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

Classlink Rostering Summer Preparation for a Smooth Start of the Year

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

Silver 2

See how School District 145 spends 2 days in July working in Classlink to enable rostering and check accounts in preparation for the beginning of the school year. Learn from our mistakes, experiences, and perfected processes over 5 years to help have a smooth and happy start of the year. 🙂

Speakers

Adam Bauman

Director of Technology, School District 145 - Waverly

Chris Keller

IT Specialist, School District 145 - Waverly

Susan Riddle

Technical/Network Support, School District 145 - Waverly

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Technical Issues
Grade Level All Levels
Target Audience Advanced

11:30am CDT

Building a Cybersecurity Culture in Schools

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

Silver 2

Discussion of the steps to develop a culture of cybersecurity in a school setting

Speakers

Rance Hall

Cybersecurity Trainer, NCNE

I am the son of an Oklahoma public school Assistant Superintendent, a military veteran, and an adjunct professor at a few different colleges and universities. Prior to NCNE I had been at ESU 10 for 12 years. I hold numerous certifications and two masters degrees in technology.

Thursday May 1, 2025 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Silver 2

Mini Session

Strands that Match Tech Coordinators
Tags Cybersecurity
Grade Level Secondary
Target Audience Intermediate

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

Rance Hall

Cybersecurity Trainer, NCNE

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

3:15pm CDT

NCNE Cybersecurity Framework

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

Silver 2

The NCNE Cybersecurity Framework divides CIS Controls into 10 tiers: Tiers 1–4 for IG1, 5–7 for IG2, and 8–10 for IG3. This structure simplifies implementation, helping organizations tackle cybersecurity challenges incrementally. The presentation will showcase this approach and its practical benefits for improving cybersecurity readiness.

Speakers

Andy Boell

Cybersecurity Director, Nebraska Cybersecurity Network for Education

Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

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

4:15pm CDT

3-D Printing - Is it really that Simple?

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

Silver 2

Wouldn't you like to be that COOL Techy teacher all the kids talk about. Attitude is everything, 'Fake it till You Make it." This session will be using Tinkercad program to design and flashprint to slice and print the project. We will explore the design phase and the process of getting a design ready to send to the printer.

Speakers

Bryan Becker

Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
Silver 2

Concurrent Session (45 minutes where the presenter shares information)

Strands that Match Elementary, Teaching & Learning
Tags Creation/Design Tools, Cross Curriculum, Intermediate Elementary (3rd-5th), STEM / STEAM
Grade Level Elementary
Target Audience All