State Education Conference
November 20-22, 2024
CHI Health Center - Downtown Omaha
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WHO ...
(TARGET AUDIENCE)
- School board members, superintendents, ESU administrators, district/ESU administrative assistants, and other education stakeholders.
WHAT ...
- 2024 State Education Conference
- Download the Conference Program PDF here
WHEN ...
- November 20-22, 2024
WHERE ...
- CHI Health Center - Downtown Omaha
WHY ...
This conference, presented annually the week prior to Thanksgiving, traditionally offers school leaders the latest in educational information and technology through such activities as preconference workshops, keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and commercial exhibits.
15 awards of achievement points will be earned for attending
HOW ...
(REGISTRATION)
Registration for the 2024 State Education Conference opened Wednesday, September 11, and closed November 8.
Registration fees for the conference are as follows:
- Registration: September 11 - November 8 = $325
- Late-Registration: November 9 - On-Site = $375
- Pre-Conference Registration = $100
- Board Member Elect = $175
- Cancellation Fee (Prior to 11/8) = $150
- Non-Member = $750
- No refunds after the registration deadline
- Substitutions are done at no charge
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
NOTE: (Sept 25) ... The Omaha CVB is working to correct an issue with booking hotel rooms for State Conference. If you’d like to book a room at the Hilton, please click on "Attendee", not “I have an access code”, and then your NASB Registration # will be entered on the next page.
- https://www.visitomaha.com/nasb/
- To reserve accommodations at the Conference Hotels you must FIRST register for the conference as described above.
- Once your conference registration is complete, you will receive an email with your NASB Registration code and a Conference Hotel reservation link. The code will not be activated until 10:00 AM CT, Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Submit your Conference Hotel Room Request Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
- The Omaha Convention & Visitors Bureau will act as the housing agent for all properties.
- Hilton Omaha - 1001 Cass Street ... $151 per night, room requests will be accepted until October 20, or until full.
- Omaha Marriott Downtown - 222 North 10th Street ... $171 per night, room requests will be accepted until November 8, or until full.
- A reservation at one of the above is not required to attend the State Education Conference.
2024 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
Wednesday
1:00 to 4:00 PM - Pre-Conference Sessions
"Inside Out: Navigating Board Conflict and the Hidden Costs of Dysfunction"
"Harnessing the Power of AI: Practical Applications for School Board Members and Administrators"
4:00 to 5:30 PM - Exhibitor Reception
Thursday
7:15 to 8:15 AM - Board Member/Mentor Collaboration
8:15 to 9:30 AM - Opening Keynote Speaker
"Inspiring Hope Through the Power of Commitment and Positivity Beyond the Game: Applying “ALL IN” to Life" with Gian Paul Gonzalez
9:45 to 10:45 AM - A Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM - B Breakout Sessions
12:30 to 2:00 PM - Thursday Luncheon Keynote Speaker
"18 Inches to Heart-Led Leadership" with Tommy Spaulding
2:15 to 3:15 PM - C Breakout Sessions
3:30 to 4:30 PM - D Breakout Sessions
Friday
8:00 to 11:30 AM - Classroom Showcase
8:00 to 9:30 AM - NASB Delegate Assembly
8:00 to 9:30 AM - NASA Membership Meeting
9:15 to 10:15 AM - E Breakout Sessions
10:30 to 11:30 AM - F Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM to 1:15 PM - Friday Luncheon Keynote Speaker
"What’s on the Horizon at the Nebraska Department of Education?" with Brian Maher
Breakout Sessions
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