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Future Ready Use of Space and Time

1 Tagline which describes the focus of work in this area Designs Collaborative Spaces     Designs Collaborative Spaces OUTCOME: Provides flexible spaces that promote inquiry, creativity, collaboration and community. Sample Strategies for Future Ready Librarians ~Reevaluate Makerspace design areas ~Replace old bookcases with shorter, mobile bookcases ~Purchase flexible seating...
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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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National Assessment of Educational Progress

What is NAEP? While states have their own unique assessments with different content standards, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), provides a “common yardstick” to measure what students across the nation know and can do. NAEP assessments cover ten subject areas, including mathematics, reading, writing, and science. The results...
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NDE Public Notices

NDE Public Notice of Proposed Contracts with Public Officials and Public Employees Click to view Public Notices of Upcoming Rule Hearings This series of Public Notices is provided on the NDE website for purposes of compliance with Section 49-14,102 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which states, in part: “....
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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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Nebraska Afterschool Conference

September 25, 2026 Younes Conference Center South Kearney, NE The GetConnected 2026 Nebraska Afterschool Conference provides an opportunity to learn more about planning and implementing a quality afterschool or summer program. Sessions offered throughout the day target a variety of audiences including program leaders, program staff, teachers, school administrators, community partners,...
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Nebraska Events

  Nebraska Career & Technical Education Conference (Formerly NCE Conference) Younes Conference Center & Kearney area sites Registration Link to be provided at a later date SAVE THE DATE: June 7-10, 2021 Future CTE Conference Dates: June 6-9, 2022 June 5-8, 2023    

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Nebraska Future Ready Librarians

Nebraska has adopted the Future Ready framework and convened it's own Future Ready Nebraska Council to assist in guiding the Future Ready Nebraska plan forward. The Council is  committed to using their expertise and knowledge to shape and communicate the vision, strategic objectives, and actions intended to transform the digital education...
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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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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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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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Public Information and Communications

Mission The mission of the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Public Information and Communications is to support the successful execution and communication of the Department’s mission, vision and values. The Office of Public Information and Communications is responsible for assisting Department leadership, operations, and program staff in providing clear,...
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Publications and Presentations

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 Tap or click the image to open the...
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Quality of Educator Preparation – Reports

TITLE II - HIGHER EDUCATION ACT REPORTING Title II reporting complies with the amendment of the Higher Education Act in 2008. Archived Reports - 2014 through 2024 Reports Nebraska Endorsements for 2025 Title II Reports Only the endorsements issued on initial certificates are used in the Title II Reports Endorsements...
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reVISION

Since 2012, the Nebraska Department of Education’s reVISION process has played a key role in advancing and modernizing Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the state. Through these comprehensive local needs assessment (CLNA) process, schools and colleges are empowered to take a close look at their current CTE programs, identify...
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Rules and Regulations

Welcome to the webpage for NDE Rules and Regulations. General Information Regarding NDE Rules and Regulations Statutory Authority: The Administrative Procedures Act (Sections 84-901 to 84-920 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska) contains the main statutory provisions detailing how state agency rules and regulations are adopted. Under state law, the...
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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. 2026 IDEA Part B & Part C Federal...
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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

List of Current State Accreditation Committee Members Meeting Notes and Reports Please select the year to view the relevant documents. 20262025202420232022202120202026 April 16th, 2026, Meeting Agenda Minutes Annual Report December 10th, 2026, Meeting 2025 April 17, 2025, Meeting Agenda Minutes December 11th, 2025, Meeting Agenda Minutes 2024 January 18, 2024,...
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State Board of Education

The State Board of Education will meet May 8, 2026 in Bellevue, NE at the Bellevue Public Schools Welcome Center, Board of Education Room 100, 2600 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005. The agendas for the meetings are found here: https://www.education.ne.gov/stateboard/state-board-agendas/ Except for emergency items added at the times of the meeting,...
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Title I-A

Title I-A is a program that provides financial assistance to LEAs and schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Federal funds are currently allocated through four statutory formulas that are based primarily on census poverty estimates...
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Training Resources

DHS Training Course Online: Active Shooter, What You Can Do—The DHS recently released a valuable online training course titled "Active Shooter, What You Can Do (IS-907)," which is accessible through FEMA's Emergency Management Institute (EMI). This 45-minute self-paced course is designed to help individuals recognize and respond to active shooter...
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United States Senate Youth Program

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students and an opportunity for motivated student leaders to have direct contact with the highest-level elected and appointed officials in the nation. The USSYP mission is to encourage the best and brightest students in...
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Work Based Learning

Please visit our NEW Workplace Experiences website https://www.nebraskaworkplaceexperiences.com Questions? Contact Jessica Lindhurst | Workforce Partnership Specialist Phone: (531) 289-0158 jessica.lindhurst@nebraska.gov Mailing Address: 500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE  68510-2611