State Board of Education Approves "Policy on Essential Education"
August 26, 2003
Policy on Essential Education
Approved August 8, 2003
The State Board of Education believes that all students in Nebraska public schools should have equitable opportunities for an essential education. An essential education is one that enables students to reach the following outcomes.
Students will be:
- Proficient in meeting the State's academic content standards and essential learnings
- Successful at each educational level and in transitioning between those levels from early childhood through postsecondary education and/or career entry
- Effective in functioning in and contributing to our culturally diverse democratic society
The Board further believes that all districts should provide the following components of essential education:
- Qualified and competent administrative, teaching, paraprofessional, and operational staff
- Integrated, planned curriculum that prepares students to achieve state standards and to reach the outcomes identified above
- Comprehensive support programs and services that meet the diverse needs of students
- Safe, clean and supportive facilities and learning environments
Therefore, it is the intent of the State Board to communicate to local districts and to State policy makers the components of essential education and to participate in the discussion of steps necessary to insure that all students have equitable access to that education. The Board further intends to initiate any needed regulations and to provide staff development and other appropriate resources necessary for the implementation of this policy.
State Board of Education Approves "Policy on Essential Education"
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