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Strengthening Nebraska's High-Quality CTE System Career & Technical Education (CTE) has long played a vital role in Nebraska’s education system. What began over a century ago with a focus on preparing young people for work on the farm has grown into a dynamic network of programs that support students in...

The Nebraska Farm to School program enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education settings. There are three core elements of Farm to School: Procurement, Education, and School Gardens. Farm to...

Nebraska has adopted the Future Ready framework and convened it's own Future Ready Nebraska Council to assist in guiding the Future Ready Nebraska plan forward. The Council is  committed to using their expertise and knowledge to shape and communicate the vision, strategic objectives, and actions intended to transform the digital education...

New to Career Development? Click below for an introduction. Nebraska Career Development Model: An Introduction Engage! a Middle School Career Development Curriculum is updated! Now offered is a variety of course delivery formats: in person, online or blended learning. Click on the flyer below for details. Habitudes for Nebraska Career...

Mission Statement   To provide guidance and support to all Nebraska schools in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts to keep educational communities safe and secure. NDE School Safety & Security Table of Contents Get the Quick Link to the School Safety Webpage Topic Needed in the Table of Contents...

2026 Nebraska MTSS Summit – Hybrid "Destination IMPACT - Turning MTSS Systems Into Literacy-Driven Student Outcomes" October 8-9, 2025 Younes Conference Center North Kearney, Nebraska Conference Information Participants may attend in person at the Younes Conference Center North or participate virtually. This hybrid event will help educators make an impact...

Nutrition Services Vision Statement Nutrition Services provides leadership that inspires service of nutritious meals to children, students and adults. Child Nutrition ProgramsSchool Nutrition Program (SNP) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Contact Us | Staff DirectoryMaterials Order FormMaterials Order Form Blue & White Forms...

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...

Aaron Jones, Career Field Specialist aaron.jones@nebraska.gov (531) 739-8224 Greg Stahr, Education Specialist SkillsUSA Nebraska State Advisor greg.stahr@nebraska.gov (531) 510-7370 Amanda Cole Career and Technical Education Office Associate amanda.cole@nebraska.gov (402) 937-4367 Send SkillsUSA Materials to: Nebraska SkillsUSA PO Box 94654 Lincoln, NE 68509-4654 Send SkillsUSA Payments to: Nebraska SkillsUSA ℅ Grafton...

Join Our Listserv: NDE Health and PE Newsletter Sign-up PurposeMissionPurpose Physical Education is an integral part of total education of a child. It is the cornerstone in developing an active lifestyle, providing opportunities to guide young people in the process of becoming physically active for a lifetime. Quality physical education...

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 Tap or click the image to open the...

NDE Research & Evaluation The Research and Evaluation section helps Nebraska educators, policymakers, and partners make informed, data-driven decisions that improve outcomes for Nebraska’s students. Our four-person team serves as NDE’s central hub for survey services within the agency and provides expertise in research, evaluation, and statistical analysis. We work...

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...

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...

Science Education in NebraskaPurposeVisionMissionPurpose Why? Science is a systematic sense-making process, aimed at figuring out the physical and natural world through observation and investigation. Scientists: look closely, question deeply, think critically, and connect related data and phenomena to identify patterns pay attention to our place as humans in a complex...

Skilled and Technical Sciences (STS) consists of four career clusters: Architecture and Construction; Energy and Engineering; Manufacturing; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics.  Through hands-on learning, STS classrooms and labs prepare students with the knowledge and skills that are desperately needed to advance to postsecondary education and/or to enter in to...

MissionVisionPurposeMission Our Mission: Nebraska’s social studies educators are committed to advocating for and providing a high-quality education that will enable all students to successfully understand and participate in the local, state, and national governing processes by using high quality instructional materials and methods most closely associated with:  Civic 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...

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...

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,...

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...

Welcome to the Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Team Webpage The Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Team provides leadership, service, and support to help all learners become contributing and fulfilled members of society by: Providing leadership, content expertise, and technical assistance related to teaching, learning, and assessment; Coordinating processes to develop and...

Title I-A is a program that provides financial assistance to LEAs and schools with high numbers or high percentages of poor children to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards. Federal funds are currently allocated through four statutory formulas that are based primarily on census poverty estimates...

NebraskaServicesReferralNebraskaMission & Goal To help children and youth meet high academic challenges by overcoming the obstacles created by frequent moves, educational disruption, cultural and language differences, and health-related problems. Ensure that all students reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma (or complete a HSED) that prepares...