NETA 2025: Full Schedule

The NETA Board is excited to welcome you to a dynamic learning experience on May 1-2, 2025, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, Nebraska.

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8:30am CDT

The Case for Personal Device-Free Schools

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

Silver 1

The U.S. Surgeon General highlights a youth mental health crisis, with rising rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Removing personal devices from schools offers a low-cost solution to improve student well-being, focus, and connection. This session explores research, implementation strategies, and the importance of engaging students, staff, and families in decision-making. Join us to discuss creating healthier, device-free learning environments.

Speakers

Adam Vinter

Education Outreach Manager, Common Sense Education

Adam is an Education Outreach Manager at Omaha Public Schools in Omaha, Nebraska. He collaborates with Common Sense Media to help regional educators, students, and families approach media and technology thoughtfully while building healthy habits at school and home. By providing trustworthy... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 1

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Digital Citizenship, Leadership, Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

11:30am CDT

Video Made the Teacher A Star-Video to Reflect & Improve Instruction

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Silver 4

Seeing is believing. The instructional coaches in Tukwila School District (Tukwila, WA state) have used video recordings to help staff see the awesome things they are doing in class and amplify that work. Hear techniques and practical tools used to record lessons and learning to consider in how to support your staff.

Session Resource

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 →

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 4

Mini Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

11:30am CDT

Level Up Your Playbook: How ChatGPT can Transform Your Coaching Game!

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT

Lobby

Many teachers, especially in smaller school districts, have both teaching and coaching responsibilities that require planning and preparation. I will be showing colleagues ways in which they can utilize ChatGPT to help them save time in their extracurricular responsibilities.

Session Resource

Speakers

Coleman Gore

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Lobby

Show and Share Poster Session

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning
Tags Administrative Planning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Assistive Technology, PE
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

1:15pm CDT

After the Breach: A Ransomware Panel Discussion for Small Schools

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT

Silver 2

A presentation and panel discussion going over a recent ransomware incident in the northeast corner of the state from a collection of people involved with the incident response and recovery efforts. Topics covered will include: interactions with insurance, working with an external incident response team, lessons learned, etc.

Speakers

Andrew Contreras

Cody Ernesti

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Information Technology (IT), Network Systems, Systems Admin
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice

2:15pm CDT

Data-Driven Defense: Optimizing Cybersecurity Efforts

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

Silver 2

In this session we will explore data types and where in your infrastructure this data lives (or should live) and how this information can focus your cybersecurity efforts to where they are most needed.

Speakers

Sterling Reeves

CyberSecurity Network Engineer, NCNE

I am military veteran who served in the Nebraska National Guard. Coming from a family of educators and having worked as a special education 1:1 para, I was previously employed at a private managed service provider in the Council Bluffs area. This provider focused on serving non-profits... Read More →

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Business, Cybersecurity, Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

2:15pm CDT

From Paper to Progress: Unlocking the Power of Digitized Documents

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT

Bronze 2

Are paper-heavy processes slowing your team down? Whether you manage technology, oversee budgets, or handle daily operations, this session explores how digital transformation can help. Learn how to protect vital records, streamline workflows, and reduce inefficiencies using modern technologies and practices. Walk away with actionable insights to save time, cut risks, and make work easier for everyone in your office.

Speakers

Ray Douglas

Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Bronze 2

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Administration/Leadership, Tech Coordinators
Tags Administrative Planning, Emerging Technology, Information Technology (IT), Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience All

4:15pm CDT

Hop on the AI-Powered MagicSchool Bus & Expedite Professional Tasks

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT

Silver 11

Say goodbye to tedious and time-consuming tasks! With MagicSchool AI, you can expedite your professional writing tasks and enhance communication more efficiently and effectively. Whether you need help with creating lesson plans, IEPs, behavior plans, or text leveling, the MagicSchool tool has got you covered. So join us and hop on the AI-powered MagicSchool Bus!

Speakers

McKenzie White

Technology Integrationist Specialist, Bennington Public Schools

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 11

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Teaching & Learning, Tech Integration Specialist
Tags Administrative Planning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Staff Development
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Novice