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2021 Data Conference: Renewal and Acceleration with Data The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) will be hosting a Virtual Data Conference on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Registration is open - please visit the events website to register: https://data.events.education.ne.gov/. In lieu of our traditional in-person Data...

The 21st CCLC is a competitive grant program to support the establishment of community learning centers offering expanded learning opportunities afterschool and in the summer.  This federally-funded program is authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended. Nebraska’s 21st CCLCs create an afterschool...

Nebraska Department of Education’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Approach reflects an integrated and interdisciplinary philosophy to teaching and learning that emphasizes collaborative school-based, work-based, family-based, and community-based experiences as a context for helping students to master key competencies within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Teaching and learning resources,...

We’ve gone beyond measuring against standard requirements to create a next-generation accountability system that supports and rewards continuous improvement for every student, school, and educator. The result is an innovative approach that views each student holistically, classifies all schools into four performance levels, and provides opportunities for every Nebraskan to...

Helpful Resources for Starting an Afterschool Program Afterschool programs keep students safe and provide students with a place to learn, develop skills and build relationships with professional staff and fellow students. Afterschool programs give students the opportunity to also explore other interests, hobbies and engage in fun activities. Students have...

K-12 FL Assessment Instruments Various FL proficiency assessments Teaching Materials: Assessment Tools National Capital Language Resource Center Site provides the how, what, when, and why of assessment in the FL classroom Quia Language test generator that sends grades directly to teacher after students take the assessment on-line. There is a...

BMM and CIS Teacher Conferences ACTE VISION – December 1-4, 2021; New Orleans, LA NBEA – April 12-15, 2022; Chicago, IL NETA – April 21-22, 2022; Omaha, NE NCE Conference – June 6-9, 2022 ISTE – June 26-29, 2022; New Orleans, LA CSTA – July 13-17, 2022; Chicago, IL MBA...

BMIT Fall Workshops Registration is LIVE for the 2021 BMIT Fall Workshops. Please use this link https://forms.gle/TBNbXUMxGtrn3mTh8 to register for one of the six workshops. Tuesday, October 12, 2021 – ESU 13; Scottsbluff Wednesday, October 13, 2021 – Mid Plains Community College; North Platte Thursday, October 14, 2021 – ESU 10; Kearney...

Welcome BMIT Educators! Nebraska Observations and Recommendations by MBA Research & Curriculum Center Nebraska business and industry panels for Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing were convened in November 2016 to identify the top trends impacting their businesses.   Subscribe to the BMIT email listserv 2019 Resources and Updates...

The Nebraska Department of Education - Certification Investigations The Nebraska Legislature has passed two bills that will have a significant impact on school districts. The first bill, LB 1080, requires school districts to have specific policies in place before June 30, 2021 to prevent sexual misconduct, including grooming, between an...

Communications & Outreach Staff Katie Bieber Director of Communications P: 402-471-5025 E: katie.bieber@nebraska.gov @NDE_GOV Shauna Groenewold Web and Social Media Specialist P: 402-471-3186 E: shauna.groenewold@nebraska.gov @NDE_PS   David Hefley Web Content Manager P: 402-471-4538 E: david.hefley@nebraska.gov         David Jespersen Public Information Officer P: 402-471-4537 E: david.jespersen@nebraska.gov @NDE_News   Drew Worster Multimedia Specialist...

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...

The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Model, formerly known as a Coordinated School Health Program (CSHP), consists of ten interactive components. Schools by themselves cannot, and should not be expected to address the nation's most serious health and social problems. Families, health care workers, the media, religious organizations,...

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Data & Research website provides quick access to empirical information related to Career & Technical Education (CTE) in Nebraska, including resources on topics such as CTE student outcomes, data reporting and accountability, return on investment, and labor market information.   Nebraska CTE Delivers! 71% of Nebraska's students...

Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 1, Rules and Regulations Governing the Audit of Nebraska Public School Districts was approved by the Commissioner 3/30/2021. A public hearing was held 6/1/2021.  The State Board approved on 6/4/ 2021 and sent to AGO 6/7/2021. HDRule1_2021 Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code, Chapter 2,...

Office of Data, Research, and Evaluation - Sections Application Development – Focusing on the development of IT applications to support data reporting and data use by School Districts and the general public. Data Collections – Integrating the collection, refinement and use of educational data to meet federal and state reporting requirements, ensuring...

The Certification Investigation Review is provided by the Certification Investigations' Office of the Nebraska Department of Education. The documents set forth herein are copies of orders and reprimands issued by the State Board of Education, the Commissioner of Education, or the Nebraska Professional Practices Commission, involving Nebraska certificate holders, and...

Welcome to the Education and Training Website! If you are visiting, most likely you are: Exploring what NDE has for you in Education and Training! Starting a CTSO chapter of Educators Rising in your school! Encouraging a student that has a future in teaching to go for it! Preparing to...

Our Purpose The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) promotes the use of current and emerging technologies through initiatives and partnerships that expand opportunities for learning beyond the boundaries of the school and classroom. The Guiding Principles used in developing the S11 - Digital Education Position Statement and approved by the Nebraska...

Nebraska Teacher & Principal Performance Standards The Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards were approved by the Nebraska State Board of Education in April 2020.  The standards are linked below: NTPPS Document Rubrics The rubrics will serve as a continuum of support and development within the S.E.E.D. Instructional System. NTPPS...

Preparing quality teachers and other professional educators for the State of Nebraska is a vital component of the Nebraska Department of Education's mission. The Teacher Education Program Approval section is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and approving teacher and administrator education programs that lead to certification to teach, administer...