Regional Professional Learning Workshops
Regional Fall In-service
- August 15, 2023
- Lake Region State College Auditorium
- 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM keynote with Jim Wichman (In-service information: https://conta.cc/43ZOusl)
- 1:00 – 4:30 PM keynote with Steve Rizzo (In-service information: https://conta.cc/3s6edCm)
- Intended audience: Grades PreK-12 classroom teachers, support staff, & administrators
ND Standards-Based Learning
NDSBL School Leadership Series
The NDSBL School Leadership Series features student-centered support through resources that align curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Our facilitator brings valuable experience and insights to the conversations, helping leaders identify initial and next steps within the implementation process.
- January 10, 2024
- February 14, 2024
- March 13, 2024
- April 10, 2024
9:00-10:00 AM (Grades K-5)
10:00-11:00 AM (Grades 6-12)
Learn more about ND Standards-Based Learning and explore resources to support this work at www.ndsbl.org.
Literacy
ND Science of Reading: Leading for Literacy Impact
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.
NESC workshop:
- April 8, 2024 – 10:00-11:30 (virtual)
- April 29, 2024 – 8:30-3:30 (Devils Lake)
- May 6, 2024 – 8:30-3:30 (Devils Lake)
- May 13, 2023 – 9:00-10:30 (virtual)
Learn more: 23-24 Leading for Literacy Impact flyer
NESC Contact: Dawn.Johnson@nescnd.org
Math
Features of Effective Math Instruction
- Two-day workshop for K-12 educators
- Multiple dates/locations available across North Dakota
- NESC workshop: March 25 & 26, 2024, Devils Lake
- Learn more: Spring 24 Master FEMI flyer 1.26.24
- NESC Contact: Jess.Edwards@nescnd.org
Planning for School, Family, & Community Partnerships
- 2023-24 workshop information coming soon!
- Contact: Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org
Beginning Teacher Workshop
- The virtual 2023-24 workshop series begins February 9, 2024! Learn more here.
- Contact: Alyson.Parsley@nescnd.org
Assessing to Inform
- Intended audience: Educators who use FastBridge, STAR, AIMSweb, NWEA, ACT, and Pre-ACT assessments
- Archived webinars and resources: https://ndrea.org/index.php?id=144
Paraeducator Professional Learning
The Master Teacher online paraeducator professional learning
- Suite of online courses
- Self-paced learning
- Free access through the NESC
- Contact Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org
Elevate Your Impact! Workshop
- January 15, 2024
- 8:30-11:30 am or 12:30-3:30 pm, virtual
- Free!
- Facilitator: Jess Edwards, NESC School Support Specialist
- Learn more here!
- Questions: Jess.Edwards@nescnd.org
Angela Maiers Workshop Series
- Session One : Creating Remarkable Virtual Learning Experiences
- Session Two: A Framework for Sustaining the Practice of Mattering in School and Online
- Session Three: Liberating Genius of Every Student
- Intended audience: Grades PreK-12 classroom teachers, administrators, and support staff
- Sessions available on-demand (asynchronous/virtual).
- Contact Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org for more information.
NDMTSS (ND Multi-Tier System of Supports)
NDMTSS offerings across the state – http://www.ndmtss.org/
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 based learning, instructional practices and more!
For more information, contact NESC Director of Professional Learning and Operations, Erin Lacina:
Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org or 888-701-NESC (6372).