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Jhone Ebert

Welcome to the Nevada Department of Education's (NDE) website! Whether you are an educator looking to renew your license, a parent or family member seeking information about our work on behalf of students, or a constituent following the work of our State Board of Education or other Boards or Commissions, this site will help you find what you need. Our team works every single day to support students and families, teachers, principals, and administrators throughout our great state and to ensure that public funds are used efficiently and effectively to give students the tools they need to build a home, a life, and a future.
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Mission Statement

Our mission is to improve student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence.

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Celebrating & Supporting Current and Future Educators

The mission of the Nevada Teacher of the Year program is to celebrate excellence and strengthen the teaching force by honoring and recognizing exceptional teachers on a school, district, state, and national level.

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Transparency & Reliability

Districts, schools, and communities are served through efficient and effective use of public funds and fulfillment of statutory responsibilities.

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?️ Elevate your learning with @NvstateED and Read by Grade 3 for ALL In NV PL 2024-2025! We're offering tailored in-person sessions across Nevada and flexible virtual options. Limited seats — first come, first served! ?‍??‍?✨ Get all the details and register now. Visit the link in our bio.Happy first day of school, Lander County School District. We would like to wish students, families, and educators a wonderful year ahead as they start the 2024-25 school year. ?? #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool2024#NowHiring NDE is seeking an Education Programs Professional within the Office of Teaching and Learning. This position provides leadership, information, technical assistance, and consultative services to develop, execute and report NDE policies concerning the Nevada Read by Grade 3 Program (RBG3) in alignment with the Nevada Academic Content Standards, instructional material support, assessments, and professional development. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio.Nevada Department of Education team members shared their insights at the Office of Special Education Leadership Conference last week in Arlington, Virginia. They presented our state's unique data integration journey to produce valid and reliable Individuals with Disabilities Education Act data.We invite all stakeholders and community members to review the draft Language Access Plan and provide their feedback. The public comment period will be open until this Friday, Aug. 16. Your input is valuable in ensuring that our Language Access Plan meets the needs of our diverse community. Submit your comments and suggestions to Christi Hines-Coates at christi.hinescoates@doe.nv.gov. Visit the link in our bio to review the draft Language Access Plan.The Nevada Department of Education, in partnership with the City of Las Vegas, hosted The Building Futures: Safer Schools, Healthier Students, and Stronger Communities Conference recently in Northern and Southern Nevada. The conferences included informative sessions, networking opportunities, and special events, all focused on creating safer learning environments.#NowHiring NDE is seeking an Education Programs Professional within the Office of the Superintendent. This position will assist in collaborative work with the legislative body and Local Education Agency (LEA) leaders. Learn more about this job opportunity and apply at the link in our bio.Welcome back to school, Lincoln County School District. The Nevada Department of Education is thrilled to have students back in class. Wishing everyone a fantastic 2024-25 school year. #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool2024 ??Today is the Clark County School District’s first day of school! State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jhone Ebert visited four schools and the Arville Bus Yard to welcome back students, families, educators, and support staff. ✏️?Happy first day of school, Churchill County School District, @ClarkCountySch, and @WashoeSchools! The Nevada Department of Education is so excited to welcome our students back today. Get ready for an amazing new year filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable memories! #FirstDayOfSchool #BackToSchool2024 ??School buses are heading out from the Arville Bus Yard on CCSD’s first day of school!#NewsAlert: Nevada Department of Education Releases Dyslexia Guidance Documents. Read more at the link in our bio.#NowHiring The Nevada Department of Education is seeking a State Education Funding Manager in Carson City. This position is responsible for the analysis, calculation, development, implementation, and evaluation associated with new funding formulas for K-12 education within NDE. Learn more about this job opportunity at the link in our bio.#NewsAlert: Nevada Department of Education Announces Student Advisory Group. Read more at the link in our bio.The Nevada Department of Education is thrilled to partner with the Governor's Office of Science, Innovation & Technology (OSIT) for their annual Engineering Fellowship. This year's program, hosted at the UNLV College of Engineering's cutting-edge facility, brought together elementary science teachers from the state. Highlights of the three-day fellowship included: • In-depth exploration of elementary NGSS science standards • Focus on engineering design practices • Insightful presentation by Dr. Deniz from the UNLV College of Education • UNLV's Tech Trekker providing free tech resources for NV educators • Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of BattleBots We're grateful for the contributions of Ted Willard, author of the NSTA Atlas of the 3 Dimensions, and the support of Discovery Ed in enriching this program. #NVEducation #NVTeachers #EngineeringFellowship #OSIT #UNLVCollege #UNLVCollegeofEngineering #PortraitofaLearner #NSTAAtlas #ElementaryScienceEd #NGSSWelcome back to school, Nye County School District! The Nevada Department of Education wishes students, parents, and educators an outstanding first week of school.NDE and state legislative building in Carson City hosted a dynamic Project Based Learning (PBL) cohort, bringing together educational leaders from across Nevada last week. This impactful event was facilitated by PBLWorks. We were thrilled to have Assemblywoman Natha Anderson and Deputy Superintendent Ann Marie Dickson stop by, whose presence underscored the importance of PBL in our education system. This cohort showcased how PBL perfectly aligns with the Nevada Portrait of a Learner, equipping our students with essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. By implementing Gold Standard PBL practices from the Buck Institute, we're paving the way for more engaging, relevant, and effective learning experiences. Together, we're revolutionizing education in Nevada, preparing our learners for success in the 21st century and beyond! #NevadaEducation #ProjectBasedLearning #GoldStandardPBL #NVPortraitofaLearnerDistrict and school teams attended the Nevada Future of Learning Network's implementation pilot kickoff convening this week in Ely. Participants learned about personalized, competency-based learning and how that can support their school or district. @NVportraitCongratulations ? to Southern Nevada educators and Nevada Department of Education employees who were honored during a recognition luncheon today in Las Vegas! This event coincided with the Building Futures conference. Northern Nevada honorees will be celebrated next month. ?Nevada educators took part in three days of professional learning during NDE and the University of Nevada, Reno's Summer Literacy Institute. Educators received teaching strategies with a focus on the Science of Reading, did group sessions, and heard amazing keynote speakers. ? Photo credit: University of Nevada, RenoThe Nevada State Board of Education will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 31. The meeting is open to the public, in-person or virtually. For the agenda and livestream information, please visit the link in our bio.#NewsAlert: Nevada Department of Education and City of Las Vegas Host 2 Regional Conferences. Read more at the link in our bio.We are pleased to announce that the draft Language Access Plan is now open for public comment. We invite all stakeholders and community members to review the draft plan and provide their feedback. The public comment period will be open until August 16, 2024. Your input is valuable in ensuring that our Language Access Plan meets the needs of our diverse community. Please submit your comments and suggestions to Christi Hines-Coates at christi.hinescoates@doe.nv.gov. Visit the link in our bio to access the draft Language Access Plan.Boost your school's Wi-Fi with free and secure eduroam access! The Nevada System of Higher Education can help you get started. Sign up for summer office hours and transform your school's internet connectivity. Visit the link in our bio for details. #Nevadaeduroam #love2eduroamThe Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is seeking passionate individuals to fill vacant seats. We're looking for nominees from the following areas: • Special education teacher (rural area) • Special education administrator (south region) • University representative (south region) • State juvenile/AD corrections representative • Parents of children with disabilities/individuals with disabilities Nominations can be submitted at the link in our bio.