SEEC Monthly
news & updates
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We're back and going moving forward, full-speed ahead! |
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It's 2021 and we can't believe we're saying that - really where did 2020 go? But you have all CONTINUED to amaze us with your grit, perseverance, dedication, and PASSION for what you do. All the work you have put in has been noticed, appreciated, and will be felt for many many months and years to come. This has been the hardest 12 months and we know there is still more to do and we can't give up.
We are here to share some really great things happening in education. Our region has AMAZING educators, leaders, communities and systems in place to help our young learners be the best they can be. Know that you are making a difference and these students would not be who they are without the impact you've made on them. We continue to work with you, next to you, for you... we're here to support and strengthen you. We can do this TOGETHER.
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The Science of Reading has been a focus within the SEEC in connection to multiple programs including ND Reading Corps, ND Multi-Tier System of Supports, and the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant.
If you’re a bit unsure what we're referring to when we talk about the Science of Reading, or what we like to refer to as SoR, we wanted to provide you with some easy starting points.
Well, we have learned through research, conference attendance, and lots of reading, that there is a GAP and we mean a BIG GAP when it comes to Implementation Science (Dr. Lisa Sanetti) regarding literacy. Dr. Sanetti shared that the gap of getting the white paper research into classroom practice takes 17 years in education for ONLY 14% of the research to get into practice!
Systematic and Explicit instruction is HUGE. Teaching reading IS rocket science. Oral language is a natural human process. Our brains come prewired with oral language pathways. Since our brains are not prewired for reading skills, systematic and explicit instruction offers the most efficient and equitable way to teach all students how to read.
Below is a quick (less than 1 minute) video on The Simple View of Reading [Gough and Tunmer (1986) & Hoover and Gough (1990). It illustrates that Reading Comprehension is the product of Decoding (the ability to transform print into spoken language) and Language Comprehension (the ability to understand spoken language). If we have one but not the other, then the equation does not equal 100% success.
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Continue reading this article to learn more AND get access to the session recording of our SEEC Literacy Experts Kerri Whipple and Erica Kindem presenting at the NDCEL Fall Conference (only 35 minutes and PPT slides linked too)!
PLUS - we've provided a handful of resources to get you started in diving deeper, sharing your knowledge, etc.
Two main items we want you to connect with us on:
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SEEC Science of Reading Email List – please subscribe here! We haven’t sent anything out yet, but we will use this list going forward to share information, upcoming training opportunities, etc.
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North Dakota Science of Reading Facebook Group (already nearly 350 members since group began on Jan. 4, 2021) – created to inform stakeholders in North Dakota regarding the Science of Reading initiatives in our state and connect the research of how we learn to read to our teaching practice. Our mission is to inform and deliver to teachers professional development in evidence-based practices.
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SEEC Literacy Webpage - SEEC Training and Resources
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Phil Warrick webinar series
Feb. 26
Model of Instruction Part 1 10-11:15am
Model of Instruction Part 2 1:45-3pm
March 23
Model of Instruction & Goals 10-11:15am
April 13
Proficiency Scales 10-11:15am
May 3
Proficiency Scales / Implementation Planning 10-11:15am
Assessment and Feedback 1:45-3pm
Presented by: Phil Warrick, Marzano
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All SEEC 21CCLC programs implement the Afterschool 7, a framework of essential components proven by research to best meet the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of students in a larger group setting.
SEEC is the fiscal agent and grant coordinator for 21CCLC programs in our area including:
- Edgeley
- Ellendale
- Griggs County Central
- Jamestown
- LaMoure
- Mapleton
- Valley City
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Virtualizing NDMTSS Academic Trainings - Necessity Drives Innovation |
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NDMTSS training did not stop this fall but rather needed to shift in their format and delivery and through it all, this innovation has met more needs than originally intended. Through an NDMTSS ESSER grant through the NDDPI, participating schools were able to begin or continue the training in a safe and accessible way despite the pandemic.
The NDMTSS Academic Program Leads – Cheryl Hoggarth (SEEC) and Kayla Durkin (CREA) – in collaboration with lead training facilitator Wayne Callender (Partners for Learning) and NDMTSS State Co-Lead Jennifer Glasheen (SEEC) have been working to redesign, enhance, deliver, and evaluate state-wide professional learning for our Building Your System, Developing Academic Pathways (Year 1) and Evaluating Your System (Year 2) as outlined in the following table.
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Highlights / Articles Worth Sharing |
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- Mission: To engage K-12 Behavioral Health Resource Coordinators in training, technical assistance, and opportunities to facilitate connections.
- Vision: All school personnel will develop the knowledge and skills to support the health and wellbeing of every student and family.
- There are simple things we can do as both individuals and households to care for ourselves and each other, to ensure that during the rough times no one gets so overwhelmed or hopeless they want to give up. Resources include check-ins and conversation starters, activities for exploring emotions, and practices for you and for the people in your household to calm, to cope, and to connect this winter.
- This 10-day series will provide you with resources, both free and for purchase, that cna help you make space for yourself this year and create school environments where educators' and students' emotional needs are met.
- Day 1: Practicing Self-Care
- Day 2: Building Self-Confidence
- Day 3: Managing Your Time
- .... click above for more!
- Are you wondering how you can continue to support the emotional and mental well-being of your students and staff? If you haven't already adopted the STOPit Program, you can sign up FOR FREE or receive a personalized demo with your district safety team.
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What's coming up on the SEEC Calendar... |
Anytime:
February:
4: NDMTSS: Developing Pathways for Academics
4: SEEC Leader Connect - Principals
11: SEEC Leader Connect - Superintendents
24: SEEC Governing Board Meeting
March:
4: SEEC Leader Connect - Principals
6: SEEDS of Early Literacy for Birth - 5
11: SEEC Leader Connect - Superintendents
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Statewide Virtual Educators' Support Session |
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Resources provided by ND Lutheran Social Services after the virtual session held Monday, Jan. 11, 2021.
-- Caring about students can come witha price. Self-care helps, but schools need to take the lead in helping educators cope with STS
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Even a masked, socially distanced, partially virtual North Dakota Legislature moves at a fast pace. DPI wants to help you keep track of bills and issues of interest to K-12 education. To that end, they are again publishing the Capitol Tablet, a weekly newsletter that includes a list of bills and resolutions that we are following at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction. The Tablet is published on Fridays. If you want to be on the mailing list, please contact Dale Wetzel, who is NDDPI’s public information specialist.
Soon DPI should be able to post web links to the newsletter (need to work out a few ADA kinks first). These links will be posted in the News section of the NDDPI website. If you think a bill is missing from our list, or you have any comments or questions, please contact Dale Wetzel. We think the Tablet is a useful tool for the K-12 education community, and we hope you do, too.
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Student Engagement Survey
(Opened Jan. 28, 2021)
The 2020-2021 Student Engagement Survey (SES) window opened January 18 and will close February 19. Schools should be able to download the student rosters from the site now. The rosters were originally provided to Cognia December 1, 2020. The state began sending nightly roster updates to Cognia on January 18 through the end of the survey.
During this year's survey, schools can get support directly from Cognia via their online North Dakota Partnership help website or their customer support number (888) 413-3669. When accessing the North Dakota Partnership page, make sure to click the ‘Student Engagement Survey’ tab.
Additional Resources can be found here:
NDDPI's goal is 95% student participation rate on the survey to help ensure the results best represent the school. Schools will only receive accountability points for 'committed engagement' and will not be penalized if they do not reach the 95% participation goal.
Any questions can be directed to Steve Snow at (701) 328-2236 or Joe Kolosky (701) 328-2755.
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