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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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Thursday, May 1
 

8:30am CDT

An Affordable Platform to Meet K12's Cybersecurity and Teaching Needs
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
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Nebraska schools need more than content filtering—they require a budget-friendly solution addressing cybersecurity, classroom management, and student learning.

iboss and ByteSpeed provide a unified, E-Rate eligible platform tailored for K12 districts, offering tools like content filtering, classroom management, AI-driven security, and parent portals.

Join us for a practical session on affordable, all-in-one solutions that protect schools and prioritize education.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Bussmann

Tyler Bussmann

Territory Manager, ByteSpeed
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Justin Plumhoff

Account Executive, iboss
Justin Plumhoff is an Account Executive at iboss, specializing in cybersecurity and student safety solutions for K-12 education. Passionate about protecting schools from cyber threats, Justin is dedicated to ensuring students access safe and productive digital learning environments... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
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8:30am CDT

Explore Best Practices Using the Newline Interactive Panels
Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
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This session will explore best practices for using interactive flat panels (IFPs) to enhance student engagement in a safe and secure learning environment. Attendees will learn how to incorporate IFPs into classroom activities that promote collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, while prioritizing data privacy and student safety. Topics will include configuring secure access controls, managing shared content, and using educational apps that comply with privacy standards.
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Randy Hinrichs

K-12 sales and Lenovo authorized warranty, COMPUTER HARDWARE INC.
Computer Hardware is Nebraska's largest educations sales & service provider. We are service warranty providers for Apple and Lenovo. With direct partnerships with Epson, Lenovo, Apple, Higher Ground Bags, D-Link, Luxor Carts and more.
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Thursday May 1, 2025 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
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1:15pm CDT

Transform Student Learning in STEM, CTE, and Careers with AR/VR and AI
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
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Walmart, Tesla, Delta, Warby Parker, Home Depot, your local hospital - what do these have in common? They all employ graduates from our schools. They also leverage augmented and virtual reality! Students will engage with AR/VR in their careers. After hearing use cases, you may consider STEM, CTE, and Career Exploration at your school or district. How do you engage students at high levels?
Speakers
avatar for Dee Dickson

Dee Dickson

Customer Success Manager, zSpace
Dee Dickson, M.EDSr. zSpace Customer Success ManagerzSpace, Inc. EdTech is Dee’s thing! As an educator with 20+ years of teaching and corporate training experience, she has a deep understanding of the technological demands that are required of today's instructors. Over the years... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
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1:15pm CDT

What Could it Look Like if all Students were Engaged Readers?
Thursday May 1, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
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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
avatar for Renaissance - Mark Kessler

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 →
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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
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2:15pm CDT

From Paper to Progress: Unlocking the Power of Digitized Documents
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
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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
RD
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
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2:15pm CDT

Managing the Firewall Lifecycle
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
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Managing the firewall lifecycle is essential for maintaining strong network security and protecting an organization’s assets from potential threats. This process begins with strategic planning, where security requirements are identified based on business goals, data sensitivity, and industry regulations. Organizations must evaluate their options—whether deploying hardware, software, or cloud-based firewalls—and outline initial security policies that define rules for inbound and outbound traffic.
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JB
Thursday May 1, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
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3:15pm CDT

KCAV Ed-Tech Solutions on a Budget
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Looking to implement ed-tech solutions without breaking the bank? Then this session is for you! Join us to explore ed-tech solutions for the classroom that are simple to setup, easy to implement, and won't break the bank!
Speakers
avatar for KCAV - Amy Hunt

KCAV - Amy Hunt

KCAV
For 70 years, KCAV has offered innovative audiovisual solutions throughout the Midwest. While technology has definitely changed since 1953, our commitment to the customer has not. We still serve business, education, government and religious markets with audiovisual sales, design... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
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3:15pm CDT

Projecting Possibilities
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
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Explore the use of projection in education outside of the classroom
Speakers
avatar for Epson America, Inc. - John Harris

Epson America, Inc. - John Harris

Education Account Representative, Epson America, Inc.
A leader in display solutions, Epson continues to drive the future of projection technology with its full suite of laser projectors and displays. Featuring lamp-free, long-life, laser light engines, Epson laser solutions achieve new levels of performance and reliability.Epson’s... Read More →
Thursday May 1, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm CDT
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4:15pm CDT

