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Rule 10 Assurance Statement for Nonpublic Schools – Open September 9th through November 1st, 2024
Rule 10 Assurance Statement: Nonpublic School Systems
All accredited school systems are required to complete a Rule 10 Assurance Statement. The Assurance Statement reflects compliance with Rule 10 regulations and allows for the self-reporting of unmet regulations for the 2024-2025 School Year.
NAC 92 Chapter 10 003.07 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 governing body affirming compliance or specifically noting any noncompliance with the regulations contained in this Chapter.
The Rule 10 Assurance Nonpublic 2024-2025 collection is accessible via the NDE Portal. An activation code will be needed to add the collection to a portal account. This can be obtained from the portal District Administrator through their District Admin tab. Once obtained, the collection can be added within the Data Collections tab beginning Monday, September 9, 2024. Submission of the Annual Assurance Statement must be time stamped before 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2024.
Additional directions for completing the Rule 10 Nonpublic School Assurance Statement can be found within the collection itself. Please note that any self-reporting of unmet regulations will not automatically result in a Formal Notice unless that regulation is mandatory by State Statue.
Contact Information:
For assistance in accessing the portal, email the Service Desk at: NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov
Questions regarding compliance and interpretation of regulations: Accreditation (nde.accreditation@nebraska.gov)
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Rule 14 Assurance Statement for Nonpublic Schools – Open September 9th through November 1st, 2024
Rule 14 Nonpublic Assurance Statement
All approved school systems are required to complete a Rule 14 Annual Assurance Statement. The Assurance Statement reflects compliance with Rule 14 regulations and allows for the self-reporting of unmet regulations for the 2024-2025 School Year.
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 Rule 14 Assurance Statement Nonpublic 2024-2025 collection is accessible via the NDE Portal. An activation code will be needed to add the collection to a portal account. This can be obtained from the portal District Administrator through their District Admin tab. Once obtained, the collection can be added within the Data Collections tab beginning Monday, September 9, 2024. Submission of the Annual Assurance Statement must be time stamped before 11:59 p.m. on November 1, 2024.
Additional directions for completing the Rule 14 Nonpublic School Assurance Statement can be found within the collection. Please note that any self-reporting of unmet regulations will not automatically result in a Formal Notice unless that regulation is mandated by State Statute.
Contact Information:
For assistance in accessing the portal, email the Service Desk at: NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov
Questions regarding compliance and interpretation of regulations may be emailed to: nde.accreditation@nebraska.gov
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Staff Reporting for 2024-2025 Due Sept 15
Reminder: The Staff Reporting 2024-2025 collection is due Sept 15.
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 instructions are available here. A schedule of Workdays and a pre-recorded presentation can be found here. Please note, an update for 24-25: reporting Coaches is optional. See the bulletin from August 19, 2024 here.
To add the Staff Reporting 2024-2025 collection to portal accounts, a new activation code is required every year and can be obtained from your portal District Administrator. The collection is located within the Student & Staff (NSSRS) tab of the portal.
When completing the Staff Reporting collection, please ensure all staff email addresses are correct (for those required). The NDE uses email addresses from Staff Reporting for communications to our Districts and Schools. Email addresses will be utilized after the October 31 deadline. (Staff Reporting is open until June 30 for Districts/Systems to make updates throughout the school year and has several different deadlines.)
Once data has been entered into the Staff Reporting collection, please visit the NSSRS Validation collection to view any associated errors and reports. Note: there are new staff errors this year. Additionally, these errors/reports change throughout the school year, so please review the data within NSSRS Validation every so often.
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Nonpublic Textbook Loan Participation (new collection)
In 2023, LB 705 made significant changes to the textbook loan program that will begin to be implemented during the 2024-25 school year. Per 79-734, the NDE, or a third party vendor under contact with the NDE, is now required to administer the textbook loan program instead of the public school districts. This change will eliminate the public school districts’ role in the textbook loan program at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year.
Since the NDE or a third party vendor will now administer the textbook loan program, the NDE needs to be informed of participation in the textbook loan program via an online submission called the “Nonpublic Textbook Loan Participation.” The online submission will be available starting September 1, 2024 via the NDE Portal (https://portal.education.ne.gov/). The purpose of the online submission is to inform the NDE if your school will be participating in and requesting funding for the textbook loan program for the 2025-26 school year. You will need to request an activation code from your portal District Administrator to gain access to the collection called “Nonpublic Textbook Loan Participation.” The reporting period will begin on September 1, 2024 and the submission is due October 15, 2024.
