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Federal Programs

ESSA Tydings Waiver Public Comment NDE SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT UNDER SECTION 8401 OF THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT OF 1965 (ESEA) As Nebraska schools continue to provide additional support to students, the Nebraska Department of Education is requesting waivers that will afford additional fiscal flexibility for certain funds received...
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For Elementary, Middle, and High School Programs

Resources for K-12 World Language Programs: Teaching Resources Sites Interactive Sites for Student Use or Teacher Professional Development Assessment Resources   Elementary Education: Elementary world language programs boost student achievement by improving evaluative functions, abstract thinking, and mental flexibility. In addition, world language programs promote the ability to communicate within...
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Future Ready Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

3 Taglines which describe focus of work in this area Builds Instructional Partnerships Empowers Students as Creators Curates Digital Resources and Tools   Builds Instructional Partnerships OUTCOME: Partners with educators to design and implement evidence-based curricula and assessments that integrate elements of deeper learning, critical thinking, information literacy, digital citizenship,...
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Future Ready Nebraska

Nebraska Future Ready Conference 2025 Session recordingsFuture Ready Conference 2025 CONFERENCE INFORMATION WEBSITE/REGISTRATION Upcoming Future Ready Group  Meetings: FR Council, TBD Summer 2025, 12:30-3:00 p.m. CT (NDE) FR Librarians, September 11, 2025, 3:00-3:45 p.m. CT (Zoom) Use of Space & Time Primary Objective: Create opportunities for districts to explore innovative...
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Heritage Speakers Programs

Research: Heritage speaker programs present language study of a “world” or “foreign language” to learners with a family heritage in that language. Here are some key points about heritage language study: HL students have acquired nearly 90% of the phonological system of a prestige dialect of their ancestral language. HL...
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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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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

NE IEP Facilitation Guide 2020 2023-24 IEP Facilitator List If you have questions or comments about the IEP Facilitation option, Contact Jordyn Brummund at the Nebraska Department of Education: jordyn.brummund@nebraska.gov or 531.207.9977

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Introduction to the Nebraska World Language Standards

The Nebraska World Language Standards represent an organization both consistent with other content areas and unique to the parameters of world language programming in Nebraska. Guideline to Read the Structure of the Standards Guideline to the overall structure of Nebraska’s World Language Standards. The Five "C"s of Nebraska's World Language...
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Journey to Inclusion

Journey to Inclusion (PEaK) Grant Applications Applications will be accepted between March 1st and May 1st , 2025 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 implementation of districts’...
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K-12 Districts and the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy

Schools are encouraged to recognize the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy. Providing access to proficiency driven world language instruction ensures each student access to greater success. Support can be evident in programming, access to assessments, recognition on transcripts and diplomas, and award ceremonies. It is suggested that each district designate an...
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LOCKDOWN – SRP Specific Core Action

LOCKDOWN action is called when there is something dangerous inside the building or school. Students and staff should be in a locked room with lights off and out of sight through any windows providing a sight path into the locked space. A LOCKDOWN is only initiated when there is an...
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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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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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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 Legislative Corner

In an effort to keep others informed on important legislation impacting education in our state, the Communications and Outreach team has developed the NDE Legislative Corner. The Nebraska Unicameral is typically in session January through April. NDE Legislative Corner March 24, 2017 NDE Legislative Corner March 10, 2017 NDE Legislative...
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NDE Rules and Guidelines

Rule 20 - Regulations for the Approval of Teacher Education Programs - 2024 Version Rule 20 – Previous Version 2007 Rule 21 – Issuance of Certificates and Permits to Teach, Counsel, Supervise and Administer in Nebraska Schools - 2020 Version Rule 22 – Regulations Governing the Master Teacher Program -...
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NDE WL Guest Lecture Series

NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series The NDE World Language Guest Speaker Series includes language-specific and non-language-specific webinars from world language educators and experienced language teachers in and outside of Nebraska. Nebraska World Language teachers, you are invited to share your ideas as guest speakers and to attend the webinars...
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NDE’s ESSER III Application and Statewide Investments

NDE’s Five Investment Priorities After extensive feedback from stakeholders and reviewing preliminary data from the 2020-21 school year, the NDE developed the following five priority areas for statewide investments. Access to Comprehensive Mental Health Services Reimagined Family and Community Engagement High-Quality Professional Learning and Bolstering the Teacher Pipeline Focus on...
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