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General Policy Statements

GENERAL EDUCATION POLICY STATEMENTS Topic Number Date of Adoption/Revision/ Reaffirmation Date of Expiration Nondiscrimination and Equal Educational Opportunity in Schools G1 03/06/15 03/06/19 Accountability for a Quality Education System, for Today and Tomorrow (AQuESTT) G2 10/02/15 10/02/19 Reading/Writing G4 10/06/11 04/03/19 Policy for School Counseling G5...

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HAL Funding

Nebraska Rule 3 provides funding to support services for High Ability Learners (HAL). Districts may apply individually or participate in a consortium with other districts. HAL Funding Application Consortium Funding (Rule 3) 2026-2027 HAL Funding Application Window: Aug. 1, 2026-Sep. 15, 2026 How HAL Funding is Calculated The funding formula...

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HAL/MTSS Pilot

SNEAK PREVIEW of Module 1 of Phase 2 Interested? Apply here for Pilot Phase 2!

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Hanover Research

School Improvement In-Depth Interviews (October 2022) Hanover Research conducted 15 qualitative interviews with District Superintendents, School Principals, Educational Service Units (ESUs), and District Instructional and Staff Development Leaders from across Nebraska. The 15 participants self-selected for an interview from an NDE-supplied list of 27 educators. These participants wanted to be...

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Health Education Professional Learning & Events

If you are intending hours to go towards district required professional learning hours, please check with your administrator to ensure they will be accepted. This is not a complete list nor does the Nebraska Department of Education endorse one over another. CPR & First Aid Online Training American Red Cross...

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Health 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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High Ability Learners Educator Resources

College Board Resources Advanced Placement Advanced Placement resources for students, teachers, coordinators, principals, district leaders, and higher education professionals. AP Classroom Explore free online resources to help your students learn and practice all year. BigFuture Students can check out careers, find colleges, and discover ways to pay for college. PSAT/NMSQT...

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High School Resource Materials

Best Resources Foreign Languages & The Literary in the Everyday: Helping Students to Make Meaning The Foreign Languages and the Literary in the Everyday (FLLITE) project is an archive of literacy-based materials. It includes forum spaces for discussions between members of teaching communities and examples of how to integrate the...

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High School World Language Models

All secondary students must have access to a minimum of two years of world language study. There are many types of models schools can use depending on the needs and goals of the school and community. Dual Language Immersion Programs Dual language immersion programs provide content instruction in both English...

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Hold – SRP Specific Core Action

HOLD is announced when everyone should remain in place. A person(s) should stay in the classroom, or area they are in until the "All Clear" is announced. Hallways should be empty unless this is where the incident is occurring. The adults should close and lock the door while accounting for...

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How Nebraska Businesses Support the Seal of Biliteracy

Nebraska businesses are encouraged to consider the Seal of Biliteracy as a measurement for student achievement in language learning and proficiency. Businesses may show their support for world language learning and biliteracy by signing on to the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Letter of Support and by posting the "We Support...

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HSE Resources

TeacherInstructional MaterialsTeacher Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) National Standards The FCS National Standards, Middle Level Framework, and National FCS Teacher Education Standards were developed by LEAD FCS Education to support high-quality programs and educator preparation. The FCS National Standards define what students should know and be able to do upon...

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Human Sciences and Education

The Human Sciences and Education Career Field offers students the chance to deepen their knowledge in areas such as family and consumer sciences, human services, education and training, and law and public safety. Programs within this career field include introductory, intermediate, and capstone courses, as well as expanded learning opportunities....

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IEP Facilitation

IEP Facilitation Welcome to the special education facilitated IEP web page! The Office of Special Education at the Nebraska Department of Education encourages parents and districts to use IEP facilitation to help teams work together and communicate more effectively to ensure student needs are met. IEP facilitation is not required under IDEA and is not...

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Journey to Inclusion

Journey to Inclusion (PEaK) Grant Applications Materials and Resources for Submitting 2026–27 PEaK projects will be Available by February 27, 2026 Purpose Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) Office of Special Education is accepting applications for project funding available annually to advance Nebraska’s Journey to Inclusion through Continuous Improvement and the...

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Making Languages Our Business

For US employers the demand for foreign language skills is greater than ever before. Whether it is in the boardroom, in the field, with customers and partners, or on social media companies today are increasingly more likely to conduct business in a language other than English. Consequently, a command in...

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Mathematics Standards

Nebraska's College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics College and career readiness for Nebraska’s K-12 students requires content area standards that are clearly defined and increasingly rigorous across grade levels. The standards are designed to ensure all students have access to grade-level mathematics content centered on deep learning of concepts...

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Mathematics Standards Revision

Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt measurable academic content standards in the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. The statute requires the State Board to review and update the standards every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the...

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Mercator Law Guidance

Nebraska Revised Statute 79-734.02 outlines requirements for the use of map projections in K-12 public school classrooms. For more information about Mercator projection maps, please see the Legislative Research Office Snapshot. District RequirementsDefinitionsTools & ResourcesDistrict Requirements District Requirements Beginning in school year 2024-2025, the use of Mercator projection maps for...

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Middle School Resource Materials

Best Web Offerings Effective World Language Learning and Instruction Association for Middle Level Education Middle schools across the United States use a variety of models for teaching languages. The strategies range from providing brief experiences in multiple languages across the middle school grades to providing full immersion programs where all...

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Middle School World Language Models

All secondary students must have access to a minimum of two years of world language study. Some schools allow students to access these high school credits while the student is still in grades 7-8. There are many types of models schools can use depending on the needs and goals of...

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Model Policy – Maintaining Professional Boundaries

Disclaimer: This model policy is provided as guidance as identified below. Anyone considering using this model policy as a guide in creating their own policy should consult with legal counsel before preceding or adopting any such a policy. Model policy for requirements of 79-879 final draft 2-11-21 Definitions Grooming means...

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Moral Turpitude Guidance

Importance of Moral Turpitude Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 27 Section 004.02I requires educators to report acts of moral turpitude, felonies, and certain misdemeanors. As an educator, if you have sufficient cause to believe that an act of moral turpitude has occurred, you do have a duty to report...

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Multicultural/Diversity Education

Power of the Role Models: interactive, downloadable--updated May 2016 Standards NDE standards has incorporated multicultural education. Visit the weblink to review by content area. Standards Webpage Power of the Role Models Interactive website displaying Native American's from Nebraska and their occupations. https://sites.google.com/a/www.education.ne.gov/power-of-role-models/

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