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SUMMARY:2021 Nebraska Paraeducator Conference (Hybrid - Virtual & In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:32nd Annual Paraeducator Conference\nThe Link to Meaningful Connections\n\n\n\nWe look forward to your participation at the hybrid 2021 Paraeducator Conference. This year’s theme is “Paraeducators: The Link to Meaningful Connections” The focus of the conference is equipping Paraeducators to be the most effective for their students. The breakout sessions are relevant for Paraeducators that work with Early Childhood\, Elementary\, Middle\, High School\, and Transition age students. These breakout sessions cover a variety of topics including Mathematics\, English Language Arts\, Behavioral Strategies\, Social Emotional Learning & Mental Health\, Team Collaboration & Communication\, and more.\n\nRegistration will open on October 1\, 2021\, with a registration deadline of November 2\, 2021. Late registrations may be accepted depending upon space. Registration cost is $60 for both in-person or virtual.
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2021-nebraska-paraeducator-conference-hybrid-virtual-in-person/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center\, 416 W. Talmadge Rd.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Transition Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Nebraska Transition Conference will be a Hybrid event offering attendance via Zoom or in-person at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney\, NE.\n\n\nRegistration and more information is available on the NDE Nebraska Transition Webpage HERE!
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/nebraska-transition-conference/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center\, 416 W. Talmadge Rd.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220225T160000
DTSTAMP:20220106T192824Z
CREATED:20220106T192700Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Afterschool Conference
DESCRIPTION:The rescheduled February 25\, 2022 GetConnected Nebraska Afterschool Conference provides an opportunity to learn more about planning and implementing a quality afterschool or summer program. Sessions offered throughout the day target a variety of audiences including program leaders\, program staff\, teachers\, school administrators\, community partners\, and others interested in afterschool and summer learning opportunities for children and youth. \nThere are two options to join the conference:\nIn-person $80\nVirtual $45 \nContract: Jan Handa\, jan.handa@nebraska.gov
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/nebraska-afterschool-conference-2/
LOCATION:CHI Health Center\, Omaha NE\, 455 N 10th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T080000
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DTSTAMP:20220526T161043Z
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SUMMARY:Nebraska Afterschool Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Get Connected 2022 Nebraska Afterschool Conference provides an opportunity to learn more about planning and implementing a quality afterschool or summer program. Sessions offered throughout the day target a variety of audiences including program leaders\, program staff\, teachers\, school administrators\, community partners\, and others interested in afterschool and summer learning opportunities for children and youth. \nIn-person registration $80.00\nVirtual registration $45.00
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/nebraska-afterschool-conference-3/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center\, Kearney\, NE\, 110 2nd Ave\, Kearney\, NE\, 68847\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221014T120000
DTSTAMP:20220824T213724Z
CREATED:20220302T172500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T213724Z
UID:89003-1665648000-1665748800@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:2022 NeMTSS Summit - "Creating Coherence" (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:2022 Hybrid NeMTSS Summit – “Creating Coherence”\nOctober 13-14\, 2022\nIn-Person – Younes Conference Center North – Kearney\, NE\nVirtual – Zoom \n\n\nKeynote presenters: \n\nGeorge M. Batsche\, Ed.D.\, professor of school psychology and director emeritus of the Institute for School Reform\, the University of South Florida in Tampa\nAdolph Brown\, Psy.D.\, master teacher\, author\, and clinical psychologist\nJudy Elliott Ph.D.\, chief executive officer\, EduLead\, LLC\nAndy Garbacz\, Ph.D.\, associate professor of school psychology\, University of Wisconsin–Madison\n\nVisit the NeMTSS Summit Website – HERE to learn more about the keynote presenters and their talks. \nIf you haven’t already registered\, registration is $125 per person and will remain open through Sept. 15. \nCreating Coherence is the theme of this year’s hybrid event\, hosted by the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education. \nAs students and teachers move forward in education\, the NeMTSS team aims to support Educational Service Units\, districts\, schools\, and educators in coming together to work toward a common vision of success. \n\nThe summit will highlight connections among behavioral support\, academics\, social-emotional learning\, and continuous improvement within a multi-tiered system of support and offer ways to promote cohesion among these areas to improve outcomes for students.\nPresenters and workshops will focus on ways to increase communication\, implement successful problem-solving strategies and strengthen MTSS support in all aspects of education.\nThe summit will serve as an introduction and expansion of work educators are starting or have already begun with NeMTSS Systems Day training.\n\nHybrid format: Participants may attend the summit in person at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney or participate in sessions virtually. \nMore event details\, including Zoom links for virtual participants\, will be sent at a later date. \nVisit the NeMTSS Summit Website – HERE to learn more about the event\, including how to register and reserve lodging. \n2022 NeMTSS Summit Website – HERE 
