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Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy Purpose and Goals

Purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy The purpose of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy is to acknowledge the high school recipient has achieved a high level of proficiency in English and at least one additional language other than English. The Seal is the cumulative evidence of the Nebraska World...
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Nebraska Teacher of the Year

Nominations and Applications for the 2026 Nebraska Teacher of the Year are now open. Nebraska has amazing teachers and being able to recognize their excellence is one of the highlights of the year.  The Nebraska Department of Education is proud to provide an opportunity to recognize the best teachers in the...
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Nebraska World Language Standards Process

The Impetus In 2016, Dr. Janine Theiler initiated the first World Language Colloquium to discuss and establish priorities for NDE in meeting the needs of world language teachers across the state. Task force groups were formed to address needs in the areas of programming, proficiency, professional learning, advocacy and collaboration....
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NebraskaREADS Communication Resources

NebraskaREADS FAQs This flier provides a list of frequently asked questions regarding the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act.  The most up to date FAQ list can be found at https://www.education.ne.gov/nebraskareads/frequently-asked-questions/ NebraskaREADs FAQs – Spanish Social Media Playbook July-Dec This social media playbook is designed to leverage digital media channels with the...
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NebraskaREADS Contact

Olivia Alberts Reading Specialist Office of Teaching, Learning & Assessment 500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE 68510-2611 P: 531-220-6014 E: olivia.alberts@nebraska.gov

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NebraskaREADS Rules & Regulations

The NebraskaREADS initiative was created to serve the needs of students, educators, and parents along the journey to successful reading. The NebraskaREADS initiative supports the policies and practices outlined in the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act, which was enacted in 2018 and went into effect during the 2019-2020 school year. The...
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NeMTSS Framework

2025 Nebraska MTSS Summit – Hybrid "Road Trip - Navigating Literacy on the MTSS Highway" October 9-10, 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 highlight how a multi-tiered system of...
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Newsletter

To sign up for the HAL monthly newsletter, email sheyanne.meadows@nebraska.gov January 2023 NewsletterPast Newsletters2023 January 2023 HAL Newsletter 2022 October 2022 HAL Newsletter September 2022 HAL Newsletter August 2022 HAL Newsletter May 2022 HAL Newsletter March 2022 HAL Newsletter January 2022 HAL Newsletter 2021 November 2021 HAL Newsletter September 2021...
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Newsletter

Catch up on what is happening the next quarter in Nebraska School Safety and Security. New trainings, legislation, grants, information, registrations, and opportunities are revealed every quarter. Get on the mailing list to make sure you do not miss out on the next Newsletter. The Newsletter is a great way...
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NSCAS Growth

Nebraska has embarked on a transition to an adaptive through-year assessment model, one which combines the best of MAP Growth and the NSCAS General Summative test, builds on the work Nebraska educators have done statewide to create an assessment system that is instructionally useful, meaningful to students, and connected to...
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NSCAS Science Scores

NSCAS Science Score Interpretation Watch this webinar for NSCAS Science Score determination and interpretation. Learn what the score says about instruction and student proficiency to use assessment data to make meaningful district-level change to support science for all students.

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NTPPS Teacher/Principal Videos

Teacher Standard Videos The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) provides videos of conversations about the standards through the lens of a student, teacher, principal, Educational Service Unit, Higher Education Educator Preparation Program, and NDE.  Listen to Nebraska educators speak from their perspective about the standards, the support they offer teachers,...
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Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services Vision Statement Nutrition Services provides leadership that inspires service of nutritious meals to children, students and adults. Nutrition Services ReferencesContact Information Address Mailing Address: (USPS)                                               ...
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OER Toolkit – Creating

Why Create OER?OER Design TipsCombining LicensesAccessibility ToolsAuthoringWhy Create OER? Why Create OER? Assures academic freedom to add content to your specifications Extends your academic profile Provides more relevant and engaging materials for students Can be regularly updated Reduces costs for districts and students Attribution:  Text a derivative of BCOER Poster, by BCcampus, licensed under CC...
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OER Toolkit – Licensing

Open Educational Resources (OER) is based on a set of permissions that enable the use and modification of educational content. In this section, one will gain knowledge about the shift from traditional copyright to open licenses, and how to apply open licenses to works created, remixed, and shared. Local  educational...
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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

Welcome to NDE Office of Coordinated Student Support Services Webpage! The Nebraska Department of Education’s (NDE) Office of Coordinated Student Support Services (CSSS) provides coordinated support related to the overall mental and physical health and safety of students to enhance learning and achievement. To best serve and support all students...
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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

Nebraska now offers reciprocity for applicants that hold a valid, unencumbered, regular teaching certificate from another state that was obtained through completing an educator preparation program. To qualify with an out-of-state Teaching Certificate here in Nebraska: Apply through our TEACH portal Email or upload your current, valid out-of-state teaching certificate...
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Parent & Family Resources

General ResourcesResources by TopicParent NewslettersGeneral Resources NAGC Parent Timely Information for Parents (TIP) Sheets The Timely Information for Parents (TIP) Sheets are for parents and caregivers of gifted children to download, read, and share as their children's needs change. View the TIP sheets in Spanish SENG Parenting Resources SENG is...
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Parent Bullying Resources

Guidance When Responding to Bullying Behavior We recommend that parents take a collaborative approach when communicating with schools and collecting evidence of incidents of bullying. Further, it is important to continue to communicate with your student and work collaboratively with your school. The chart below contains steps that parents can...
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