Nebraska Career and Technical Education Conference 2026

There’s no single “magic trick” to CDE success but there are systems that work. In this session, Nebraska ag teachers who have recently coached winning and finalist CDE teams share the coaching systems they use to develop a strong Ag Issues team. From recruiting and practice planning to performance coaching and evaluation, attendees will gain adaptable strategies they can use with their own students.






(This is not part of the description, but I know we could also do one for Marketing Plan and could probably do a session like this on other CDEs)

Welding assessments give students feedback about the quality of their work.  This session will give teachers an assessment to grade students work.  The assessment follows the American Welding Society standards in a simple check list that is measurable to help students improve their welds.  The session will look at an assement, how to use measuring tools, and discussion from teachers about what practices teachers use in their classroom. 

An overview of hydraulic parts, symbols, lab suggestions, and resource YouTube videos.  Some discussion will apply these aspects toward the state FFA Ag Tech N Mech CDE will be included.  Hydraulics/Pnuematics knowledge and skill will be a component of the 2027 state FFA CDE.