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Monday, January 20
 

10:45am CST

Decoding Behavior 101
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
This session will go over the basics of behavior including strategies and skills for Tier 1, 11, and 111 support for behavior in the classroom.
Speakers
TB
avatar for Toni Arehart

Toni Arehart

CLC Programs Director, ESU 8
Toni Arehart is currently the Clearwater Programs Director at the ESU 8 Clearwater Learning Center in Clearwater, NE. She is in her 17th year of education. Her previous experiences include 7 years of Special Education, 2 years of General Education, 2 years as a School Counselor, 2... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12

10:45am CST

How to Handle Oppositional and Defiant Behaviors with Style and Humor
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
Developing an understanding of oppositional defiant disorder and learning strategies for teaching students affected improves job satisfaction for teachers and improves outcomes for students. We will be sharing evidence-based practices with direct-from-the-classroom examples. These strategies can be incorporated into general or special education classrooms and will be presented with opportunities to interact and role play the practices described.
Speakers
JT
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12

10:45am CST

Making Group Work Meaningful
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Think back to the last time your teacher said, “Time for group work!”—was your first thought, "This is going to be a disaster"? If you were like me, you probably wondered, “Will I have to do everything?” or “Can I just do everything myself?”

When I became a teacher, I was determined to change that dynamic. I learned how to turn group work into an engaging, productive experience for students by teaching effective collaboration skills, communicating purposefully, and making grading fair and individualized.

In this session, I’ll share practical strategies to help you transform group work in your classroom. Together, we'll troubleshoot common challenges, explore creative solutions, and collaborate on ways to make group work a powerful tool for student learning—one that reduces stress for both you and your students.

Walk away with actionable techniques and strategies to make group work a win for everyone!
Speakers
BD

Braxton Dreher

STEAM Teacher, Norfolk Public Schools
I am the STEAM teacher at Norfolk Middle School. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Long story short, my job is to apply learning in an engaging way! I work with students on 3D printing, collaboration, robotics, laser cutting, coding, designing, and... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12

10:45am CST

Reimagining Learning: The Impact of Alternative Education on Our Community
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
In today's ever evolving world, meeting the needs of every student is a challenge. As such, Alternative Education provides that safety net to ensure all students, especially the toughest at-risk cases, have an opportunity to acheive their goals for the future. In this presentation you will learn of the history and philosophy of the Alternatives for Success program, how it has evolved over the years, what our future holds, and, most importantly, the impact we have on the community at large. You will gain insight into how our approaches are successful in imporving graduation rates, bridging the achievement gap, and cultivating future ready citizens. I look forward to sharing our experiences with you all.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Grove

Michael Grove

Norfolk Public Schools
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, 6-12

10:45am CST

Your Students, My Students, Our Students - Special Education in the General Education Classroom
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
Join Megan Dufek, MTSS Coordinator at ESU 8, and Audrey Pollreisz, Special Education Director at Madison Public Schools, for a session dedicated to reimagining and fostering an equitable learning environment for all students. This session will emphasize effective planning for learners with individualized education plans (IEPs), including a thorough examination of the distinctions between accommodations and modifications. We will also explore various co-teaching models, strategies for differentiation, and much more.

Speakers
avatar for Megan Dufek

Megan Dufek

MTSS/PEaK Coordinator, ESU 8
avatar for Audrey Pollreisz

Audrey Pollreisz

Madison Public Schools
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Decoding Behavior 101
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
This session will go over the basics of behavior including strategies and skills for Tier 1, 11, and 111 support for behavior in the classroom.  
Speakers
TB
avatar for Toni Arehart

Toni Arehart

CLC Programs Director, ESU 8
Toni Arehart is currently the Clearwater Programs Director at the ESU 8 Clearwater Learning Center in Clearwater, NE. She is in her 17th year of education. Her previous experiences include 7 years of Special Education, 2 years of General Education, 2 years as a School Counselor, 2... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Making Group Work Meaningful
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
Think back to the last time your teacher said, “Time for group work!”—was your first thought, "This is going to be a disaster"? If you were like me, you probably wondered, “Will I have to do everything?” or “Can I just do everything myself?”

