools and organizations around the world. He shares all his EdTech resources for AI, Google tools, accessibility, and more on his websites at ControlAltAchieve.com and EduGems... Read More →

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Google Suite, Emerging Technology, Learning Spaces, Library Media
Subject All Levels
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Collaborating About Careers A P2C Experience

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

Silver 8

This session explores how career education can be integrated into English Language Arts (ELA) classrooms through purposeful use of technology. Participants will learn strategies for co-teaching between career education and ELA teachers to help students explore career pathways, build workplace readiness skills and strengthen communication skills. Attendees will leave with ideas for implementing collaborative, tech-based career lessons.

Speakers

Sadie Hansen

Stacie Loeffelholz

School Counselor, Ravenna Public School

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 8

Concurrent Session

Company Higher Education, Teaching & Learning
Audience Career and Technical Education, Cross Curriculum, Google Suite
Subject Middle
Area Novice

1:00pm CDT

From AI Evaluation to Implementation: Marian High School's Brisk Teaching Story

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

Bronze 1

Discover how Marian High School evaluated and implemented Brisk's AI tools to reduce teacher workload and enhance student learning. Director of Technology, Bruce Moore, will share their systematic evaluation process, why they selected Brisk Teaching, and the positive impact Brisk has had on their staff and students. Attendees will see live demonstrations of Brisk's AI-powered tools for feedback, differentiation, and administrative tasks, plus learn practical strategies for bringing similar solutions to their own districts.

Speakers

Pete Brunetta

Bronze Level Sponsorship, Brisk Teaching

Bruce Moore

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

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Google Suite, Information Technology (IT), Secondary (9th-12th)
Subject Secondary, All Levels
Area All

1:00pm CDT

Going Deeper with Google Classroom

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

Silver 7

So you have a basic comfort level with Google Classroom but wonder what other features and options there are to make your class even better? In this session we dig into topics you may not have fully explored yet including Practice Sets, YouTube Interactive Questions, Topics, Rubrics, Originality Reports, Comment Banks, To-do List, Notifications, Classroom Mobile App, Exporting Grades, Guardian Summaries, End-of-year Cleanup, Copying a Class, Questions, Quiz Assignments, and more! For more details see: https://bit.ly/curts-classroom

Speakers

Eric Curts

National Consultant and Speaker, ControlAltAchieve

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Silver 7

Featured Speaker

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience All, Google Suite, Assessment, Classroom Management, Emerging Technology, Learning Spaces
Subject All Levels
Area All

2:00pm CDT

Gemini for the Win: Reclaim Your Prep Period

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Central Hallway

Stop drowning in administrative tasks! Discover actionable ways to use Google Gemini to automate the boring stuff. We will cover instant lesson differentiating, drafting parent emails in seconds, and generating rubric criteria. Leave this session with a cheat sheet of prompts that will literally save you hours next week. Perfect for Google Workspace users ready to work smarter, not harder.

Speakers

Molly Bartels

Teacher, Crete Public Schools

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The Reclaim Your Prep Prompt Library slide Google Slides pdf

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Central Hallway

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Classroom Management, Google Suite, Staff Development
Subject All Levels
Area Novice

2:00pm CDT

K-12 Math Makeover: From Worksheet to AI Powered Reasoning

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Central Hallway

Tired of grading every math problem? Learn a practical, plug-and-play framework for K-12 math educators. Combine Snorkl, Desmos and Google tools to transform static assignments into dynamic, differentiated tasks. Students will verbally justify their math reasoning, with AI delivering instant, targeted feedback. Walk away with a seamless workflow that lets you stop grading and start coaching!

Speakers

Paris TeBrink

Teacher, Norris School District

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Central Hallway

Show and Share Poster Session

Company Teaching & Learning
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assessment, Google Suite, Math
Subject Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Area Novice

2:45pm CDT

Accessibility IRL: The Six Skills You Gotta Know

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

Bronze 2

By attending this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the core principles of ADA compliance and why accessibility is essential for websites and digital content. You’ll explore practical strategies for identifying and fixing accessibility issues in Google Docs and Slides, along with techniques to make your digital materials more inclusive such as writing effective alt text, organizing content for screen readers, and ensuring strong color contrast. Resources included!

Session Slides

Speakers

Emily Jacobs

Library Instructional Leader, Lincoln Public Schools

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

Concurrent Session

Company Library Media, Teaching & Learning
Audience Assistive Technology, Google Suite, Leadership, Library Media
Subject All Levels
Area Novice

2:45pm CDT

Life Hacks: 10+ Ways to Save Time with Technology

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

Silver 12

Work smarter, not harder! In this fast-paced session, teachers will discover 10+ tech tools and shortcuts that save time, streamline tasks, and reduce daily stress. From organizing your digital life to automating repetitive tasks, you'll walk away with practical strategies that make teaching more efficient.

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 →

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Silver 12

Concurrent Session

Company Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Audience Artificial Intelligence (AI), Canva, Classroom Management, Google Suite
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

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

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

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