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April 7th Edition
NCEC School Spotlight

Harvey Public School
Welcome Mr. Strand!
Long-time Harvey Public School Superintendent, Mr. Dan Stutlien, is retiring this year. We have very much appreciated having him serve on our board and working with him over the years.

NCEC would like to welcome the incoming superintendent, Mr. Mitch Strand. Mr. Strand is currently the principal at Bowman Public School, and will officially begin his duties as Harvey Superintendent July 1, 2021. We look forward to working with you, Mr. Strand!
Professional Development
Summer Classes Open for Registration
CLSD
Literacy Coach PLC
The NCEC Literacy Coaches PLC continues to meet virtually. The next scheduled date is April 15th from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

To request a meeting invite, contact Mandy. 
April 12-30
The second training in the series will focus on children ages three to five years and their ability to hear sounds, recognize print, and develop their alphabet knowledge. The training will define phonological awareness, how it can be a part of everyday interactions with young children and that it is a crucial early step toward understanding the alphabetic principle and, ultimately, toward learning to read. 
MTSS / SEL
Wayne Callender Update
The Wayne Callender trainings are finishing up at all sites. It has been a busy and productive year! Next year's trainings are still in discussion, and plans will be shared once they are finalized.
SEL Taskforce Update
The region-wide task force is working on developing placement pathways and how those pathways will look in practice starting fall of 2021.
21st CCLC
NCEC 21st CCLC Program Receives Snap Circuits Kits
Thanks to the ND Afterschool Network and the the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative, NCEC now has two Snap Circuits kits for check out to your after school program.

A recording of the training is available here: Webinar recording
Resources shared during the webinar:
  • Links to purchase Snap Circuit Kits can be found at Elenco and Amazon
  • PD Playlist with Teacher & Student Guides

The Million Girls Moonshot Initiative also has summer opportunities for grades 4-8.

Contact Aimee for more information on the summer program or to request a Snap Circuits kit.

Grades K-2
  • Thurs., April 15 21st Century Skills & the 4Cs 
  • Tues., April 20 Career Exploration & Community Partners 
  • Mon., April 26 Social & Emotional Learning

Grades 3-5
  • Mon., April 12 21st Century Skills & the 4Cs 
  • Thurs., April 22 Career Exploration & Community Partners 
  • Tues., April 27 Social & Emotional Learning

Grades 6-8
  • Thurs., April 8 STEAM & Problem-based Learning 
  • Tues., April 13 21st Century Skills & the 4Cs 
  • Mon., April 19 Career Exploration & Community Partners 
  • Thurs., April 29 Social & Emotional Learning
Student Supports
Water Festival will be Virtual
The annual NCEC + DCB Water Festival sponsored by Project WET will be virtual this year.

Planning is still in progress at the state level, so NCEC will send out registration information as soon as it is available.