2018-19 Offerings

Regional Professional Learning Workshops

  • Technology Learning Cooperative
    • July 24-26, 2018 – UAV/Drone Workshop (Lake Region State College, Devils Lake)
    • September 5, 2018 – Vinyl Printer/Cutter-BN20, Laser Engraver, and VersaCamm Workshop (Lake Region State College, Devils Lake)
  • Standards, Scales and Assessment Workshop (Lake Region State College, Devils Lake)
    • August 7-8, 2018
  • August 16, 2018 Regional Fall In-service
    • Lake Region State College and Devils Lake High School
    • 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Grades PreK-12 Teachers, Support Staff, & Administrators
    • Dr. Brad Johnson Keynote Presentations:
      • A Comprehensive Approach to Student Engagement
      • Students and Teachers First
    • Breakout Sessions:
      • Standards, Scales and Assessment (Erin Lacina, Facilitator)
    • Learn more!

  • August 17, 2018 Regional Fall In-service

    • Lake Region State College
    • 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Grades PreK-12 Teachers, Support Staff, & Administrators
    • Tricia McKale Skyles Keynote Presentation:
      • The Tough Kid
    • Learn more!
  • Strategic Planning Workshop (Devils Lake High School, 8:30-3:00)
    • September 6, 2018
  • Steve Dunn Writing Workshop
    • Grades K-1 (Minnie H Kindergarten Center, Devils Lake, 8:30-4:00):
      • October 1, 2018
      • October 29, 2018
      • December 10, 2018
      • March 25, 2019  New date: April 1, 2019
    • Grades 2-3 (Prairie View Elementary, Devils Lake, 8:30-4:00):
      • October 2, 2018
      • October 30, 2018
      • December 11, 2018
      • March 26, 2019  New date: April 2, 2019
    • Grades 4-6 (Central Middle School, Devils Lake, 8:30-4:00):
      • October 3, 2018
      • October 31, 2018
      • December 12, 2018
      • March 27, 2019  New date: April 3, 2019
    • Sessions are full.  Registration is closed.
  • Engaging Students for High-Quality Learning Workshop Series
    • Three-part series:
      • Part 1: Making Learning Visible and Intro to Learning Walk and Feedback Protocol (September 19, 2018, Lake Region State College, Devils Lake)
      • Part 2: Strategies for Making Learning Visible (one day, ND school)
      • Part 3: Online eWalks (two hours, online)
    • Learn more!
    • Registration link: www.escweb.net/nd_rea
  • Engaging Students in Academic Vocabulary Workshop Series
    • Three-part series:
      • Part 1: Academic Vocabulary and Reflection and Review (December 5, 2018, half-day at Devils Lake High School PLUS January 21, 2019, half-day at Lake Region State College, Devils Lake)
      • Part 2: Strategies for Explicit Vocabulary Instruction (one day, ND school)
      • Part 3: Online eWalks (two hours, online)
    • Learn more!
    • Registration link: www.escweb.net/nd_rea
  • Building Better Behaviors Workshop Series
    • Three-part series:
      • Part 1: Tough Kids (August 17, 2018, Lake Region State College, Devils Lake)
      • Part 2: Case Study Development and Implementation Plan Development (November 14, 2018, Devils Lake High School)
      • Part 3: Data Review and Problem Solving (two hours, online)
    • Learn more!
    • Registration link: www.escweb.net/nd_rea
  • Instructional Rounds
    • Observations in Lakota Schools and Dakota Prairie High School (Lakota and Petersburg, 9:00-3:00)
      • Three-part series:
        • February 20, 2019
        • March 20, 2019
        • April 24, 2019
      • Registration deadline: February 13, 2019
    • Learn more!
    • Registration link: https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/
  • Self-Advocacy for Transitioning High School Special Education Students
    • Educator Workshop / Four-part series
      • December 6, 2018 (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
      • January 21, 2019 (8:30 – 11:45 AM)
      • February 7, 2019 (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
      • March 28, 2019 (6:00 – 8:00 PM)
    • Registration deadline: December 3, 2018
    • Learn more!
    • Registration link: https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/
  • NDMTSS (ND Multi-Tier System of Supports)
    • Evaluating Your System/Academic Pathways Year 2 (Devils Lake High School, 8:30-4:00)
      • October 9, 2018
      • December 12, 2018
      • February 5, 2019
    • Additional NDMTSS offerings across the state – http://www.ndmtss.org/
    • Contact Erin Lacina with NDMTSS inquiries.
  • January 21, 2019 Regional Winter In-service
    • Lake Region State College and Devils Lake High School
    • 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Grades PreK-12 Teachers, Support Staff, & Administrators
    • Cost:
      • Workshop free to NESC-member educators. 
      • Lunch provided for all participants at the LRSC Dining hall and billed back to schools.
    • Registration deadline: December 21, 2018
    • Visit this link for session and presenter information and to complete registration: https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/catalog/conference.aspx?conference_id=38490

 

District/On-site Professional Learning Workshops

  • The NESC offers customized professional learning for member schools on a variety of topics including school improvement, student engagement, standards/scales/assessment, instructional practices and more!  Contact Erin Lacina to begin the conversation and check facilitator availability.
  • The NESC offers data analysis supports related to the ND state assessment, NWEA MAP and AIMSWeb.  Additionally, the NESC can assist schools in building a culture of meaningful and consistent data usage through the Data Utilization Project leadership workshop series and the Taking Action with Data all-staff, workshop series.  Learn more: http://www.ndeda.k12.nd.us/
  • QPR Suicide Prevention Workshop – Learn More
    • Contact Erin Lacina to schedule a workshop
  • Trauma Sensitive Schools Workshop Series – Learn More
    • Contact Erin Lacina to schedule a workshop

 

For more information, contact NESC Director of Professional Learning and Operations, Erin Lacina:

Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org or 701-662-7650.