Engaging Educators 2025: Full Schedule

10:30am CST

Superintendents' Discussion

Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST

CATS 107

This session is for superintendents or their specific designees only for their discussion topics.

Speakers

Gregg Robke

Administrator, ESU 4

Friday February 7, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am CST
CATS 107

Session 1

12:15pm CST

A Brief Introduction to AQuESTT, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement

Friday February 7, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm CST

CATS 107

This session will provide a brief introduction to AQuESTT and illustrate the connections between school accountability and continuous improvement. SPOILER ALERT: AQuESTT is at the center of both!

Speakers

Derek Ippensen

Assistant Administrator, Office of Coordinated School and District Support; Director of Accountability, Nebraska Department of Education

Dr. Derek Ippensen is the Assistant Administrator in the Office of Coordinated School and District Support and serves as the Director of Accountability for the Nebraska Department of Education. He is a sixteen-year educator with four years in the science classroom and twelve years... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm CST
CATS 107

Session 2

1:15pm CST

Improving Instruction through Simple Data Analysis: Finding Patterns and Trends

Friday February 7, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST

CATS 107

Data analysis doesn’t have to be hard or intimidating. You just have to be willing to ask the right questions.

Speakers

Derek Ippensen

Assistant Administrator, Office of Coordinated School and District Support; Director of Accountability, Nebraska Department of Education

Friday February 7, 2025 1:15pm - 2:00pm CST
CATS 107

Session 3