When I became a teacher, I was determined to change that dynamic. I learned how to turn group work into an engaging, productive experience for students by teaching effective collaboration skills, communicating purposefully, and making grading fair and individualized.

In this session, I’ll share practical strategies to help you transform group work in your classroom. Together, we'll troubleshoot common challenges, explore creative solutions, and collaborate on ways to make group work a powerful tool for student learning—one that reduces stress for both you and your students.

Walk away with actionable techniques and strategies to make group work a win for everyone!
Speakers
BD

Braxton Dreher

STEAM Teacher, Norfolk Public Schools
I am the STEAM teacher at Norfolk Middle School. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Long story short, my job is to apply learning in an engaging way! I work with students on 3D printing, collaboration, robotics, laser cutting, coding, designing, and... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12

1:00pm CST

Reimagining Learning: The Impact of Alternative Education on Our Community
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
In today's ever evolving world, meeting the needs of every student is a challenge. As such, Alternative Education provides that safety net to ensure all students, especially the toughest at-risk cases, have an opportunity to acheive their goals for the future. In this presentation you will learn of the history and philosophy of the Alternatives for Success program, how it has evolved over the years, what our future holds, and, most importantly, the impact we have on the community at large. You will gain insight into how our approaches are successful in imporving graduation rates, bridging the achievement gap, and cultivating future ready citizens. I look forward to sharing our experiences with you all.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Grove

Michael Grove

Norfolk Public Schools
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, 6-12

2:00pm CST

Making Group Work Meaningful
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
Think back to the last time your teacher said, “Time for group work!”—was your first thought, "This is going to be a disaster"? If you were like me, you probably wondered, “Will I have to do everything?” or “Can I just do everything myself?”

When I became a teacher, I was determined to change that dynamic. I learned how to turn group work into an engaging, productive experience for students by teaching effective collaboration skills, communicating purposefully, and making grading fair and individualized.

In this session, I’ll share practical strategies to help you transform group work in your classroom. Together, we'll troubleshoot common challenges, explore creative solutions, and collaborate on ways to make group work a powerful tool for student learning—one that reduces stress for both you and your students.

Walk away with actionable techniques and strategies to make group work a win for everyone!
Speakers
BD

Braxton Dreher

STEAM Teacher, Norfolk Public Schools
I am the STEAM teacher at Norfolk Middle School. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Long story short, my job is to apply learning in an engaging way! I work with students on 3D printing, collaboration, robotics, laser cutting, coding, designing, and... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12

2:00pm CST

Reimagining Learning: The Impact of Alternative Education on Our Community
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
In today's ever evolving world, meeting the needs of every student is a challenge. As such, Alternative Education provides that safety net to ensure all students, especially the toughest at-risk cases, have an opportunity to acheive their goals for the future. In this presentation you will learn of the history and philosophy of the Alternatives for Success program, how it has evolved over the years, what our future holds, and, most importantly, the impact we have on the community at large. You will gain insight into how our approaches are successful in imporving graduation rates, bridging the achievement gap, and cultivating future ready citizens. I look forward to sharing our experiences with you all.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Grove

Michael Grove

Norfolk Public Schools
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
  Behavior/Classroom Management, 6-12

2:00pm CST

The Brain's CEO: Understanding and Boosting Executive Functioning in Students
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
This session provides an overview of executive functioning—the brain’s CEO—and its critical role in academic and personal success. Educators will learn to recognize executive functioning challenges in students and discover effective, classroom-friendly strategies to support skills like planning, organization, and self-regulation. Leave with practical tools and insights to help every student achieve their best.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Lundgren
JT
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
  Behavior/Classroom Management, K-12
 
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