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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...

Future Ready Conference 2026 CONFERENCE INFORMATION WEBSITE/REGISTRATION Upcoming Future Ready Group  Meetings: TBD Use of Space & Time Primary Objective: Create opportunities for districts to explore innovative classroom models. Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Primary Objective: Integrate the effective use of technology in all state academic standards, not just technology standards....

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...

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. 17, 2026-Sep. 30, 2026 How HAL Funding is Calculated The funding formula...

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...

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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Nebraska Shape Nebraska The mission of SHAPE Nebraska is to promote healthy lifestyles through leadership, professional development and advocacy in the areas of health, physical education, recreation and dance (from website). National Shape America Building a nation where all children are prepared to lead healthy, physically active lives. SHAPE America’s...

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...

Nebraska The Nebraska Association for the Gifted The mission of the Nebraska Association for the Gifted (NEGifted) is to promote quality education and opportunities for individuals with high abilities through proactive leadership and advocacy. National Council for Exceptional Children - The Association for the Gifted From Website: The Association for...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...