Please log onto your portal accounts and go to the “My Profile” tab and check to make sure your contact information (especially the email address) is up to date. It is very important to keep this information updated as the Department of Education uses the email address that is in the users’ Portal account to send vital information.
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Assurance Statement now available in the New Portal
Public, Nonpublic
Assurance Statement is a new application in the New Portal, replacing 3 collections that were in Legacy (Rule 10 Assurance Statement, Rule 10 Nonpublic Assurance Statement and Rule 14 Assurance Statement).
All accredited and approved school systems are required to complete an Annual Assurance Statement. Completion of the Assurance Statement meets compliance with Rule 10 and Rule 14 regulations, allowing for the self-reporting of unmet regulations for the 2026-2027 school year:
NAC 92, Chapter 10, Section 003.07 Assurance Statement. Each school system shall, by November 1 of each year, submit to the Department an Assurance Statement, as prescribed by the Department, signed by a representative of the school system’s governing body affirming compliance or specifically noting any noncompliance with the regulations contained in this chapter.
NAC 92 Chapter 14 004.01F Assurance Statement. Each school or school system shall, by November 1 of each year, submit to the Department an Assurance Statement (see Appendix B), as prescribed by the Department, signed by a representative of the governing body affirming compliance or specifically noting any noncompliance with the regulations contained in this chapter.
The window to complete and submit the annual Assurance Statement is September 15 through November 1, 2026. The Assurance Statement must be approved (signed and stamped) before 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2026.
Additionally,
- Public Districts – Only Superintendents can approve the Rule 10 Public Assurance Statement
- Nonpublic Schools – Only a person with an Administrative Certificate can approve the Rule 10 Nonpublic and Rule 14 Assurance Statement
Access:
- The following New Portal Roles automatically have access to the Assurance Statement application: District Admin, Proxy Admin, Superintendent-Nonpublic.
- To request access, log into the…Read More › – Assurance Statement now available in the New Portal
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Staff Reporting 26-27 – Upcoming Deadline and NDE Support
Public, Nonpublic, ESU, Special Purpose, Rule 18
To support the upcoming Staff Reporting 26-27 statutory deadline of September 15, NDE staff will be available on Friday, Sept 11 from 9-10am CDT and Monday, Sept 14 from 2-3pm CDT to answer any questions school staff may have. This is the zoom link to join the workday: https://educationne.zoom.us/my/ndeservicedesk Additional information, including a presentation, can be found at our Staff Reporting Workday page: https://help.education.ne.gov/knowledge-base/staff-reporting-workday/
Staff Reporting 26-27 instructions are available here: https://www.education.ne.gov/dataservices/staff/ and within the application itself. The following New Portal Roles automatically have access to the new application: District Admin, Proxy Admin, Business Manager. To request access, once logged into the New Portal, go to Profile>Requests and request the “Staff Reporting-District” role. (District and Proxy Admins can also assign this access through their Admin Portal.)
Reminders:
- Please ensure all staff email addresses are correct. The NDE uses email addresses from Staff Reporting for communications to our Districts and Schools.
- Once data has been entered into Staff Reporting please visit the NSSRS Validation collection in legacy portal, to view any associated errors and reports. These errors/reports change throughout the school year, so please review the data within NSSRS Validation every so often.
Questions?
Please contact the Service Desk at NDE.ServiceDesk@nebraska.gov
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Local Substitute Additional Days – 2026-2027
| The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is aware of the continued shortage of substitute teachers in school systems this school year.
The Commissioner may authorize additional days for local substitute teaching permit holders upon request by a Nebraska school system that demonstrates a need for additional days, beyond the 90 full-time days per school year currently allowed. To authorize the additional days, the Department must receive a request from a Nebraska school system that demonstrates need. To facilitate school system requests, the Department has created an online form. You or your school system staff can access that form here: Local Substitute Teaching Permit – Request for Additional Days Form. The form does allow for a single request that would cover all local substitute permit holders, which would eliminate the need for submission of multiple forms. Once a request has been submitted, it will be reviewed, and the school system will be notified of the authorization. Please direct any questions about the process to the NDE Accreditation team by emailing nde.accreditation@nebraska.gov. |
Contact Information: NDE Accreditation: nde.accreditation@nebraska.gov
Nonpublic Textbook Loan Participation application – Now Open
Nonpublic Schools
The Nonpublic Textbook Loan Participation application is now available in the New Portal (NDE Portal) and will close on October 15th.
Who has access to the NDE collection?
