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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Non-Certificated Staff collection – Now Open!
The Non-Certificated Staff collection (previously located in the Consolidated Data Collection (CDC)) is now open for Public Districts, ESU’s and Special Purpose Schools to submit their report of non-certificated employees at the District/System. Examples of non-certificated staff include: school administrative support staff, regular bus drivers and food service personnel.
To add this collection to portal accounts, staff should contact their Portal District Administrator for an activation code. Once obtained, the collection can be found within the Data Collections tab.
The collection is Due November 15th, with an Audit Window through November 30th.
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
Rule 10 Assurance Statement for Public Districts – Open September 9th through November 1st, 2024
Rule 10 Assurance Statement: Public 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 2024-2025 is accessible via an activation code on the NDE Portal under the Data Collections table beginning Monday, September 9, 2024. Submission of the Annual Assurance Statement must be time stamped before 11:59 p.m. November 1, 2024.
Additional directions for completing the Rule 10 Public School Assurance Statement can be found on the collection document. 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:
Accessing the NDE Portal, email the Service Desk: 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)
New 2024-2025 ADVISER Validation Errors #803-808
ADVISER Validation has some new errors/warnings for the 2024-2025 school year. These will likely be activated the week of 9/16/2024.
Error 803 – Student Reported as Graduated Is Not Reported As Having Met State FAFSA Graduation Requirements
Student reported with an Enrollment record with an Exit Withdraw Code of 210 “Completer With Regular Diploma” or 211 “Completer with Alternative/Modified Diploma” has not been reported that they have met state FAFSA graduation requirements. This element should be reported for all graduates, and can be sent regardless of whether the student filled out a FAFSA application or was waived from this requirement. Please update the student demographics record to indicate the requirement has been met.
Error 804 – Rule 18 Interim Program Record Reported Without Indicating Rule 18 School Location
A student was reported with a Rule 18 Interim Program record that does not indicate which Rule 18 school the student is assigned to. Please correct the Rule 18 Interim Program record.
Error 805 – English Learner Student Reported as “Dismissed Via IEP Review” Does Not Have a Special Education Program
A student was reported with an English Learner program record indicating they are no longer participating in the EL program due to being dismissed from it via their IEP review meeting. However, this student does not have a Special Education program record reported indicating they have an IEP. Please correct the EL program record or submit the missing SPED program record.
Warning 806 – Suspension/Expulsion Reported for Student Before Grade 03
A student in grades PK – 02 was reported with an out-of-school suspension or expulsion. Please be aware that per state statute 79-265.01 the only reason that a student in these grades should receive this discipline action is if the discipline incident involves…Read More › – New 2024-2025 ADVISER Validation Errors #803-808
Contact Information: NDE Service Desk (NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov)
New 2024-2025 ADVISER Validation Errors #809-811
ADVISER Validation has some new errors/warnings for the 2024-2025 school year. These will likely be activated the week of 9/16/2024.
Error 809 – Retired NDE Staff ID Used In a Course Section
An NDE Staff ID reported as a teacher in a course section is a retired ID. Please update the NDE Staff ID in your SIS to the active ID listed in the error below or contact the NDE Service Desk for assistance.
Info* 810 – Student Reported as “Not Enrolled Eligible to Return” In Prior Year Has An Enrollment In The Current School Year
A student in grades 09 – 12 was reported with an exit withdrawal code of 205 “Not Enrolled Eligible to Return” by your district in the prior year was found with an enrollment record in the current year at another district as shown below. If the follow-up data collection window for the prior year is still active, this student’s 205 code should be changed. If the follow-up collection window is no longer active, a “Graduation Cohort Resolution Request” must be submitted to alter the prior year enrollment.
*Note: “Info” is the lowest severity possible for a validation, it is intended to display helpful data for a district to know, but does not necessarily indicate there is any data that needs to be corrected.
Error 811 – Student With an Exit Withdraw Type of 212 “Completer No Diploma” Without a Special Education Program Record
Student With an Exit Withdraw Type of 212 “Completer No Diploma” is not reported with a special education program record. Either the student’s exit withdraw type was reported incorrectly, or the student must be reported with a special education program (with an appropriate exit reason code).
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)
ADVISER Workdays Coming Soon!
The following ADVISER Workdays for Public School Districts and Special Purpose Schools are coming soon:
New Data Stewards
23-24 Follow-Up collection
24-25 Fall collection
The NDE and SIS Vendor support teams encourage all Data Stewards and SPED staff who review and approve ADVISER data to attend at least one workday every data reporting period. NDE, SRS and SIS Vendor Support will be available to assist you with any questions and troubleshooting of your data.
Friday, Sept 6 – New District Data Stewards (and possibly some 23-24 Follow Up)
Thursday, Sept 12 – 23-24 Follow Up
Thursday, Sept 26 – 24-25 Fall
Tuesday, Oct 1 – 24-25 Fall
Wednesday, Oct 9 – 24-25 Fall
All workdays will be from 9am-3pm Central time.
Who Should Attend
Data Stewards, District Administrators/Superintendents, SPED staff responsible for District ADVISER SPED data and any other staff members who review and approve ADVISER data.
Additional information and a zoom link for each workday can be found here: https://help.education.ne.gov/knowledge-base/workdays/
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
2024-2025 ADVISER Calendar And Data Elements Documents Now Available
The ADVISER Resources website has been updated with the 2024-2025 school year data collection calendar, as well as the new ADVISER Data Elements 2024-2025 v9.0 document. Please especially take note of the changes to this Fall’s Follow Up Collection in the 2024-2025 calendar, and also please utilize Appendix A in the Data Elements document to see what has changed year over year.
Reminder – virtual year end ADVISER workdays are ongoing. Details here: https://help.education.ne.gov/knowledge-base/workdays/
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)