Nevada Department Of Education
Nevada Department of Education | Home
Nevada Department of Education skip navigation ... The 2005 Legislative session and special session have ended. A summary of the newlyenacted statutes that affect public education is available. Click here for a bill summary . 2004-2005 Accountability Reporting ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | Standards
To accomplish this goal the Nevada Council to Establish Academic Standards for Public Schools was established. This Council was charged with establishing high, measurable standards in English language arts, mathematics, and science. They were similarly charged with establishing standards in social studies, computer and technology education, health and physical education, and the arts no later than January 15, 2000. ... Nevada Department of Education skip navigation ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | State Board of Education
The Nevada State Board of Education acts as an advocate and visionary for all children and sets the policy that allows every child equal access to educational services, provides the vision for a premier educational system and works in partnership with other stakeholders to ensure high levels of success for all in terms of job readiness, graduation, ability to be lifelong learners, problem solvers, citizens able to adapt to a changing world and contributing members of society. ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | Assessment
Nevada’s system for assessing students, the Nevada Proficiency Examination Program (NPEP), consists of different tests taken by students enrolled in public and charter schools in specific grades and specific programs. NPEP includes the following assessments: High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) in Reading and Mathematics; Writing Assessments; Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS); Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED); Criterion-Referenced Tests in Reading, Mathematics, and Science (CRT), Language Proficiency Assessment; Nevada Alternate Scales of Academic Achievement (NASAA); and National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP). ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | Home
Nevada Department of Education skip navigation ... The 2005 Legislative session and special session have ended. A summary of the newlyenacted statutes that affect public education is available. Click here for a bill summary . 2004-2005 Accountability Reporting ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | Contact Us
Nevada Department of Education skip navigation ... Nevada Department of Education ... Nevada Department of Education Carson City Main Location 700 E. Fifth Street Carson City, NV 89701 Phone: (775) 687-9200 Fax: (775) 687-9101 ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | Licensing
Nevada Department of Education skip navigation ... Department of Education ... for licensing of educational personnel HOW TO CONTACT US ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | Accountability
Nevada Department of Education skip navigation ... In response to the 2001 reauthorization of the Elementary & Secondary Education Act (ESEA), otherwise known as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the Nevada Legislature revised its own accountability statutes through passage of Senate Bill 1 in the 19th Special Session (June 2003). At the heart of both the federal and revised state statutes is a school, school district, and state accountability model working under the auspice of guaranteeing all students the opportunity for and access to a challenging and meaningful educational experience. Toward this end and on an annual basis, schools, school districts, and the state as a whole are judged against a set of adequate yearly progress (AYP) criteria. ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | NDE Administration
Assessments, Program Accountability and Curriculum Child Nutrition and School Health Special Education, Elementary and Secondary Education and School Improvement Technology and Innovative Programs Career, Technical, and Adult Education Fiscal Accountability Fiscal Services Teacher Education and Licensure ... Our programs, goals and strategies align with the vision, mission, and goals of the Nevada State Board of Education/Nevada State Board for Occupational Education. ... [Read More]
Nevada Department of Education | NCLB
Nevada Department of Education skip navigation ... In January of 2001, President Bush signed into law the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The new version of this act is commonly referred to as No Child Left Behind (NCLB). ... As part of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, any school which is in its second year of school improvement must offer supplemental services to the parents of eligible children who attend that school. ... [Read More]
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