The following New Portal Roles automatically have access to the application: District Admin-Nonpublic, Nonpublic Textbook Loan-District, and Superintendent-Nonpublic.
To request access, once logged in to the New Portal, go to Profile > Requests and select “Nonpublic Textbook Loan Participation – District” from the Role dropdown menu, then click Submit. (District and Proxy Admins can also assign this role to support staff, from their Admin Portal accounts.)
Nonpublic Textbook Loan Participation: Section 79-734 provides that the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) or a third party-vendor under a contract with the NDE, shall purchase and loan textbooks to children enrolled in approved or accredited nonpublic schools. Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 4, section 005 sets forth the procedures on how the textbook loan program shall be operated by the Commissioner of Education or third-party vendor. These regulations require the administrator of a nonpublic school participating in the program to be the “designated agent” and indicate compliance with all requirements of Rule 4 before participating in the program.
Need Help?
Textbook Loan Participation Questions: Contact Kelsey Larsen (kelsey.larsen@nebraska.gov) or Bryce Wilson (bryce.wilson@nebraska.gov)
Technical Questions or Portal Support: Contact the NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Regional Continuous Improvement Workshops
Public Districts, Nonpublic Schools, ESU’s, Special Purpose Schools
The Journey Continues
Looking for the spark to energize your school’s or district’s continuous improvement efforts? Whether you are beginning a new phase of planning or simply seeking a refresher and an opportunity to connect with colleagues, the Regional Continuous Improvement Workshops are back!
These one-day workshops will be offered at five Educational Service Units (ESUs) across Nebraska. Sessions will feature presentations from Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) personnel, NeMTSS Team Leads, ESU staff, and other educational leaders. Participants will also have dedicated time for collaboration, reflection, and planning with school and district teams.
Workshop Locations and Dates
- ESU 6 – Tuesday, September 22, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ESU 1 – Wednesday, September 23, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ESU 7 – Thursday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ESU 16 – Wednesday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- ESU 10 – Thursday, October 1, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Registration
Register through the ESU website nearest you or click the link below to access the registration flyer. Each link within the flyer will direct you to the registration page for your selected ESU location.
2026-CIP-Registration-Flyer.pdf
We look forward to learning, collaborating, and planning with you!
Continuous Improvement is a required component of Rule 10, Section 009.
Questions? Please contact the NDE Accreditation team by email: NDE.Accreditation@nebraska.gov
Contact Information: NDE Accreditation (nde.accreditation@nebraska.gov)
Staff Reporting 2026-2027 – Now Open in the New Portal
Public District, ESU, Nonpublic, Rule 18 and Special Purpose Schools
State statute requires Public Districts and Nonpublic Systems submit a Fall Personnel Report by September 15. Special Purpose Schools, Educational Service Units and Interim Programs (Rule 18) should also report during this time frame.
Staff Reporting is now in the New Portal.
- The following New Portal Roles will automatically have access to the new application: District Admin, Proxy Admin, Business Manager.
- To request access, once logged into the New Portal, go to Profile>Requests and request the “Staff Reporting-District” role. (District and Proxy Admins can also assign this access through their Admin Portal.)
A few reminders:
- When completing the Staff Reporting application, please ensure all staff email addresses are correct. The NDE uses email addresses from Staff Reporting for communications to our Districts and Schools.
- Once data has been entered into Staff Reporting, visit the NSSRS Validation collection in Legacy Portal the next day, to view any associated errors and reports. These errors and reports change throughout the school year, so please review the data within NSSRS Validation every so often.
Please note:
- Staff Reporting guidance will be updated soon and posted here when ready: https://www.education.ne.gov/dataservices/staff/
Questions?
Please contact the Service Desk at NDE.ServiceDesk@nebraska.gov
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Conditional, Alternative and Temporary Certificate/Permit Request Form Summer/Fall 2026
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/FALL 2026 and may not have all their necessary documentation prior to the first day of school with students.
Conditional Permits:
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- 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.
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- 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 and/or is waiting on fingerprint clearances from the Nebraska State Patrol.
Alternative Permits:
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- 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. Filling out this form verifies that applicant is hired as a teacher for your district.
Temporary Certificates:
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- 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. This form does not verify the paraprofessional status of the applicant. You will need to include a letter and/or contract to nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov.
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….Read More › – Conditional, Alternative and Temporary Certificate/Permit Request Form Summer/Fall 2026
Contact Information: NDE Educator Certification (nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov or 402-471-0739)