Crafting Effective RFPs: Getting the Right Solutions for Your School
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
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This session focuses on guiding education technology professionals in designing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that attract accurate, comparable responses from vendors. Attendees will learn how to structure clear, detailed RFPs that align with their school’s unique needs, ensure a fair evaluation process, and elicit meaningful vendor responses that simplify decision-making.
Speakers
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Adam Jurgens

New Business Developer, Hamilton Information Systems
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
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4:15pm CDT

Wi-Fi 7 Infrastructure Planning: A Practical Guide for K-12
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Wi-Fi 7 promises transformative capabilities that require careful infrastructure planning. This technical session cuts through the marketing hype to deliver practical insights on implementing Wi-Fi 7 in education, including critical considerations for power requirements, switching infrastructure, and spectrum management.  We'll explore the 6 GHz landscape, regulatory requirements, and security considerations while providing actionable strategies for managing the coexistence of legacy devices.
Speakers
avatar for SmartWAVE Technologies - Joe De Bauche

SmartWAVE Technologies - Joe De Bauche

SmartWAVE Technologies
SmartWAVE Technologies is a leading “wireless” centric systems integrator, that provides planning, design, installation and integration of wireless networks, along with the unique applications these networks support. With a staff of seasoned IT professionals, our team members... Read More →
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John Murphy

Senior Principal Systems Engineer, Ruckus Networks
Thursday May 1, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm CDT
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Friday, May 2
 

7:15am CDT

Unlock the Power of IAM: Streamline, Secure, & Simplify with ClassLink
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
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Ready to take your identity management to the next level? In this session, we’ll show you how ClassLink’s advanced tools can help you streamline user access, boost security, and save time—without the tech headache. Discover how to automate user onboarding and offboarding, manage roles with ease, and create a smooth, secure login experience for everyone. We’ll walk you through cool tips for integrating with apps, so your staff and students get the best of both worlds: simplicity and security.
Speakers
avatar for ClassLink - Anu Jokinen

ClassLink - Anu Jokinen

Senior Director of Instructional Technology, ClassLink
ClassLink is a global education provider of identity, access and analytics products that create more time for learning and help schools better understand digital engagement. As leading advocates for open data standards, we offer instant access to apps and files with single sign-on... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 7:15am - 8:00am CDT
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10:15am CDT

Combatting Today’s Security Concerns in Schools
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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Today, schools face an ever-growing list of security concerns, and many struggle to keep up. Keeping building access points secured, proactively monitoring for suspicious behavior or bullying, and ensuring campuses are safe overnight and on weekends are just a few things school districts have to juggle to prioritize student and staff safety. In this panel, we will discuss all the common issues schools across the country face and what can be done to combat them.
Speakers
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Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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10:15am CDT

Fortinet Endpoint Detection and Response
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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Join us for a demo of FortiEDR UI, detection capabilities, forensic visibility, automation, and integration.
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SK
Friday May 2, 2025 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
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11:15am CDT

An Interactive Gym for All? Yoga, Mental Health, Group Activities
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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"Transform your gym into an interactive learning environment with Lü

Technology can play a major role in all classes! In this session, discover the educational potential of Lü, an interactive, engaging technology tool designed for school gyms. This innovative technology and its many applications (games and utilities) can assist teachers in various tasks, and contribute to enhancing the students' experience in PE. Hear how West Lawn in Grand Island are using their new Lü. The future of gyms!"
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Maggie Mintken

Assistant Principal, Grand Island Senior High
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Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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11:15am CDT

Begin Your AI Journey through a Free AI Transformation Review
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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Join us as we review a no-cost, 90-minute strategic session designed specifically for K-12 district leaders. This virtual readiness check, led by seasoned consultants from Advanced Learning Partnerships (ALP) and CDW, will explore the transformative opportunities and challenges of Generative AI in education. Our goal is to provide actionable insights that will help your district define and successfully scale AI-infused learning environments.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Ashley

Thomas Ashley

Education Strategist, CDW Education
I became a Technology Director over twenty-five years ago in Georgia after spending six years in the corporate world working in technology, leadership and training. I worked at Huntington County Schools in Indiana as Chief Technology Officer for over 20 years. I hold a bachelor’s... Read More →
Friday May 2, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
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