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Bullying Resources for Schools

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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Bullying Resources for Students

Students play an important role in creating safe environments at school. Below you can find guidance and resources on how students can respond to bullying if they are a victim, perpetrator, or bystander. Guidance for StudentsVictims Acknowledge that it is not your fault. Communicate incidents of bullying with a trusted...
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Bullying Resources for Teachers

Staff Development and Resources for Teachers Training and instruction for bullying prevention and intervention of all administrators, certified staff, support staff, and ancillary groups should include developing awareness, skill-building, and monitoring progress to effectively prevent and intervene in bullying behaviors and encourage pro-social behaviors. The staff development plan should additionally...
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Business, Marketing, and Management and Information Technology

Welcome BMIT Educators! Use the links on the left to access Business, Marketing, and Information Technology resources. Financial Literacy Act Guidance  Computer Science and Technology Act Guidance Subscribe to the BMIT email listserv Register for the BMIT Fall Conferences This year you can choose to attend the Omaha or Kearney...
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Canvas Professional Development Opportunities

Canvas Consortium Professional Development Opportunities Quarterly Canvas Newsletters Starting the the fall of 2023, a quarterly newsletter will be sent to ALL Canvas contacts via email. Newsletters can then be shared with building staff. Learn about new features, tips for using tips in the classroom, new Canvas resources and more!...
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Canvas Statewide Consortium

Schools that are having issues with their SIS integration should go to the Canvas Support and Training page linked on the left! Nebraska's Canvas Consortium Starting in June of 2020, the NDE announced it had entered into a contract with Instructure to provide its Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) to...
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Canvas Support and Training Resources

For SIS integration/grade passback issues We have received many questions and help tickets on SIS integration/grade passback (PowerSchool mostly) issues. Below are some resources to help Canvas Admins to troubleshoot these issues or to get additional help from Canvas and your SIS provider. Be sure that if you are having...
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Certification Investigations

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...
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Community Partnerships

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: CP1. COMMUNICATION: Communicate the Digital Learning/Ed Tech plan with stakeholders throughout the state.Goal 1 Progess 75% Recommended Action Step 1. Prepare several forms of Communication (PowerPoint, Flyers, Posters, Web Pages etc.) about the Digital Learning and Ed Tech plan for sharing at meetings and...
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Competency-Based Credit

Nebraska Department of Education World Languages Competency-based Credit Program Competency-based Credit (CbC) allows students to earn high school world language credits by demonstrating proficiency in a language other than English. These types of credits offer fluent writers and speakers additional flexibility in how they progress toward graduation. There are many...
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Conditional Teaching Permit

General InformationApplicant GuideRenewal InformationGeneral Information A Conditional Teaching Permit is a temporary authorization to teach. A Conditional Teaching Permit is valid for up to one year from the date of issuance unless otherwise voided. A Conditional Teaching Permit may be issued while the application for a certificate or permit is...
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Contact

David Jespersen Administrator 402-471-4537 david.jespersen@nebraska.gov Jeannie Chastain Conference & Event Specialist 402-471-2288 jeannie.chastain@nebraska.gov Shauna Groenewold Web and Social Media Specialist 402-471-3186 shauna.groenewold@nebraska.go... Drew Worster Multimedia Specialist 402-471-0533 drew.worster@nebraska.gov Justin Broughton Web Developer 402-440-0436 justin.broughton@nebraska.gov Sydney Wolfe Graphic Designer 402-310-9581 sydney.wolfe@nebraska.gov Neum Schmickrath Web Developer 402-314-5087 neum.schmickrath@nebraska.gov

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Contact Us

Assistance is provided by the following Nebraska Department of Education staff. Contact information and a description of services available are included. Jay Martin School Safety & Security Director 402-471-2944 jay.martin@nebraska.gov Scott Stemper Emergency Operations Plan & School Safety & Security Specialist 402-309-4053 scott.stemper@nebraska.gov Ellen D'Amore School Safety & Grants Program...
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Content Area Standards

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...
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Coordinated School Health

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,...
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Crisis Response

Guide for Developing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) for Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): This document offers guidance to IHEs for creating comprehensive emergency plans. It emphasizes collaboration, assessment, customization, and continuous improvement. Key components include the basic plan, functional annexes, and threat-specific annexes. The guide also covers topics like the...
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CTE Data and Research

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! 80% of...
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Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: CIA1. REGULATIONS: Identify the rules that support personalized teaching and learning; review and revise (if necessary).Goal 1 Progress 66% Recommended Action Step 1. Research, develop, vet, and adopt personalized learning definition and Board Statement. (Q3 2018, NDE & FRNC) Recommended Action Step 2.  Review...
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Data & Privacy

Webinar Recording Webinar: Return to School – Addressing Privacy and Security Challenges in K-12 Education Recorded on August 7, 2020 Description: Did you know that Students were learning virtually way before 2020? And did you also know there are existing resources that have been created by the Privacy Technical Assistance Center...
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Data Governance, Data Security and Privacy

There have been 1,619 publicly reported incidents of cyber-attacks in schools within the US from 2016 to 2022 according to The K – 12 Cybersecurity Resource Center. Because of this, it is important for school districts to have strong plans in place for data governance, data security and data privacy....
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Data, Research, and Evaluation

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...
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Defining Bullying

Bullying is identified as a behavior that is performed. It is important not to label students as "bullies" as it may lead students to internalize these message and lead them to belief that they are inherently a bully.  Rather, bullying can be defined as a behavior that is dynamic and...
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