NCLN | Sowing the SEEDS: Understanding the Nebraska Educator Standards
Time limit: 77 days
Full course description
Start Date
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Price
$15.00
Credential
Digital Badge
Length
9 Weeks
Commitment
2-4 Hours Weekly
Format
Asynchronous
A foundation for effective, equitable teaching across our state
Course Description
This course introduces Nebraska educators to the 2020 Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards (NTPPS). This course builds familiarity with the standards while clarifying the foundational vocabulary and concepts that shape effective teaching and leadership across the state. Through exploration and reflection, participants will connect the standards to their own professional practice and identify practical next steps for growth. Designed specifically for Nebraska educators, this course supports the development of a shared understanding of expectations that guide high-quality instruction and school leadership.
Learning Objectives
- Develop familiarity with the 2020 Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards (NTPPS)
- Understand foundational vocabulary and concepts found within the Nebraska Teacher and Principal Performance Standards (NTPPS)
- Consider “next steps” by reflecting on how the standards connect to current practice and identifying opportunities for professional growth
Target Learner
Nebraska Educators
Course Topics
- Educational administration
- Ethical leadership
- Instructional strategies
- Strategic planning
Policies
This non-credit course is offered online using the Canvas LMS, over a 11-week period. It is asynchronous, but not self-paced. You will have a total of 77 days to complete the course. The 77 days to complete begins on the day of enrollment and under no circumstances will extensions be given. You will be assessed throughout the course to demonstrate proficiency on the subject matter. You must pass all assessments before receiving the course badge.