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Perkins Report Cards provide an overview of each local education agency (LEA) and district's student performance outcomes relative to Nebraska Career Education's goals agreed upon annually with the United States Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education Office (OCTAE). If an LEA fails to meet a performance goal, they are...

Join Our Listserv: NDE Health and PE Newsletter Sign-up PurposeMissionPurpose Physical Education is an integral part of total education of a child. It is the cornerstone in developing an active lifestyle, providing opportunities to guide young people in the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime. Quality physical education...

The Private Postsecondary Career Schools (PPCS) The Private Postsecondary Career Schools (PPCS) Section at the Nebraska Department of Education serves as Nebraska's regulatory authority for private career schools, promoting educational quality, accountability, and consumer protection. Through the authorization of private postsecondary career schools and educational programs, oversight of student recruitment...

Mission The mission of the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Public Information and Communications is to support the successful execution and communication of the Department’s mission, vision and values. The Office of Public Information and Communications is responsible for assisting Department leadership, operations, and program staff in providing clear,...

Accreditation and Approval Rules Rule 10 - Regulations and Procedures for the Accreditation of Schools Rule 14 - Regulations and Procedures for the Legal Operation of Approved Nonpublic Schools Rule 17 - Regulations Governing the Approval of Alternative Schools, Classes, or Programs for Expelled Students Rule 18 - Interim-Program Schools...

TITLE II - HIGHER EDUCATION ACT REPORTING Title II reporting complies with the amendment of the Higher Education Act in 2008. Archived Reports - 2014 through 2024 Reports Nebraska Endorsements for 2025 Title II Reports Only the endorsements issued on initial certificates are used in the Title II Reports Endorsements...

NDE Research & Evaluation The Research and Evaluation section helps Nebraska educators, policymakers, and partners make informed, data-driven decisions that improve outcomes for Nebraska’s students. Our four-person team serves as NDE’s central hub for survey services within the agency and provides expertise in research, evaluation, and statistical analysis. We work...

Since 2012, the Nebraska Department of Education’s reVISION process has played a key role in advancing and modernizing Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the state. Through this comprehensive local needs assessment (CLNA) process, schools and colleges are empowered to take a close look at their current CTE programs, identify...

Welcome to the webpage for NDE Rules and Regulations. General Information Regarding NDE Rules and Regulations Statutory Authority: The Administrative Procedures Act (Sections 84-901 to 84-920 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska) contains the main statutory provisions detailing how state agency rules and regulations are adopted. Under state law, the...

School Librarian Resources This page will provide you with resources to assist in the daily work of a school librarian. Also, share the School Librarian resources for Administrators page link on the left with your administrator. Resources found on this page include: Standards Framework & Resources Book Promotion Digital Literacy...

PurposeVisionMissionPurpose Why? Science is a systematic sense-making process, aimed at figuring out the physical and natural world through observation and investigation. Scientists: look closely, question deeply, think critically, and connect related data and phenomena to identify patterns pay attention to our place as humans in a complex ecosystem defined by...

Career and Technical Education data are collected to support the federal reporting requirements of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. All definitions for data elements, the data reporting calendar, and instructions for interfacing with ADVISER are available on the ADVISER Resources home page. Key considerations...

Skilled and Technical Sciences (STS) consists of four career clusters: Architecture and Construction; Energy and Engineering; Manufacturing; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics.  Through hands-on learning, STS classrooms and labs prepare students with the knowledge and skills that are desperately needed to advance to postsecondary education and/or to enter in to...

It's time to update the contacts list! If you would like to get (or continue getting) Social Studies email updates, please fill in our NEW Email Contact Form. VisionMissionPurposeVision To support all Nebraska students in achieving their goals in civic, college, and career life by instilling the necessary skills that will...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Inspiring stories and positive messages about students, clients, and schools in Nebraska. April 2020 Good NEWSletter: Inside the New Classroom: Lexi Gardner, Lincoln High School At first, Lexi Gardner was overwhelmed by the idea of converting her classroom courses to remote learning. “I kept thinking there was no way,” said...

Title I-A is a program that provides financial assistance to LEAs and schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Federal funds are currently allocated through four statutory formulas that are based primarily on census poverty estimates...

NebraskaServicesReferralNebraskaMission & Goal To help children and youth meet high academic challenges by overcoming the obstacles created by frequent moves, educational disruption, cultural and language differences, and health-related problems. Ensure that all students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a HSED) that prepares...

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students and an opportunity for motivated student leaders to have direct contact with the highest-level elected and appointed officials in the nation. The USSYP mission is to encourage the best and brightest students in...