2025 NCE Conference: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Integrating CTE into School Improvement Strategies

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Learn how Career and Technical Education (CTE) connects to Nebraska’s Rule 10 Accreditation requirements and the AQuESTT Accountability Model. This session will highlight CTE’s role as an integral part of the school improvement process, not an additional task to address. Discover strategies for approaching CTE program growth as a continuous process with manageable checkpoints and cycles of improvement. Explore how to create evidence-based documentation that supports systemic program development and effectively markets the success of your CTE initiatives. Walk away with actionable steps to enhance CTE programming while aligning with state frameworks and improvement goals.

Speakers

Brandy Thompson

Career Academy Coordinator, ESU 7

Monday June 9, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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Cross Career Field Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Business Marketing and Management Communication and Information Systems Human Sciences and Education (FCS) Health Sciences Skilled and Technical Sciences School Counselors

2:00pm CDT

Growing Nebraska’s Future Educators

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

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With the increasing demand for qualified educators, Nebraska's Grow Your Own program offers an innovative solution to the teacher shortage. This session will explore how schools can implement a structured, flexible program aligned to NE CTE and Career Readiness Standards, featuring embedded Work-Based Learning and Educators Rising competitions. Attendees will learn about the three-course (soon to be four course) sequence, dual-credit opportunities, and resources available to support lead teachers and students. Whether you're just getting started or looking to enhance your existing program, this session will provide practical strategies and insights to cultivate the next generation of educators.

Speakers

Lynne Herr

Tech PD Consultant, ESU 6

Kristen Slechta

Professional Learning Specialist, ESU 9

Hello! I am passionate about learning and professional growth. My teaching experience is secondary science. My training experience includes continuous improvement, engagement, instructional best practices, and designing high quality learning experiences for all. I love to make connections... Read More →

Dr. Katie Soto

Professional Learning Specialist, ESU 9

Monday June 9, 2025 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
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Cross Career Field Human Sciences and Education (FCS) School Counselors CTE Administrators Work-Based Learning Coordinators

3:00pm CDT

NAEA Committee Meeting: Ag Issues

Monday June 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

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Monday June 9, 2025 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
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Agriculture Food and Natural Resources

10:00am CDT

Benefits of the NEST 529 Education Savings Plan

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT

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For students planning to pursue post-secondary education, funding college or trade school can be a major concern for them and their families. This session will provide administrators, counselors, and educators with information on using NEST 529 to help pay for education at public and private colleges and universities, community colleges, and trade, technical, and professional institutions as well as for apprenticeship expenses. Attendees will gain valuable insights to share with students and their families about funding post-secondary education costs.

Speakers

Sara Clegg

Donna Crownover

Vice President, NEST 529 Education Savings Plan

Tuesday June 10, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
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11:00am CDT

Using Icing Images Edible Printer in a WBL Class

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:45pm CDT

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Come see how the students at a D2 school are incorporating an edible printing machine to gain WBL experiences. Meridian Public School (with a 7-12 population of 100 students) is the only school in Nebraska that has an Icing Images printing machine. Students are able to incorporate their baking skills and WBL skills by creating images and printing them on food items to sell in our school and community.

Speakers

Kim Peters

FCS Teacher, Meridian Public School ESU 5

Tuesday June 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:45pm CDT
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Human Sciences and Education (FCS) Administrators CTE Administrators Work-Based Learning Coordinators Postsecondary Instructors