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Nebraska Revised Statute 79-760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to “adopt measurable academic content standards for at least the grade levels required for statewide assessment.” Those standards shall cover the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, and the State Board of Education shall develop...

Office of Special Education - Our Purpose To lead the improvement of outcomes for preparing all children and students with disabilities and their families for learning, earning, and living through effective use of data, collaboration, communication, and a framework of differentiated support. Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year! 2026 OSE...

Special Education Training Requirement Each person who applies for a teaching or administrative permit will be required to meet the Special Education Requirement as outlined in Nebraska Revised Statute 79-807. The requirement can be met by taking coursework or through employment experience. The following is a list of what coursework...

Sponsorship Perks and Expectations  Thank you for supporting Nebraska’s education data community and helping make the conference a valuable experience for attendees.  This guide summarizes the benefits of being a conference sponsor, the exhibit resources provided, optional sponsorship opportunities, and responsibilities before and during the event.  Standard Sponsorship Perks One complimentary conference admission,...

Coordinated Student Support Services Administration Zainab Rida, Ph.D. Administrator and Officer 402-471-4620 zainab.rida@nebraska.gov Kayte Partch Assistant Administrator 402-560-8187 kayte.partch@nebraska.gov Dylan Lester Office Associate 531-510-4054 dylan.lester@nebraska.gov School Mental Health and Child Wellbeing Team Amber Hartsock School Mental Health 402-309-0883 amber.hartsock@nebraska.gov Jewel Schifferns School Social Worker jschifferns@childrensomaha.or... The Whole Child Program Team...

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)   The Standard Response Protocol (SRP) is based on an all-hazards approach utilizes clear common language so anyone from any district across the state will know what to do when a threat, hazard, or incident occurs in or around a school. The premise is simple by...

The 2019 Nebraska World Language Standards The Nebraska World Language Standards describe the knowledge and skills that students should learn, but they do not prescribe particular curriculum, lessons, teaching techniques, or activities. These standards create a framework for teaching and learning, and they articulate a trajectory for knowledge acquisition across...

Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science (NCCRS-S) were adopted by the Nebraska State Board of Education on September 6, 2024.  The development of Nebraska’s College and Career Ready Standards for Science were guided by The National Research Council’s A Framework for K-12 Science Education. As standards are only...

The State Accreditation Committee (SAC) is a representative advisory committee that the Commissioner of Education appoints to support Nebraska's school accreditation system. The committee reviews accreditation data, school improvement efforts, and compliance with Rule 10 accreditation standards, and recommends accreditation policies, practices, and the accreditation status of Nebraska schools. Through...

The State Board of Education will meet October 1 and 2, 2026 in Scottsbluff, NE at the Scottsbluff Public Schools Education Center, Bearcat Community Room, 2617 College Park, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. The Thursday, October 1, 2026 State Board Work Session begins at 1:45 p.m. (MT) / 2:45 (CT) and will...

To request a translation to a language not posted, please contact Leslie Galloway at leslie.galloway@nebraska.gov for assistance. To request assistance drafting and filing a state complaint, please contact PTI Nebraska at 402.346.0525 STATE COMPLAINT FORM *SAMPLE STATE COMPLAINT FORM (ENGLISH) - not required to submit a complaint* Additional Sample State...

General Information General Information Who Applies? A state substitute permit is for applicants who have completed an educator preparation program through a college or university but may not have experience or the coursework needed to renew their regular teaching certificate. Where is it valid?  A state substitute permit is valid...

Early Reading Skills Toolkit A collection of relevant and practical resources to support a student’s development of important reading skills. InstructionCurriculumInstruction Phonological Awareness What are Phonological and Phonemic Awareness? Reading Rockets (Resource) Phoneme vs. Phonological Awareness  The Reading League (Video) 44 Phonemes Rollins Center for Language Literacy (Video) What Do...

The use of technology to provide high quality instruction provides vast opportunities for personalized learning. However, districts need to balance instructional needs with privacy protections. This webpage and the data governance webpage serves as a resource for how districts can support best practices at the school level to protect the...

Scholarships & Contests Nebraska Academy of Sciences Scholarships for High School Seniors Applications due March 1, 2027. Please visit the website for application requirements. Loren Eiseley Memorial Scholarship: Loren Eiseley was a scientist, author, and one of Nebraska’s great twentieth century naturalists. This $500 scholarship is available to any Nebraska...

Substance use awareness is a critical component of maintaining safe and secure school environments. Youth use of legal or illegal substances can significantly influence how they perceive and respond to various situations, potentially affecting their decision-making, behavior, and emotional regulation. Understanding how different substances impact the developing brain and body...

What is Summer EBT? Summer EBT (SEBT) is a program that helps households with eligible school-age children buy groceries during the summer months when children do not have access to school meals. Promote SEBT To share with families NE Family flyer Summer EBT Spanish NE Family flyer Summer EBT For...

Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-8,148, the purpose of the Teach in Nebraska Today Program is “to attract individuals to the teaching profession who have expressed an interest in teaching and to support the employment of those individuals as classroom teachers by providing a grant for service as a...

Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-8,113, the purpose of the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act is "to provide financial incentives to recruit and retain teachers in Nebraska classrooms." This grant program provides $2,500 retention grants to teachers in their 2nd, 4th, and 6th year of teaching, this is for...

Nebraska’s Future Starts with You This page is the one-stop resource for those interested in becoming educators in Nebraska. Here, you’ll find resources for job seekers, financial incentive programs, how to “grow your own,” and how to improve your craft. Number of Teacher Prep Programs 16 Average Starting Salary $46,324...

AI Tools for World Language Cheat Sheet This cheat sheet provides a concise reference for World Language educators to explore AI tools and their potential applications in the classroom. Teach World Language with Technology Series Created in 2023 by Dr. Chrystal Liu (NDE) and Dr. Guy Trainin (UNL), this 10-video...

Welcome to the Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Team Webpage The Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Team provides leadership, service, and support to help all learners become contributing and fulfilled members of society by: Providing leadership, content expertise, and technical assistance related to teaching, learning, and assessment; Coordinating processes to develop and...