The 2026 Nebraska MTSS Summit will feature engaging presentations and interactive breakout sessions around the theme of “Destination… Impact! Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes.”
Hosted by the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education, the summit will help educators make an impact by using multi-tiered systems of support to improve literacy outcomes.
The summit will feature outcome-focused sessions that highlight evidence-based practices shown to strengthen student learning. Designed to build on and extend the work educators have already begun through NeMTSS workshops and implementation support, the summit will help teams deepen, refine and amplify their impact for each learner.
Hybrid format: Participants may register to join the summit in person at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney or to attend select sessions virtually. Sessions will not be recorded for later viewing.
Registration: The cost of this year’s summit is $140.
Summit Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 8: 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 9: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Call for Proposals
Breakout Sessions
Individuals and groups may submit proposals for breakout sessions. We are currently looking for proposals for 60-minute presentations that align with the summit’s focus and are of interest to Nebraska educators.
School Spotlights
Nebraska schools may submit proposals for school spotlight sessions. We are currently looking for proposals for 60-minute presentations that align with the summit theme and are of interest to Nebraska educators.
For more details and to submit a proposal, visit our summit blog.
Keynote Presenters
Ben Hartranft
President, Benergy1 Presentations
Ben Hartranft is a 28-year-old young man who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. At that time, he knew only 20 words and everything was a safety issue. His early years were marked by uncertainty and challenges but he has surpassed all expectations and is strengthened by his faith in God and the people He has placed in Ben’s life. Ben’s story is not one of defeat, but rather of resilience, determination, and unwavering faith. He has worked for the Philadelphia Eagles, earned his driver’s license and treats everyone he meets like a rock star. Ben has had some extraordinary opportunities that you won’t believe until you hear! Ben loves being an advocate for Autism Awareness and wants to take awareness to action. You can learn more about Ben and his story at Benergy1.com.
Jonathan Mooney
Author and Advocate
Jonathan Mooney’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, USA Today, HBO, NPR, ABC News, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. A nationally recognized advocate for neurological and physical diversity, he’s been speaking across the nation about neurological and physical diversity for two decades, inspiring those who live with differences and calling for change. He has published three books: The Short Bus, Learning Outside the Lines, and Normal Sucks.
