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Monday, January 20
 

10:45am CST

HAL & MTSS: Learning for ALL
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Nebraska emphasizes MTSS and the role it plays in continuous improvement, and integrating HAL into MTSS will help create coherence and improve educational access for all students. Integrating HAL into MTSS promotes responsive programming, supports continual service to meet needs, and breaks down silos between HAL and the general education classroom. HAL students often make the least amount of growth in a year. Improving our responsiveness to their needs will not only help HAL students, but the school as a whole. This breakout session aims to provide a framework and process for systemic integration of High Ability Learning into existing MTSS systems and share implementation successes from the first year of pilot school implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Sheyanne Smith

Sheyanne Smith

High Ability Learning, Nebraska Department of Education
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Juli Burney Breakout #1: Break the Pattern
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
As our brains develop, we are influenced by everyone around us as we form patterns of
thinking, behavior and action that continue into adulthood. If we have developed patterns of
negative thinking or negative communication, they create challenges in our personal and
professional relationships. Learn how to change the negative patterns. It’s as easy as going on a
diet (argh!).
Speakers
avatar for Juli Burney

Juli Burney

Miltiple award winning teacher, humorist and author, Juli makes an amazing connection with her qudiences. She is able to entertain with the ability of a headlining comedian while either motivating or instructing with the ease of a nationally recognized speaker. Juli has been honored... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Movement and Folk Dance in the Classroom: Part 2
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
In this session, you will learn and participate in a variety of fun folk dances and movement activities. Wear comfortable shoes.
Speakers
DR

Dawn Rugg

K-4 Music, Norfolk Public Schools
avatar for Jamie Stange

Jamie Stange

K-4 Music, Norfolk Public Schools
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-8

10:45am CST

Tech Tips for Home & School
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
Leverage practical ways educators can utilize technology to be effective and organized with their family so they may show up as their best selves at school. We’ll highlight strategies that bring fun to various life responsibilities, explore options to increase communication, discuss screen time considerations and showcase productivity boosters. Participants will leave with simple ways to optimize and harness the capabilities of technology in 2025. Bring a device to experience these hacks.
Speakers
avatar for Jaci Palmer

Jaci Palmer

Instructional Technology Facilitator, ESU 8
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
TBA
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

10:45am CST

Which Pension Option will you Choose and Why?
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
Understanding your  retirement and pension consulting:  I'm a financial advisor and former educator.  Working with educators' retirement planning is what we do.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Luther

Brian Luther

Financial Advisor, Compass Financial Resources
As a former educator of 18 years (Language Arts) and Boys Basketball Coach (25 years), I have walked in the shoes of educators. In fact, many of our advisors have their backgrounds in education.We believe that gives us insight into the daily grind, busy schedules, and demands of educators.Where... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 10:45am - 11:30am CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Child Care - Bedrock of Society
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
The first 5 years of a person's life are so important. These beginning years are the foundation of the rest of a person's life. Learn about children's growth, development, and how we all can make a positive difference for society.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Guenther

Lisa Guenther

Early Childhood Education Instructor, NECC
Quality child care is one of the top two needs in every village, town and city in Nebraska.  There are solutions to this need.  Quality child care is not babysitting anymore.Hear about the important time in a person's life when 90% of brain development occurs from birth to age... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Creating HAL Identification Systems: The Transformative Power of Data-Based Decisions
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
This session will explore strategies for creating effective High Ability Learner (HAL) identification systems. Participants will review updated requirements and learn how to implement equitable, data-driven processes that address diverse learner profiles. Topics include incorporating multiple measures, addressing underrepresented populations, and ensuring compliance while maintaining flexibility for local contexts. Attendees will leave with practical tools and actionable steps to design or refine their HAL identification systems to support all learners. 
Speakers
avatar for Sheyanne Smith

Sheyanne Smith

High Ability Learning, Nebraska Department of Education
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Juli Burney Breakout #2: Humor and Change
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
With the educational landscape constantly changing it is important for administrators,
educators, and support staff to de-personalize necessary changes to be effective. Change is
inevitable ranging from policies, requirements, and environments to generational changes. This
presentation shows how using humor can help ease the discomfort of change including the
changing brain processing and communication styles of each generation.
Speakers
avatar for Juli Burney

