NESC newsletter
December 2022
Upcoming Educator Events

January
  • 11th - LETRS / NESC Cohort Kick-off, 4:00, virtual
  • 11th - NDMTSS EYS Coaching Call, 1:00, virtual
  • 16th - Safe & Civil Schools Assisting the Teacher para workshop, virtual
  • 18th - 21st CCLC Quarterly Meeting, 2:00, virtual
  • 23rd - Project ExCEED PD Day, Devils Lake
  • 24th - Beginning Teacher Workshop - Cohort 1/Session 1, 1:00, virtual
  • 26th - Family Engagement All-Cohort Meet-up, 8:30, Virtual
  • 27th - Beginning Teacher Workshop - Cohort 2/Session 1, 9:00, virtual


Upcoming Student Events

Join us for NESC ConnectEd Tuesdays, 3:45-4:15 on Zoom!
Learn more about NESC ConnectEd and the schedule of lessons at https://sites.google.com/nescnd.org/nescconnected/home!


Save the Dates:

Building Tomorrow's Leaders
  • Grades 5-8 - February 10, 2023
  • Grades 9-12 - February 3, 2023

SCRUBS Camp
  • Grade 5 - March 30 or 31

You're Hired!
  • Grades 3-5 - May 5 or 12, 2023
  • Grades 6-12 - May 11, 2023
What You Need, When You Need It
The holidays can be a stressful or uncertain time for some. It's also a time for you to step away from the classroom and focus on self-care. In support of those who may need it most, please take a moment to review B-Hero's Toolkit of Trauma-Informed Strategies supporting students, families and educators throughout the winter break.

Before Holiday Break
  • Student Considerations for School Staff

During Holiday Break
  • Strategies for School Staff
  • Strategies for Families

After Holiday Break
  • Student Considerations for School Staff

B-HERO is collaborative effort between Central Regional Education Association and the Department of Human Services, Behavioral Health Division.
The NESC at a Glance
Paraeducators and Tutors Across the NESC Can Learn with The Master Teacher
North Dakota paraeducators and tutors have access to The Master Teacher's 150+ online professional learning modules FREE through a grant from the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction to the NESC and SEEC. Modules address Para Basics, Reading, Writing, Math, Behavior, Trauma, Special Education, and more! Administrators can register staff members for individual or group, annual subscriptions (a $29 per person value).

View the complete Master Teacher course list here!

Administrators: Complete the subscription request form here!

Note: The Master Teacher’s Paraeducator Online Training® Assessment (available within the online platform – through the subscription) is a ND DPI approved option for meeting the assessment requirement for Title I paraprofessionals under ESSA. (See ND DPI Guidance for Title I Paraprofessionals)
Members at Work
NESC Beginning Teacher Workshop

Ten NESC-member teachers are already registered!

Would you like to observe and discuss instruction with your colleagues?
Could this be the support you've been looking for?

Beginning teachers within the NESC region looking for support with student engagement and classroom routines and procedures are encouraged to participate in the NESC Beginning Teacher Workshop scheduled to begin in January. Teachers within their first, second and third years of teaching are welcome to participate, with an option of Cohort 1 or Cohort 2 schedules. Sessions will be virtual, minimizing time out of the classroom and eliminating the need for travel.
 
Cohort 1 / Tuesdays, 1:00-4:00
Participation requested for all sessions:
  • January 24
  • February 7
  • February 21
  • March 7
 
Cohort 2 / Fridays, 9:00-12:00
Participation requested for all sessions:
  • January 27
  • February 10
  • February 24
  • March 10

Registration Link: tinyurl.com/23BeginningTeacher
Registration Deadline: January 13
Cost: Free!

NESC Contact: Alyson Parsley, Workshop Facilitator & NESC School Improvement Specialist
Celebrations!
Congratulations, Mt. Pleasant-Rolla School District!
As announced by ND DPI on Facebook: "They are among 102 schools to receive one of Code.org's CS Leaders Prizes of $10,000 to help establish computer science education for their students! These schools are adding a new computer science course in the 2023-2024 school year."
Learn more here!
NESC Learning Opportunities
JOIN the NDMTSS Leadership Network Community of Practice virtual sessions!
  • Three 45-minute VIRTUAL sessions
  • December 6, February 15, April 19 – at 1:00 pm

Each call will consist of two parts:
  1. Content Debrief: What did you learn? Wonderings? Experiences with resources/activities?
  2. Implementation Ideas: How might you utilize these resources with your staff? Ideas for supporting others?

Register here!
NESC Graduate Credit
The NESC is partnering with Valley City State
University to offer cafeteria graduate credit to member educators for NESC professional learning events.
Graduate Level
Professional Development
Credit Courses
(up to nine credits) for $275!
Purchase an annual subscription to gain access to online Graduate Level Professional Development Credit courses at a significant savings only available to NESC members. You'll be able to take one course each term for a total of three courses per year. 

Courses are offered through a partnership with University of North Dakota and Virtual Education Software (VESi). 
  • Three courses per year (up to nine credits) for $275
  • Learn online at your own pace from the convenience of your home
  • Choose from over 30 online courses for license renewal and salary advancement
 
View the full list of available courses, access course info/FAQs, and purchase the annual subscription at the following link: https://www.virtualeduc.com/nesc.
 
Questions? Call 1-800-313-6744.
NESC Partner & North Dakota Learning Opportunities
Past NESC Workshops - Continued Support
Please...Take 1 hour to view Jim Knight's coaching conversation with Safe & Civil Schools educational consultant, Tricia McKale Skyles.

Tricia McKale Skyles - Classroom Management

Instructional coaching guru, Jim Knight, considers Tricia to be "the world's leading expert on instructional coaching and classroom management." And she was here, in the NESC region, through various regional in-services and NDMTSS workshops over the years sharing her expertise (and humor!).

This mid-point in the school year can be an excellent time to reflect upon classroom management practices. As you look ahead to the return from winter break, it may also be a necessary time to reteach classroom expectations. Through this conversation, Tricia shares essential practices for classroom management through the perspectives of relationship-building and classroom and school systems.

Coaching Conversations with Jim Knight: Tricia McKale Skyles
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiVjNc6hA18
  • Instructional leaders - Start at the beginning!
  • 15:05 - The classroom management conversation begins.
  • 29:07 - A class is in chaos and totally out of control. What do you do? The answer...SO GOOD!
  • 57:30 - The Top 5 management suggestions for teachers? A must-view for every educator!
Mission
The NESC supports schools through leadership and collaborative opportunities.

Vision 
The NESC positively impacts schools' capacity to offer high-quality education.