2025 NCE Conference

Strong Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs rely on high-quality data to drive decision making, enhance student outcomes, and meet reporting requirements. This session will explore key CTE data elements, including concentrator definitions, performance indicators, and program quality measures. Participants will also receive the latest updates and discover new resources to streamline data processes and support student success. Whether you're new to CTE data or looking to refine your approach, this session will provide practical insights for building a strong data foundation.

This interactive session will introduce educators to the engaging and academically enriching world of mock trial. Participants will explore how this dynamic learning experience can be integrated into their curriculum to foster essential 21st-century skills in students. Mock trial, a simulated courtroom experience, offers a unique platform for students to develop critical thinking, public speaking, argumentation, and collaboration skills. It also provides an opportunity for journalists to practice their court reporting skills.

Explore how to strengthen career development and readiness in your 6th-12th grade classroom through Nebraska Career Connections. This session will emphasize the importance of self-awareness, career exploration, and career planning and management as core components of effective career development. Educators will discover how new features and essential tools—such as career assessments, career exploration resources, high school coursework planning aligned with CTE pathways, and work-based learning opportunities—can help students identify their strengths and interests, connect them to relevant careers in the current labor market, and build the necessary skills to manage and plan for their future career goals. Participants will leave with practical strategies for engaging students, tracking their progress, and leveraging powerful reporting features to enhance career development in the classroom.

This session presented by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation will highlight the various resources that the Nebraska State Bar Foundation offers including Mock Trial Competition, Mock Trial Journalist Competition, Law Day, the Age of Majority resources, information about Project Citizen, and much more!