Great experience working with ESU 5 World Language teachers today! We discussed OER resources, three modes of communication, and tech tools. Thanks to Dr. Nick Ziegler for inviting me! I am looking forward to future opportunities to collaborate! NDE NEWS Allyson DenBeste ESUCC

Enriching learning experience at the 2024 Future Ready Conference, where cutting-edge innovations are shared, and inspirational discussions are happening right now! NDE NEWS Dorann Avey

Met my world language friends at the Wall of Student Success at ESU 5 and got ready for a whole day of learning in the “EdTech to Enhance” workshop led by Dr. Nick Ziegler! Nick Ziegler NDE NEWS Allyson DenBeste

The 2025 NILA Conference is calling for proposals; please consider submitting a proposal and sharing your expertise. For more details, please check tinyurl.com/2025NILAcall. ESUCC Teaching, Learning and Teacher Education University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha Public Schools Nick Ziegler NDE NEWS UNK Languages

Big thanks to the NDE World Language Advisory Panel for their incredible work on May 31st! We shared updates, discussed World Language guiding documents, reviewed HQIM materials, and had inspiring conversations! What a fantastic group of leaders! NDE NEWS ESUCC Allyson DenBeste

Thanks to Nebraska Language Initiatives for working with University of Nebraska at Omaha to provide AAPPL assessment for students planning to obtain the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy. Please check the website for details.
nebraskalanguagesinitiative.org/aappl-assessme… NDE NEWS Omaha Public Schools ESUCC

The last Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy info session is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd, at 4:00 p.m. (CT). Please register at tinyurl.com/NeSoBLinfo03 to attend, ask questions, and provide feedback. NDE NEWS ESUCC Nick Ziegler Lincoln Public Schools Omaha Public Schools

The 2024 NILA (Conference is now accepting proposals. This year's theme is 'Access, Agency, Advocacy.' Please submit your proposals by June 30th. Please check
tinyurl.com/2024NILAPropos… for details. NDE NEWS Nick Ziegler ESUCC Lincoln Public Schools Alicia D.S. (she/her(s)

Each Nebraska Seal of Biltieracy review round involves 10 steps, taking about 4 weeks or longer. Your patience and support are appreciated as we celebrate bilingualism in Nebraska! Check out the flyer: tinyurl.com/10stepNeSoBL NDE NEWS ESUCC Nick Ziegler

Please don't miss Alicia Shoemaker's webinar, Designing 'Aha Moments' in ICC Experience, at 10:00 am (CT) on Saturday, May 11th. This webinar is NOT going to be recorded. Please register at tinyurl.com/2024SpringNDEG… or bit.ly/3T3AACg and join us online. Guan Chunmei 关春梅

2024-2025 NDE World Language Professional Development Themes are ready. Please share the document with your school/ district. NDE World Language Education will be more than willing to travel to your area and work with you upon request: tinyurl.com/2025NDEWLpdthe… NDE NEWS ESUCC

Alicia Shoemaker will present 'Designing 'Aha Moments' in ICC Experience' at 10:00 a.m. (CT) on Saturday, May 11th. This webinar will NOT be recorded. Please register at tinyurl.com/2024SpringNDEG… or bit.ly/3T3AACg and join us online. NDE NEWS Guan Chunmei 关春梅 ESUCC

NDE World Language Education is glad to introduce school/ district applications for the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy. Meanwhile, individual student applications are still available. Please check the website for details: education.ne.gov/.../nebraska-s…
Seal of Biliteracy ESUCC NDE NEWS

Highlights from the 2nd NDE World Language Newsletter:
- 142 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy awarded
- Meet Dr. Moreno González
- Inspiring teacher story: Gwen Fisher
- 2024 ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
Check for details at: bit.ly/49Ympof
NDE NEWS ESUCC Nick Ziegler

Relive the magic of World Language Week 2024! Our video captures all the highlights from February. Huge thanks to our students, teachers, and leaders! Watch now: youtu.be/EaL5LVqwJDQ. Mark your calendars for WL Week 2025, Feb 17th-23rd! ESUCC Nick Ziegler NDE NEWS

French teachers, please join Cara Heminger and Rebecca Rhoads for the AATF-Nebraska event tomorrow (April 26th)! Please invite any retired or not-currently-teaching French teacher/professor friends to this event, graciously hosted by Rebecca Rhoads. NDE NEWS AATF

Alicia Shoemaker, the 2024 ACTFL Teacher of the Year, will present 'Designing “Aha moments” In ICC Experience' at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 11th. Please register at tinyurl.com/2024SpringNDEG… or
bit.ly/3T3AACg and join us online! ESUCC Guan Chunmei 关春梅 ACTFL Elkhorn Public Schools

🌟 142 Nebraska students were awarded 141 Nebraska Seals of Biliteracy in German, Somali Maxaa, Spanish, & Tamil. Huge thanks to all endorsing partners for their support! Check it out: tinyurl.com/2024AprilNeSoBL Seal of Biliteracy ESUCC Nick Ziegler NDE NEWS Lincoln Public Schools Omaha Public Schools

Huge appreciation to the Nebraska International Language Association (NILA) for their endorsement of the Nebraska Seal of Biliteracy! Thanks for your dedication to all the efforts made to advocate for the Seal of Biliteracy in our state! Seal of Biliteracy ESUCC NDE NEWS

🌟 Huge thanks to the NDE Seal of Biliteracy Advisory Board for diligently reviewing the April applications! 🙏 Your efforts are instrumental in fostering bilingualism in Nebraska! Much appreciation for your time and expertise! Seal of Biliteracy Lincoln Public Schools University of Nebraska at Kearney NDE NEWS