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...

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...

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...

Statutory Authority and Applicability What is Nebraska FAFSA Graduation Requirement or Universal FAFSA? Nebraska law requires all public high school students to complete and submit a FAFSA (or actively opt-out) as a graduation requirement starting with the graduating class of 2025.  This type of requirement is also referred to as...

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...

2024 Nebraska MTSS Summit – Hybrid "Super Systems for Success" September 26-27, 2024 Younes Conference Center North Kearney, Nebraska Conference Information “Super Systems for Success” is the theme of this year’s hybrid event, hosted by the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Office of Coordinated Student Support Services....

This page contains announcements about contract opportunities available from the Nebraska Department of Education. Current and previous competitive bid opportunities are also posted on the website of the State Purchasing Bureau. Requests for Information ​Requests for Information are primarily tools NDE uses for market research, to discover how certain services are being provided or what services are available. NDE will also use an RFI to gauge...

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...

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About the Library The Nebraska Early Learning Library houses thousands of books, DVDs, CDs, scientific journals, assessments, and curriculum materials that address subjects such as early childhood care and education, child development, parents and families, children with special needs, arts and curriculum support and more. The library is open to...

This is Your Quality Time Step Up to Quality’s podcast was created especially for Nebraska’s early childhood education professionals. While it does have great information for parents, educators of older students, administrators and really anyone who cares about kids, we purposefully plan episodes with child care providers in mind. Each...

Administration Melody Hobson Administrator 402-860-4055 melody.hobson@nebraska.gov Early Childhood Training Center Meleah Gamvroudis Director 531-301-0140 meleah.gamvroudis@nebraska.go... Jené Chapman Program Specialist 402-378-3796 jene.chapman@nebraska.gov Maria Flores Early Childhood Associate 531-205-9065 maria.flores@nebraska.gov Dena Johnson Child Care Resource & Referral 531-205-9080 dena.johnson@nebraska.gov Tina Koeppe Instructional Design Specialist 531-205-9275 tina.koeppe@nebraska.gov Robyn Masek Training Specialist 531-444-6722 robyn.masek@nebraska.gov...