SEEC Monthly
news & updates
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SEEC Staff present at NDCEL Conference |
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Lessons Learned in Systemic SEL Implementation Through Community of Practice Engagement |
Presented by Keely Ihry, SEEC Health & Wellness Coordinator, & Lyndsi Engstrom, CREA Director of Innovation, Design, and Value
Rooted in continuous improvement, the recently launched ND SEL Network is designed to assist school districts in advancing the implementation of systemic SEL through customized planning, tiered technical assistance, resource review and generation . Engage in an interactive discussion with ND school districts committed to sharing their learning journey about how intentional collaboration coupled with intensive external supports allowed for expansion, extension and innovation of their district's MTSS framework.
Participant Outcomes:
- Explore the purpose and goals of North Dakota's innovative SEL Network;
- Learn how the scope and sequence of the ND SEL Network supports districts through customized planning and tiered technical assistance;
- Understand the Logic Model created to measure the intended impact and outcomes of the ND SEL Network;
- Examine the learning journey and lessons learned from committed school districts participating in the ND SEL Network;
- Analyze how this model of advancing systemic SEL implementation could be brought back to your district.
Interested in learning more?
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Presented by Kerri Whipple, SEEC Professional Learning Specialist & ND Reading Corps PreK Master Coach, and Erica Kindem, SEEC ND Reading Corps K-3 Master Coach
Most educational research takes 17 years to get to classroom practice. This session covers the major research components behind structured literacy so teachers can analyze current practices and how to align with the science of reading.
Interested in learning more?
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A look at assessment using Quizizz, Edulastic, and Socrative. Now that you've had some time develop classroom routine (wherever the classroom might be) and spruced up your lessons using any of the rolls from last month, it's time to see if students are actually learning! Halloween is here, but assessment need not be a skeleton in your classroom closet! Read our full article to see featured highlights along with tutorial videos of how to put them into practice!
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What problems do you want to find a tech solution for?
What have you found to work really well in your classrooms?
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FREE online assessment tool allowing teachers to create, administer and share quizzes + find already created quizzes by subject/content area.
(Can integrate with multiple LMS: Google, Schoology, Edmodo, Canvas, Teams)
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Online assessment tool for teachers to develop, administer, and score quizzes and other assessments - select expert or create your own & can upload existing PDF assessments.
(Integrates with Google, Canas, Schoology, Moodle, Blackboard - depending on plan type)
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Web-based polling and quizzing system used to engage students in formative assessment. Instant Feedback, Open Navigation & Teacher Paced. (also used to assign Exit Tickets, timed quiz, pre/post assessment, student reflection).
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What's coming up on the SEEC Calendar... |
Anytime:
- Contact keely.ihry@k12.nd.us to register and get online access
November
- (Session 1 of 3 Session Series - Nov. 2, Dec. 14, Feb. 1)
- (Virtual Session 1 of 6 Session Series - Nov. 5, Dec. 10, Jan. 21, Feb. 24, March 25, April 15)
- (2-day course + 4 boosters: Jan. 1, 26, Feb. 9, March 1)
December
- (Virtual Session 1 of 6 Session Series - Dec. 3, Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 4, March 9, April 8)
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Building Tomorrow's Leaders |
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Civic Engagement in North Dakota
Building Tomorrow’s Leaders (BTL) is a comprehensive program geared to high school students, with focus on grades 9 and 10 (also available for grades 11 and 12). The program aims to:
- Empower students to get involved in school and civic organizations
- Build confidence and strengthen the skills students need to lead others
- Assist students in developing their personal and professional networks
- Help students complete a project to meet a school or community need by applying what they have learned
The BTL program aligns well with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction's (NDDPI) content standards in career and technical education, English language arts/literacy, library and technology, and social studies.
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NDDPI has contracted with Cognia™ to provide all ND educators access to high quality, proven professional learning content, practical resources, and coaching support via the online coaching and professional learning platform, LINCspring.
LINCspring, accessible via single sign on through the myJourney (aka eProve) portal, provides online access to expert coaches, over 65 asynchronous learning modules,
and dozens of real -time learning events to support teachers in the development of high-quality blended, remote, and hybrid learning experiences. Asynchronous and live learning opportunities, as well as coaching support are also available for school and district leaders.
For more information reach out to Amanda Peterson, Director of Educational Equity & Support, NDDPI (amandapeterson@nd.gov or (701) 328-3545).
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ND is proud to offer Edmentum Exact Path, a K-12 individualized learning tool that utilizes adaptive diagnostic assessments paired with individualized learning paths to promote academic growth for all learners across reading, language arts, and math. Check out this video to get a quick overview!
This program is focused on understanding where students are academically, and then taking that data a step further to provide just-in-time instruction which compliments classroom learning.
To sign up your district, indicate your interest on the Edmentum online form. A dedicated Edmentum team has been established to support this work in North Dakota. You can reach this team through email at nddpixp@edmentum.com or over the phone at 1-800-447-5286; press 2 for a ND Sales Specialist to assist you OR reach out to Ann Ellefson, Director of Academic Support, NDDPI (aellefson@nd.gov or 701-328-2488)
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Family Survey to Study Impact of COVID-19 on Child Care |
The North Dakota Department of Human Services, in partnership with Child Care Aware of North Dakota, is launching a child care survey to assess the impact that COVID-19 has had on access and use of child care since March and to help better understand what working families may need going forward.
The survey will provide lawmakers and agency officials with important data as they consider issues related to child care and the needs of young families.
Who should take the survey?
All North Dakota families whose household includes children ranging in age from newborn to 12 are encouraged to participate. The survey ends Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020.
Families can access the short 10-minute online survey at www.ndchildcare.org. Families unable to complete the survey online can participate by calling 800-997-8515 and pressing 1 to speak to a Child Care Data and Referral Specialist.
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