The Nevada Department of Education (NDE or Department) leads and collaborates with Nevada's 17 school districts and the State Public Charter School Authority to advance educational equity Statewide. With offices in Nevada's capital, Carson City, and Las Vegas, NDE oversees all pre-K-12 education in the State with mission of improving student achievement and educator effectiveness by ensuring opportunities, facilitating learning, and promoting excellence. Under the leadership of the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, NDE impacts the achievement of nearly half a million children and 30,000 educators. To navigate within this page, use the following shortcuts:

• State Board of Education
• State Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Educator Effectiveness and Family Engagement
• Student Achievement
• Student Investment

State Board of Education Phone: 775.687.9225 Email: NVBoardED@doe.nv.gov

The Nevada State Board of Education acts as the North Star of the Nevada education system, developing the vision and policy goals for student achievement. The Board sets policy standards to ensure that all students receive equal and equitable access to a high-quality education in a safe, respectful, and culturally responsive environment. They review and approve program outcomes, achievement data, assessments, opportunity gaps, and more to ensure students have the tools they need to graduate career-ready and globally prepared. The State Board of Education has eleven members; four members are elected from the four congressional districts in Nevada, and seven members are appointed. The Board is authorized under Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 385.021.

The Office of the State Superintendent is home to the executive leaders of the Nevada Department of Education and their teams, including the Public Information Office. The Office leads the work of the Department and collaborates with policymakers and stakeholders from across Nevada to advance the Department's mission.

Jhone M. Ebert, Superintendent of Public Instruction Phone: 775.687.9217 Email: superintendent@doe.nv.gov

• Superintendent’s Office Directory
• More about our Executive Team
• Legislative Information

Public Information Office Julie Wootton-Greener, Public Information Officer Phone: 702.486.6602 Email: julie.woottongreener@doe.nv.gov

The Public Information Office responds to media inquiries and public record requests while managing the Department's website, social media activities, and public relations. Have a question about the Department?

• ndeinfo@doe.nv.gov

The Educator Effectiveness and Family Engagement Division is overseen by a Deputy Superintendent and includes three offices: the Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning and Education Options; the Office of Educator Development, Licensure, and Family Engagement; and the Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment.

Christy McGill, Deputy Superintendent Phone: 775.687.9168 Email: mwarachowski@doe.nv.gov

• Staff Directory - Educator Effectiveness and Family Engagement

Career Readiness, Adult Learning, and Education Options (CRALEO) Craig Statucki, Director Phone: 775.687.7283 Email: cstatucki@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Career Readiness, Adult Learning, and Education Options develops and supports innovative educational opportunities for students to acquire skills for productive employment and lifelong learning. Their programs include:

• Career and Technical Education
• Adult Education
• Alternative Education
• Distance Education
• Homeschooling
• Career Guidance
• Perkins V & Accountability

Educator Development, Licensure, and Family Engagement (EDLiFE) Jeff Briske, Director Phone: 702.668.4328 Email: jjbriske@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Educator Development, Licensure, and Family Engagement works to support the adults in our education system through educator licensure, evaluation, and professional development, and well as parental involvement and family engagement. Their programs include:

• Educator Licensure
• Educator Development and Support
• Nevada Educator Performance Framework
• Parental Involvement and Family Engagement
• Teacher Grants and Loan Forgiveness Programs

Questions about educator licensure? You can email: license@doe.nv.gov

Questions about educator preparation and professional development? You can email: edprep@doe.nv.gov

Safe and Respectful Learning Environment Dr. Kevin Higley, Director Phone: 702.668.4332 Email: kevin.higley@doe.nv.gov

The Office for a Safe and Respectful Learning Environment works to ensure that every student in Nevada feels safe and supported physically, emotionally, and socially. In addition, they partner with EDLiFE to support specialized instructional support personnel (SISP), including school psychologists, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, speech language pathologists, library media specialists, and others Their programs include:

• Bullying Prevention
• SafeVoice
• School Safety
• School Climate
• Student Discipline/Restorative Practices
• School Wellness
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Chronic Absenteeism

