Office of Special Education - Our Purpose
To lead the improvement of outcomes for preparing all children and students with disabilities and their families for learning, earning and living through effective use of data, collaboration, communication, and a framework of differentiated support.
American Rescue Plan Resources
The U.S. Department of Education has released a fact sheet describing how IDEA funds within ARP can be used to support infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.
Instructions for completing the IDEA – ARP Consolidated Application
Frequently Asked Questions around the IDEA, ARP Allocations
Supporting Children Social-Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs
Supporting Children Social-Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health Needs – Press Releases
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Resources
IDEA Guidance/Parent Resources/Educational Resources
Recent SPED Updates
Clarification on guidance for 92 NAC 51 – 009.04 and IDEA 60 Day Timeline for School Age Children
45 school day vs 60 day guidance (PDF)
Guidance on Special Education Certification – April 2019
Guidance on Special Education Certification – Reimbursable under IDEA (PDF)
Upcoming SPED Events
2022 Hybrid Transition Conference
February 22-23, 2022
In-Person – Younes Conference Center – Kearney, NE
Virtual – Zoom
Registration and more information is available on the NDE Nebraska Transition Webpage HERE
New Technical Assistance and Guidance Documents
Guidance on Serving Homeschool, Exempt Students with Disabilities
Return to School Roadmap: Child Find Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Teaching Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Math
U.S. Department of Education – Importance of Full Implementation of IDEA Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
Eligibility Guidelines
Policies & Procedures Guidance Documents
Technical Assistance/Guidance Documents
Equity Guidance – Nebraska – CEIS
Extended School Year (ESY) Guidance Document – Aug 2018
GMS Flex Funding Application Preschool and School-Age District Procedures Guidance Document
Guidance on Serving Homeschool, Exempt Students with Disabilities
Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD) Guidance Document – Navigating the T.I.P.
Kindergarten Age Eligible (5-year-old) Preschool IEP and LRE Guidance (Dec. 2021)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Guidance Document – Aug 2018
Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) Guidance Document
NETA B Preschool Guidance Document
Non-Public Services to Children with Disabilities Enrolled by Their Parents in Non-Public Schools – (REVISIONS COMING SOON)
Part C Procedural Safeguards – Aug 2018
Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities Guide – January 2020
Policies and Procedures Guidance Documents by Topic
Prior Written Notice Guidance Document
Shortened Days Guidance Document
Results Matter TA Document 2021-2022
Teaching Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Math
Tips for Working with a Licensed Sign Language Interpreter
*Webinar with captioning to support the TA Doc on Guidelines for Educational Interpreters.
Department Information
Public Reporting and Determination Guides
Public Reporting
Part B Levels of Determination 2017
Early Childhood Inter-Agency Coordinating Council
ECICC Biennial Report to the Governor
Guidance from the U.S. Dept. of Education – Office for Civil Rights
Colleague Letter – Resource Guide on Students with ADHD
Know Your Rights – Students with ADHD
Maintenance of Effort
Federal Proposed Regulations on Significant Disproportionality
Federal Study and State Analysis of Disproportionality