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February 2016 Newsletter
- Upcoming Events - February 1-5 - JiT Mathematics Workshops, Session 2February 8 - Math Workshop for Grades 7-12 Math TeachersFebruary 9 - STEMITIZING Your Lessons Workshop for Grades 7-12 Science TeachersFebruary 22-26 - Steve Dunn Writing Workshops, Session 5February 29 - Marzano Evaluation Model Workshop
Celebrations!
NESC Winter Regional In-service 2016 Wrap-UpJanuary 18, 2016 was a great day with just under 500 memberadministrators and educators attending sessions with Dr. Monte Selbyon the topic of Student Engagement, Dr. Bethanie Tucker on the topic ofPoverty, and Tom Cody on the topic of Top 20 Training. With 90.5%stating that they valued the content of the day to a substantial or to some extent and with commentssuch as 'Absolutely Awesome!' and 'Left us with a good message!', we can mark the day as a success!To view more pictures, comments, and survey responses visit our Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/ndnesc.
NESC Learning Opportunities
NESC Regional Professional Learning WorkshopsWhen: August 19, 2015 - April 8, 2016Where: Lake Region State College, Devils LakeWho: K-12 Administrators, Counselors, & EducatorsRegister Here
NESC Regional Math Workshop - SessionAdded
Evaluate use of academic vocabulary andquestioning within the classroom.Evaluate, create, and modify classroomactivities to reinforce key contentstandards.Determine key components necessary topromote and facilitate effective classroomdiscourse.
When: February 8, 2016; 8:30am-4:00pmWhere: Lake Region State College, Devils LakeWho: Grades 7-12 Teachers & CoachesRegister: Contact Ashleigh [email protected]
NESC Culinary Skills II Training
Learn healthy and practical preparationsfor whole grains and meats.Learn cooking and nutrition principlestaught by a registered dietitian.Receive culinary demonstrations and tipsby a N.D. chef.Participate in hands-on recipe testing andtaste evaluations.Network with other area FACS teachersand Food Service Staff.
When: April 21, 2016; 4:00-7:00pmWhere: Central Middle School, Devils LakeWho: FACS Teachers & Food Service StaffRegister Here
Virtual Job Shadow Available to NESC Students & EducatorsVirtualJobShadow.com (VJS) is an online career planning andcareer exploration resource that provides all the tools andresources for charting your career path by choice, not chance.It's highly-engaging, fun, and works perfectly on any computer,tablet, or smart phone, making job shadowing a uniquely cooldigital experience!
The NESC has made VJS available to all of its member schoolsfor students in grades 7-12, Counselors, and Career Advisors.This was made possible through combined efforts of the NESCand the Lake Region Teacher Center.
How can you access VJS?
Contact: Erin, NESC Succeed 2020 Project Director, at [email protected]
Succeed 2020
REAs Receive Funding to Strengthen Statewide CollaborationRegional Education Associations (REAs) were awarded $68,000 in funding through the Succeed 2020grant to strengthen their statewide collaboration efforts. REAs have existed in North Dakota since 2001as a grassroots effort between school districts with the goal of developing a shared services modelamongst member schools. Those shared services are currently focused on professional development,technology support services, and assistance with achieving school improvement goals, assistance withdata collection and analysis, and curriculum enrichment.REA member schools and the REA Directors recognized in early 2009, the importance of workingtogether to share services on a statewide level too. Shortly after this recognition, the NDREA wasloosely formed with the hiring of Dr. Marv Erhardt (formerly with ND Lead Center), on a part-time timebasis to facilitate meetings and complete the first NDREA strategic plan. All REAs participatedfinancially to get this work off the ground. Although NDREA was started as a more informalorganization, it became quite clear that a shared services model is not only important to school districts,but also to REAs in order to meet their goals.In the spring of 2015, a new NDREA strategic plan and the complimentary action plan was approved.This strategic plan lays out how all eight REAs can collaborate together to better serve all our memberschools. The NDREA strategic plan doesn't interfere with the work each REA does to meet their ownregional goals, but looks to compliment that work.Once again, the need arose to identify resources to focus on moving priority items in the action planforward. The Succeed 2020 grant stepped forward and made available funds to jump-start this work.
The"Building Capacity" grant was awarded in December with the focus on these goals: 1) Provideassets for establishing and organizing the structure of NDREA, 2) Build a foundation for a statewideclearinghouse for programs and services, and 3) Bring forth support and develop a legislative agendawhich helps the NDREA and each REA sustain the work with member schools.The grant will support work days for a project director, communications coordinator, statewide travel topresent to each REA, statewide meetings for Lead Administrators, and the creation of a new NDREAwebsite. The funding ends August 30th, 2016.Read more - Succeed 2020 Having Impact
ND News
New NDSS Resource Available for ND Educators The North Dakota Regional Education Associations (REAs) are excited toannounce the availability of a new resource for ND educators. The ND StateStandards Implementation Guide started through work within our Succeed 2020 grants as a way to provideongoing support to schools in the transition to and implementation of the
new ND State Standards in Math and English Language Arts.
