SEEC Monthly
news & updates
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With 52% of 3rd grade students scoring in the Partially Proficient and Novice categories on the 2018-19 state reading assessment, SEEC is committed to supporting districts in their work to improve reading proficiency. We feel that learning more about the Science of Reading (SoR) and developing further professional development resources can help with that effort.
Over the past year, SEEC staff have delved into the SoR which advocates for a "structured literacy" approach to teaching reading. With SoR a greater emphasis is placed on systematic, explicit, engaging and success-oriented instruction in all five areas of reading identified in the 2000 National Reading Panel Report. These five areas include
- Phonemic Awareness
- Phonics
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
“SoR is helping educators to identify which classroom practices support all learners and which practices only support some learners when it comes to learning how to read. Informed teachers are our best insurance against reading failure. While programs are very helpful tools, programs don’t teach; teachers do.”
- Dr. Louisa Moats (co-author of LETRS)
Within SEEC's SoR work, staff have been focusing on four projects:
- LETRS Professional Development
- Dyslexia Grant Support
- Comprehensive State Literacy Development Grantee support
- ND K-3 Reading Corps expansion
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SEEC's Top 3 Websites to learn more about reading: |
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(SoR handbook, primers, podcast)
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(Video Series, video handouts, journal)
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The holiday season is just around the corner, which often represents a time for being thankful, partaking in delicious holiday fare, and most importantly enjoying each other’s company. Although, the pandemic may limit the opportunities to spend the holidays together with family and friends, we've found a couple tools to help to ensure that these celebrations (and learning!) need not end. Let’s dive in to see some different ways to keep your students both merry and bright. Click here to read more...
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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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Allows users to make images/videos interactive using text, links, images, videos, and even virtual reality.
(Use with students to put pins on a map to share information on other country celebrations )
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Online video-making app where users can combine photos, video clips, and music into video slideshows or web-based presentations.
(Students could showcase highlights of what they did during vacation or display family traditions!)
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Online interactive whiteboard app to create/share lessons using images, videos, and drawings or annotations.
(Could use to explain how snowflakes are formed, how to make an igloo, demonstrate recipes)
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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
December
- (Virtual Session 1 of 6 Session Series - Dec. 3, Dec. 17, Jan. 14, Feb. 4, March 9, April 8)
3: Academic & CTE Scholarship Facebook Live Event
- 1:00 - 3:30pm each day via Teams
- All sessions will be live and recorded - click to see presentation topics
- More details on how to participate coming soon!
10: Exact Path Overview, Live Demo, Q&A session NDDPI/Edmentum
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Support learners and instructional staff in extended day programs
What is it?
NESC ConnectEd lessons are offered live through Zoom Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:45-4:15 PM CST. Each session is designed for the K-2, 3-5 or 6-8 grade span.
Who can join?
All ND afterschool programs are welcome to join lessons across four areas - FOR FREE!
- STEAM & Problem-Based Learning
- 21st Century Skills & the 4Cs
- Career Exploration & Community Partners
- Social & Emotional Learning
What supports are included?
Educators can access a suite of resources with every lesson!
- Facilitator's Plan
- Lesson PowerPoint
- Extended Playlist (additional student learning opportunities)
- Professional Learning Playlist (educator learning resources)
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Scheulded for June 7-10, 2021, IgniteND is where educators and industry meet to engage in learning about the future of cybersecurity and computer science education.
This four-day event will include tactical teaching designed to equip educators for success in the classroom.
Experience high-quality professional development with nationally-known keynotes, networking, learning and more.
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Student Learning Preference Reporting/Change to Reporting Requirements
NDDPI has continued to remind schools that they must document each students' learning model (face-to-face, hybrid, or distrance learning) in PowerSchool. This should be done in real time whenever a student makes a change in their status.
NDDPI will review this data daily and provide Governor Burgm with a weekly report that will be used to facilitate state leaders' decision making process and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information, please contact Joe Kolosky Director of School Approval, at701-328-2755, or Ross Roemmich, Director of Management Information Systems, at 701-328-2189.
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Academic & CTE Scholarship Facebook Live Event |
TARGET Audience: students and parents.
WHEN: Dec. 3 @ 7:30pm
WHAT: Jim Upgren will be answering any questions that arise throughout and after the presentation.
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Learn how Edmentum Exact Path offers diagnostic-driven, individualized instruction for K-12 math, reading, and language arts to promote academic growth.
NDDPI and the Governor's office are providing the Exact Path tool at no cost to students, families, and school districts for the 2020-2021 school year, including summer '21!
This 1-hour presentation will include overview, live demo, and Q&A.
WHEN: Dec. 10 @ 3:30pm
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