2026 Nebraska MTSS Summit
Destination… Impact!
Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes
October 8–9, 2026
Join us this fall for the 2026 Nebraska MTSS Summit on Oct. 8 and 9 in Kearney! Hosted by Nebraska MTSS, in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education, this two-day event will help educators make an impact by using multi-tiered systems of support to improve literacy outcomes. Sessions will highlight achieved outcomes and the systems in place that lead to them.
Beginning April 15, participants may register to attend the summit in person at the Younes Conference Center North or to join sessions virtually.
About the theme
The theme of this year’s Nebraska MTSS Summit is “Destination… Impact! Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes.” It centers on leveraging MTSS to drive meaningful improvements in student 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.
The summit will serve as an introduction and expansion of work educators are starting or have already begun with NeMTSS workshops and implementation support.
Registration
Registration will open April 15. Virtual and in-person registration is $140 per person. More details, including how to register and reserve lodging, will be available on our summit website later this spring.
Call for Proposals
Breakout proposals are being accepted now; review begins April 30, 2026. School Spotlight proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.
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. The NeMTSS Framework may also be referenced to help tailor your proposed presentation to the audience.
For full consideration, submit breakout session proposals by April 30, 2026. For more information on breakout sessions, please reach out to us at mtss@unl.edu.
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 information on school spotlights, please reach out to the NeMTSS Regional Support Lead assigned to your region. Contact information can be found on the NeMTSS team page.
Keynotes
Meet this year’s keynote presenters:
- Jonathan Mooney, author and advocate
- Ben Hartranft, president, Benergy1 Presentations
Jonathan Mooney is an author and advocate. His 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.”
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.
If you have questions, please email mtss@unl.edu. To receive updates about the summit in your inbox, we invite you to join our mailing list.
