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Model Policy – Maintaining Professional Boundaries

Disclaimer: This model policy is provided as guidance as identified below. Anyone considering using this model policy as a guide in creating their own policy should consult with legal counsel before preceding or adopting any such a policy. Model policy for requirements of 79-879 final draft 2-11-21 Definitions Grooming means...
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Multicultural/Diversity Education

Power of the Role Models: interactive, downloadable--updated May 2016 Standards NDE standards has incorporated multicultural education. Visit the weblink to review by content area. Standards Webpage   Power of the Role Models Interactive website displaying Native American's from Nebraska and their occupations. https://sites.google.com/a/www.education.ne.gov/power-of-role-models/    

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National Assessment of Educational Progress

What is NAEP? While states have their own unique assessments with different content standards, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), provides a “common yardstick” to measure what students across the nation know and can do. NAEP assessments cover ten subject areas, including mathematics, reading, writing, and science. The results...
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National Civics Bee

National Civics Bee Coming to Nebraska in 2026! In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Nebraska is excited to host the National Civics Bee—a nationwide competition that empowers middle school students to engage in civics, strengthen their communities, and showcase their leadership. What Is the National Civics Bee? The National Civics...
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NCTE Executive Committee Meeting Website

NCTE Ad Hoc Committee Recommendations: September 24, 2024_Via Zoom NCTE Executive Committee Meeting Minutes: September 27, 2024_Via Zoom NCTE Executive Committee Meeting Agenda: April 11th, 2025 NCTE Executive Committee Meeting Minutes: December 19th, 2025 The Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE) is an advisory body to the Nebraska State Board of Education....
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NCTE Full Council Meeting Website

NCTE Full Council Meeting Agenda: September 26th, 2025 NCTE Full Council Meeting Agenda: February 13th, 2026 NCTE Full Council Meeting Minutes: September 26th, 2025 The Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE) is an advisory body to the Nebraska State Board of Education. Its membership is appointed by the State Board from...
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NDE CLSD Updates

CLSD UpdatesNDE CLSD List of Grantees (46 Awards)Past Updates March 2025 Update February 2025 Update Join our email list: Nebraska CLSD & Nebraska Literacy Project Mailing List

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NDE Legislative Corner

In an effort to keep others informed on important legislation impacting education in our state, the Communications and Outreach team has developed the NDE Legislative Corner. The Nebraska Unicameral is typically in session January through April. NDE Legislative Corner March 24, 2017 NDE Legislative Corner March 10, 2017 NDE Legislative...
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NDE Rules and Guidelines

Rule 20 - Regulations for the Approval of Teacher Education Programs - 2024 Version Rule 20 – Previous Version 2007 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 -...
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NDE WL Guest Lecture Series

NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series The NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series includes language-specific and non-language-specific webinars from world language educators and experienced language teachers in and outside of Nebraska. Nebraska World Language teachers, you are invited to share your ideas as guest speakers and to attend the webinars...
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NDE’s ESSER III Application and Statewide Investments

NDE’s Five Investment Priorities After extensive feedback from stakeholders and reviewing preliminary data from the 2020-21 school year, the NDE developed the following five priority areas for statewide investments. Access to Comprehensive Mental Health Services Reimagined Family and Community Engagement High-Quality Professional Learning and Bolstering the Teacher Pipeline Focus on...
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Nebraska Adult Education Directors

Nebraska Department of Education Tate Lauer, Director Nebraska Department of Education PO Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509 402/471-4807  FAX 402/471-0117 tate.lauer@nebraska.gov Carla Stucky Shuck, Consultant 402/499-0313 Carla.stuckyshuck@nebraska.gov Laura Ruppert Adult Education Program Specialist phone: 402/326-2679 laura.ruppert@nebraska.gov Cindy Heiser, Program Associate 402/432-1452 cindy.heiser@nebraska.gov Central Community College Area Becky Fausett, Director PO Box 4903...
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Nebraska Afterschool Conference

*UPDATED LOCATION* September 26, 2025 Younes Conference Center North Kearney, NE The GetConnected 2025 Nebraska Afterschool Conference provides an opportunity to learn more about planning and implementing a quality afterschool or summer program. Sessions offered throughout the day target a variety of audiences including program leaders, program staff, teachers, school administrators,...
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Nebraska Arts Education Standards

The current Nebraska Arts Education Standards were adopted by the Nebraska State Board of Education in 2014. They cover a broad array of core knowledge and proficiencies in the areas of media arts, visual arts, dance, music, and theatre. The standards clearly describe what students need to know and be...
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Nebraska Career & Technical Education

Strengthening Nebraska's High-Quality CTE System Career & Technical Education (CTE) has long played a vital role in Nebraska’s education system. What began over a century ago with a focus on preparing young people for work on the farm has grown into a dynamic network of programs that support students in...
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Nebraska Career Education Conference

Information for the 2026 NCE Conference June 8 – 10; 2026; Younes Conference Center South – Kearney, NE Description: The Nebraska Career & Technical Education Conference is the premier professional development event for CTE teachers in Nebraska! The focus of the conference will be to address current and ongoing themes...
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Nebraska CLSD Resources

Have Questions? Check out our CLSD FAQ NDE CLSD Weekly Webinar NDE CLSD Webinar Resources 8/29/25 Webinar Recording (YouTube) Presentation Slide Deck (pdf) RFA Resources The RFA is now closed; however, the following resources are still available for applicants' reference: Applications for subawards were made online through the NDE’s Grants...
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Nebraska Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program

The Approved Provider List is now available. Applicants must partner with one of the approved providers listed; this approved provider list ensures alignment with NDE CLSD Goal 1: Promoting cohesion and consistency across statewide tools and resources. This list provides information on approved providers whose professional learning meets the minimum...
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Nebraska Events

  Nebraska Career & Technical Education Conference (Formerly NCE Conference) Younes Conference Center & Kearney area sites Registration Link to be provided at a later date SAVE THE DATE: June 7-10, 2021 Future CTE Conference Dates: June 6-9, 2022 June 5-8, 2023    

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Nebraska Future Ready Librarians

Nebraska has adopted the Future Ready framework and convened it's own Future Ready Nebraska Council to assist in guiding the Future Ready Nebraska plan forward. The Council is  committed to using their expertise and knowledge to shape and communicate the vision, strategic objectives, and actions intended to transform the digital education...
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Nebraska Higher Education and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy

Institutes of higher education are encouraged to recognize the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy by offering retroactive credit and referencing the corresponding seal level in their course programming and descriptions. Higher Ed Seal Endorsement across the Country More than 90 Higher Education Institutes across the United States have attached credits to...
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Nebraska Literacy Project

The Nebraska Literacy Project Plan was approved by the State Board of Education on February 7, 2025. The Nebraska Literacy Project Plan provides a framework for Nebraska educators and other stakeholders to work together to positively impact literacy for all Nebraska students. Nebraska Revised Statute 79-2607 requires the Nebraska Department...
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Nebraska Math and Science Partnerships

The Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Program, a federal competitive grant program formerly funded under Title II, Part B of the No Child Left Behind Act, was not reauthorized.  This program concluded on September 30, 2018.  For more information, contact Jan Handa at jan.handa@nebraska.gov.

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Nebraska Milken Educators

 Nebraska joined the Milken Educator Awards program in 1996. 44 recipients since program began in Nebraska. $1,100,000 awarded in Nebraska since program began. Katie Mace, 2021 Nebraska Milken Educator Recipient. Photo courtesy of the Milken Family Foundation. From left, Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Matthew L. Blomstedt; Katie Mace, 2021...
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