Information For Institutions

State Educator Preparation Program Approval
(Board Approval, Rule 24 Matrices, State Review Materials, Visitation Schedule)

Clinical Practice Evaluation

Title II Reporting Information

Testing Requirements – Testing Schedule, Test Scores, etc.

Rules and Guidelines List: – (Rules 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25)

Rule 20 – Regulations for the Approval of Teacher Education Programs (2014 Version)

Rule 21 – Issuance of Certificates and Permits to Teach, Counsel, Supervise and Administer in Nebraska Schools (2020 Version)

Rule 22 – Regulations Governing the Master Teacher Program (2016  Version); Program discontinued

Rule 23 – Regulations for the Basic Skills Competency Testing of Teachers and Administrators (2014 Version); Rule repealed

Rule 24 – Regulations for Certificate Endorsements (2020 Version)
Rule 24 Guidelines – Recommended for Use with Rule 24 (2024 Version)

    • Previous Version of Rule 24 (2018 Version): Rule 24
    • Previous Version of Rule 24 Guidelines (2018 Version): Rule 24 Guidelines

Rule 25 – Regulations for Governing the Excellence in Teaching Act (2016 Version)

Loan Forgiveness Information


Other Resources

Rule 24 Endorsement Status Updates

NACTE Meeting Documents

Dyslexia Technical Assistance Document

CAEP – Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation – Website

Course Codes and Clearing Endorsements Page
(formerly Appendix D)

Directory of Postsecondary Institutions in Nebraska – CCPE Website

Nebraska Teacher Shortage Reports

PPST/CORE Comparison Chart

U.S. Department of Education

Updated October 2, 2024 9:19am