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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11:30am CDT

Beyond the Basics of Magic School AI for Elementary Teachers

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

Hallway

This quick session covers practical ways to use Magic School AI for unpacking standards, crafting engaging DOK questions, creating decodable texts, and more. Perfect for saving time, enriching lessons, and tailoring learning experiences. Bring the power of AI into your classroom and transform your teaching with these essential strategies!

Speakers

Brittany Carroll

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

Show and Share Poster Session

Strands that Match Elementary, Special Education
Tags Assessment, Classroom Management, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience Intermediate

11:30am CDT

Lesson Plans to Lifesavers: Using AI tools in the Elementary

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

Hallway

In this Show and Share Session, educators will practice how to seamlessly integrate AI tools such as Curipod, Brisk, Canva, Diffit, ChatGPT and more into their classroom planning and practices.

Speakers

Gwen Schultz

6th Grade Teacher, Shickley Public School

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

Show and Share Poster Session

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

Inspiring Tech Integration for Young Learners

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

Silver 10

Discover how to empower K-6 educators to embrace technology with confidence and creativity. This session explores the impact of a badging system to boost teacher engagement and shares practical, student-centered strategies like using interactive boards, virtual field trips, and tools like Blooket and Nearpod. Learn how confident teachers drive student success by fostering engagement, critical thinking, and foundational skills in elementary classrooms.

Speakers

Meryl Brown

Dawn Johnson

Jeremy Mahoney

Carey Smith

Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
Silver 10

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd), Staff Development
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience Intermediate

1:15pm CDT

What Could it Look Like if all Students were Engaged Readers?

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

Bronze 2

Come learn how to leverage technology and elevate the learning environment to foster increased reading engagement. Best practices will be shared on how to increase the number of books kids read, how to embrace choice, and improve the quality of texts students engage with. Session takeaway is having strategies to increase student ownership of their reading practices and progress.

Speakers

Renaissance - Mark Kessler

Account Executive, Renaissance

As a global leader in assessment, reading, and math solutions for pre-K–12 schools anddistricts, Renaissance is committed to providing educators with insights and resources toaccelerate growth and help all students build a strong foundation for success. Renaissance solutions reach... Read More →

Tiyi Smith

National Academic Advisor, Renaissance

16 years in public education in the area of Special Education in the classroom and as a district facilitator. Masters degree in Education with a focus on Learning disabilities, certified in Special Education and ELA 8-12., Texas Admin Certification

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

Exhibitor Session

Strands that Match Special Education, Teaching & Learning
Tags Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), Middle Grades (6th-8th), Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd), Secondary (9th-12th)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle, Secondary
Target Audience All

3:15pm CDT

Making Your One Book One School a Success

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT

Silver 5

Looking for ways to engage readers across multiple grade levels? One Book, One School is a fantastic program to captivate even reluctant readers and build a sense of community through shared storytelling. Discover the triumphs and challenges of Norris Intermediate's OBOS initiative and connect with fellow librarians and educators to exchange ideas, strategies, and tips for launching a successful program at your school.

Speakers

Leia Rumsey

Intermediate School Librarian and Tech Teacher, Norris School District 160

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 5

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Library Media
Tags Library Media, Primary Elementary (Pre K-2nd)
Grade Level Elementary, Middle
Target Audience Novice