Nebraska City High School
February 2, 2026
We are grateful for our sponsors!
Imagine Learning, Bob Adcox
KCAV, Dustin Frank
Keynote & Featured Speakers
Dr. Cory Epler
Breakouts 1 & 2 (repeated), Auditorium
TNTP, The Opportunity Makers
Conference Schedule
Before the conference, please log in or create a profile in Sched and download the app on your mobile device. This allows you to set your personal agenda, check in to attend throughout the day, and leave session feedback.
General Schedule
- 9:00 am Welcome & Keynote
- 11:45 am Lunch
- 12:30 pm Breakouts
- 1:30 pm Breakouts
- 2:15 pm Check-Out
Find session details on Sched!
https://engagingeducators2026.sched.com/
(Featured sessions are pinned for convenience.)
Logistics
- *Before the Conference
- Amenities
- Arrival/Check In
- Feedback
- Health
- Location
- Lunch
- Nursing Mothers
- Parking
- Recycle
- Registration
- Sched Tips
- Shuttles
- Support
- Updates
- WiFi
Amenities
Light Breakfast: (8:15 am - 9:00, commons) Limited pastries & regular coffee
Lunch: (11:45 am - 12:30, commons) Boxed lunch
Concession Stand: (afternoon) Pop & Candy
Arrival/Check In
Please plan to arrive at Nebraska City High School by 8:50 am.
Check in near the main entrance, and find a seat in the gym.
Once you receive your lanyard, please check in using the QR code on the lanyard.
Feedback
Please use Sched to provide feedback for individual sessions.
Share your overall event experience at the end of the day by checking out using the QR code on your lanyard.
Health
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and get well!
For help during the conference:
Emergency? Call 911
Non-emergency? Call 402.759.2830
Location
Nebraska City High School
141 Steinhart Park Rd, Nebraska City
Lunch
A box lunch for registered participants and presenters will be available in the Nebraska High School commons from 11:45 - 12:30.
A red dot on your participant name tag indicates that we have reserved a lunch to accommodate your specific dietary request.
Nursing Mothers
A private space if available in the front office near the principal's office. You may use the refrigerator in the principal's office as needed.
Parking
Primary Parking:
- Nebraska City High School parking lots
Overflow:
- residential street parking
- Bethel Church parking lot (across the street, east)
- Lied Lodge (southwest of school)
Buses:
- Primary - Steinhart Lodge (southeast of school)
- Overflow - Lied Lodge
Need a Shuttle? Call/text Chuck: 402.414.1770
Recycle
Please recycle your name tags and lanyards in the boxes near the main doors before leaving at the end of the day.
Registration
Most ESU 4 schools registered their staff directly.
If you are interested in attending or changing your registration, please contact Megan Wirth (mwirth@esu4.net).
Sched Tips
We use Sched to provide an interactive agenda, session guide, and speaker details. Signing up is not required for participants, but it allows personalized scheduling.
Find all session options and details at https://engagingeducators2026.sched.com/
Download the Sched Event App
Event Name: Engaging Educators 2026
Shuttles
Need a shuttle to from place to place? We'll have a van ready!
Call/Text Chuck: 402.414.1770
Support
If you need support BEFORE THE EVENT, contact Jen Madison (jmadison@esu4.net)
DURING THE EVENT, look for an ESU 4 or Nebraska City High School helper! we can help with accessibility, finding breakout rooms, technology, and more!
Updates
All conference updates, including breakout session changes, will be posted on this site and Sched.
Significant changes to the day (e.g., weather-related changes) will be posted on this site as soon as possible.
WiFi Access at PSC
Nebraska City High School guests will have access to WiFi using Eduroam or the guest network.
We are excited to see you! Here are some general event tips!
- Download Sched on your mobile device and preview session options. Featured sessions have been pinned, but the choice during breakout sessions is yours!
- Save this site on your phone for easy access during the conference.
- We encourage you to wear school gear!
- We'll be in the gym all morning for the keynote (and possibly the first breakout session). While some chairs will be available, most of us will be in the bleachers. Feel free to bring your favorite stadium chair. Just make sure it's labeled, and remember to take it with you afterward.
Presenter Information
- Arrival / Check In
- Audio - Visual Connections
- Communications
- Feedback
- Sched Tips
- Support
- WiFi Access
Arrival/Check In
Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your session.
Enter through the main Nebraska City Public High School doors, and check-in at the ESU 4 registration table.
Need a Shuttle? Call/text Chuck: 402.414.1770
Audio - Visual Connections
Each room will have wireless internet, audio/visual projection, and a screen.
Please be prepared to connect your computer to the AV equipment in the room.
Presenter AV Instructions: Please review ahead of the event!
For tech support during the event, call 402.274.4357.
Communications
Presenter Form: sent to prospective presenters 10.22.25, due 12.05.25
Presenter Confirmation: sent 12.11.25
Presenter Information & Sched Invitation: sent 12.18.25
Presenter Check-In: sent from Jen, 01.12.26
Presenter AV Instructions: sent from Jen, 01.26.26
Questions? Contact Jen Madison (jmadison@esu4.net, 402.759.2830)
Feedback
Email Jen or a trusted member of the ESU 4 Team to share insight about your experience to help us improve.
Participants were asked to share specific session feedback via Sched. Learn how to access session feedback HERE.
Sched Tips
https://engagingeducators2026.sched.com/
Sched allows you to set up your speaker profile, edit your own session description, upload files to your session, and even see session feedback from your presentation.
Please note while attendees will view session details via Sched, we do not require them to login; thus, the attendance list option will not be accurate.
We strongly encourage you to login/signup and adjust your profile!
Support
BEFORE THE EVENT: Call/text or email Jen Madison (jmadison@esu4.net, 402.759.2830)
DURING THE EVENT: Call/text Jen or look for an ESU 4 or Nebraska City High School helper
SHUTTLE: Contact information will be posted just prior to the event.
TECH SUPPORT: Call ESU 4 Tech Help, 402.274.4357
WiFi Access
Nebraska City High School guests have access to WiFi using Eduroam or the guest network.
Presenters have access to additional network. Please see the Presenter AV Instructions sent from Jen, 01.26.26.
