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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10:15am CDT

Lesson-Palooza: Over 264 Ways to Rock Your Elementary Library

Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT

Silver 5

Discover how one librarian partnered with school librarians district-wide to create a comprehensive elementary library curriculum. The curriculum includes 44 lessons per grade level with teaching slides, lesson summaries, and materials to enhance student learning. Lessons feature story connections or read-alouds, plus resource fliers to help families extend learning beyond the classroom.

Speakers

Betsy Thomas

11:15am CDT

Digital Curation for Year Round Library Success

Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT

Silver 5

Discover how digital curation can transform your library into a dynamic, year-round resource for your school community. Attendees will explore practical tools and strategies to keep libraries accessible and relevant throughout the year.

Speakers

Betsy Thomas

1:15pm CDT

Parent Power Up: Creative Ways to Communicate with Families

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

Silver 5

Build stronger connections between your school library and the families in your community. This session will explore creative strategies for engaging families with library programs and resources, from sharing read-aloud plans to leveraging digital tools. Learn how to communicate effectively, promote transparency, and extend library learning beyond the classroom.

Speakers