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Recognized Purple Star Schools

District/System School Webpage Bellevue Public Schools Avery Elementary Belleaire Elementary Bellevue Elementary Bertha Barber Elementary Betz Elementary Birchcrest Elementary Central Elementary Fairview Elementary Fort Crook Elementary LeMay Elementary Leonard Lawrence Elementary Peter Sarpy Elementary Twin Ridge Elementary Two Springs Elementary Wake Robin Elementary Lewis & Clark Middle School Logan Fontenelle...
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Request for Commissioner Engagement

Organization Submitting RequestPoint of Contact - Name * Required First Last Point of Contact - Email * Required Point of Contact - Phone * RequiredDate of Engagement * Required MM slash DD slash YYYY Type of Engagement * Required Keynote Opening Remarks Closing Remarks Panel Member Presenter of Awards/Recognition Time...
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Reunify – SRM Specific Action

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...
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reVISION

Since 2012, the Nebraska Department of Education’s reVISION process has played a key role in advancing and modernizing Career and Technical Education (CTE) across the state. Through these comprehensive local needs assessment (CLNA) process, schools and colleges are empowered to take a close look at their current CTE programs, identify...
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Rules and Regulations

Welcome to the webpage for NDE Rules and Regulations. General Information Regarding NDE Rules and Regulations Statutory Authority: The Administrative Procedures Act (Sections 84-901 to 84-920 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska) contains the main statutory provisions detailing how state agency rules and regulations are adopted. Under state law, the...
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Safe2Help FAQ

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...
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School Districts Bullying Resources

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...
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SECURE – SRP Specific Core Action

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...
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SHELTER – SRP Specific Core Action

SHELTER Action is called when specific protective actions are needed based on a threat or hazard. Training should include response to threats such as tornadoes, earthquakes, hazardous materials situations or other local threats. Shelter could be within the room a person is in currently in or it could be sheltering...
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Special Education

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. Building Systems for Lasting Change: How Nebraska is...
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Staff

Contact: Marissa Payzant Content Area Standards & Instruction, Director 402-937-2070 marissa.payzant@nebraska.gov Street Address (Fed Ex, UPS, in-person): 500 South 84th Street, 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE 68510-2611   Correspondence (USPS): PO Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987

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Standards & Proficiency

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...
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State Accreditation Committee

List of Current State Accreditation Committee Members Meeting Notes and Reports Please select the year to view the relevant documents. 20262025202420232022202120202026 April 16th, 2026, Meeting Agenda Minutes Annual Report December 10th, 2026, Meeting 2025 April 17, 2025, Meeting Agenda Minutes December 11th, 2025, Meeting Agenda Minutes 2024 January 18, 2024,...
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State Board of Education

The State Board of Education will meet June 5, 2026 in Lincoln, NE at The NDE Office Building, Board Room, 500 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68510. The State Board will have a Business Meeting on Friday, June 5, 2026 beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The Board may also take a...
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State Complaint

To request a translation to a language not posted, please contact Leslie Galloway at leslie.galloway@nebraska.gov for assistance. To request assistance drafting and filing a state complaint, please contact PTI Nebraska at 402.346.0525 STATE COMPLAINT FORM *SAMPLE STATE COMPLAINT FORM (ENGLISH) - not required to submit a complaint* Additional Sample State...
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Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act

Pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 79-8,112-114, the purpose of the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Act is "to provide financial incentives to recruit and retain teachers in Nebraska classrooms." This grant program provides $2,500 retention grants to teachers in their 2nd, 4th, and 6th year of teaching, this is for...
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The Good News Series

Inspiring stories and positive messages about students, clients, and schools in Nebraska. April 2020 Good NEWSletter: Inside the New Classroom: Lexi Gardner, Lincoln High School At first, Lexi Gardner was overwhelmed by the idea of converting her classroom courses to remote learning. “I kept thinking there was no way,” said...
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Threat Assessment Resources

Schools who implement these three things can change the path of a potential incident in a school to help ensure a safe and secure climate. One is having an anonymous reporting service. Safe2Help Nebraska is a service all schools public and non-public can utilize for free due to 2024 legislation...
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Workshop Events & Materials

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all upcoming workshops are only offered online. Please review the following workshop catalog for materials, links, and resources from past, ongoing, and upcoming workshops. Raising the Bar: Nebraska World Language Standards Workshop Series The Revised Nebraska World Language Standards offer a greater emphasis on language...
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World Language Distinguished Scholar Award

2020 World Language Distinguished Scholars Recognized The World Language Distinguished Scholar Award recognizes Nebraska high school students for their leadership in language learning, commitment to language study, appreciation for cultural diversity, and communicative competence. Public and private high schools in Nebraska may nominate one student per level, per language. The...
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World Language in Nebraska

Nebraska schools offer world language options in a variety of languages and programming styles. Enrollment Demographics View languages learned in Nebraska, percentage of students enrolled by language, growth trends Course Descriptions View official course names and codes from the Nebraska Course Codes and Clearing House Endorsement Guide Educator Preparation Programs...
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World Language Praxis II Resources

Praxis II Content Test Information Visit the website to download a free study companion, study plan, testing demonstration, and other resources. A practice test is available for purchase. A link on the page allows you to register for the next test date. Praxis II 5174 French (required score: 162) Praxis...
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World Language Review Archive

  The World Language Review is released monthly on the World Language website and in a listserv. If you would like to subscribe to the listserv, please email your request to Stephanie Call at stephanie.call@nebraska.gov. Click on each monthly title heading to view the World Language Review as a PDF....
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World Language Standards Implementation Resources Stage One

Stage 1 Resources │Exploration After State Board approval, this stage, Exploration, is the opportunity to explore the newly revised content area standards and assess readiness to implement. During this stage, time and activities focus on building understanding of the newly revised content area standards and the instructional shifts reflected within...
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