NASES/NDE Legislative Conference

NASES/NDE Legislative Conference
February 27-28, 2025
Cornhusker Marriott, Lincoln, NE
Click here to register!

Tuesday, February 25
10:30 - Special Education Legislative Update via Zoom with Dr. Michael Dulaney, Executive Director, NCSA
Join Dr. Dulaney for a virtual legislative update that will provide you details on the landscape of the Legislature and help prepare you for your senator meeting. The Zoom link will be sent to all conference registrants on Monday, February 24.

Thursday, February 27
8:00 - Appointments with Senators
The very best way to influence your State Senator is to meet on his or her turf at the Capitol. Be sure to contact your senator in advance to arrange a short meeting before 11:30 a.m. on February 27.  We encourage you to bring the following to your meeting:

1. A student success story...make it real!
2. Your District’s Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) showing high expectations for special ed.
3. If available, any data showing how you are closing the gap for students with disabilities. 

For a complete list of the 2025 Nebraska Unicameral Legislature, please visit: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/senators/senator_list.php

8:00 - Registration and Work Room
Participants are welcome to check-in at the Cornhusker before and after their senator appointments to work, connect with colleagues, and meet with NDE personnel.

11:30 - Lunch and Legislative Debrief

1:00 - Roundtables
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn and share on multiple topics:

4:00 - NASES General Business Meeting

5:00 - Social
Kickback and catch up with your colleagues from across the state over beverages and snacks.

Friday, February 28
7:30 - New NASES Member 
A leadership hour for new NASES members and their mentors.

8:00 - Conference Breakfast 

8:30 - NDE Update

12:00 - Adjourn

Lodging
Cornhusker Marriott, Lincoln, NE
Click HERE to book online
Call 1-800-236-2427
Mention: NCSA-NASES Legislative Conference 2025
$119 + tax 
Rooms must be booked by February 5, 2025