The General Public – Nebraska Department of Education

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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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ADVISER Resources

ADVISER = Advanced Data Views Improving Student Educational Response Calendar ADVISER Calendar: 2025-2026 Calendar Date: May 13, 2025 2024-2025 Calendar Date: April 15, 2024 ADVISER Workdays – ADVISER Workday Calendar ADVISER Workdays are now virtual! Please click the link above to register. Workdays run from 9 am – 3 pm...

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Certification Investigations

The Nebraska Department of Education - Certification Investigations The Nebraska Legislature has passed two bills that will have a significant impact on school districts. The first bill, LB 1080, requires school districts to have specific policies in place before June 30, 2021 to prevent sexual misconduct, including grooming, between an...

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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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Content Area Standards

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.” Those standards shall cover the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies, and the State Board of Education shall develop...

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CTE Data and Research

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Data & Research website provides quick access to empirical information related to Career & Technical Education (CTE) in Nebraska, including resources on topics such as CTE student outcomes, data reporting and accountability, return on investment, and labor market information. Nebraska CTE Delivers! 79% of...

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Data, Research, and Evaluation

Office of Data, Research, and Evaluation - Sections Application Development – Focusing on the development of IT applications to support data reporting and data use by School Districts and the general public. Data Collections – Integrating the collection, refinement and use of educational data to meet federal and state reporting requirements, ensuring...

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Disciplinary Action

The Certification Investigation Review is provided by the Certification Investigations' Office of the Nebraska Department of Education. The documents set forth herein are copies of orders and reprimands issued by the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, or the Nebraska Professional Practices Commission, involving Nebraska certificate holders, and...

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E-Rate

Funding Year 2026 FCC Form 471 Application Filing Closed on April 1, 2026 The Funding Year (FY) 2026 FCC Form 471 application filing closed on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Nebraska K-12 Schools requested approximately $19 million pre-discount for Category 1 and 2 products and services. USAC...

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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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English Language Arts Education

VisionWe BelieveFoundational LiteracyVision Nebraska's PK-12 students have equitable access to high-quality literacy instruction that prepares them for the demands of college, career, and civic life. Instructional practices are grounded in student engagement with complex and challenging texts and are responsive to a range of student needs and interests. We Believe...

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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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Expanded Learning Opportunities

Quality Afterschool and Summer Opportunities for Nebraska K-12 Youth What is an ELO? The term Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) describes an array of safe and structured programs that offer healthy growth, development and academic opportunities for youth. In Nebraska, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLCs) are ELOs that provide...

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Family and Community Engagement

"Raising the next generation is a shared responsibility. When families, communities and schools work together, students are more successful and the entire community benefits." -U.S. Department of Education The Nebraska Department of Education identified family engagement as an essential area of focus in its new Accountability for a Quality Education...

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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 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 Administrative...

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Future Ready Budget and Resources

1 Tagline which describes the focus of work in this area Invests Strategically in Digital Resources Invests Strategically in Digital Resources OUTCOME: Leverages an understanding of school and community needs to identify and invest in digital resources to support student learning. Sample Strategies for Future Ready Librarians: ~Invest in maker studio...

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Future Ready Community Partnerships

1 Tagline which describes the focus of work in this area Cultivates Community Partnerships Cultivates Community Partnerships OUTCOME: Cultivates partnerships within the school and local community (families and caregivers, non-profit organizations, government agencies, public and higher education libraries, businesses, etc.) to promote engagement and a lifelong learning process. Sample Strategies...

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Future Ready Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

3 Taglines which describe focus of work in this area Builds Instructional Partnerships Empowers Students as Creators Curates Digital Resources and Tools Builds Instructional Partnerships OUTCOME: Partners with educators to design and implement evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning, critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship,...

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Future Ready Data and Privacy

1 Tagline which describes the focus of work in this area Advocates for Student Privacy Advocates for Student Privacy OUTCOME: Teaches and promotes student data privacy through their instruction and role as educational leaders. Sample Strategies ~Parent training on privacy, digital citizenship and online safety ~Regular lessons on digital...

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Future Ready Personalized Professional Development

1 Tagline which describes the focus of work in this area Facilitates Professional Learning Facilitates Professional Learning OUTCOME: Leads professional learning to cultivate broader understanding of the skills that comprise success in a digital age (e.g., critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship, technology competencies, etc.) Sample Strategies ~Teach professional...

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Future Ready Robust Infrastructure

1 Tagline which describes the focus of the work in this area Ensures Equitable Digital Access Ensures Equitable Digital Access OUTCOME: Provides and advocates for equitable access to connectivity, digital devices, information, resources, programming, and services in support of the district’s strategic vision. Sample Strategies for Future Ready Librarians...

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