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February 2023
SEEC Monthly | News & Updates
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Become a Host Site for ND Reading and Math Corps NOW!
Does your school need Tier II reading and math interventions?
SEEC works collaboratively with your school to train the tutor in evidence-based interventions and provides monthly coaching for fidelity. Reading Coprs works with students K-3rd grade and Math Corps grades 4-8.
Apply for Reading Corps by Feb. 28th!
Apply for Math Corps by Feb. 28th!
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South Central Regional Council Announces Grants Awarded
South Central Regional Council has announced the Regional Workforce Impact Program (RWIP) grant in the amount of $1,020,000 has been awarded to several child care facilities.
Read more here!
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A pulse on what SEEC has been up to and where you may have seen our staff lately!
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EL Bootcamp (Jan. 10)
32 participants took part in the two-day training that focused on the topics of Identification and Screening, Assessment Accommodations, Special Education and ELs, and more!
Overall, participants were largely satisfied with the training they received, as nearly every quality indicator had 100% of participants indicate being “moderate” or “substantial”. 100% of participants indicated the presenter was “very effective” and 92.3% that the content was “very valuable” to them in their position/role.
Kerri was very down to earth explaining the law and modeling each one with a scenario I could relate it to. (EL Coordinator – Killdeer Public School)
Excellent training. Great pace, I liked the schedule, the shared folder, and the notes pages. Very informative, easy to follow, I will recommend this training 100%. Nice Job. (District Coordinator – Grand Forks)
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Improving Academic Literacy - Student Engagement
(Jan. 25th)
Teachers from Carrington, Milnor, Jamestown, Sargent Central, West Fargo, TRAC, and Ellendale joined together with smiles to bounce feedback, implement strategies, and coach each other to become "master teachers."
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SEEC Staff Celebrates their Winter Meeting with Curling
Although a winter storm blew away our chance to meet in December, our SEEC staff bundled up together, this time in January, to discuss about new updates, share great stories, and slide into some curling competitions at F-M Curling Club.
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Teacher Innovation Grant
Congratulations to Amy Johnson for being chosen as the recipient of the round 5 Teacher Innovation Grant. Johnson is from the Kulm school district and plans to use the funds to update and expand the offerings of their SMARTlab.
The SMARTlab can be used across multiple disciplines and by both elementary and high school students to equip them with the skills they need to succeed in future careers.
Do you or a teacher you know have an idea for an innovative project? The next round of grants will open on April 12. Refer to the website below, or contact Taylor Olson.
Click Here to Read More
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Haley's Milk Run gifts $5,000 to West Fargo, Fargo, and Moorhead
Haley's Milk Run is a Fargo nonprofit dedicated to providing milk to elementary school learns in the region.
The $5,000 for each school will be allocated to provide milk service to 138 learners throughout the district K-5.
West Fargo schools' Food Service Department established an online payment system to accept donations toward leaners' meal payments.
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Sara Lichtblau named Fargo Public Schools Teacher of the Year
South High School vocal music teacher was surprised by Superintendent Dr. Rupak Gandhi with an accountment earlier this month.
Read more...
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Kulm Family Engagement Grants
Kulm Public School's Family Engagement Committee was thrilled to receive the 2022 Family Engagement Grant from NDDPI.
They immediately met with classes, families, and individual students to learn what topics would interest students and families to put a list together.
Read more...
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ND Women's Business Center Launches New Program for Child Care Providers
Throughout 2022, the NDWBC evaluated the needs of women business owners. One specific recurring challenge came as no surprise: childcare businesses.
NDWBC partnered with Child Care Aware ND to create an industry-specific virtual course to help women make connections, establish sustainable foundations, focus on financial management, and more.
Read more...
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February is National Career and Technical Education Month!
Every February, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) community celebrates CTE Month® to raise awareness of the role that CTE has in readying learners for college and career success. CTE prepares the workforce across a wide range of industries and occupations such as:
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Arts, A/V Technology and Communications
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
- Business Management and Administration
- and more!
CTE prepares learners for the world of work by introducing them to workplace competencies, and make academic content accessible to students by providing it in a hands-on context.
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Several schools and CTE Centers Celebrate CTE at Memorial Hall at the ND Capitol
CTE programs from around the state gathered at Memorial Hall on February 6-8 in the Capitol to showcase how they can prepares students with technical skills to contribute to societies.