Juli Burney

Miltiple award winning teacher, humorist and author, Juli makes an amazing connection with her qudiences. She is able to entertain with the ability of a headlining comedian while either motivating or instructing with the ease of a nationally recognized speaker. Juli has been honored... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Medicare 101 - Exploring Your Healthcare Options in Retirement
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
This educational session is designed specifically for educators who are approaching retirement. We will cover the Medicare basics, important timelines and enrollment periods, as well as tips for transitioning from employer health coverage to Medicare. The primary goal is to provide you with clear, straightforward information so you can make informed choices and start your retirement journey on the right path.
Speakers
PB
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

1:00pm CST

Which Pension Option will you Choose and Why?
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
retirement planning and pension consulting

Understanding your NE retirement
Speakers
avatar for Brian Luther

Brian Luther

Financial Advisor, Compass Financial Resources
As a former educator of 18 years (Language Arts) and Boys Basketball Coach (25 years), I have walked in the shoes of educators. In fact, many of our advisors have their backgrounds in education.We believe that gives us insight into the daily grind, busy schedules, and demands of educators.Where... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CST
TBA
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

2:00pm CST

Educator Health Tips
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Taking care of our own health should be an essential part of our daily lives, but is something many easily push aside. Join us, two local Jazzercise instructors, as we share tips for making meaningful movement a part of your routine and the benefits it can provide.  Additionally, we’ll encourage you to get up and move with us as we give you a little taste of Jazzercise!! *You do not need to be local or have any connection to Jazzercise to participate in this session - our goal is help find ways to ensure self-care through meaningful movement. Falling in love with Jazzercise is a bonus!  
Speakers
KC

Kari Cronin

Norfolk Public Schools
avatar for Kelly Konz

Kelly Konz

Norfolk Public Schools
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

2:00pm CST

Juli Burney Breakout #3: Leading with Levity
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Leadership is not just shown in title, rather it is show in action. We all have an effect on those
around us. Understanding the joy of our journey allows us to go the extra mile and take
ownership of our lives so that we can reach our maximum potential. This allows to lead by
example. Learn how to lead others with levity.
Speakers
avatar for Juli Burney

Juli Burney

Miltiple award winning teacher, humorist and author, Juli makes an amazing connection with her qudiences. She is able to entertain with the ability of a headlining comedian while either motivating or instructing with the ease of a nationally recognized speaker. Juli has been honored... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

2:00pm CST

Medicare 101 - Exploring Your Healthcare Options in Retirement
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
This educational session is designed specifically for educators who are approaching retirement. We will cover the Medicare basics, important timelines and enrollment periods, as well as tips for transitioning from employer health coverage to Medicare. The primary goal is to provide you with clear, straightforward information so you can make informed choices and start your retirement journey on the right path.
Speakers
PB
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12

2:00pm CST

Suicide Prevention and Response Guide
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
Students today cannot adequately be compared to students 10 years ago. One of the needs that all students benefit from is prevention. Research supports that discussing suicide and creating safe conversations around suicide prevention does not increase the likelihood of students or adults attempting suicide, it actually decreases the likelihood. Within this guide you will find resources and materials that you may use in the event that students are struggling with suicidal thoughts or intentions.

Specifically geared toward school guidance counselors, administrators, school psychologists, and LMHPs.
Speakers
avatar for Shawn Schultz

Shawn Schultz

Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner, ESU 8
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
TBA
  Teacher/Student Wellness, 6-12

2:00pm CST

Which Pension option will you choose and Why?
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Understanding your  retirement and pension consulting:  I'm a financial advisor and former educator.  Working with educators' retirement planning is what we do.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Luther

Brian Luther

Financial Advisor, Compass Financial Resources
As a former educator of 18 years (Language Arts) and Boys Basketball Coach (25 years), I have walked in the shoes of educators. In fact, many of our advisors have their backgrounds in education.We believe that gives us insight into the daily grind, busy schedules, and demands of educators.Where... Read More →
Monday January 20, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
  Teacher/Student Wellness, K-12
 
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