State Leadership Conference - Nebraska Educators Rising

2026 State Leadership Conference (SLC)

February 23-24, 2026
Younes South Conference Center – Kearney

Registration

Registration for the State Leadership Conference is open and close on Wednesday, January 28 at 6pm CST.

Registration rates will be the same as they were in 2025.

Conference Rate: $75/attendee (required rate for Competitive Event participants)
Single Day Rate: $50/attendee
Competitive Event Fee: $10/competitor (can compete in 1 or 2 events at this rate)
Education & Training Challenge Test Fee: $5/test
Conference T-Shirt: $12 (will be $15 on-site)

The Conference Rate includes lunch on Monday & Tuesday. The Single Day Rate includes lunch on the day of attendance.

SLC Registration Site

SLC Registration & FAQ | SLC Delegate Information Form

Hotel Information

A block of rooms have been reserved for the specified night(s) at the following properties on the Younes campus. Reservations can be made by calling the hotels directly and asking for the ‘Nebraska Educators Rising 2026 SLC.’ The room blocks are available until January 23, 2026. The room rates will be honored after this date, subject to availability at each property. Each property has free and ample parking as well as breakfast included in the room rate.

Comfort Inn – (308) 236-3400
$134.95+tax
Sunday, February 22 & Monday, February 23

Fairfield Inn – (308) 236-4200
$144.95+tax
Sunday, February 22 & Monday, February 23

LaQuinta Inn – (308) 237-4400
$134.95+tax
Monday, February 23

Guest room reservations must be canceled prior to 6:00 p.m. on the day before the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations after this time will be billed for the first night’s room charge plus tax. The hotel check-in time is 4pm and check-out time is 12:00pm (noon).

Competitive Events

SLC Guide — Competitive Event Information

Some competitive events require materials to be pre-scored (e.g. essays, videos, etc.) prior to the on-site competition. Review the Competitive Event Summary to see which materials are pre-scored for each competition and contest. Teacher leaders will submit all pre-scored materials online through the Judge Pro platform. If pre-scored materials are not submitted by the deadline, competitors will still be eligible to compete at SLC but will receive 0 points for the pre-scored components in the rubric.

Nebraska Educators Rising Competitive Event Policies

Chapter Voting Delegates

Each chapter should choose two (2) individuals to serve as Voting Delegates. It is recommended that these individuals not be involved in Competitive Events on Monday, as their schedule is very specific. These members must be available to participate for the entirety of the State Officer Candidate Speeches in order to cast their votes.

Each chapter receives two votes for State Officer Candidates, one for each voting delegate. Chapters do not have to submit the names of their voting delegates prior to the conference. Voting Delegates will receive their nametag ribbon and official ballot upon check-in at the State Officer Candidate Speeches. The nametag ribbon will serve as their clearance to cast their ballots by 7:00pm on Monday, February 23. If Voting Delegates do not sign in for the State Officer Candidate Speeches, they will not receive nametag ribbons or official ballots and will not be eligible to cast votes.