The rationale for implementing RtI within Nebraska schools is two-fold. RtI provides: a multi-tier framework for utilizing best instructional practices to guide instruction for all students (in general and special education) through means of a continuum of services and student performance data that can be used as part of a...

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields. The Nebraska scholars include: NE – Kearney – Isabella Q. Cao, Kearney High School, Kearney, Nebraska. NE –...

RtI is an educational service delivery system designed to provide effective instruction for all students using a comprehensive and preventive problem solving approach. It employs a tiered method of instructional delivery, in which the core curriculum addresses and meets the needs of most students (Tier 1), additional instruction is provided...

Response-to-Intervention (RtI) Framework in Nebraska Essential Elements of Response to Intervention (RtI) The RtI framework depicted above creates a continuum of instructional supports for all students through a multi-tiered approach. In Tier 1, the bottom tier of the pyramid, the goal is to maximize learning for all students. Utilizing universal...

The Nebraska Transition to Kindergarten Toolkit and Resource Guide is for families, school district leadership and kindergarten teachers, and early childhood care and education (ECCE) providers and administrators. This toolkit presents a common understanding of developmentally appropriate expectations and practices that support continuity in transitions for young children. Research-based activities,...

North Platte Public Schools Student Presentation Students from North Platte High School spoke to the board about their successful FFA program and how it has helped them prepare for life after high school.  North Platte developed their FFA chapter just four years ago and has grown tremendously in that short...

The Nebraska Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) state competitive events were held at the 60th annual State Leadership Conference in Kearney April 11-13, 2022, at the Younes Conference Center. More than, 1,700 middle and high school students and advisers from 131 chapters attended the conference to compete in more...

The videos listed below are of actual RBIs, conducted by some of some of Nebraska's certified trainers. Ecomap (YouTube Video) https://youtu.be/s1xBnNMLUYE See how to introduce the RBI (YouTube Video) https://youtu.be/wvkO4brDH6Q See how to ask questions about routines using the RBI structure. Wake Up Time (YouTube Video) https://youtu.be/cOlKD5U2_MI Playtime (YouTube Video)...

The Nebraska Department of Education and the University of Nebraska, working collaboratively, have established the RtI Consortium. The role of the RtI Consortium is to provide professional development and technical assistance to Nebraska schools in implementing Response to Intervention with fidelity. The RtI Consortium works with ESUs and school districts...

2022 OSEP Reporting for Nebraska Early Childhood Using TS GOLD to Generate OSEP Reports NDE ECSE OSEP Reporting Webinar 2022 OSEP Reporting Handouts for TS GOLD After watching the OSEP reporting webinar, you have the opportunity to schedule an optional, individualized technical assistance session via Zoom, as you work with...

School-Wide Prevention and Intervention The most effective anti-bullying plan is designed and implemented with specific knowledge and skills consistently trained and used throughout the school district. This plan declares a school's commitment to creating a safe, caring and respectful learning environment for all students. A bullying prevention and intervention plan...

2022 Hybrid NeMTSS Summit – “Creating Coherence” October 13-14, 2022 In-Person – Younes Conference Center North – Kearney, NE Virtual – Zoom The hybrid event will feature engaging presentations and interactive breakout sessions around the theme of “Creating Coherence.” Registration and more details – HERE If you haven’t already, join...

Meeting the CACFP requirements for serving size when children serve themselves When children are too young to fully participate in family style meal services, you can put the required serving size of each meal component on their plates. But once they begin to participate in family style meal service, they...

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