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Conditional, Alternative and Temporary Request Summer/Fall 2025


DUE DATE
10/11/2025
Public Districts, Nonpublic Schools, Rule 18’s, Special Purpose Schools and ESU’s
The purpose of this bulletin item is to provide information on how to request a conditional, temporary or alternative permit for teachers who have been hired to start in SUMMER or FALL 2025 and may not have all their necessary documentation prior to the first day of school with students.
A Conditional Permit allows someone to sign a contract and work as a certified staff member with a location (school system) limitation and deficiencies that have not been met to be issued a regular teaching certificate such as a content test. A conditional permit can also be requested for someone who has applied for a local substitute permit and has not completed the human relations training course.
An Alternative Permit is designed for an applicant to complete a program before applying for a regular certificate while being employed as a contracted teacher.
A Temporary Certificate is designed for an applicant that is currently a para in a Nebraska school system but is being hired as a teacher on a full-time basis and has taken and passed the appropriate Praxis Content Test.
Conditional Permits, Alternative Permits and Temporary Certificates can only be requested for employment in a Nebraska school system.  If an applicant has not been a continuous resident of Nebraska for the last five years, fingerprint cards will need to be sent to the certification office before any permits can be issued. Once all deficiencies have been satisfied listed on a conditional permit, a regular certificate/permit will be issued without the need to apply and pay a fee unless the conditional permit has been invalidated by the expiration date. It is important for applicants to pay attention to their expiration date on their…Read More › – Conditional, Alternative and Temporary Request Summer/Fall 2025

Contact Information: Educator Certification (nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov or 402-471-0739)

March 17, 2025
   Educational Service Unit    Nonpublic System    Public School District    Rule 18    Special Purpose Schools    Nonpublic System > Staff Reporting    Public School District > Staff Reporting

2025 NDE Data Conference Registration Open: Full Agenda Now Available!

We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2025 NDE Data Conference is now open! This year’s conference will be held April 8-9 in Kearney, NE, and provide valuable opportunities to learn about changes in data collections and data use, as well as updates on assessment, accountability, and much more.

Pre-Conference Session (Optional): Join us for a Pre-Conference Session Tuesday morning where you’ll get an in-depth look at the new NDE Portal, including a hands-on session that will guide you through signing up for the portal and provide you with the knowledge you need to start using it effectively.

Full Agenda Now Available: We’re excited to share that the full agenda for the conference is now available! This year’s conference features specialized tracks to meet the needs of various participants, including:

  • Data Stewards: Dive into best practices, data quality, and compliance.
  • Leadership: Focus on strategic decision-making, policy, and data-driven leadership.
  • Technical: Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in schools, as well as the movement of student records, and other data interoperability topics.
  • General: Sessions on accountability, assessment, school finance, and data governance are among the additional topics to be covered.

Why Attend the 2025 NDE Data Conference?

  • Networking: Connect with colleagues, NDE program, data and Service Desk staff, and peers from other districts. Share insights, challenges, and solutions in an engaging, collaborative environment.
  • Collaborate: Attend tailored sessions and discussions relevant to your role. Whether you’re a Data Steward, administrator, or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone!
  • Team Benefits: Sending a team allows your district to bring back a wealth of knowledge, strategies, and tools that can be implemented immediately. Strengthen your team’s data capabilities and grow together.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event. Secure your…Read More › – 2025 NDE Data Conference Registration Open: Full Agenda Now Available!

Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)

February 28, 2025
   Educational Service Unit    Nonpublic System    Postsecondary    Public School District    Rule 18    Special Purpose Schools

Conditional and Alternative Permit Request – Spring 2025

OPENS
10/15/2024
CLOSES
03/29/2025

The purpose of this bulletin item is to provide information on how to request a conditional or alternative permit for teachers who have been hired to start in SPRING 2025 and may not have all their necessary documentation prior to the first day of school with students.

A Conditional Permit allows someone to sign a contract and work as a certified staff member with a location (district) limitation and deficiencies that have not been met to be issued a regular teaching certificate such as a content test. A conditional permit can also be requested for someone who has applied for a local substitute permit and has not completed the human relations training course. 

An Alternative Permit is designed for an applicant to complete a program before applying for a regular certificate while being employed as a contracted teacher. 

Conditional and Alternative Permits can only be requested for employment in a Nebraska school district.  If an applicant has not been a continuous resident of Nebraska for the last five years, fingerprint cards will need to be sent to the certification office before any permits can be issued. Once all deficiencies have been satisfied listed on a conditional permit, a regular certificate/permit will be issued without the need to apply and pay a fee unless the conditional permit has been invalidated by the expiration date. It is important for applicants to pay attention to their expiration date on their certificate. It is their responsibility to follow up on their conditional if it gets close to the expiration date.

A conditional or alternative permit, for those with Spring 2025 teaching positions, can be requested by completing the Google Form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScree7bORXvUvd6DkBJO-_t1Jna3mO97cN2qekOomcXyy2jNA/viewform

More information on a Conditional Permit can be found on our website at https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/teaching-certificates/teaching-conditional-permit/.

More…Read More › – Conditional and Alternative Permit Request – Spring 2025

Contact Information: Educator Certification (nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov or 402-471-0739)

October 15, 2024
   Educational Service Unit    Nonpublic System    Public School District    Special Purpose Schools

 

HOW TO CONTACT THE NDE SERVICE DESK

The NDE Service Desk uses a Ticketing System called Jitbit. When you send an email to: ADVISERHelp@nebraskacloud.org it automatically creates a ticket. In your email, please include your full name, organization, a detailed description of your question, and contact information. All questions are answered in the order in which they are received. We will respond as soon as possible.