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OER Toolkit- Sustainability

How can educators impact the longevity and success of OER in their districts? This module provides tools and tips that will help you influence key sustainability levers—from policy, to funding, to training on OER. Identify OER Funding OpportunitiesTrain Others on OERImpact OER PolicyIdentify OER Funding Opportunities Funding Opportunities In the...
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Office of Coordinated Student Support Services

MISSION: To provide collaborative leadership, coordinated services, support and assistance to ensure all Nebraskans, regardless of background or circumstances, have equitable opportunity for success in learning, earning and living. Welcome to NDE Office of Coordinated Student Support Services Webpage!   The Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) Office of Coordinated Student...
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Office of Early Childhood

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...
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Official Transcripts

A transcript must be sent directly from the college. Most colleges have a portal that will identify the service they use to send transcripts. Please choose one of the options below. Electronic Transcripts: A transcript from Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse can be sent directly to nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov. By Mail: You...
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OLD – Educator Certification

Section A I want to be a Nebraska Educator and I have never held any Nebraska Certificate Teaching Certificates & Permits   Administrative Certificates & Permits Special Services Certificates & Permits Section B I am a Nebraska Educator and want to renew, update or advance my Certificate Certificate Application Adding...
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Our Staff

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...
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Out-of-State Certification

While Nebraska does not offer direct reciprocity at this time, we do have other options that Out-of-State teachers may qualify for: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact  Initial Teaching Certificate Alternative Certification Nebraska Entry Permit

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Parent & Family Resources

EventsParent NewslettersResourcesParent AdvocacyEvents HAL Family Event: Planning for Summer (Dec. 7, 2022) HAL students benefit greatly from participating in advanced opportunities during the summer. Research shows positive academic and emotional growth when HAL students participate in summer programs. This webinar will highlight some summer online and in-person opportunities for HAL...
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Perkins V

The Strengthening Career & Technical Education for the 21st Century law, or “Perkins V,” is a federal education program that invests in secondary, postsecondary and adult Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories. Perkins is: dedicated to the continuous improvement...
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Perkins V State Plan

State PlanStrategic PrioritiesFunding DistributionState Plan Click here to download Nebraska's Perkins V State Plan.  Strategic Priorities Click here to read more about Nebraska's Perkins V Strategic Priorities. Funding Distribution Click here to review the Perkins funding distribution. 

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Personalized Professional Development

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: PPL1. ONLINE RESOURCES: All Nebraska teachers, administrators and other stakeholders will have access to online Professional Learning resources including videos, articles and other professional development opportunities.Goal 1 Progress 40% Recommended Action Step 1. Create a vetting committee that determines a rubric for evaluating online...
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Physical Education

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 programs increase the physical competence, health-related fitness, self-responsibility, and enjoyment...
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PL Webinars

Number Bonds: The Foundation of Number Sense (K-5) Composing and decomposing numbers is a critical component of number sense. Webinar participants will explore how number bonds support K-5 learners by utilizing the concrete-pictorial-abstract progression of learning. We’ll also share strategies to develop flexible, fluid learning by using number bonds daily...
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Plan Origins and Rationale

The 2018 - 2020 Nebraska Statewide Digital Learning and Educational Technology Plan sets forth a commitment and vision for creating an environment in which personalized digital learning is provided to PK - 12 students throughout Nebraska giving them the skills needed for learning, earning, and living. The intention of the...
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Podcast

This is Your Quality Time Step Up to Quality’s podcast was created especially for Nebraska’s early childhood education professionals. While it does have great information for parents, educators of older students, administrators and really anyone who cares about kids, we purposefully plan episodes with child care providers in mind. Each...
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Power of Language

Career Education Model World Languages Language in Careers Chinese Language in Careers French   Language in Careers Spanish Language in Careers German

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PPCS and Veterans Education

Private Postsecondary Career Schools Mission Statement The Private Postsecondary Career Schools and Veterans Education section of the Nebraska Department of Education has the responsibility of authorizing private postsecondary career schools to operate educational programs and to recruit students for their schools. Veterans Education Mission Statement We are designated as the...
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Practice Guide Summaries

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) publishes practice guides to share rigorous evidence and expert guidance on addressing education-related challenges. Each practice guide is developed by a panel of experts, and each recommendation is connected to supporting evidence. In collaboration with REL Central at Marzano Research, the Nebraska Department of Education...
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Previous Math Standards

Approved by the State Board, October 8, 2009 Grades K – 8 and 12 Standards Vertical Format: Vertical Format (.doc) (pdf) Grades K – 8 and 12 Standards Horizontal Format: Horizontal Format (.doc) (pdf) Math Glossary for 2009 Math Standards Standards Instructional Tool

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Printable School Resources

Download and Print These Resources: (items added by date order as developed) Infographic Documents for NDE School Safety Topics: Threat Assessment Information Basic Threat Assessment Safe2HelpNE Standard Response Protocol Basics Standard Reunification Method Basics PFA for Schools Bullying Infographic Psychological First Aid Time Frame for Response Nebraska Suicide Awareness/Prevention Safe2Help...
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Project Resources

Below you will find all current Future Ready Nebraska Resources This is a statewide collaboration between the NDE, ESUs, school districts and educators with the goal to curate and create quality open educational resources that are aligned to Nebraska curriculum. VIEW The intention of the plan is to provide key...
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Provisional Permit

Coming soon General InformationAdditional ResourcesGeneral InformationAdditional Resources

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Psychological First Aid for School FAQ

FAQWhat is Psychological First Aid for Schools? The Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) program trains school staff and equips them with effective crisis response strategies. The program’s main objective is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families by being prepared and responding quickly during crises....
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Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S)

The Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S) program trains school staff and equips them with effective crisis response strategies. The program’s main objective is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and families by being prepared and responding quickly during crises. PFA-S focuses on eight core actions: initiating...
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