NDE Emergency Response and Support
The Nebraska Department of Education’s emergency preparation and response goal is to provide Nebraska schools, districts, and ESUs with direct and easy access to pertinent emergency preparedness and response information and resources. We hope you find the information provided in the Resources and Frequently Asked Questions pages valuable in planning for, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an emergency or disaster.
Nebraska Teacher of the Year
Nominate a teacher or apply to be selected as the 2020 Nebraska Teacher of the Year!
NebraskaREADS
NebraskaREADS provides tools and resources to support high-quality literacy instruction for all Nebraska students. The initiative highlights policies, procedures, and practices that guide and assist districts as they build family, community, and school partnerships to help students become successful readers.
Homeless Liaison Training
The district Homeless Liaison Training required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is now available on the NDE Federal Programs Title VII-B Homeless webpage. Each district’s homeless liaison must complete the required three-module training.
The Strategic Plan
Nebraska’s education vision for the next ten years.
The Strategic Plan unifies and strengthens positive outcomes for each and every Nebraskan through bold and achievable goals. The Vision and Direction not only outlines the critical needs and strengths within our education system, but also reflects innovative approaches to ensure each Nebraskan has equitable access to opportunities and are ready for success in postsecondary, career, and civic life.
Nebraska Education Profile (NEP)
The NEP provides information and data about Nebraska public schools and student performance. The NEP features AQuESTT classifications for schools and districts, school and district snapshots, and full data profiles that provide a deeper information dive on all ESSA-required components and other data elements. View the key messages below for information on this powerful Nebraska education tool.
Nebraska Social Studies Standards Review
A web page has been established to communicate updates and information regarding the process to revise Nebraska’s Social Studies Standards.
The web page includes information regarding the process (updates to State Board, writing team, etc.), and will include working drafts of the revised standards as they become available.
Champions For Equity in Education
NDE is committed to being Champions for Equity in Education. Learn more by viewing our video or reading our commitments below.
Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow (AQuESTT)
AQuESTT is Nebraska’s accountability system, an integration of accountability, assessment, accreditation, career education, and data to provide continuous support for school improvement. Together, we’re building a broader, bolder, and better education system for all Nebraska students.