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The Private Postsecondary Career Schools (PPCS) The Private Postsecondary Career Schools (PPCS) Section at the Nebraska Department of Education serves as Nebraska's regulatory authority for private career schools, promoting educational quality, accountability, and consumer protection. Through the authorization of private postsecondary career schools and educational programs, oversight of student recruitment...

Upcoming Professional Learning Opportunities Webinars Seed Your Future - Free High School Educator Webinars One-hour webinar to learn from three industry experts on STEM career pathways, opportunities in the plant industries for all skills and interests, and how to connect your classroom and your students with a vast array of...

Explore professional organizations that support Nebraska educators through networking, professional development, instructional resources, advocacy, and leadership opportunities. These associations help educators remain current in their fields while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in teaching and learning. Dance National Dance Education Organization (NDEO) - National Media Arts  National Association for Media...

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...

Exemplar School Supports Bellevue Public Schools: https://www.bellevuepublicschools.org/militaryfamilies St Mary’s School: https://www.stmarysschoolbellevue.com/military-families Additional Resources: https://www.militaryfamily.org/ The Offutt School Liaison is available to support military-connected children across the state. You can reach the liaison here: 55FSS.FSY.SchoolLiaison@us.af.mil Professional Learning: https://schoolresources.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/modules/supporting-military-connected-students/ Month of the Military Child Ideas for Schools Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)...

Learn more about the design and construction of the world language standards in order to begin the implementation process. Participants will complete a series of activities designed to help build understanding, to review current programming, and to begin an implementation crosswalk. Materials Raising the Bar Post NILA ESU 4 (Power...

Importance of Healthy Student Relationships in Schools Healthy relationships among students are a cornerstone of a positive school environment. When young people experience supportive and respectful relationships with their peers, they are more likely to have stronger mental well-being and a greater sense of safety and belonging at school. These...

These resources promote resilience among students, staff, and families by emphasizing support and well-being during distress. All of these resources are within the PFA-S Toolkit, but this is a quick page reference to access some of them. After a threat, hazard, or incident getting school communities the aid they need...

REUNIFY Action:  Circumstances may occur at the school that require parents to pick up their students in a formalized, controlled release. The process of controlled release is called a reunification and may be necessary due to weather, a power outage, hazmat event, danger outside the school or if a crisis...

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: RI1. ACCESS: All students will have access to Internet resources and digital devices during the school day and during non-school hours to achieve equity of access.Goal 1 Progress 64% Recommended Action Step 1. Pending approval of Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant...

What is the purpose of Safe2Help? Safe2Help NE is a reporting system designed for students, staff, and parents to anonymously report concerning behavior that could impact the safety of students or schools across Nebraska.    Students, staff, and parents can report concerning behavior that may impact the safety of students...

Elementary Instructional Planning Guide The Nebraska Department of Education's Elementary Instructional Planning Guide provides a framework for using scheduling decisions to support high-quality instruction and meet the learning needs of every student. Organized around four key priorities, the guide helps school leaders intentionally align time, staffing, and instructional supports to...

Schoolwide Bullying Prevention The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has published a framework for school-wide bullying prevention (PDF). This evidence-based framework outlines priorities for schools wishing to tighten bullying prevention strategies. A bullying prevention and intervention plan adopted by the district might include specific behavior programs, forms used, philosophies...

Since 1996, the School Health Profiles survey has been conducted biennially (during the even-numbered years) by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies with technical assistance from the CDC.  Using two different surveys,  principals and lead health educators are asked about health education, physical education, asthma management, school policies...

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. World Food Prize Nebraska Youth Institute This program allows...

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 leadership...

SECURE action is when we need to get inside and lock the outside doors of the school. Secure action is called when there is a threat or hazard outside of the school building. Whether it’s due to violence or criminal activity in the immediate neighborhood, or a dangerous animal in...

Definitions Sexual misconduct means engaging in grooming, sexual contact, or sexual penetration with a student, regardless of the student’s age, as further defined herein. Sexual misconduct may or may not constitute a criminal offense. However, sexual misconduct that occurs between an adult school employee and a student in all cases...

The Nebraska Department of Education 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....

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...

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. Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year! 2026 OSE...

Coordinated Student Support Services Administration Zainab Rida, Ph.D. Administrator and Officer 402-471-4620 zainab.rida@nebraska.gov Kayte Partch Assistant Administrator 402-560-8187 kayte.partch@nebraska.gov Dylan Lester Office Associate 531-510-4054 dylan.lester@nebraska.gov School Mental Health and Child Wellbeing Team Amber Hartsock School Mental Health 402-309-0883 amber.hartsock@nebraska.gov Jewel Schifferns School Social Worker jschifferns@childrensomaha.or... The Whole Child Program Team...

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...