Activity 3: Skills and Best Practices Case Studies/Problem Solving John J. Patrick, Director of the Social Studies Development Center and Professor of Education, Indiana University has described nine trends in social studies education which have broad potential for influencing civic education. http://www.indiana.edu Among these is the use of case studies:...

Building the Classroom Connection A well-structured classroom orientation lays the groundwork for a successful workplace learning experience. Students are prepared for learning in the workplace by helping them assess their own interests and skills, learn about what to expect at the workplace and build an understanding of the various aspects...

Fiscal Monitoring PDF The purpose of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER) Fiscal Monitoring guidance, is to provide subgrantees with information that will support successful internal controls and support the Nebraska Department of Education’s on-going efforts to make recipients aware of their responsibilities associated with fiscal management...

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES OF THE CIVICS NEBRASKA PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL (Approved: November 3. 2006) 1.00 THE CIVICS NEBRASKA PARTNERSHIP ADVISORY COUNCIL. The Civics Nebraska Partnership Advisory Council (CNPAC) is an advisory body to the Nebraska State Board of Education. Its membership is appointed by the State Board from individuals and representatives...

The Nebraska State Board of Education believes that in order to help prepare future generations of Nebraska youth for success in life, Nebraska’s schools, families and communities must work together to provide multiple opportunities for healthy growth, development and academic success. The Nebraska State Board of Education recognizes that the...

As part of our ongoing efforts to supporting ELL Programming across the state, the NDE English Learner Program initiated a Secondary ELL Working Group in Fall 2016.  From there we have grown to include over 30 members from districts and ESUs all over the state.  This group focuses on developing...

Our Purpose: We provide opportunities for people with disabilities to succeed. Our Mission: We help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment while helping businesses recruit, train, and retain employees with disabilities. Our Values and Guiding Principles: Respect - We treat others with respect and importance regardless of position...

Printable Student View The Climate Patterns table shows the annual average temperature for the coldest and warmest months for five cities in the United States. Rule: Increasing latitude has the effect of decreasing temperatures on Earth. This effect is there if you increase latitude north or south. Read the rule and study the...

NSCAS-S Tables of Specification: Please read this explanation as to why the TOS for NSCAS-S are different. Explanation Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 11 Strengthening Claims-based Interpretations and Uses of Local and Large-scale Science Assessment Scores (SCILLSS) This website houses tools, information, and resources developed as part of the Strengthening...

Cooking the healthful way Serving healthier meals in child and adult care facilities participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program is a challenge. Planning meals that follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and preparing food with good nutrition in mind is important. To cook healthier meals you should:...

Curriculum Resources to Share This page will contain powerpoints, quizzes, notes, and tests that have been developed by teachers that are willing to share them with other teachers. This also includes resources shared through the FACS Listserv. Topics include (click each link to be redirected): Advanced Human Food, Nutrition &...

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (agricultural education) has incorporated authentic work-based or experiential learning into their programs since the early 1900s. Supervised Agricultural Experience or SAE provides students individualized opportunities to learn and develop real-world skills outside of the classroom beyond the school day. The National Council for Agricultural Education,...

Expense Reimbursement PDF The purpose of this resource is to support school districts in effectively utilizing Education Stabilization Fund Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds to meet the needs of Nebraska public school and nonpublic school students. ESSER is its own, separate, flexible program intended to assist with...

Welcome! You are embarking on an important part of the Continuous Improvement journey. Whether you are the organizer for the Host School site or the Team Lead for the External Visit, this will be an opportunity to showcase the efforts made during the 5-year cycle. Accredited schools must comply with...

Federal Resources REMS K-12 Guide: Guide for Developing High-Quality Emergency Operations Plans The Role of Districts in Developing High Quality School Emergency Plans: A Companion to the School Guide FEMA Sample Plan Comprehensive Preparedness Guide National Incident Management System FEMA Training link Nebraska School Safety Summary infographics: Standard Response Protocol...