About the Programs

EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM INFORMATION

There are sixteen (16) approved educator preparation programs in Nebraska. All Nebraska institutions must successfully complete the state approval process for these programs. Additionally, many of these institutions have achieved national accreditation through the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

All sixteen (16) institutions in Nebraska that prepare teachers are members of the Nebraska Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (NACTE). The Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE), serving as an advisory body to the State Board of Education, also includes representation from these institutions. NCTE is composed of equal representation from educators, administrators of educator preparation programs, and governance representatives. Together, they collaborate to ensure high standards for educator preparation in Nebraska and to promote quality education for PreK-12 students across the state.

Programs in Nebraska

Program Chairs

Certification Officials

2025-2026 Teacher Preparation Programs (20-004) in Nebraska Colleges and Universities

Nebraska Teacher Shortage Information

Title II – Higher Education Act, Quality of Educator Preparation Reports

Nebraska 1st Year Teacher Employment Survey – Statewide Analysis