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2022-nemtss-summit-creating-coherence-hybrid/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center\, 416 W. Talmadge Rd.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education,Special Events
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DTSTAMP:20220909T231859Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Paraeducator Conference "The Link to Meaningful Connections"
DESCRIPTION:2022 Hybrid Paraeducator Conference – “The Link to Meaningful Connections”\nNovember 8\, 2022\nIn-Person – Younes Conference Center South – Kearney\, NE\nVirtual – Zoom \n\n\nNebraska Paraeducators! You are invited to the hybrid Paraeducator Conference at the Younes Center in Kearney on November 8th\, 2022. \nAs feedback surveys were reviewed from the 2021 Paraeducator Conference\, the number one theme was appreciation. Many paraeducators stated how appreciated they felt being able to attend the conference in person and that the presentations were meaningful to them. This is an amazing learning opportunity and we would love to share knowledge and honor all paraeducators for their hard work. \nNominations for the 2022 Paraeducator of the Year!\nWe encourage and invite all community members to nominate an outstanding paraeducator for recognition as the Nebraska Paraeducator of the Year. Please take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution made by paraeducators and honor these outstanding individuals. \nNominations can be submitted at: https://rebrand.ly/PARANominations or https://forms.office.com/r/qEj2PuSP85 by 5:00 pm September 30th\, 2022 \nParaeducators who demonstrate the highest standard of performance in carrying out their assigned responsibilities should be considered for nomination. The award recipients will be announced and celebrated at this year’s conference. \nDo not hesitate to reach out to Mary Lenser (Mary.lenser@nebraska.gov) or Jamie Chambers (Jamie.L.chambers@nebraska.gov) for further information.
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2022-paraeducator-conference-the-link-to-meaningful-connections/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center\, 416 W. Talmadge Rd.\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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DTSTAMP:20221214T170112Z
CREATED:20221212T204400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T170112Z
UID:96351-1676966400-1677085200@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:2023 Transition Conference
DESCRIPTION:2023 Transition Conference\n\n\nFebruary 21-22\, 2023\nYounes Conference Center South – Kearney\, NE\nVirtual via the Zoom Conference App.\nCost: $100 (in-person & virtual)\n\n\n\nThe Nebraska Department of Education – Office of Special Education looks forward to your participation at the Hybrid 2023 Transition Conference.\n\n\nFor registration and more information\, please visit the NDE Transition Conference Website HERE!\n\n\n\nIf you have questions\, please contact:\n\n\nTheresa Hayes\, theresa.hayes@nebraska.gov\nChristopher Chambers\, christopher.chambers@nebraska.gov\nor\nJordyn Brummund\, jordyn.brummund@nebraska.gov
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2023-transition-conference/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center – South\, 416 W Talmadge Rd.\, Kearney\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230922T160000
DTSTAMP:20230524T195515Z
CREATED:20230524T194400Z
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UID:100709-1695368700-1695398400@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:Nebraska Afterschool Conference
DESCRIPTION:The GetConnected 2023 Nebraska Afterschool Conference provides an opportunity to learn more about planning and implementing a quality afterschool or summer program. Sessions offered throughout the day target a variety of audiences including program leaders\, program staff\, teachers\, school administrators\, community partners\, and others interested in afterschool and summer learning opportunities for children and youth. \nKeynote: Silva Raker\, Kiewit Luminarium\nRegistration Fees:\nIn-person $90\nVirtual $45 \n\nNebraska Afterschool Conference \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/nebraska-afterschool-conference-4/
LOCATION:CHI Health Center\, Omaha NE\, 455 N 10th St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231013T140000
DTSTAMP:20230517T132711Z
CREATED:20230405T193700Z
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UID:99252-1697097600-1697205600@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:2023 NeMTSS Summit
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the 2023 Nebraska MTSS Summit – Hybrid – “Transformations Through Coherence” \n \nOctober 12-13\, 2023\nYounes Conference Center North\nKearney\, Nebraska \n“Transformations Through Coherence” is the theme of this year’s hybrid event\, hosted by the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education. \nParticipants may attend the summit in person at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney or participate in sessions virtually. \nRegistration is $125 and will remain open through Sept. 15. \nAbout the theme\nEarlier this year\, NDE released an updated NeMTSS Framework and shared a glossary to promote coherence within the department and across Educational Service Units\, districts\, schools\, and programs statewide. \nAligning with the new framework\, the summit will focus on using a whole-child approach in the process of implementing a multi-tiered system of support for continuous improvement and providing high-quality and evidence-based social\, emotional\, behavioral\, environmental\, and academic support for all students. \nPresenters and workshops will provide participants with opportunities to systematically promote inclusive practices and support staff in improving outcomes for students. \nThe summit will serve as an introduction and expansion of work educators are starting or have already begun with NeMTSS workshops and implementation support. \nVisit the NeMTSS Website – HERE to learn more about the event\, including how to register and reserve lodging. Keynote speakers will be announced this summer.
