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Accreditation

Mission Statement To lead and support Nebraska Schools in assuring equitable educational opportunities and promoting improved performance for all learners through continuous school improvement. Accreditation Team's Email The Accreditation Section is responsible for: Accreditation – Rule 10, Regulations and Procedures for the Accreditation of Schools. Accredited schools must comply with 92...
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Accreditation, Rule 10

All public school systems are required by state statute to be accredited. Accreditation is a designation earned by complying with all provisions of Rule 10: Regulations and Procedures for the Accreditation of Schools. These regulations and procedures are intended to establish equality of educational opportunity for all students in public...
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Commissioner

Mission To lead and support the preparation of all Nebraskans for learning, earning, and living. The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is a constitutional agency approved by Nebraska voters. The Department operates under the authority of an elected board of education. NDE is organized into teams that interact to operate...
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Contact

David Jespersen Administrator 402-471-4537 david.jespersen@nebraska.gov Jeannie Chastain Conference & Event Specialist 402-471-2288 jeannie.chastain@nebraska.gov Shauna Groenewold Web and Social Media Specialist 402-471-3186 shauna.groenewold@nebraska.go... Drew Worster Multimedia Specialist 402-471-0533 drew.worster@nebraska.gov Justin Broughton Web Developer 402-440-0436 justin.broughton@nebraska.gov Sydney Wolfe Graphic Designer 402-310-9581 sydney.wolfe@nebraska.gov Neum Schmickrath Web Developer 402-314-5087 neum.schmickrath@nebraska.gov

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Educational Service Units, Rule 84

Educational Service Units act primarily as service agencies, providing core services and those identified and requested by member school districts. Accreditation is earned by complying with all provisions of Rule 84: Rules and Regulations for the Accreditation of Educational Service Units. This rule is intended to support educational service units in effectively...
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Entrepreneurship

Course Outlines Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education Entrepreneurship Course Outline - Southwest High School Lesson Plans Are You Affected by Advertising? - Centennial Public School Selling Yourself - Centennial Public School Event Promotion Lesson Prom Closet - Waverly High School Interview an Entrepreneur Federal Reserve...
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Fine Arts Exchange

NDE Arts Education is excited to provide the Arts Exchange as a resource to arts educators. On this page you will find arts organizations, both state agencies and non-profits, who have programs and opportunities that extend, enhance, and enrich arts learning. The information contained in the Arts Exchange is provided...
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Forms

3rd Party External Review Application Nebraska Department of Education Continuous School Improvement 3rd-Party External Review Application (Google Form) To serve as a 3rd-Party External Reviewer, the Nebraska Department of Education requires all interested parties to apply. The Commissioner of Education may approve third-party reviewers in accordance with Title 92, Nebraska...
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Human Resources

Welcome to the Nebraska Department of Education Office of Human Resources The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is comprised of individuals who are committed to providing services that ultimately result in a quality education for all Nebraska students. Over 500 employees carry out the myriad duties assigned by state and...
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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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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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Private Postsecondary Career Schools (PPCS) and Veterans Education (VE)/Nebraska State approving Agency (SAA)

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...
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Publications and Guidance Documents

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...
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Special Education

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...
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Standards & Proficiency

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...
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State Accreditation Committee

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...
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State Board of Education

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...
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Title I, Part C Education Program

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...
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