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Mission The mission of the Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Public Information and Communications is to support the successful execution and communication of the Department’s mission, vision and values. The Office of Public Information and Communications is responsible for assisting Department leadership, operations, and program staff in providing clear,...

Learn more about the design and construction of the world language standards in order to begin the implementation process. Participants will complete a series of activities designed to help build understanding, to review current programming, and to begin an implementation crosswalk. Materials Raising the Bar Post NILA ESU 4 (Power...

Read-At-Home Plan for Student Success, Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Dear Caregivers, The Nebraska Department of Education recognizes the role of parents, guardians, and other caregivers and family members in making a positive impact on a child’s school success. Reading with children outside of school is the best way to help...

Nebraska does not have full reciprocity with other states, but we do recognize approved teacher preparation programs from other states. The coursework needs to appear on an official transcript from a standard institution of higher education, which is defined as any college or university whose educator preparation program is fully...

District/System School Webpage Bellevue Public Schools Avery Elementary Belleaire Elementary Bellevue Elementary Bertha Barber Elementary Betz Elementary Birchcrest Elementary Central Elementary Fairview Elementary Fort Crook Elementary LeMay Elementary Leonard Lawrence Elementary Peter Sarpy Elementary Twin Ridge Elementary Two Springs Elementary Wake Robin Elementary Lewis & Clark Middle School Logan Fontenelle...

The Nebraska Department of Education is committed to providing high-quality evidence to inform statewide educational policy and decision-making. As such, the Research & Evaluation operation is dedicated to pursuing the research priorities of the Commissioner of Education and the Nebraska State Board of Education. What follows is a selection of...

Exemplar School Supports Bellevue Public Schools: https://www.bellevuepublicschools.org/militaryfamilies St Mary’s School: https://www.stmarysschoolbellevue.com/military-families Additional Resources: https://www.militaryfamily.org/ The Offutt School Liaison is available to support military-connected children across the state. You can reach the liaison here: 55FSS.FSY.SchoolLiaison@us.af.mil Professional Learning: https://schoolresources.militaryfamilies.psu.edu/modules/supporting-military-connected-students/ Month of the Military Child Ideas for Schools Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)...

The NDE and PFA-S provide video resources that cover topics such as an overview of PFA-S, its integration into the EOP, crisis delivery, and recovery. These resources promote resilience among students, staff, and families by emphasizing support and well-being during distress. Field Operations Guide PFA for Schools PFA-S Time Frame...

Since 2012, the NDE’s reVISION process has been instrumental in improving and strengthening CTE in Nebraska! This process provides Nebraska schools with the opportunity to analyze and transform their current CTE systems in order to improve their ability to educate a qualified workforce that meets industry needs within an ever-changing...

Program Overview The purpose of the Perkins reVISION Initial grant is to assist local school districts in completing the reVISION Career Education strategic planning process. Working in collaboration with postsecondary education and regional workforce/economic development leaders, the reVISION process links career educators, school administrators, school counselors, industry professionals, and community leaders. Through...

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: RI1. ACCESS: All students will have access to Internet resources and digital devices during the school day and during non-school hours to achieve equity of access.Goal 1 Progress 64% Recommended Action Step 1. Pending approval of Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant...

What is the purpose of Safe2Help? Safe2HelpNE is a reporting system designed for students, staff, and parents to anonymously report concerning behavior that could impact the safety of students or schools across Nebraska.    Students, staff, and parents can report concerning behavior that may impact the safety of students or...

Nebraska School Health The Nebraska Department of Education partners with Children’s Nebraska to support school health staff with best-practices, mentorship, and resources. CONTACT: Andrea Riley, BSN, RN School Health Liaison Children’s Nebraska 402-955-6957 anriley@childrensnebraska.org NEW! The NICE Book and Handwashing Poster Pack The NICE Book Online Feedback form for the...

The Nebraska Department of Education created a comprehensive School Safety Task Force to review current school safety, security, and preparedness practices and identify evidence-based strategies and impactful solutions to ensure Nebraska’s schools remain safe. We are recommitting our efforts to keep students and educators safe. From mental health supports and...

The Nebraska Department of Education is conducting a review of the 2017 Nebraska College and Career Ready Standards for Science. As a part of the review process, the NDE requests public input to provide feedback on the current standards. Please provide feedback to nde.sciencestandardsinput@nebraska.gov. Important Science Links 2017 Science Standards STEM...

Making decisions centered around vision and standards-aligned effective teaching and learning for science? Not sure where to start when it comes to science selection or implementation for materials? Noticing your district materials need wrap-around support for teachers to promote evidence-based practices for NE students? NDE and EdReports partnered in a...

Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt measurable academic content standards in the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. The statute requires the State Board to review and update the standards every seven years. Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership...

The Nebraska Department of Education works with the Nebraska International Language Association to award Nebraska high school students for studying and obtaining proficiency in two or more languages.  Nebraska joined other states across the United State who have endorsed the Seal of Biliteracy on January 14th. The following image shows...

Definitions Sexual misconduct means engaging in grooming, sexual contact, or sexual penetration with a student, regardless of the student’s age, as further defined herein. Sexual misconduct may or may not constitute a criminal offense. However, sexual misconduct that occurs between an adult school employee and a student in all cases...

Welcome to Skilled and Technical Sciences! Skilled and Technical Sciences (STS) consists of four career clusters: Architecture and Construction; Energy and Engineering; Manufacturing; and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics.  Through hands-on learning, STS classrooms and labs prepare students with the knowledge and skills that are desperately needed to advance to postsecondary...

Welcome to Social Studies Education Social Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as...