NDE Board Report for Search Results for “grants” – Page 6

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September 2018

Biennial Budget Request Approved State Board of Education members approved the Nebraska Department of Education's biennial budget request. The budget document communicates monetary information about the full range of Department activities and will now go to the state legislature for approval. BIENNIAL BUDGET REQUEST Early Childhood Coach Collaboration Pilot Project...

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April 2018

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs Funded State board members approved a series of contracts aimed at helping students with disabilities. Nebraska VR (Vocational Rehabilitation) requested proposals for the development and implementation of innovative short-term programs to provide career exploration and personal development opportunities for transition students with disabilities during the summer of 2018....

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reVISION GRANTS AWARDED TO NEBRASKA SCHOOLS

The Nebraska State Board of Education awarded reVISION Grants to schools across the state to help develop Nebraska’s talent pipelines for economic growth and workforce development while strengthening high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Schools will receive either Initial Grants or Action Grants. The purpose of the Perkins...

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May 2020

Equitable Educational Opportunities Elizabeth Eynon-Kokrda and Lauren Micek Vargas from the Education Rights Counsel presented to the Nebraska State Board of Education on how to provide equity during a pandemic. The presentation included highlights of many of the successes happening across the state and the challenges they see moving forward....

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NEBRASKA STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL (SRC) TO HOST PANEL DISCUSSION

The Nebraska State Rehabilitation Council will host a discussion titled “Opportunities to Find, Develop, and Retain Employees in a Challenging Labor Market” on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM by Zoom. The Council is inviting Nebraska State Senators, businesses looking to meet their hiring needs, agency partners,...

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Overview

The Nebraska 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program provides funds and program support to projects working in partnership with their communities and school buildings in which at least 40% of the student population participated in free or reduced lunch. These projects provide expanded learning and enrichment opportunities for school-age...

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NEBRASKA RECEIVES FUNDING TO IMPROVE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE), in partnership with the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF), and Unite for Literacy, will receive a five-year, $4.6 million grant to develop model Statewide Family Engagement Centers across Nebraska. The project lead, NCFL, has a proven...

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SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM GRANT

Children need good food all year long, even when they are not in school. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides healthy meals to children, ages one to 18, free of charge. Right now, the Nebraska Department of Education - Nutrition Services (NDE) is seeking potential sponsors to operate the...

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reVISION GRANTS AWARDED TO NEBRASKA SCHOOLS

The Nebraska State Board of Education awarded reVISION grants to schools statewide to help develop Nebraska’s talent pipelines for economic growth and workforce development, while strengthening high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. The competitive Perkins reVISION Action Grant program provides Perkins funds to secondary school districts to help...

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September 2020

Commissioner's Update on the Start of the School Year Commissioner Blomstedt updated Nebraska State Board of Education members on the opening of schools. He said there have been challenges and isolated outbreaks, but overall schools have been rising to the challenge of mitigating Covid-19. He also praised teachers for going...

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Perkins FAQ

This page is intended to help answer some commonly asked questions regarding Perkins. If this page does not answer a question that you have, please contact the Division of Career & Technical Education Staff for more information.

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News

The 2024 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Expansion Grant Application is now open! The 2024 SFSP Grant Application deadline is March 29, 2024. Access and complete the online application here: SFSP Grant Application. The grant application instructions provided below provide comprehensive details on allowable grant activities and costs. Please note...

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Contact Us

CONTACT INFORMATION Expanded Learning Opportunity Grants Nebraska Department of Education 500 S. 84th St., 2nd Floor Lincoln, NE 68510-2611 P.O. Box 94987 Lincoln, NE 68509-4987 Web Site: Expanded Learning Opportunity Site Jan Handa, Grants Manager Email: jan.handa@nebraska.gov Phone: 402.219.3878

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NCE Perkins Management Guide

Building a High Quality Career Education System The Local Planning Process GMS and Application Instructions Perkins Grant Closeout Process Programs of Study Non Allowable Use of Funds reVISION Glossary Accountability Secondary/Accountability Post Secondary Activities and Strategies to Support Student Achievement Advisory Committee Handbook Performance Improvement Plan Guidelines 2018-19 Perkins Management...

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NEBRASKA AWARDED USDA FARM TO SCHOOL GRANTS

Nebraska will expand the number of schools participating in farm to school through two grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The funding provides Nebraska improved access to local foods through comprehensive farm to school programming that includes local procurement and agricultural education efforts. The USDA awarded $10 million...

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