Nebraska Department of Education

What Nebraska Department of Education does

The Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) is a constitutional state government agency established by Nebraska voters and governed by an elected State Board of Education, headquartered at 500 South 84th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. It serves more than 360,000 students across 244 public school districts and employs over 500 staff carrying out state and federal education mandates. Its core functional mandate covers K-12 accreditation (Rule 10), educator certification, federal ESSA program administration (Title I, II, III, IV), adult education and GED testing, school nutrition programs (NSLP, CACFP, SFSP), English Learner support, early childhood education, special education, and school safety coordination.

NDE's operational technology stack includes the proprietary ADVISER data system (Advanced Data Views Improving Student Educational Response) for statewide educational data reporting, the NSSRS student information system, a web-based Grants Management System (GMS) for processing state and federal grants, and Canvas-based training modules for professional development. The AQuESTT accountability framework and NeMTSS multi-tiered support system constitute the agency's principal pedagogical frameworks. Distribution occurs through Educational Service Units, community college adult education providers, GED testing centers, and direct district engagement across Nebraska.

As a state government entity, NDE is funded through legislative appropriations from the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature and federal grants under ESSA, AEFLA, WIOA, and the Perkins Act. Revenue is not commercially generated; nominal fees apply only for GED transcripts ($2) and private postsecondary career school authorizations. GTM is event-driven, relying on annual conferences (NDE Day, NeMTSS Summits, Nebraska Afterschool Conference), federal program offices, and Educational Service Unit coordination rather than commercial sales motions.

Name

Nebraska Department of Education

Legal name

Nebraska Department of Education

Website

https://education.ne.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Nebraska Department of Education is a constitutional state agency that regulates K-12 education, accredits schools, certifies educators, administers federal ESSA funds, and delivers adult education and student support programs to 360,000+ students across 244 Nebraska public school districts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Education Administration

NAICS

Administration of Education Programs (92311), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Education Department Administration (BPAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Title I & Compensatory Education Programs (EDAJAGAJ), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• State education administration
• K-12 public education
• Educator certification services
• Federal grant administration
• School accreditation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding: State tax revenue and appropriations allocated by the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature to support K-12 education, teacher certification, and educational programs
2. Federal Education Funding: Federal grants under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) including Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV programs; Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA); Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
3. GED Testing and Records: $2 fee for GED transcripts and duplicate diplomas; verification requests processed for employers and background investigators
4. Perkins Federal Career Education: Federal funding for career and technical education programs administered through the department

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

The Nebraska Department of Education is a constitutional state government agency that administers K-12 public education across Nebraska, delivering programs and services including school accreditation (Rule 10), educator certification, federal grant administration (ESSA Titles I-IV, AEFLA, Perkins), adult education and GED testing, school nutrition programs, early childhood education, special education, school safety guidance, and data systems (ADVISER, GMS). NDE distributes state and federal education funding to 244 school districts and 18+ Educational Service Units, and supports 360,000+ students statewide through regulatory oversight, professional development, and direct program delivery.

Product overview

The Nebraska Department of Education operates as a unified platform of educational programs, administrative services, and data systems rather than a single commercial product. The core portfolio includes adult education and GED services, 21st Century Community Learning Centers for afterschool programs, school nutrition programs (NSLP, CACFP, SFSP), English Learner programs, early childhood education, STEM initiatives, school accreditation services, and safety/security programs. Supporting infrastructure includes the ADVISER data system for student educational response, the Grants Management System (GMS) for processing education grants, and the NeMTSS Framework for multi-tiered student support. The department also runs recognition programs including Teacher of the Year and Milken Educator Awards, federal Title programs for migrant students, and educator certification services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AQuESTT: Accountability for a Quality Education System, Today and Tomorrow - NDE's accountability framework for school improvement

Products and services

• Nebraska Adult Education and GED® State-administered adult education program providing English language acquisition, adult basic skills improvement, and high school equivalency (GED) credentialing through multiple community college providers across Nebraska.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Federally-funded competitive grant program supporting establishment of community learning centers that provide expanded learning opportunities afterschool and during summer for K-12 youth in Nebraska.
• School Nutrition Programs Federal child nutrition programs administered by NDE including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Seamless Summer Option, providing meals to Nebraska students.
• School Accreditation Services (Rule 10 Compliance) Accreditation, Rule 10 compliance and school improvement services ensuring public and nonpublic Nebraska schools meet state educational standards through continuous school improvement processes under the AQuESTT framework.
• English Learner Programs Programs supporting English Learners through language instruction, identification, staffing, professional development, standards, and exit procedures aligned with federal Title III and Nebraska state policy, with multi-language family resources in Arabic, French, Karen, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
• Office of Early Childhood (Step Up To Quality) Leadership and support for early childhood care and education including professional development, training calendar, Nebraska Early Learning Library, and quality assessment through the Step Up To Quality program.
• NDE STEM Approach Integrated and interdisciplinary philosophy for teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in Nebraska schools, emphasizing collaborative school-based, work-based, family-based, and community-based learning experiences.
• Nebraska School Safety & Security Guidance and support for Nebraska schools in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery efforts, including Emergency Operations Plans, Standard Response Protocol (SRP), Standard Reunification Method (SRM), threat assessment, Safe2Help NE anonymous reporting, and bullying prevention.
• ADVISER Data System Advanced Data Views Improving Student Educational Response system providing statewide data reporting and analytics including a virtual workday calendar for educator professional development and data reporting activities, serving Nebraska school districts and the public.
• Grants Management System (GMS) Web-based system for processing Nebraska education grants, supporting application submissions, amendments, approvals, grant award notifications, and reimbursement requests for state and federal education grants.
• NeMTSS Framework Nebraska's Multi-tiered System of Support (NeMTSS) framework guiding school districts to ensure student access to learning experiences through a whole-child approach addressing social, emotional, behavioral, academic, and environmental needs.
• Nebraska Milken Educator Awards Program recognizing outstanding Nebraska educators with awards, having presented 44 recipients with $1,100,000 in total awards since Nebraska joined the Milken Family Foundation program in 1996.
• Title I, Part C - Migrant Education Program Federal program supporting high-quality education for migratory children in Nebraska, addressing educational disruption, cultural and language differences, and health-related problems associated with migratory lifestyles.
• Educator Certification Services Teacher and administrator certification services including initial certification, renewals, and verification for Nebraska licensed education professionals, with Praxis test exemptions and educator preparation program approval.

