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Agents of Change for Equity

This session will address the NDE and its partners’ work regarding educator effectiveness. A lot of exciting work has been developing with the Nebraska Teacher…

Provide training regarding what things administrators/teachers should be collecting when they are conducting an internal investigation. What evidence to gather, audio recordings of interviews, date/time…

One of the requirements of Rule 10 is to have an updated Certificated Staff Evaluation Policy. This session will review statutory regulations and walk through the process for submitting policies for review. The last component of the section will allow school districts to request and receive confirmation of their last policy review by the NDE. School districts who are currently working on or will be pursuing new board policies are encouraged to attend.

In 2018, the NDE began including chronic absenteeism in AQuESTT classifications. This session will share relevant information on how chronic absenteeism is included in the accountability system, discuss root causes of absenteeism, and share strategies and resources for addressing student absences.

If you ever wanted an opportunity to effect the operation of a school, please attend this session to learn how. Rule 10, Regulations and Procedures for the Accreditation of Schools, August 1, 2015, was opened for revisions in November 2018. This session will present the most current recommendations and suggestions for Rule 10 revisions based on State Board of Education, NDE staff, State Accreditation Committee, and public and nonpublic school system stakeholders’ input. The session will conclude with a review of next steps and a description of the revision submission process.

The Nebraska Student Health and Risk Prevention (SHARP) Surveillance System is the coordinated administration of three school-based student health surveys in Nebraska endorsed by both…

Download slides for this presentation In the fall of 2019, the NDE will identify schools with consistently underperforming student groups for Targeted Support and Improvement…

In this session we will share information regarding key components of the NLLN such as goals (our purpose), outcomes (what we hope to achieve), and…

The Business, Marketing, and Management standards were adopted by the Nebraska State Board of Education in December 2018. These standards include finance courses such as Personal Finance, Accounting, and Wealth Building Fundamentals. Learn about the new changes and resources for implementing the standards into your business and finance courses!

Download slides for this presentation Wondering how to get the best bang for your buck? How can funds be combined for a common purpose? Should…

Download slides for this presentation  NSCAS Science Update will provide the latest information about NSCAS Summative Science assessments. We will review available resources and likely…

Building collaborative partnerships takes time and commitment, but it is worth the effort! Attend this session to learn more about the benefits of growing partnerships from multiple perspectives: the partners, an afterschool program leader, and school administrators. Data and examples shared will focus on community partnerships with 21st Century Community Learning Centers afterschool/summer programs, but will describe opportunities that would enhance students’ school day learning experiences as well.

What does it mean to have Positive Partnerships and Relationships for Student Success? Learn about NDE’s work with ESU staff and Nebraska stakeholders to define and build a framework focused on this AQuESTT tenet. One successful model, Statewide Family Engagement Centers, as well as resources available through the National Center for Families Learning, will be shared. School and ESU staff will learn about ways to access information and become involved in this work.

Download slides for this presentation NDE ESEA Federal Programs Staff will go over new features of the 2019-20 ESSA Consolidated Application. Attend this session to…

Computer Science is constantly evolving in our schools. This session will discuss the standards and resources available in the areas of Computer Science.

Download slides for this presentation  NSCAS Update will cover the most current information about the Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System for the 2019-2020 school year.

Leaders in education know that everyone needs a coach, but the logistics of developing a culture of instructional coaching can be challenging to navigate. Jensen…

This session will provide guidance to Local Educational Agencies (ESUs) and school districts on subrecipient monitoring and their responsibilities for administering Federal grants, as set for in 2 CFR Part 200. Understand Consortium and Cooperative roles. Fiscal review season is here…increase effectiveness, be aware of best practices, and understand accountability.

Explore the magic power of fine arts connections to the well-rounded, healthy learner; school/family/community partners, overall classroom achievement. Leave with ideas to serve learners of…

Members of the NeMTSS Implementation Support Team will share an evidence-based model of continuous improvement that enhances learning for ALL teachers and ALL students. This…

Objectives:

– Define the infrastructure for the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child effort in Nebraska.
– Describe the process for implementing successful collaborations between NDE programs and school districts in assisting schools to meet professional development and school improvement efforts.
– Identify the key components to implementing best practices in nutrition, physical activity and managing chronic diseases that lead to improved attendance, family and community engagement and increased school connectedness.

Nebraska ranks 48th in school breakfast participation.  Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a powerful tool for high poverty schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to students.  A school/district qualifies for CEP when at least 40% of its students are directly certified for free school meals because they receive SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or FDPIR assistance.  Students who are homeless, migrant, runaways, in Head Start, and in foster care also can be directly certified for free school meals.  Eligible schools/districts in Nebraska have been hesitant to adopt CEP due to unknown impact on federal funding sources such as Title I, ERate, and TEEOSA.  Attend this session to see  data indicating that after five years of CEP implementation there has been little impact on these funding sources.  Historically, participation in CEP has increased participation in school breakfast and lunch, allows for easier implementation of alternative breakfast service models, may solve your unpaid school meal debt, and reduce the stigma that school meals are for low-income children.

A presentation of the new combined Special Education Financial Reporting System (SPEDFRS) currently in development. This system will combine the previous School Age FFR electronic…

Download slides for this presentation Perkins V, the first reauthorization of the Federal CTE statute in more than a decade, offers states a new opportunity…