Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Chapter 20 - APPROVAL OF TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Section 92-20-001 - General Information
Current through March 20, 2024
001.01 Statutory Authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to Section 79-318 of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska (R.R.S.).
001.02 Scope and Application. This chapter provides procedures for the approval of teacher education programs conducted in Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions designed for the purpose of certificating teachers and administrators and other professional school personnel requiring certification.
001.03 Related Regulations and Guidance. Throughout this chapter reference is made to other Department of Education regulations relating to teachers and administrators. Procedures for the issuance of certificates to teach, counsel, or supervise in Nebraska schools are contained in Title 92, Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC), Chapter 21. 92 NAC 24 contains regulations regarding the issuance of endorsements on teaching, administrative, or special services certificates in Nebraska. 92 NAC 27 contains regulations and standards for professional practices criteria. Copies of these regulations are available from the Department at https://www.education.ne.gov/legal/. Technical Assistance Document for Dyslexia provides guidance and information about the characteristics of dyslexia, associated conditions of dyslexia, indicators of dyslexia, and the screening, progress monitoring, evaluation, instruction, and intervention for dyslexia. The technical assistance document also provides guidance for evidence-based structured literacy instruction to be implemented with fidelity using a multisensory approach for students who are identified as exhibiting characteristics of dyslexia. The technical assistance document is available from the Department at https://www.education.ne.gov/wp-content/uploads/2Q17/Q7/Dvslexia 1.20.16.pdf [File Link Not Available].
001.04 Implementation Date. The implementation date of this chapter will be August 1,20194, or the effective date of approval, whichever is later. Institutions must meet these requirements after this date. Prior to that implementation date, the provisions of this chapter, as approved with an effective date of July 2, 2014 remain in effect.
