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Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Review

OCR Compliance Manual Civil Rights Compliance Manual  Interviews Civil Rights Review Interview List - to be completed and ready for NDE Staff the day of the review Sample Interview Questions - Feel free to share these with your staff Administrator Interview Questions Counselor Interview Questions Educators Interview Questions ELL Coordinator...
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Administrative Review

Introduction to the Administrative Review The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) amended the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requiring a unified accountability system designed to ensure that participating school food authorities (SFAs) comply with National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) requirements. The...
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Special Education Finance

IDEA Application Process If you are new to the Grant Management System (GMS) and the IDEA Application Process, the video IDEA Application Process is a short tutorial on accessing the GMS system and the steps to apply for the IDEA Grant. Even if you are not new to the process...
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NEWS RELEASE

STATE BOARD RESPONDS TO NSEA PETITION

The Nebraska State Board of Education has declined to issue a declaratory order that would mandate masks in schools as requested by the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA). In November, the NSEA petitioned the State Board for an order that would require all students and staff to wear masks in...
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Supporting Educator Effectiveness through Development (S.E.E.D.)

Supporting Educator Effectiveness through Development (S.E.E.D.) is a comprehensive approach to ensuring access to quality educators for all students, especially the most disadvantaged, and strengthening and maintaining teacher and principal effectiveness throughout the state. S.E.E.D. serves as the foundation for the paradigm shift from top-down compliance to a system of...
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April 2020

Resolution on the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Nebraska Schools The State Board of Education approved a resolution that gives emergency powers to commissioner Matthew Blomstedt to make quick decisions regarding education rules and regulations in the best interest of students during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the resolution...
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Perkins Grant Monitoring

The following documents have been prepared to assist the staff of the Nebraska Department of Education in monitoring approved projects of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Perkins V). The monitoring process has the following purposes: Determine compliance with the assurances listed in the local...
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Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities

Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities: A Guide for Best Practices The purposes of this document are to provide adapted physical education teachers, physical education teachers, special education teachers, administrators, and parents the following: Adapted Physical Education best practice information that includes: Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations....
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State Board of Education Position Statements

Position Statements are aligned and reside with the Board's legislative and regulatory priorities. Position Statements are advisory in nature to let the public and educators know where the Board stands on a topic, concern, or educational issue. Position Statements may be used to share the vision or beliefs of the Board,...
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June 2018

Future Ready Nebraska Update During the June Work Session the State Board of Education was provided an update on Future Ready Nebraska. The goal of Future Ready Nebraska is to set the direction for digital learning and tech plans across the state. The initiative identifies priorities for support, encourages innovation,...
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Civil Rights

Civil Rights Summary - Outline of Civil Rights Guidance and includes USDA's Nondiscrimination Statement to be included in the student handbook and website, if applicable. Civil Rights Compliance Review (to be completed one time only by new schools to the program). Civil Rights Summary Attachment H-1 - part of verification process...
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Statement of Accessibility

The Nebraska Department of Education makes every effort to ensure accessibility for all users to our site, including compliance with the State of Nebraska's Technology Access Policy as adopted by the Nebraska Information Technology Commission and Section 508 accessibility standards. Please notify us should you find any deviations from these...
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Grants Management Fiscal Monitoring

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) serves as the pass-through entity and fiscal/cognizant agency for several grants. The Grants Compliance section is charged with performing periodic fiscal reviews for all entities within the State of Nebraska that receive grant awards passed through the NDE. The section’s goals are to ensure...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Office of Coordinated School and District Support What is the S.E.E.D. Instructional System? In April 2020, the Nebraska State Board of Education (SBOE) made a commitment to a common language of effectiveness for all Nebraska school teachers and leaders by approving revisions to the Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards...
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