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Digital Guidance & Support

Nebraska Revised Statute states the duties of the School Safety & Security Director subsection (10) is to recommend curricular and extracurricular materials to assist school districts in preventing and responding to cyberbullying and digital citizenship issues. Digital literacy, digital laws/issues, and digital privacy are also topics of support and guidance...
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Digital Resources

Digital resources are always changing and being updated. Look through the resources found on this page and come back and visit them often as digital nuances come up new resources are added or come available throughout the year. The Nebraska Department of Education School Safety & Security Team will be...
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Disciplinary Action

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...
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Due Process

Rule 55 Special Education Appeals (ENGLISH) Rule 55 Special Education Appeals (SPANISH) Disability Rights Nebraska - Filing a Due Process Petition Due Process Flow Chart Due Process Flow Chart Due Process Due Process Hearing Officer’s Report, Final Decision, and Order Identifying Data Redacted 2025 Case 25-05 SE Case 25-04 SE...
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Dyslexia Guide

On this page: Dyslexia Guide More Dyslexia Information FAQ Reading Improvement Act Data Collection Contacts Dyslexia Guide: Technical Assistance for Providing Support for Students Download a pdf of The Dyslexia Guide: Technical Assistance for Providing Support for Students The Dyslexia Guide Comprehensive Literacy Instruction For All "Reading is the fundamental...
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E-Rate

Funding Year 2026 FCC Form 471 Application Filing Window Opens January 21, 2026 The Funding Year (FY) 2026 FCC Form 471 application filing window will open on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at noon ET and will close on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Because April 1 is the...
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Educational Technology

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...
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Educator Certification

Thank you for visiting Educator Certification! 2026 Early Renewal Reminder Flyer Frequently Asked Questions As of June 4th, 2025, any applicant that has completed an educator preparation program through a college or university will not be required to take or pass the Praxis Content test. This does not include those applicants that...
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Educator Effectiveness

“A culture of school success for every student, every day!” is the aim of the Educator Effectiveness tenet of the Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE’s) Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow (AQuESTT) framework. The NDE is committed to ensuring that all students have equitable access to effective...
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Educator Preparation

Welcome to Educator Preparation!   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...
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Educator Preparation Programs

Certification Fast Facts Nebraska has three certificate levels: initial, standard, professional. Nebraska does not have unlimited reciprocity with other states. UNK offers the 'Transition to Teaching' program allowing a person with a BS/BA in a language to qualify for a Transitional Teaching Certificate for three years. While completing this program,...
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Educator Professional Development

Fulbright Teacher Exchange Programs Offering programs from two-weeks to one year, Fulbright provides international opportunities for all content areas. All programs are partially or fully funded. IIE: The Institute of International Education Founded in 1919, this organization continues to offer international opportunities for students, teachers, and administrators. Browse the program...
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Educator Resources

The information contained on this page is provided as a resource, and not an endorsement of the NDE. Links to third-party websites do not constitute an endorsement of the content, viewpoint, accuracy, opinions, policies, products, services, or accessibility of the sites. Decisions about curriculum and instructional materials are made locally...
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Elementary Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Flexibility

Nebraska's Waiver from NCLB Nebraska’s written request for ESEA Flexibility shifts the focus of accountability and gives us a more robust picture of what our students can do. It is an opportunity to outline our goals, create a shared vision and tell our Nebraska story. Nebraska's waiver from NCLB. The...
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English Language Arts Education

VisionWe BelieveFoundational LiteracyVision Nebraska's PK-12 students have equitable access to high-quality literacy instruction that prepares them for the demands of college, career, and civic life.  Instructional practices are grounded in student engagement with complex and challenging texts and are responsive to a range of student needs and interests. We Believe...
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English Language Arts Standards

Nebraska's College and Career Ready Standards for English Language Arts The ability to use language for the pursuit of knowledge, for purposeful expression, and for active participation in civic life requires academic content standards that are clearly defined and increasingly rigorous across grade levels. The Nebraska English Language Arts standards...
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English Learner Programs

Nebraska’s EL Mission To lead and support academic language learning so that English Learners have meaningful access to high-quality instruction that will prepare them for learning, earning, and living. NDE Vision Partnering for the best education for all . . . for life. NDE Values Honesty, integrity, and trust Quality...
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Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program

The Enhancing Excellence to Teaching Program is administered by Nebraska’s Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education (CCPE). For more information regarding this program please visit the CCPE website:  Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program | Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Please send any questions or inquiries to Celeste Thompson at celeste.thompson@nebraska.gov.

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Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program Application Page

Application Information The application is valid only for the Enhancing Excellence in Teaching Program 2024-25 EETP Forgivable Loan Application will open April 15, 2024 Please see institutional tab for link to application  DOWNLOAD APPLICATION TO YOUR DESKTOP PRIOR TO COMPLETING Application window is April 15, 2024 - May 17, 2024...
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Entrepreneurship

Course Outlines Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education National Content Standards for Entrepreneurship Education Entrepreneurship Course Outline - Southwest High School Lesson Plans Are You Affected by Advertising? - Centennial Public School Selling Yourself - Centennial Public School Event Promotion Lesson Prom Closet - Waverly High School Interview an Entrepreneur Federal Reserve...
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Entrepreneurship Education

Nebraska Entrepreneurship Education The Nebraska Department of Education provides statewide: Curriculum support Technical assistance Professional development Entrepreneurship education outreach and services provided through Nebraska Career Education include: Nebraska Entrepreneurship Education website Nebraska Entrepreneurship Education listserv Nebraska Career Education Conference sessions Publicity for local, state, and national activities Support and leadership...
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Equity in HAL State Report

Equity in HAL Identification Equity in HAL Achievement District Plans HAL Identification District HAL Programming and Assessment District Plans HAL Evaluation

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Essential Content for 20-21

Based on research and the progression of the disciplines, the 2020–21 Essential Instructional Content names the priorities in mathematics (K–8), ELA/literacy (K–12), and science (K-12) that should be the focus of instruction for educators in the 2020–21 academic year. These documents and videos provide guidance for the field about content...
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