Contact Information: Bryce Wilson (bryce.wilson@nebraska.gov or 402-471-4320) or Theresa Haarberg (theresa.haarberg@nebraska.gov or 402-450-1418)
Nonpublic Systems Reporting Guidance 2024-2025
Nonpublic Systems Reporting Guidance for 2024-2025 has been posted to the Nonpublic Resources webpage: https://www.education.ne.gov/dataservices/nonpublic/
This guidance document provides information for Nonpublic System data reporting; including a comprehensive list of specific collections (such as ADVISER Person ID, Staff Reporting and Nonpublic Curriculum) which Nonpublic Systems are required to complete throughout the school year.
Additionally, a helpful presentation and recording have been added for annual data reporting assistance.
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Staff Reporting 2024-2025 Update
Due to changes in NSAA Bylaw, reporting the Position Assignment Code 5330 – Activities/Athletic Coach in Staff Reporting is now optional. According to 2.12.2: Coaches and Sponsors. School districts may choose to hire their own external coaches and employ those individuals who do not possess a Nebraska Teacher Certificate or Nebraska Administrative and Supervisory Certificate.
If Districts choose to continue to report Coaches in their Staff Reporting 24-25 collections, the NDE will run certification checks on the Position Assignment Code 5330. Revised Staff Reporting 24-25 guidance can be found here.
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 as well.
To add the Staff Reporting 2024-2025 collection to portal accounts, a new activation code is required every year and can be obtained from your portal District Administrator. The collection is located within the Student & Staff (NSSRS) tab of the portal.
The NDE will host several Staff Reporting Business Hours in August and September, should Districts have any questions. The schedule is posted here.
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Nebraska Grow Your Own Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Grant
The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is excited to announce an upcoming competitive grant opportunity, The Nebraska “Grow your Own” Teacher Apprenticeship Competitive Grant, that will be released publicly in the coming days.
This upcoming competitive grant opportunity will provide grant funding to in-state, approved Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) applicants, who will in turn agree to partner with one or more Nebraska public school districts, educational service units, (ESU) or private school employers to design and administer a ‘Grow Your Own” style Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program.
This grant will leverage both LB 705 funding and State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Grant Funds from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide apprenticeship based educator preparation opportunities in Nebraska. Those entities who wish to partner with an Educator Preparation Program are encouraged to contact the college or university about applying and participating in the program.
For further information please contact Jim Kent, jim.kent@nebraska.gov or call 402-314-4432. You may also access announcement materials at Nebraska Teacher Apprenticeship and Nebraska “Grow Your Own” Teacher Apprenticeship
Contact Information: Jim Kent: jim.kent@nebraska.gov or 402-314-4432
Staff Reporting for 2024-2025 Now Open
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 instructions are available here. To add the Staff Reporting 2024-2025 collection to portal accounts, a new activation code is required every year and can be obtained from your portal District Administrator. The collection is located within the Student & Staff (NSSRS) tab of the portal.
When completing the Staff Reporting collection, please ensure all staff email addresses are correct for those required. The NDE uses email addresses from Staff Reporting for communications to our Districts and Schools.
Once data has been entered into the Staff Reporting collection, please visit the NSSRS Validation collection to view any associated errors and reports. Certified staff whose licenses expire 8/31/24 will be listed in error and should be reviewed. If you are unsure whether your staff person will be certified by 8/31/24 or not, it is recommended to request a conditional permit. That can be done here.
The NDE will host several Staff Reporting Business Hours in August and September, should Districts/Systems have any questions while completing the collection. A schedule is posted here. Meanwhile, questions can be sent to the NDE Service Desk team any time by emailing: NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Conditional and Alternative Permit Request – Summer/Fall 2024
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 SUMMER or FALL 2024 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 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.
A conditional or alternative permit can be requested by completing the Google Form for those with Summer or Fall teaching positions at https://forms.gle/TWYMHF2m3Lgcj4pf8
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 information on an Alternative Permit can be found on our website at https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/teaching-certificates/teaching-alternative-permit/
More information on a Local Substitute Permit can be found on our website at https://www.education.ne.gov/tcert/substitute-teacher/local-substitute-permit/
Contact Information: Educator Certification (nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov or 402-471-0739)