Science of Reading Professional Learning and Community of Practice Series The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with TNTP, will host the Science of Reading Professional Learning and Community of Practice Series beginning Nov. 5. The extended closure of school buildings shined a spotlight on the persistent inequities students — particularly those most vulnerable —…
The Nebraska Multi-tiered Systems of Support (NeMTSS) team is excited to launch its new Program Comparison Tool. The popular resource has been revamped from a static chart into a dynamic, web-based format for easy sorting and filtering — making it more efficient for Nebraska teachers, administrators and other decision-makers to identify programs and interventions that…
Teaching Reading is Rocket Science Webinar by Louisa Moats, Ed.D. Mark your calendars for a webinar featuring literacy expert and author Louisa Moats, Ed.D! Monday, Sept. 28 4:15-5:15 p.m. Moats will summarize the highlights of her updated paper for the American Federation of Teachers, Teaching Reading IS Rocket Science (2020), with a focus on…
By Kristy Feden, Regional Facilitator, Region 5, Nebraska Department of Education The current challenges, unrest and disruptions in our country stemming from COVID-19 and the heightened awareness of social injustice offered Nebraska an opportunity to assess current practices and increase collaboration across sectors. The result is innovation that will bring educators, students, families and community…
The Pyramid Model The Nebraska Multi-tiered System of Support (NeMTSS) team is leveraging the Pyramid Model to help ensure that all children experience supportive learning environments that promote positive social-emotional growth and development. Visit our new Pyramid Model resource page for all the details. The Pyramid Model approach uses evidence-based practices and resources that align…
2020 Nebraska MTSS Summit Virtual Series: Moving Forward into the Unknown The Nebraska Department of Education’s 2020 Nebraska MTSS Summit, originally planned to be held in Kearney this fall, is pivoting online to ensure attendees’ safety and well-being amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A virtual series, “Moving Forward into the Unknown,” will feature sessions…
Launch Nebraska: Summer Learning and Beyond Professional Learning Webinar Series The Nebraska Department of Education, in partnership with SchoolKit, is excited to announce a 10-session, virtual professional learning series designed to provide instructional leaders with knowledge and skills related to unfinished learning, instructional equity, and remote instruction. This professional learning series is a component…
Nebraska School Mental Health Conference June 4-5, 2020 Save the date for the Nebraska School Mental Health Conference, hosted by the Kim Foundation and ESU #3. The theme will be “Advancing HOPE: Health, Opportunities, Partnership and Equity.” Mark your calendars Nebraska School Mental Health Conference June 4-5, 2020 Embassy Suites La Vista Conference Center…
Margaret Reist | Lincoln Journal Star Two years ago, 20% of Culler Middle School students missed so many days of school their absenteeism got a label: chronic. Research shows that chronic absenteeism — when students miss at least 10% of school in a year, or about 18 days — is linked to poor academic performance…
2019 Nebraska MTSS Summit May 8, 2019 The Nebraska Department of Education’s Office of Special Education will host its 2019 Nebraska MTSS Summit Sept. 4-6 at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney, Neb. This year’s summit, “Better Together,” features presenters from Nebraska and around the country who will share their expertise in developing a…