Strategic Plan Update The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner Ryan Foor gave the board an update on the strategic plan. Dr. Foor filled board members in on how the NDE is moving forward with the plan and how they are creating internal operational plans to improve service. 21st Century Community Learning...

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...

Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matthew Blomstedt announced he will be stepping down from his position effective January 3, 2023. He has served as the Commissioner of Education for almost 9 years since being named on January 2, 2014. During his public service, Commissioner Blomstedt has worked to change the focus...

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...

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...

Helpdesk Contact Information Budget & Grants Management (B&GM) Helpdesk nde.bgmhelp@nebraska.gov Central Accounting Helpdesk nde.centralaccountinghelp@neb... Grants Management System (GMS) Helpdesk nde.gmsdata@nebraska.gov Administration Steve Bauers Administrator (402) 890-8136 steve.bauers@nebraska.gov Vacant Grants Training Specialist Rebecca Schademann Grant System Specialist (531) 289-0234 rebecca.schademann@nebraska.g... Budget Beth Plants Assistant Administrator (531) 739-7480 beth.plants@nebraska.gov Zach Bomberger Budget...

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....

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,...

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,...

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...

The Nebraska Results Driven Accountability page includes documents, links, and/or information to assist users in understanding the goals and activities related to the shift from compliance to outcomes for students with disabilities.  Part B Results Driven Accountability Achieving Results for Children with Disabilities: NeMTSS Nebraska Logic Model Nebraska Theory of...

Annual Board Approval - NDE Rule 24 Matrices, Documents, and Forms State Program Review - Report Documents and Forms Review Schedule The goal of State Program Review is to provide an accurate picture of educator preparation offered by the Nebraska institution in order to maintain State Approval. In addition to...

Data security is how data are collected stored and transferred through a district's infrastructure. Infrastructure includes district-owned servers and devices, including mobile devices. All district-controlled applications, networks and cloud-based storage should also be included. Traditionally, firewalls served as the divide between internal and external security threats but now this is...

Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Recognitions Three Nebraska teachers have been selected as state finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest honor for K–12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teachers. The awards program is...

  NDE Day serves as the foundational opening to the annual Administrators’ Days conference, providing a vital opportunity for Nebraska school leaders to connect directly with the Nebraska Department of Education. As a collaborative "one-stop-shop" for district leadership, this day is dedicated to aligning our collective efforts across the state....