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2023-nemtss-summit/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center – North\, 707 W. Talmadge Street\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T170000
DTSTAMP:20240415T210034Z
CREATED:20240223T190100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T210034Z
UID:107425-1727337600-1727456400@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:2024 Nebraska MTSS Summit "Super Systems for Success" (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:“Super Systems for Success” is the theme of this year’s hybrid event\, hosted by the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Office of Coordinated Student Support Services. \n\n\nParticipants may attend in person at the Younes Conference Center North or participate virtually.\n\nRegistration is $125 \nREGISTRATION & MORE INFORMATION – HERE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe summit will feature keynote and breakout sessions focused on four key strands — school safety\, behavior\, foundational literacy\, and MTSS — recognizing the synergy that arises when these individual strands form connections within a strong school system. \n\n\n\n\nSessions will provide educators with opportunities to develop their individual “superpowers” to systematically promote inclusive practices and support staff in improving outcomes for all students. \n\n\n\n\nMore details are available on the summit website\, including registering and reserving lodging. Consider bookmarking our summit blog and following us on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates.
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2024-nebraska-mtss-summit-super-systems-for-success-hybrid/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center – North\, 707 W. Talmadge Street\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240927T170000
DTSTAMP:20240312T190553Z
CREATED:20240312T190400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T190553Z
UID:107938-1727424000-1727456400@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:GetConnected Afterschool Conference
DESCRIPTION:The GetConnected 2024 Nebraska Afterschool Conference provides an opportunity to learn more about planning and implementing a quality afterschool or summer program. Sessions offered throughout the day target a variety of audiences including program leaders\, program staff\, teachers\, school administrators\, community partners\, and others interested in afterschool and summer learning opportunities for children and youth.
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/getconnected-afterschool-conference/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center\, 416 W Talmadge Rd\, Kearney\, NE 68845\, USA\, 913 W Talmadge Rd\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20250416T132916Z
CREATED:20250204T193000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T132916Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Nebraska MTSS Summit "Road Trip - Navigating Literacy on the MTSS Highway" (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Participants may attend in person at the Younes Conference Center North or participate virtually. \n\nThis hybrid event will highlight how a multi-tiered system of support can improve student outcomes in all areas\, with a special emphasis on literacy.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE and visit our summit website for details\, including how to register\, submit a proposal\, find keynote speaker information\, and more.
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2025-nebraska-mtss-summit-road-trip-navigating-literacy-on-the-mtss-highway-hybrid/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center – North\, 707 W. Talmadge Street\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260814T180302Z
CREATED:20260220T134000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T180302Z
UID:128580-1791446400-1791554400@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:2026 Nebraska MTSS Summit - Destination IMPACT! - Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Participants may attend in person at the Younes Conference Center North or participate virtually. \n\nThis hybrid event will help educators make an impact by using multi-tiered systems of support to improve literacy outcomes.\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit our summit website for details\, including how to register\, submit a proposal\, find keynote speaker information and more.
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/2026-nebraska-mtss-summit-destination-impact-turning-mtss-systems-into-literacy-driven-student-outcomes-hybrid/
LOCATION:Younes Conference Center – North\, 707 W. Talmadge Street\, Kearney\, NE\, 68845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T182830Z
CREATED:20260910T182800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T182830Z
UID:135636-1792224000-1792252800@www.education.ne.gov
SUMMARY:NDE-NEBLA Conference: Biliteracy for ALL
DESCRIPTION:NDE-NEBLA Conference: Biliteracy for ALL\nThis conference will be on October 16 (optional pre-conference workshop) and October 17 (full day conference). You can attend in-person or virtually. \nAll information on the Conference information:\nhttps://sites.google.com/view/nebla/nebla-annual-conference
URL:https://www.education.ne.gov/ndeevent/135636/
LOCATION:Millard South High\, 14905 Q St\, Omaha\, NE\, 68137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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