Overview Program Eligibility To be eligible to qualify for reimbursement under the School Lunch Program, after school care programs must meet the following three criteria: A school district or residential childcare facility (RCCI) which participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) must operate the after-school care program. The program...

For Nutrition Services program questions or issues you encounter with the webpage please contact the Office of Nutrition Services at nde.nsweb@nebraska.gov or by phone at (800) 731-2233; Fax (402) 471-4407. For general NDE questions visit https://www.education.ne.gov/contact-us/. Mailing Address: (USPS) Nutrition Services PO Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987   Printable Staff...

Goals, Action Steps and Progress GOAL: DP1. POLICES: Adopt and sustain policies protecting privacy and security of student data and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.Goal 1 Progress 50% Recommended Action Step 1. Utilize Future Ready and/or district technology plan needs assessment/survey data to identify and prioritize areas of...

The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with the Nebraska Arts Council, is pleased to provide funding for arts education projects to Nebraska’s school districts. Arts NOW Grants Awarded to Nebraska Schools Students across Nebraska will have access to projects in a wide range of arts through special grants awarded...

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...

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...

The use of OER has tremendous potential to change education. Advocacy is a core process for addressing this change, bringing the issue to the forefront of the agenda for decision makers. This module will help both teachers and library staff to communicate the value of OER toward influencing decisions that...

Forms & Resource Center The following forms are for Fiscal Year 2024 You may download files by right-clicking your mouse and selecting "Save Link As..." Administration, Record Keeping & FinanceIncome Eligibility Income Eligibility Guidelines for FY 2026 – guidelines effective July 1, 2025 – June 30, 20256. FY26 Income Eligibility...

Why Data Governance is Important? Data governance has now become the center of data quality in many organizations. Over the years, importance of data governance has significantly increased, primarily because organizations now preemptively align their data governance process to reduce the data security risks. As an educational agency, NDE takes key initiatives...

Coordinated Student Support Services Administration Zainab Rida, Ph.D. Administrator and Officer 402-471-4620 zainab.rida@nebraska.gov Kayte Partch Assistant Administrator 402-560-8187 kayte.partch@nebraska.gov Dylan Lester Office Associate 531-510-4054 dylan.lester@nebraska.gov School Mental Health and Child Wellbeing Team Amber Hartsock School Mental Health 402-309-0883 amber.hartsock@nebraska.gov Jewel Schifferns School Social Worker jschifferns@childrensomaha.or... The Whole Child Program Team...

Open Educational Resources (OER) is based on a set of permissions that enable the use and modification of educational content. In this section, one will gain knowledge about the shift from traditional copyright to open licenses, and how to apply open licenses to works created, remixed, and shared. Local  educational...

Assessment What is the testing window for NCSAS General and Alternative Summative Assessment? Are there make-up dates? The Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS) General and Alternate Summative Assessment test window is March 18 through May 3. The NSCAS General and Alternate Assessment Summative Assessment make-up test window is April 29...

The Educator Certification Staff have been collecting the most common questions that have been asked following the launch of Nebraska TEACH. The questions are categorized for easy access. Click on the category that best meets your needs.  If you need to apply for or renew a certificate, start with the...

General Information What is the coronavirus (COVID-19)? There are numerous coronaviruses. Many infect animals such as bats, camels, cats, etc. Coronaviruses can also cause infections in humans and, in most instances, result in a mild upper respiratory infection (common cold). Prior to COVID-19, two other coronaviruses (SARS, MERS) were known...

Welcome to the Nebraska Arts Education Data Project (AEDP).  Bringing the vibrant world of arts education to life through data, Nebraska’s Arts Education Data Project is part of a national snapshot of arts education. The interactive data visualization tool allows users to explore enrollment, access, and participation in the arts...