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Middle School World Language Models

All secondary students must have access to a minimum of two years of world language study. Some schools allow students to access these high school credits while the student is still in grades 7-8. There are many types of models schools can use depending on the needs and goals of...
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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 back to Nebraska in 2027! 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 Bee is an annual competition...
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NCTE Executive Committee Meeting Website

NCTE Executive Committee Meeting Agenda:  September 4th, 2026 NCTE Executive Committee Meeting Minutes:     May 1st, 2026 Executive Committee Meetings September 4th, 2026 January 22nd, 2027 May 14th, 2027 The Nebraska Council on Teacher Education (NCTE) is an advisory body to the Nebraska State Board of Education. Its membership is...
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NCTE Full Council Meeting Website

NCTE Full Council Meeting Agenda: September 25th, 2026 NCTE Full Council Meeting Minutes: September 25th, 2026 NCTE Full Council Meeting Agenda: June 12th, 2026 NCTE Full Council Meeting Minutes: June 12th, 2026 NCTE Full Council Meeting Agenda: February 13th, 2026 NCTE Full Council Meeting Minutes: February 13th, 2026     Full...
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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 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 24...
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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

September 25, 2026 Younes Conference Center South Kearney, NE The GetConnected 2026 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, community partners,...
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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

June 7-9, 2026 – Kearney, NE Younes Conference Center South 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 in Career & Technical Education and support administrators...
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Nebraska CLSD Resources

Have Questions? Check out our CLSD FAQ or review our CLSD Webinar Series CLSD & Literacy ResourcesEducatorsFamiliesEducators 2024 Nebraska CLSD Program  Literacy Comprehensive Needs Assessment (L-CNA) Spring 2025 - Google Docs CLSD Logic Model Nebraska’s application to the CLSD Program, entitled Nebraska’s Journey to Inclusive Literacy through MTSS used a...
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Nebraska Comprehensive Literacy State Development Program

Nebraska's CLSD Program In August 2024, the Nebraska Department of Education was awarded a Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant. This federal award of $55 million over five years supports the NebraskaREADS initiative, which was launched in 2018 in response to the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act (NRIA). The NRIA requires...
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Nebraska Continuous Improvement

School Improvement External Team 5-year Visitation Schedule Overview: The Nebraska Framework Model was originally released in July 2012 by the Nebraska Department of Education's Accreditation and School Improvement Section. This initial model focused on four components: "Creating the Profile, Setting the Goals, Planning to Improve, and Implementing the Plan". Since...
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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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