NESC's State Board of Public School Education Audit | |
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The NESC staff successfully completed a presentation/audit to the State Board of Public School Education September 25, 2023. According to North Dakota Century Code N.D.C.C. § 15.1-09.1-12, all Regional Education Associations (REAs) approved by the superintendent of public instruction are required to complete a bi-annual audit to be approved by the State Board of Public School Education. The NESC was proud to highlight the following information:
- REA structure
- Strategic plan
- Successes and challenges
- State-wide collaborative efforts
- Required services for member school districts according to ND Century Code
- REA work in alignment with K12 Education Coordination Council aspirational goals
- Review process according to ND Century Code
- Financial audit report
- Current year's revenue and expenditure report
The NESC was commended for depth and breadth of service to member schools and continuous collaborations with North Dakota educational partners.
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The NESC launched its 2023-24 Foundations of Reading series September 18 at Lake Region State College in Devils Lake! Thirteen educators from across the region are learning about the five big ideas of reading to maximize support for students through instruction, assessment and intervention. The series is led by consultant, Shannon Harken, and facilitated by NESC Instructional Coach, Dawn Johnson.
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Congratulations, Megan Wasness!
Mrs. Wasness, English Teacher at Devils Lake Central Middle School, was named as a finalist for the 2024 North Dakota Teacher of the Year Award. She was also named as a 2023 County Teacher of the Year in April. The NESC has been fortunate to partner with Mrs. Wasness for the NESC Beginning Teacher Workshop in recent years, as she provides outstanding models of instructional practice for those new to the profession.
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NESC Learning Opportunities | | |
Paraeducator Online Training is available as a school-wide program with this NO COST opportunity. Paraeducators and tutors will have access to 150+ self-paced modules covering general education and special education environments. Learning modules typically ranges from 45-60 minutes in length, can be accessed using any platform day or night, and can be personalized to fit each individual within your system.
Administrators, simply complete this form to enroll your school district today ($35/person value).
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Assessing to Inform:
Put Your Data to Work For You
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Through hands-on experiences, learn key guidelines and tips for interpreting data and viewing reports at the student, classroom, school, district, and national levels. Learn how to really understand and apply the data to guide instruction and intervention, plan student groupings, etc. See how to use data to facilitate improved educational outcomes for students.
Go to ndrea.org and select Statewide Initiatives / Assessing to Inform to access archived resources and webinar recordings for the following:
- Assessment overview
- ACT & PreACT
- AIMSweb
- FastBridge
- NWEA
- Renaissance STAR
- WorkKeys
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Renaissance STAR - New Resource Supports Available
As part of the Assessing to Inform workshop series, a new STAR archived webinar and accompanying resources are now available!
Session: Decision-making for RTI/MTSS with Star CBM
Access this session by going to https://ndrea.org/index.php?id=146.
Click on "Resources."
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify how and where CBMs fit into evaluation of or informing instruction/intervention in RTI/MTSS models
- Group students of similar scores in the same Star CBM measures, with Star CBM
- Set goals and monitor progress using the Star CBM Record Book and the note-taker feature
- Plan differentiated instruction/intervention using the Star CBM Record Book
Session Facilitator: Dona Mae Zitzow, Renaissance Consultant
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The NESC is partnering with Valley City State
University to offer cafeteria graduate credit to member educators for NESC professional learning events.
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Graduate Level
Professional Development
Credit Courses
(up to nine credits) for $275!
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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
Questions? Call 1-800-313-6744.
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NESC Partner & North Dakota Learning Opportunities | | |
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Red River Valley Writing Project
Writing is fundamental to thinking and learning—across the curriculum!
As part of the nation’s largest network of writing instructors, the RRVWP works with your school to design and deliver
professional development workshops to enhance literacy and improve the effectiveness of writing
instruction.
Better teaching leads to better writing!
For 50 years, NWP teacher-leaders at all grade levels have developed and shared innovative approaches to teaching writing that empower all young people as critical thinkers and confident
creators. And for 50 years, research has shown our positive impact on student achievement.
CONTACT:
RRVWP Director, Ben Melby (benjamin.melby@ndsu.edu), to customize your PD!
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Teacher Innovation Grants
The Office of Indian and Multi-Cultural Education has a new opportunity available to educators in North Dakota. We will support North Dakota educators who want to pursue National Board Certification. Our office is partnering with Technology and Innovation in Education’s Dr. Scott Simpson and Sharla Steever to provide candidate support to teachers, administrators, and counselors with at least three years of experience in schools and currently serving in our state's public or BIE schools.
Candidates will receive mentoring, a series of retreats to support their work on the components, and graduate credit for completed components, and the NDDPI will cover the costs of the process. Educators who complete the certification will receive a $1,500 stipend each year for the life of their certificate. This is a wonderful opportunity we hope you will consider. Please contact Lucy Fredericks, Dr. Scott Simpson, or Sharla Steever if you want to participate in this experience. The deadline for participation will be November 1, 2023.
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Past NESC Workshops - Continued Support | | |
Mission
The NESC supports schools through leadership and collaborative opportunities.
Vision
The NESC positively impacts schools' capacity to offer high-quality education.
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