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Nebraska Physical Education Standards

2016 Nebraska PE Standards PE K-5 Critical Elements Standards by Grade Bands Standard 1 Standard 2 Standard 3 Standard 4 Standard 5 High School Standard 1: Physical Activity Skills and Movement PatternsGrades K-2 Performance Levels: E = Emerging, M = Maturing, A = Applying Kindergarten PE.K.1.1 Performs locomotor skills in...
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Nebraska Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support

"Whole school approaches like PBiS can change the climate of the a school building. When implemented with fidelity, PBiS creates an orderly, positive and well managed environment and reduces the likeliness that the problems characteristically presented by at-risk students will escalate out of control." ––Jeff Sprague, Institute on Violence and Destructive...
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Nebraska Public Schools Administrators Email Lists

These lists are in Excel format and include name, address, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for superintendents and principals. They were updated on 12/02/2025. Please use our Education Directory as an additional resource for contacting other school staff. Please report any changes in e-mail addresses to: NDE.ServiceDesk@Nebraska.gov

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Nebraska School Counseling

New to Career Development? Click below for an introduction. Nebraska Career Development Model: An Introduction Engage! a Middle School Career Development Curriculum is updated! Now offered is a variety of course delivery formats: in person, online or blended learning. Click on the flyer below for details. Habitudes for Nebraska Career...
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Nebraska School Safety & Security

Mission Statement   To provide guidance and support to all Nebraska schools in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts to keep educational communities safe and secure. NDE School Safety & Security Table of Contents Get the Quick Link to the School Safety Webpage Topic Needed in the Table of Contents...
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Nebraska School Safety and Security Director Statute of Duties

Jay Martin Coordinated Student Support Services School Safety and Security Director 402-471-2944 jay.martin@nebraska.gov https://www.education.ne.gov/safety/ The state school security director appointed according to section 79-2,143 shall be responsible for providing guidance and support for safety and security for the public schools. Duties of the director include, but are not limited to,...
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Nebraska School Safety and Security Resources

Understanding all the school safety & security guidance and support resources available in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery can be overwhelming. The Nebraska Department of Education School Safety & Security Team has created this page to help put the puzzle pieces together for school communities to feel more confident in...
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Nebraska Science Newsletter

Science Newsletter Spring 2025 Science Newsletter Winter 2025 Past Memos2023 March 2023 Memo January 2023 Memo 2022 December 2022 Memo November 2022 Memo October 2022 Memo August 2022 Memo June 2022 Memo April 2022 Memo March 2022 Memo February 2022 Memo 2021 December 2021 Memo October 2021 Memo September 2021...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy

The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Nebraska’s recognition of proficiency in multiple languages Learn about the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy by reading the NeSoBL Handbook and reviewing the information below: What is the Seal of Biliteracy What is the Seal of Biliteracy? The Seal of Biliteracy is an award the State...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Assessment Requirements

World Language Proficiency Requirements The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy requires that a student demonstrates proficiency in English and at least one language other than English. English ProficiencyOther Language SilverOther Language GoldOther Language PlatinumEnglish Proficiency Proficiency in English Requirement One of the following must be met: Six semesters of ELA (C...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Award Winners

2022 Spring Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Recipients The Nebraska Department of Education and the Nebraska International Language Association have awarded 145 Seals of Biliteracy to 144 Nebraska students for Chinese, French, German, Latin, Somali and Spanish this semester. It is the first time that a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Awards Process

Nebraska students wishing to receive the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy must submit an application online through the Nebraska Department of Education, pay any required fees, and upload documents demonstrating that the standards of proficiency have been met. All parts of the application will be done online. Applications can be submitted...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy (NSoBL) Click for a pdf version of these FAQs What is the Nebraska Seal of biliteracy? The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by the State of Nebraska in recognition of high school students who have studied and attained proficiency...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Proficiency Levels

The Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is presented as a certificate and a seal that can be attached to a student's diploma. There is no cost for these items or the application. However, a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy recipient may choose to order, at a cost, a Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Purpose

Purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy The purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is to acknowledge the high school recipient has achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language other than English. The Seal is the cumulative evidence of the Nebraska World...
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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Purpose and Goals

Purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy The purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is to acknowledge the high school recipient has achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language other than English. The Seal is the cumulative evidence of the Nebraska World...
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Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Nominations and Applications for the 2027 Nebraska Teacher of the Year will open soon. Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year.  The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to provide an opportunity to recognize the best teachers in the...
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Nebraska VR & Project SEARCH

Nebraska VR Nebraska VR works with schools and other organizations across the state to help students plan for the future and prepare for careers that match their skills, abilities, and interests. To meet the employment needs of students with disabilities, Nebraska VR provides pre-employment transition services which include: Job Exploration...
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Nebraska World Language Standards Process

The Impetus In 2016, Dr. Janine Theiler initiated the first World Language Colloquium to discuss and establish priorities for NDE in meeting the needs of world language teachers across the state. Task force groups were formed to address needs in the areas of programming, proficiency, professional learning, advocacy and collaboration....
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NebraskaREADS

Welcome to NebraskaREADS NebraskaREADS is your central hub for the Nebraska Department of Education’s literacy efforts. Explore state initiatives and resources that support students, educators, and families in building strong reading skills. Created to meet the needs of all learners, NebraskaREADS fosters early literacy as the foundation for lifelong learning....
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NebraskaREADS Communication Resources

NebraskaREADS FAQs This flier provides a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act.  The most up to date FAQ list can be found at https://www.education.ne.gov/nebraskareads/frequently-asked-questions/ NebraskaREADs FAQs – Spanish Social Media Playbook July-Dec This social media playbook is designed to leverage digital media channels with the...
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NebraskaREADS Contact

Jamie Cook Literacy Officer 531-363-0609 jamie.cook@nebraska.gov Allyson DenBeste Academic Officer 531-310-2897 allyson.denbeste@nebraska.gov Marissa Payzant Director of Content Area Standards 402-937-2070 marissa.payzant@nebraska.gov Olivia Alberts Reading Specialist 531-220-6014 olivia.alberts@nebraska.gov Becky Michael English Language Arts Education Specialist 531-893-0131 becky.michael@nebraska.gov

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NebraskaREADS Rules & Regulations

The NebraskaREADS initiative was created to serve the needs of students, educators, and parents along the journey to successful reading. The NebraskaREADS initiative supports the policies and practices outlined in the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act, which was enacted in 2018 and went into effect during the 2019-2020 school year. The...
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NeMTSS Framework

NeMTSS Summit Presentations2025 - "Road Trip - Navigating Literacy on the MTSS Highway" 2025 NeMTSS Summit Landing Page If you have questions, please get in touch with us - HERE The 2025 NeMTSS Summit presentation materials are not being shared publicly at this time. These resources were developed for and...
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