NEBRASKA COUNCIL ON TEACHER EDUCATION (NCTE) NCTE COUNCIL MEETING - October 14, 2016 If you experience problems opening any of the documents below, please contact Marlene Beiermann at 402-471-3397 or marlene.beiermann@nebraska.gov. Any other questions may be directed to Pat Madsen at 402-471-4863 or pat.madsen@nebraska.gov. NEW MEMBERS AND ALTERNATES ORIENTATION SESSION...

Statewide accreditation reports for schools dating back to 2015 were analyzed to determine key growth areas across Nebraska. The recommendations from the accreditation reports underwent content analysis to determine the presence of Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards (NTPPS) language, themes, and concepts given in the qualitative data. Each recommendation...

Nebraska Commissioner of Education Matthew L. Blomstedt joined two other state education chiefs September 25 to testify at the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing, The Every Student Succeeds Act: States Leading the Way. Commissioner Blomstedt, Delaware Department of Education Secretary Susan Bunting, and South Carolina Department...

Dec 2, 2020- Updating the Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards March 1, 2021- Insights on Educator Effectiveness and Development from the NDE S.E.E.D. Team  April 8, 2022- The Good Life EDU Podcast: The NDE SEED Team on the Educator Effectiveness Lens and Cognitive Coaching on Apple Podcasts April 19, 2022-...

A free half-day virtual event designed to help school administrators, community partners and afterschool leaders learn about full-service community schools.  Participants will hear perspectives from Tony Smith, a national leader in community schools, Nebraska school administrators and the Nebraska Department of Education.  (Agenda) Recognition that no one entity or system...

 Nebraska joined the Milken Educator Awards program in 1996. 44 recipients since program began in Nebraska. $1,100,000 awarded in Nebraska since program began. Katie Mace, 2021 Nebraska Milken Educator Recipient. Photo courtesy of the Milken Family Foundation. From left, Nebraska Commissioner of Education Dr. Matthew L. Blomstedt; Katie Mace, 2021...

Contact information (Federal) Jim Kent | 402-405-6456 | jim.kent@nebraska.gov Contact information (State) Jim Kent | 402-405-6456 | jim.kent@nebraska.gov Title II - ACOP Title II-A Quick Guide Title II – Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Act of 1965 as Amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 TITLE II-Preparing, Training...

January 9, 2020 State Board Annual Orientation (10:00 a.m.) *Please note, the Annual Orientation will not be broadcast January 10, 2020 State Board Business Meeting (9:00 a.m.) February 6, 2020 Work Session (10:00 a.m.) February 6, 2020 Legislative Priorities Session (3:00 p.m.) *Please note, the Work Session and the Legislative...

Future Ready District Technology Profile 2023 - 2024. The Future Ready District Technology profile will run second semester again this school year. The collection will open for ALL public schools and districts in the portal on Thursday, February 1, 2024, and will close on Monday,  April 15, 2024.  A PDF...

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) gathers English Language Learner statistical information during the fall reporting process of public school students. The definition of limited English student is as follows: Column 1           and Column 2 all students meet one or more of the following: Is...

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is a constitutional agency approved by Nebraska voters. The Department operates under the authority of an elected board of education. NDE is organized into teams that interact to operate the agency and carry out the duties assigned by state and federal statutes and the...

Quality 21st CCLC programs provide additional time and support for learning outside of the regular school day. Academic support includes homework help and enrichment activities that align to, complement, and enhance the school day curriculum. The building principal is key to ensuring the alignment between the school day and 21st...

Forms & Resource Center Nebraska Local School Wellness Policy Workshop Training Resources Wellness Policy requirement: Implementation and mentoring plan Wellness Policy Requirement: Implementation and Monitoring plan.doc Overview and Action Steps.pdf Guidelines.pdf The Wellness Impact The Wellness Impact: Enhancing Academic Success through Healthy School Environments.pdf Check Lists for School Wellness Committee...

Nebraska Reading Improvement Act and NebraskaREADS Update Dr. Cory Epler gave an overview of the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act progress and NebraskaREADS program. The law takes a comprehensive approach to improving the early literacy skills of Nebraska’s K-3 students. It emphasizes the importance of strong early reading instruction and individualized...

Month of the Military Child Presentation Each year, Nebraska schools serve thousands of students whose parents serve in the military. Since November 2021, the NDE has recognized public schools and non-public schools as Purple Star Schools to denote the special efforts the schools have undertaken to support the unique needs...