The NDSS Implementation Guide (http://ndss.ndsucceed2020.org/) was developed collaboratively bymembers of the eight ND REAs to help define "full implementation" of the North Dakota State Standardsbased on the Common Core. It serves several functions for principals, teachers, and the REAs:
Identify key components for full implementation,Establish a common language/common understanding around NDSS implementation,Assist schools in identifying areas for professional learning,And assist REAs in developing and delivering professional learning.
We hope that you will review and use this new resource and share it widely amongst educators withwhom you work!
Baesler: School Aid Safe From Budget CutsSchool Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said Monday that a 4.05 percent state budget cut will not impactNorth Dakota local school district funding. As approved by the 2015 Legislature, the Department ofPublic Instruction's 2015-17 budget includes almost $2 billion in state aid to school districts. Theamount includes $1.92 billion in per-student aid payments, $57 million in transportation assistance, and$17.3 million for schools' special education costs. Read more...
February Claimed as CTE Month by Governor DalrympleGovernor Jack Dalrymple proclaimed February as Career and TechnicalEducation (CTE) month in the state of North Dakota. CTE offers studentsthe opportunity to gain the academic, technical, and employability skillsnecessary for career readiness. All North Dakotans are encouraged tobecome familiar with the services and benefits offered by the career andtechnical education programs in our state, and to support and participate inthese programs to enhance their individual skills and productivity.
Student Services
Amateur Radio on the International Space Station (ARISS)Come join the North Dakota Space Grant Consortium (NDSGC) and theUND HAM Radio Club in their first ARISS contact! K-12 students, theirteachers, and college students from all across North Dakota will be ableto submit questions and ask the astronauts themselves with a true long-
distance 'phone call'.On the day of the call to the International Space Station (ISS), there will be fun science, technology,engineering, and math (STEM) activities for K-12 students and teachers on the UND Campus. When: During the week of March 7-13, 2016. To be confirmed.Where: UND Campus, Grand ForksContact: Caitlin Nolby, [email protected] or Marissa Saad, [email protected]:
ARRIS ScheduleStudent Question Submission Form
High School Seniors Sought for Prestigious National Youth Science Camp 2016Two high school seniors will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas withscientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The NYSC experience is offered at no cost to its participants, so that selecteddelegates may attend regardless of their financial status. Educational andrecreational programming, as well as meals, lodging, and round-trip air passage on scheduled airlinesare provided free of charge. When: Charleston, West VirginiaWhere: 6/15/16 - 7/10/16 Apply at: http://apply.nysc.orgApply by: 2/17/16Contact: Glenda at [email protected] or 701-228-5446 701-228-544
ND Professional Development Opportunities
SLDS Trainings When: February 3, 2016Where: West Fargo Who: K-12 Educators &AdministratorsSLDS AdvancEDRegister Here - Feb 3
ND Cyber SecurityConferenceWhen: March 17, 2016 Where: NDSU Memorial Union,Fargo Who: K-12 Educators &Administrators, Government, &Other Industries Register Here
Makerspace TrainingWhen: February 23, 24, March1, 2, and 3, 2016Where: Dickinson, Minot,Grafton, Valley City, & KindredWho: K-12 Teachers,Librarians and Administrators Register Here
NDSA Preparedness TrainingThe North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (ND DPI) andEduTech are working together to provide updated information, training,and support to schools for administering the North Dakota StateAssessment this spring. Measured Progress is the assessmentcontractor responsible for managing critical components of theassessment.
Upon completion of this training, Test Coordinators will understand where to obtain appropriateresources, how to set up students and staff in the Smarter Balanced testing system, and how toadminister testing sessions.
Note: There is no cost for participating in this training and you should bring a computer.
February 11 - Minot February 18 - Bismarck
February 12 - Devils Lake February 19-Valley City
February 16 - Williston February 26-Fargo
February 17 - Dickinson February 29-Grand Forks
Each location will have workshops at 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Both sessions will cover the samematerial and last three hours.Register Here
Summer ND Professional Development Opportunities
Externships for EducatorsWhen: Summer 2016 startingin JuneWhere: STEM-RelatedIndustriesWho: K-12 Teachers,Counselors, andAdministrators, and Post-Secondary InstructorsEducator ApplicationContact: Bradley Bowen,[email protected]
Teach Like a PirateWhen: June 21 & 22, 2016 Where: Biesiot Activity Center,Dickinson Who: K-12 Educators &Administrators Register Here
ND Indian Education SummitWhen: July 12 & 13, 2016 Where: Brynhild HauglandRm, State Capital, BismarckWho: K-12 Educators &Administrators Save the Date! Registrationcoming soon!
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