Scheduling Guides
Elementary Instructional Planning Guide
The Nebraska Department of Education’s Elementary Instructional Planning Guide provides a framework for using scheduling decisions to support high-quality instruction and meet the learning needs of every student. Organized around four key priorities, the guide helps school leaders intentionally align time, staffing, and instructional supports to strengthen foundational learning and provide individualized support for students.
Secondary Scheduling Guide (New in 2026)
Completed in 2026, the Nebraska Department of Education’s Secondary Scheduling Guide provides a framework for using scheduling decisions to support postsecondary readiness for all students. Organized around four key priorities, the guide helps school and district leaders intentionally align time, staffing, course offerings, and student supports to create meaningful learning experiences and opportunities for every student.
Secondary Scheduling Tool (New in 2026)
The Secondary Scheduling Tool is designed to help school leaders explore strategic scheduling decisions in a thoughtful, holistic way, connecting course offerings, staffing considerations, and potential bell schedule adjustments. It is intended to be used as a companion resource with the Secondary Scheduling Guide, as a practical way to visualize options, understand tradeoffs, and support conversations about how time and resources can best serve students and staff
- Note: This tool is intended to be used as a resource by districts and schools. It does not establish new legal requirements or obligations and does not have the force of state law or regulation. Nothing in this document should be interpreted as superseding or replacing existing statutes, regulations, or official accountability or accreditation requirements.