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Nebraska City High School

February 2, 2026

 

We are grateful for our sponsors!

Imagine Learning, Bob Adcox

KCAVDustin Frank

Keynote & Featured Speakers

Gerry Brooks

Keynote & Breakout 1, Gym

Learn more about Gerry Brooks!

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Dr. Cory Epler

Breakouts 1 & 2 (repeated), Auditorium

TNTP, The Opportunity Makers

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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

Amenities

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Please recycle your name tags and lanyards in the boxes near the main doors before leaving at the end of the day.

Registration

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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

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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

Sched Guides and Tutorials

Shuttles

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Need a shuttle to from place to place? We'll have a van ready! 

Call/Text Chuck: 402.414.1770

Support

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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.