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OER Toolkit – Licensing

Open Educational Resources (OER) is based on a set of permissions that enable the use and modification of educational content. In this section, one will gain knowledge about the shift from traditional copyright to open licenses, and how to apply open licenses to works created, remixed, and shared. Local  educational...
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OER Toolkit- Sustainability

How can educators impact the longevity and success of OER in their districts? This module provides tools and tips that will help you influence key sustainability levers—from policy, to funding, to training on OER. Identify OER Funding OpportunitiesTrain Others on OERImpact OER PolicyIdentify OER Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities In the...
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Office of Coordinated Student Support Services

Welcome to NDE Office of Coordinated Student Support Services Webpage! The Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) Office of Coordinated Student Support Services (CSSS) provides coordinated support related to the overall mental and physical health and safety of students to enhance learning and achievement. To best serve and support all students...
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Office of Early Childhood

Our Vision: All young Nebraska children are secure, healthy, and successful. The Office of Early Childhood provides leadership, guidance and support to: develop high quality environments for young children; promote equitable access to inclusive programs and services for all children from birth through age eight; facilitate state and community partnerships...
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Our Staff

Aaron Jones, Career Field Specialist aaron.jones@nebraska.gov (531) 739-8224 Greg Stahr, Education Specialist SkillsUSA Nebraska State Advisor greg.stahr@nebraska.gov (531) 510-7370 Amanda Cole Career and Technical Education Office Associate amanda.cole@nebraska.gov (402) 937-4367 Send SkillsUSA Materials to: Nebraska SkillsUSA PO Box 94654 Lincoln, NE 68509-4654 Send SkillsUSA Payments to: Nebraska SkillsUSA ℅ Grafton...
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Our Team

Chelsey Greene Human Sciences and Education Career Field Specialist 500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE  68510-2611 chelsey.greene@nebraska.gov Phone: (531) 207-3104 Miranda Bright Human Sciences and Education Career Field Specialist 500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE  68510-2611 miranda.bright@nebraska.gov Phone: (402) 937-5095

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Out-of-State Certification

Nebraska now offers reciprocity for applicants that hold a valid, unencumbered, regular teaching certificate from another state that was obtained through completing an educator preparation program. To qualify with an out-of-state Teaching Certificate here in Nebraska: Apply through our TEACH portal Email or upload your current, valid out-of-state teaching certificate...
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Partnerships

Nebraska Arts Council: Stop here for information about the arts in Nebraska and grants that are available. Nebraska Story Arts:  They conduct events and outreach programs for schools, libraries and community agencies. Nebraska Library Commission: A Nebraska site with many links to regional and statewide library resources. Nebraska Humanities Council: This...
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PE & Health Teacher Resources

These teacher resources are free and printable for all PE & Health Educators. Standards Resources Horizontal PE Standards by Grade Band K-12 HORIZONTAL TABLE OF STANDARDSK-2 HORIZONTAL TABLE OF STANDARDS3-5 HORIZONTAL TABLE OF STANDARDS6-8 HORIZONTAL TABLE OF STANDARDSHIGH SCHOOL – HORIZONTAL TABLE OF STANDARDS PE Standards Classroom Posters Elementary-Standards-PostersMiddle-School-Standards-PostersHigh-School-Standards-Posters Content...
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Perkins Report Cards

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...
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Perkins V

The Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century law, or “Perkins V,” is a federal education program that invests in secondary, postsecondary and adult Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories. Perkins is: dedicated to the continuous improvement...
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Perkins V State Plan

State PlanStrategic PrioritiesFunding DistributionState Plan Click here to download Nebraska's Perkins V State Plan.  Strategic Priorities Click here to read more about Nebraska's Perkins V Strategic Priorities. Funding Distribution Click here to review the Perkins funding distribution. 

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Physical Education

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...
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Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities

Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities: A Guide for Best Practices The purposes of this document are to provide adapted physical education teachers, physical education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and parents the following: Adapted Physical Education best practice information that includes: Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations....
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Physical Education Professional Learning & Events

Nebraska Professional Development Conferences SHAPE Nebraska Fall Conference Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to join us in November for a sensational event. Online Professional Learning Opportunities If you are intending hours to go towards district required Professional Learning hours, please check with your administrator to ensure they will be...
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Physical Education Resources

The information contained on this page is provided as a resource, and not an endorsement of the NDE. Links to third-party websites do not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, or accessibility of the sites. Decisions about curriculum and instructional materials are made locally...
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Physical Education Standards Revision

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.” In addition, the Nebraska Department of Education has developed content area standards for fine arts, physical education, and world languages. These content area...
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PL Webinars

Number Bonds: The Foundation of Number Sense (K-5) Composing and decomposing numbers is a critical component of number sense. Webinar participants will explore how number bonds support K-5 learners by utilizing the concrete-pictorial-abstract progression of learning. We’ll also share strategies to develop flexible, fluid learning by using number bonds daily...
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Plan Origins and Rationale

The 2018 - 2020 Nebraska Statewide Digital Learning and Educational Technology Plan sets forth a commitment and vision for creating an environment in which personalized digital learning is provided to PK - 12 students throughout Nebraska giving them the skills needed for learning, earning, and living. The intention of the...
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Power of Language

Career Education Model World Languages Language in Careers Chinese Language in Careers French   Language in Careers Spanish Language in Careers German

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PPCS and Veterans Education

Private Postsecondary Career Schools Mission Statement The Private Postsecondary Career Schools and Veterans Education section of the Nebraska Department of Education has the responsibility of authorizing private postsecondary career schools to operate educational programs and to recruit students for their schools. Veterans Education Mission Statement We are designated as the...
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Printable School Resources

Download and Print These Resources: (items added by date order as developed) Infographic Documents for NDE School Safety Topics: Threat Assessment Information Basic Threat Assessment Safe2HelpNE Standard Response Protocol Basics Standard Reunification Method Basics PFA for Schools Bullying Infographic Psychological First Aid Time Frame for Response Nebraska Suicide Awareness/Prevention Safe2Help...
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Professional Learning & Events

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities Teacher Workshop – Crane Migration Field Trip March 21, 2025 The Nebraska Academy of Sciences, in partnership with UNK Biology and the Prairie Project are proud to announce this year’s Crane Migration Field Trip on Friday, March 21st. This year’s Field Trip will have two components,...
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