Ann Marie Dickson, Deputy Superintendent Phone: 775.687.9223 Email: annmarie.dickson@doe.nv.gov

• Staff Directory - Student Achievement Division

Assessment, Data, and Accountability Management (ADAM) Peter Zutz, Administrator Phone: 775.687.9166 Email: pzutz@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Assessment, Data, and Accountability Management evaluates the effectiveness of schools, districts, and relevant programs. In addition, it assures the validity, reliability, and transparency of all processes related to the collection, management, and production of data related to assessments and the statewide system of accountability. Their programs include:

• Accountability
• Nevada School Performance Framework
• Nevada Report Card
• Nevada Growth Model
• Assessments
• Data Reports
• Data Requests

Questions about assessments, data, or accountability management? You can email:

• adaminfo@doe.nv.gov

Early Learning and Development (OELD) Patricia Oya, Director Phone: 702.486.6492 Email: poya@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Early Learning and Development works to increase access and improve quality of early childhood programs by administering State and federal funding for programs such as the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K and Head Start. Their programs include:

• Nevada Ready! State Pre-K
• Head Start
• Silver State Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
• Nevada Early Educators Workforce Registry
• Early Childhood Advisory Council

Questions regarding early childhood education (birth through 3rd grade)? You can email: OELD@doe.nv.gov.

Inclusive Education (OIE) Julie Bowers, Director Phone: 775.687.9146 Email: jabowers@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Early Learning and Development works to increase access and improve quality of early childhood programs by administering State and federal funding for programs such as the Nevada Ready! State Pre-K and Head Start. Their programs include:

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Dispute Resolutions
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Autism
• Indian Education

Teaching and Learning Cindi Chang, Director Phone: 702.486-7952 Email: cchang@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Teaching and Learning supports high-quality instruction in classrooms across the State to ensure all students graduate prepared for long-term success. Their programs include:

• Nevada Academic Content Standards
• Read by Grade 3
• Nevada Reading Week
• Seal of Biliteracy
• Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative (NvDLC)
• Dual Credit
• Instructional Materials
• Competency-Based Education

Student and School Supports Maria Sauter, Director Phone: 702.668.4309 Email: msauter@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Student and School Supports (OSSS) administers and supports programs that enrich and expand high-quality learning opportunities for all students and leads school improvement efforts. Their programs include:

• 21st Century Community Learning Centers
• Title I
• Title IVA
• English Language / Multi-Lingual Learners (ELL)
• Migrant Students
• Students Experiencing Homelessness (McKinney-Vento)
• Foster Care
• School Improvement
• GEAR UP
• Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Private Schools and Educational Choice Scholarships

Megan Peterson, Deputy Superintendent Phone: 775.687.9102 Email: Joseph.Baggs@doe.nv.gov

• Staff Directory - Student Investment Division

Department Support Services Celeste Arnold, Administrative Services Officer III Phone: 775.687.9163 Email: celeste.arnold@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Department Support Services provides budgetary, contractual, and fiscal support within NDE to ensure efficient and effective use of public funds.

District Support Services Amber Reid, Administrative Services Officer III Phone: 775.687.9234 Email: areid@doe.nv.gov

The Office of District Support Services includes the Audit Unit and Grants Management Unit. These units manage the administration of grants, monthly payments to schools, and certain federal and financial reporting requirements.

Pupil-Centered Funding James Kirkpatrick, State Education Funding Manager Phone: 775.687.9135 Email: jlkirkpatrick@doe.nv.gov

This Office of Pupil-Centered Funding manages the Pupil-Centered Funding Plan and ensures that the model is implemented accurately and effectively.

Division Compliance Amelia Thibault, Management Analyst III Phone: 775.687.2451 Email: acthibault@doe.nv.gov

The Office of Division Compliance manages reporting functions such as school calendars, average daily enrolment, class size reduction, financial risk assessments, and subrecipient monitoring, in addition to initiatives to support financial transparency and compliance with state and federal regulations.