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Milken Family FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Partnership for Milken Educator Awards program recognizing outstanding teachers; Nebraska joined in 1996 with 44 recipients and $1,100,000 awarded to date
• Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDE State Board of Education partnered with DHHS to transform rural school nutrition through the Nebraska Rural Health Transformation Program providing over $2.2 million in grant funding to help rural schools improve school meal quality
• GED Testing Service (American Council on Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationNDE is designated as the authority for administering GED tests in Nebraska; tests developed by GED Testing Service require extensive preparation and demonstrate high school-level academic skills
• Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)coreTechnology or IntegrationMany of Nebraska's 16 approved educator preparation programs have achieved national accreditation through CAEP
• Nebraska Association of School BoardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program recognizing excellence in teaching
• Nebraska State Education AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program
• Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program
• BlueCross BlueShield of NebraskaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program
• University of NebraskaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program
• Dillard's Gateway Mall LincolnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Nebraska Teacher of the Year Program
• National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative development of micro-learning video series for Family and Community Engagement Framework; videos designed to support families, schools, and staff in effective engagement practices
• National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNebraska chapter connection for Teacher of the Year program; national network for state teacher recognition programs
• U.S. Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReceives federal ESSA funding (Title I, II, III, IV); administers federal education programs including ESEA, Adult Education, Perkins Act; participates in NAEP national assessments
• Educational Service Unit Coordinating CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoordinates distance education courses for school districts across Nebraska; Distance Education Incentives provided through ESU Coordinating Council
• Central Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEFLA-funded adult education provider offering Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English Language Acquisition programs across Nebraska
• Metropolitan Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEFLA-funded adult education provider for GED preparation and ESL programs in the Omaha metropolitan area
• Southeast Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEFLA-funded adult education provider serving southeast Nebraska communities
• Northeast Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEFLA-funded adult education provider offering Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, English Language Acquisition, and Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education
• Mid-Plains Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEFLA-funded adult education provider serving central and western Nebraska
• Western Nebraska Community CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAEFLA-funded adult education provider serving the western region of Nebraska
• Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDE Office of Early Childhood works jointly with Head Start State Collaboration Office to coordinate early childhood education services and support Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council (ECICC)
• I Love U Guys FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner for Standard Response Protocol (SRP) and Standard Reunification Method (SRM) school safety programs conducted across Nebraska over three years
• Boys TowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed crisis counselors from Boys Town call center provide 24/7 anonymous reporting service (Safe2Help NE) for students, parents, and community members
• National Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDE Safety Director Jay Martin participated in NASEM panel discussion on Active Shooter Drills Impact on Mental Health; Nebraska's SRP/SRM trainings included in NASEM study
• University of Nebraska-LincolncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNL researchers (Dr. Scalora and Dr. Bulling) conduct Basic Threat Assessment Trainings for schools; UNL hosts NeMTSS framework website and annual summits

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kansas State Department of Education: Adjacent Midwest state education agency administering Title programs, accreditation, and educator certification — directly comparable in role and scale to NDE.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education: Pennsylvania's state education agency overseeing K-12 policy, federal program administration, and educator preparation approval — a structural peer to NDE.
• Texas Education Agency: Texas's state education agency responsible for K-12 oversight, ESSA administration, and educator certification — directly comparable in mandate, scale, and programmatic structure to NDE.
• California Department of Education: California's state education agency overseeing K-12 standards, federal program compliance, and educator certification — same structural role as NDE at a much larger scale.
• Colorado Department of Education: Colorado's state education agency with parallel responsibilities for federal program administration, school accountability, and educator licensing — a structural peer to NDE.
• New York State Education Department: New York's combined K-12 and higher education regulatory agency — directly comparable as a state-level education authority responsible for ESSA, certification, and accountability frameworks.
• Iowa Department of Education: Neighboring Midwest state education agency with similar scope — K-12 oversight, ESSA administration, educator certification, and adult education — closely comparable to NDE given similar regional context.
• Ohio Department of Education and Workforce: Ohio's state education agency administering federal Title programs, school accountability, and educator licensing — comparable in mandate and organizational structure to NDE.
• Florida Department of Education: Florida's state education agency administering K-12 public education, federal Title programs, and educator licensing — directly parallel to NDE's regulatory and funding administration role.

Others

• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): National membership organization of state education agency chiefs — not a competitor but an enabling peer organization that coordinates among state agencies like NDE on federal education policy and best-practice sharing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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