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2018 EBPS Awards

OUTSTANDING LEADERS RECEIVE AWARDS AT NEBRASKA ENTREPRENEURSHIP BEST PRACTICES SUMMIT  NET Force Awards Flyer 2018 The Nebraska Entrepreneurship Task Force (NETForce) and the Nebraska Enterprise Fund presented special awards to three Nebraskans recognized for their leadership in entrepreneurship advocacy and entrepreneurship education during the Entrepreneurship Best Practices Summit that took...
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2023-2024 ADVISER Vendor Certification

This is the status of Student Information System and other vendors in regards to being certified for publishing data to the ADVISER system for the 2023-2024 school year. GoEdustar | Infinite Campus | JMC | Powerschool | NebSIS | Edupoint Synergy | SRS Definitions GoEdustar Certification Status: Certified Known Issues (Fix...
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2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Congratulations! Scott Phillips at Aurora Middle School 2024 Nebraska Teacher of the Year For more information: News Release Scott Phillips – TOY Brochure Congratulations to the National Teacher of the Year Finalists

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2024-2025 ADVISER Vendor Certification

This is the status of Student Information System and other vendors in regards to being certified for publishing data to the ADVISER system for the 2024-2025 school year. GoEdustar | Infinite Campus | JMC | Powerschool | NebSIS | Edupoint Synergy | SRS Definitions GoEdustar Certification Status: Certified Known Issues (Fix...
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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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Annual School Safety & Security Award

The Annual Nebraska School Safety & Security Award was established in 2024 by the School Safety Committee consisting of personnel partnering together from the Nebraska Department of Education, Nebraska Council of School Administrators, University of Nebraska Public Policy Center and the Boys Town Call Center - Safe2Help NE. The award...
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Applying World Language Performance Level Expectations

For a more complete version of this information, please read "Applying Performance Level Expectations for World Language Programming", pages 7-9, of the Nebraska World Language Standards Approved September 2019. The Ultimate Expectation for Language Knowledge and Skills Once an ultimate goal has been determined, the school can dedicate the time...
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Arts Education Data Project

Welcome to the Nebraska Arts Education Data Project (AEDP).  Bringing the vibrant world of arts education to life through data, Nebraska’s Arts Education Data Project is part of a national snapshot of arts education. The interactive data visualization tool allows users to explore enrollment, access, and participation in the arts...
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Arts Education Newsletter

Arts Education Expressions SY 2024-2025SY 2023-2024SY 2022-2023SY 2024-2025 Arts Education EXPRESSIONS Newsletter - September 2024 Arts Education EXPRESSIONS Newsletter - December 2024 Arts Education EXPRESSIONS Newsletter - March 2025 SY 2023-2024 Fine Arts Education EXPRESSIONS Newsletter – Summer Send Off 2023 Fine Arts Education EXPRESSIONS Newsletter – Back to School...
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Assessment Resources

K-12 FL Assessment Instruments Various FL proficiency assessments Teaching Materials: Assessment Tools National Capital Language Resource Center Site provides the how, what, when, and why of assessment in the FL classroom Quia Language test generator that sends grades directly to teacher after students take the assessment on-line. There is a...
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Be a World Language Teacher in Nebraska

Many opportunities exist for teaching world language in Nebraska.  Nebraska is a rural state with urban opportunities. It has an agricultural economy with cutting-edge career options. Renown for "Nebraska nice", it is a place that delivers on its promise of "The Good Life". Are you looking for a teaching position...
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Budget and Resources

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: BR1. PRIORITIZE FUNDING: Develop a system to identify and prioritize ed tech and digital learning initiatives by what needs to be funded, why it should be funded and look at possible funding options.Goal 1 Progress 33% Recommended Action Step 1.  Create a prioritization metric that...
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Bullying & Cyberbullying

An effective anti-bullying program addresses the unique needs of a particular school, involves a school-wide approach that engages all affected groups (students, staff, parents, and community), develops social and emotional competencies, provides skills to prevent or intervene in bullying situations, and responds to bullying behaviors consistently and appropriately. We provide...
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Canvas Professional Development Opportunities

Canvas Consortium Professional Development Opportunities Quarterly Canvas Newsletters Starting the fall of 2023, a quarterly newsletter will be sent to ALL Canvas contacts via email. Newsletters can then be shared with building staff. Learn about new features, tips for using tips in the classroom, new Canvas resources and more! First...
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Canvas Support and Training Resources

For SIS integration/grade passback issues We have received many questions and help tickets on SIS integration/grade passback (PowerSchool mostly) issues. Below are some resources to help Canvas Admins to troubleshoot these issues or to get additional help from Canvas and your SIS provider. Be sure that if you are having...
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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

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 the agency and carry out the duties assigned by state and federal statutes and the...
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Community Partnerships

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: CP1. COMMUNICATION: Communicate the Digital Learning/Ed Tech plan with stakeholders throughout the state.Goal 1 Progess 75% Recommended Action Step 1. Prepare several forms of Communication (PowerPoint, Flyers, Posters, Web Pages etc.) about the Digital Learning and Ed Tech plan for sharing at meetings and...
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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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Contact Us

The following is the Nebraska Department of Education School Safety & Security staff information available to provide assistance and answer questions or concerns. Also find the varying offices of the Coordinated Student Support Services teams information. The contact information and a description of the services available are included to help...
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Contact Us

Becky Michael English Language Arts Specialist Office of Teaching, Learning & Assessment 500 S. 84 ST., 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE 68510-2611 P: 531-893-0131 E: becky.michael@nebraska.gov Follow us on X @NDE_ELA Join our Listserv: The NDE's ELA Education Listserv

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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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