The 2026 Lincoln Early Childhood Conference will be held on Saturday, March 21, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln. Cost: $25 and includes a specialty hot & cold coffee from Little Beans and lunch. 6 hours of in-service will be given for this conference.
Register online at http://www.esu6.org by March 13.
Keynote: Understand the Brain. Manage Stress. Change Behavior.
Presenter: Dr. Alexa Yunes-Koch
Stress and behavior specialist Dr. Alexa Yunes-Koch has a PhD in Education focused in behavioral neurobiology and 10+ years of PreK–12 teaching experience. She has a passion for transforming environments through practical strategies, and her strategies have been featured by Disney Learning.
Key Topics
• Child behavior challenges
• Disciplinary alternatives
• Effective conflict resolution
• Child wellbeing
• Adult wellbeing
• Adult stress
This conference is approved through the Nebraska Department of Education and sponsored by the Southeast Early Learning Connection.