Click here to check out social media updates in #NDCTE
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Carrington Public Schools welcomes new CTE instructor
The school board recently gave the green light to expand their Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at the high school, prompting a new full-time teaching position to become open. 60 days later, during National CTE month, the district filled the position.
Welcome Mitchell Becker, who will assume the position as of July 1st. He will also serve as an FFA advisor for the district with Missy Hansen.
Click Here to Read More
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NDMTSS Conference 2023 is just around the corner!
Do you have ideas?
Please share your ideas on what is needed NOW for your teams to continue moving the work forward - think about topics, presenters, school examples, and more that would help guide us to assembling a
top-notch schedule!
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Paraeducator and Tutor Online Training
Winter and Spring online course modules and complete a total of 5 hours of learning (4 hours asynchronously and a 1 hour check-in).
Once registered districts will gain access to all of Master Teachers’ online modules free for one year for each participant that registers.
Title 1: Mathematical Skills
(2) 30min Check-ins:
Feb. 22 or 23 & April 12 or 13
Title 1: Writing Skills
(1) 30min Check-in:
March 7 or 8
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Master Teacher Subscription
Paraeducator Online Training is available as 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 need to complete the below form to enroll your school district today.
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ND Science of Reading
Multiple Spring opportunities for elementary and secondary educators.
Take a peek and get registered!
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Reaching All Learners Community of Practice
3 live, Online Sessions
March 1st, April 5th, and May 3rd
This is offered as an optional add-on to the NDSoR: Reaching All Learners online course.
It is designed for K-3 Educators and Principals who are committed to learning about the connection between reading research, theoretical models of reading, and best practices for language and literacy instruction in the classroom.
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Leading for Literacy Impact
Kicks off on March 6th
Good news - approximately 90-95% of all K-3 students can achieve literacy skills at or approaching grade level! Bad news - it takes approximately 17 years to turn 14% of original research into practice for the benefit of students.
In this course, district and school-level instructional leaders will be provided with the scientifically based knowledge and tools needed to close the research-to-practice gap.
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Ready, STEM, Go!
Ready, STEM, Go! is a two-day virtual conference which will shine a spotlight on resources, strategies, and inspiration to boost OST STEM programming.
ND Afterschool Network is among 7 state afterschool networks hosting this event!
Registration is free and grants you access to the full two days of live conference sessions, the On-Demand Video Library, Exhibit Hall, and more.
Click here to learn more
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ND Afterschool Network news...
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Enriching Vocabulary and Managing Classrooms with Arts Strategies
Child Care Aware® of ND teamed up with Wolf Trap to discover infectious ways to enhance managing classrooms as well as improving state-wide students' vocabulary.
Wolf Trap Institute offers professional development workshops for infant, toddler, preschool, and kindergarten teachers who want to integrate the performing arts into early childhood learning.
Read more here!
Click Here to Read More Child Care Aware of ND news...
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NDFSCS.org Now Available!
North Dakota Full-Service Community Schools (NDFSCS)
The ND Full-Service Community Schools Consortium Consortium takes an equitable approach to providing place-based programs and services through collaborative partnerships, leading to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities.
The NDFSCS Consortium is expanding! Welcome to Heart River Elementary and Prairie Rose Elementary in Dickinson and Griggs County Central!
Click Here to Read the February 2023 NDFSCS Newsletter!
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NDSBL.org Now Available!
Prioritized Instructional Planning learning opportunities:
This 3-hour webinar will provide educators with a crash course in Prioritized Instructional Planning and the resources, processes, and supports available to ND educators.
Participants will gain insight about determining what students need, how to effectively plan, and the 8 steps for planning instructional cycles. Please join for this collaborative, interactive session that is sure to provide immediate benefits to your classroom!
6 options found here
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CharacterStrong Weekly
Every Monday morning, receive a 2 to 3 minute video with a low-burden, high-impact strategy to transform your daily work.
Sign Up Here!
Click the image below for a favorite strategy from your NDMTSS Team:
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New Teacher Induction Program - Fargo Public Schools
Teacher effectiveness is recognized as the most important school-based determinant of a student's success, according to Ellen Moir, the founder of the New Teacher Center.
The New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) hits the ground running by providing effective mentoring to new teachers so that they can reach fourth-year teacher competency within one year. They do this through trainings, meetings, and personalized support.
Click Here to Read More
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