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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Purpose and Goals

Purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy The purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is to acknowledge the high school recipient has achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language other than English. The Seal is the cumulative evidence of the Nebraska World...
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Nebraska World Language Standards Process

The Impetus In 2016, Dr. Janine Theiler initiated the first World Language Colloquium to discuss and establish priorities for NDE in meeting the needs of world language teachers across the state. Task force groups were formed to address needs in the areas of programming, proficiency, professional learning, advocacy and collaboration....
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NebraskaREADS

Welcome to NebraskaREADS NebraskaREADS is your central hub for the Nebraska Department of Education’s literacy efforts. Explore state initiatives and resources that support students, educators, and families in building strong reading skills. Created to meet the needs of all learners, NebraskaREADS fosters early literacy as the foundation for lifelong learning....
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NebraskaREADS Communication Resources

NebraskaREADS FAQs This flier provides a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act.  The most up to date FAQ list can be found at https://www.education.ne.gov/nebraskareads/frequently-asked-questions/ NebraskaREADs FAQs – Spanish Social Media Playbook July-Dec This social media playbook is designed to leverage digital media channels with the...
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NebraskaREADS Contact

Jamie Cook Literacy Officer 531-363-0609 jamie.cook@nebraska.gov Allyson DenBeste Academic Officer 531-310-2897 allyson.denbeste@nebraska.gov Marissa Payzant Director of Content Area Standards 402-937-2070 marissa.payzant@nebraska.gov Olivia Alberts Reading Specialist 531-220-6014 olivia.alberts@nebraska.gov Becky Michael English Language Arts Education Specialist 531-893-0131 becky.michael@nebraska.gov

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NebraskaREADS Rules & Regulations

The NebraskaREADS initiative was created to serve the needs of students, educators, and parents along the journey to successful reading. The NebraskaREADS initiative supports the policies and practices outlined in the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act, which was enacted in 2018 and went into effect during the 2019-2020 school year. The...
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Newsletter

Catch up on what is happening the next quarter in Nebraska School Safety and Security. New trainings, legislation, grants, information, registrations, and opportunities are revealed every quarter. Get on the mailing list to make sure you do not miss out on the next Newsletter. The Newsletter is a great way...
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NSSRS Resources

This page is NOT UPDATED for the 18-19 school year and beyond. Please use for historic information only. For current instructions please use the ADVISER, CDC, Staff, or Nonpublic pages. Calendar NSSRS Calendar:     2017-2018 11/02/2017 2016-2017 12/06/2016 Consolidated Data Collection Calendar:      2018-2019 Date: 08/2018 Nonpublic Systems Reporting Guidance:    2018-2019 Date: 07/19/2018...
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OER Toolkit – Creating

Why Create OER?OER Design TipsCombining LicensesAccessibility ToolsAuthoringWhy Create OER? Why Create OER? Assures academic freedom to add content to your specifications Extends your academic profile Provides more relevant and engaging materials for students Can be regularly updated Reduces costs for districts and students Attribution:  Text a derivative of BCOER Poster, by BCcampus, licensed under CC...
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OER Toolkit – Licensing

Open Educational Resources (OER) is based on a set of permissions that enable the use and modification of educational content. In this section, one will gain knowledge about the shift from traditional copyright to open licenses, and how to apply open licenses to works created, remixed, and shared. Local  educational...
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OER Toolkit- Sustainability

How can educators impact the longevity and success of OER in their districts? This module provides tools and tips that will help you influence key sustainability levers—from policy, to funding, to training on OER. Identify OER Funding OpportunitiesTrain Others on OERImpact OER PolicyIdentify OER Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities In the...
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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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PE & Health Teacher Resources

These teacher resources are free and printable for all PE & Health Educators. Content Integration ResourcesHPE-Words-ACCFitness-Log-ACCSkill-Log-ACCQuestion-of-the-Day-ACCHPE-VocabularySpelling-Cards-ACC-26Math-Numbers-and-Symbols-ACCNumeracy MoneyNutrition-ACC Planning ResourcesSample-Lesson-Plan-ACCSAMPLE-Elementary-PE-Planning-for-the-Year-ACCBLANK-PE-Planning-for-the-Year-ACC Field Day Planning BLANK-Health-Planning-Template-ACC Rubric Templates Management ToolsAccountability-System-ACC-1Classroom CommunicationNumbering-System-ACC-1

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Perkins V State Plan

State PlanStrategic PrioritiesFunding DistributionState Plan Click here to download Nebraska's Perkins V State Plan.  Strategic Priorities Click here to read more about Nebraska's Perkins V Strategic Priorities. Funding Distribution Click here to review the Perkins funding distribution. 

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Personalized Professional Development

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: PPL1. ONLINE RESOURCES: All Nebraska teachers, administrators and other stakeholders will have access to online Professional Learning resources including videos, articles and other professional development opportunities.Goal 1 Progress 40% Recommended Action Step 1. Create a vetting committee that determines a rubric for evaluating online...
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Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities

Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities: A Guide for Best Practices The purposes of this document are to provide adapted physical education teachers, physical education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and parents the following: Adapted Physical Education best practice information that includes: Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations....
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Physical Education Professional Learning & Events

Nebraska Professional Development Conferences SHAPE Nebraska Fall Conference Don't miss out on the incredible opportunity to join us in November for a sensational event. Online Professional Learning Opportunities If you are intending hours to go towards district required professional learning hours, please check with your administrator to ensure they will...
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Physical Education Resources

About this page: NDE shares these resources to help educators explore learning opportunities and classroom connections. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, website, product, service, or viewpoint. Curriculum and resource decisions are made locally, and only district-approved materials should be used with students. Teacher...
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Physical Education Standards Revision

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.” In addition, the Nebraska Department of Education has developed content area standards for fine arts, physical education, and world languages. These content area...
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PL Webinars

Number Bonds: The Foundation of Number Sense (K-5) Composing and decomposing numbers is a critical component of number sense. Webinar participants will explore how number bonds support K-5 learners by utilizing the concrete-pictorial-abstract progression of learning. We’ll also share strategies to develop flexible, fluid learning by using number bonds daily...
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Power of Language

Career Education Model World Languages Language in Careers Chinese Language in Careers French   Language in Careers Spanish Language in Careers German

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Professional Learning & Events

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities Teacher Workshop – Crane Migration Field Trip March 21, 2025 The Nebraska Academy of Sciences, in partnership with UNK Biology and the Prairie Project are proud to announce this year’s Crane Migration Field Trip on Friday, March 21st. This year’s Field Trip will have two components,...
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Publications and Guidance Documents

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 Rule 18 - Interim-Program Schools...
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