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.
Coronavirus Resources - IDEA Guidance
The NDE is committed to assisting school communities during public health emergencies. We support school districts in their decisions to keep student and staff safety their top priority. Should a crisis arise, NDE will work closely with other state and federal agencies to ensure continuation of critical services to students, families, and educators and the restoration of the teaching and learning environment.
NDE RESOURCES FOR THE CORONAVIRUS
Below is communication released by the Office of Special Education Programs to support you as you implement IDEA during the Coronavirus outbreak. Please reach out to our office should you have any further questions.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS SCHOOL CLOSURES CLARIFICATION
Communication for Families/Parents of Students with Disabilities during this Covid-19 epidemic
Additional Covid-19 Special Education Resources
SPECIAL EDUCATION – PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
NE Council of School Administrators (NCSA): Continuity of Learning Zoom Conference Call (3/23/20)
Council for Exceptional Children – Teaching Special Educ. Online During Covid-19 Webinar (3/18/2020)
Remember Accessibility in the Rush to Online Instruction: 10 Tips for Educators
How to Be a Better Online Teacher – Advice Guide
Supporting Students with Disabilities in K-12 Online and Blended Learning
KSB School Law Coronavirus Blog
Supporting Students During Covid 19 – Information for Special Educators Like You
NCDHH Communications NCDHH Communications
4 Ways to Help Kids Relax as the Coronavirus Upends Everyday Life
How to Talk to a Child who is Deaf/Blind About COVID19
2020 Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) Conference - CANCELLED
We regret to announce that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Parents Encouraging Parents (PEP) Conference scheduled for May 1-2 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, NE. Thank you for understanding our need to make this decision at this time given the nature of this unprecedented event. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!
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)
Technical Assistance/Guidance Documents
Extended School Year (ESY) Guidance Document – Aug 2018
Improving Learning for Children with Disabilities (ILCD) Guidance Document – Aug 2018
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Guidance Document – Aug 2018
Medicaid in Public Schools (MIPS) Guidance Document
Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities Guide – January 2020
Prior Written Notice Guidance Document
Shortened Days Guidance Document
Significant Disproportionality Guidance Document
Tips for Working with a Licensed Sign Language Interpreter
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