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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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Thursday, April 30
 

10:15am CDT

Novel Ideas: Tech Tools to Help Students Publish Their Stories
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Inspire your students to become real authors! Learn how to guide them from that first spark of an idea to holding their published novel in hand. You’ll also hear amazing success stories from middle and high school students who turned their writing dreams into books sold online and in stores.
Speakers
avatar for Jen Schneider

Jen Schneider

High Ability Learner Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools
Dr. Jen Schneider is a Middle School High Ability Learner facilitator in Papillion, Nebraska and a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska with a PhD in Education with a specialization in Innovative Technologies. She currently serves on the Nebraska Educational... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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11:15am CDT

Making game day special for our athletes and fans: Using social media, video and audio to create a home field advantage
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Is your gameday experience lacking in excitement and intensity? Check out how Sandy Creek uses social media, video and music to change the vibe on gameday. From pregame hype videos and graphics on social media to video board content designed to entertain and excite the players and fans, we will show you what makes our gameday experience different. Our gameday experience involves dozens of kids - videographers, graphic designers, video editors, and production crew (camera operators, play by play announcers, public address announcer, video board operator, DJ) - there is a role for everyone who wants to help out. 
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Borer

Jeremy Borer

Digital Media Instructor, Media Specialist, Technology Director, Sandy Creek
I am in my 23rd year at Sandy Creek Schools. I currently teach Digital Media (graphic design and video production) as well as working as the preK-12 media specialist and technology director. I coach eSports and JH football and JH boys basketball. I am also the sponsor for our student-run... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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1:00pm CDT

From AI Evaluation to Implementation: Marian High School's Brisk Teaching Story
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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
avatar for Pete Brunetta

Pete Brunetta

Bronze Level Sponsorship, Brisk Teaching

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

Birds of a Feather- High Ability Learners
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Birds of A Feather - Educator’s Remix: High Ability (HAL) Jam Session Why just listen when you can collaborate? Step into The Educator’s Remix, a high-energy Birds of a Feather session designed for K-12 educators who are ready to swap the lecture for the roundtable. Think of this as a creative "jam session" where your classroom expertise is the lead instrument.

We’re breaking down the silos and remixing our collective knowledge across the hottest tracks in HAL today. Grab a seat at the table that sparks your interest and dive into raw, honest, and practical discussions on:
  • Rule 3: How are we prepared for upcoming changes?
  • The App/Resource Flip: Rapid-fire sharing of the tools actually saving us time.
  • Breaking Barriers: Honest talk on equity, access, and hurdles.
  • The Wildcard: Open space for the trends you're seeing in your HAL classroom right now.
No slides, no scripts—just real talk, fresh ideas, and a chance to build your professional playlist. Come ready to share your "greatest hits," meet and connect with new classroom artists, and leave with a remix of new strategies to try at school on Monday!

Speakers
avatar for Abby Fitzgerald

Abby Fitzgerald

K-8 High Ability Learning (HAL) Facilitator, Bennington
avatar for Jen Schneider

Jen Schneider

High Ability Learner Facilitator, Papillion La Vista Community Schools
Dr. Jen Schneider is a Middle School High Ability Learner facilitator in Papillion, Nebraska and a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska with a PhD in Education with a specialization in Innovative Technologies. She currently serves on the Nebraska Educational... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
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2:45pm CDT

Understanding Bad Behavior in the Digital and the Physical World
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
Today’s school risks rarely live in one place. Online behavior, access logs, email activity, and campus security systems often tell parts of the same story — but districts rarely see the full picture. This session explores how schools can unify digital and physical safety signals to identify risk earlier, respond faster, and protect students and staff without compromising privacy.
Speakers
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John Eden

Carrier Access
Exhibitors
avatar for Carrier Access IT- Hailey Nesset

Carrier Access IT- Hailey Nesset

Carrier Access IT
Hailey Nesset
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
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3:45pm CDT

Practical Strategies for Inviting Classrooms
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
This session explores practical methods for creating an inviting classroom where all students feel welcomed and engaged. Participants will learn strategies to design activities, discussions, and projects that build connection, encourage participation, and promote student success. Leave with adaptable ideas to enhance engagement and foster a positive, supportive learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Silvers

Pamela Silvers

PI, Mentor-Connect/Florence Darlington
Engaging ALL students in STEM Careers
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
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Friday, May 1
 

10:15am CDT

Cybersecurity For K-12: A Guide To Avoid Classroom Disruption
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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
avatar for Jeffret Wheat

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
avatar for Lumu Technologies

Lumu Technologies

Lumu Technologies
Carolina Andrade
Friday May 1, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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11:15am CDT

Empower Scholars’ Modes of Communication with Google Tools
Friday May 1, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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
avatar for Theren Hayes

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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1:00pm CDT

Drones in the K-12 classroom
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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
Friday May 1, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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