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August 2021

NESC Calendar of Events for NESC Website

Wednesday, 1st Mar
all day	Munich Early-Out
8:30 am 4:00 pm	More info: Event attachment Just in Time - Grades 4/5/6/7/8 Chautauqua Gallery @ LRSC This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.s6ihelq1c6f28jg3buph1kqvb8?hs=121 Lake Region State College, 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Monday, 6th Mar
8:30 am 12:00 pm	NESC ParaProfessionals' Workshop Who: K-12 paraprofessionals Date: March 6, 2017 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Chautauqua Gallery, Lake Region State College, Devils Lake Facilitator: Karen Plummer, NESC Professional Learning Specialist Registration Link: https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=34772 Registration Deadline: February 20, 2017 This workshop will engage paraprofessionals in the study of the ND State Standards and effective instructional strategies for implementation of those standards. The workshop will be based upon Dr. Marcia Tate's 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain with a a focus on application to the paraprofessional role. Participants will learn and actively practice strategies that can apply in any grade level and content area and can be easily implemented in a whole group, small group, or one-on-one setting. All strategies will be taught through correlations with the ND State Content Standards including power standards most commonly found as the focus of a paraprofessional's work. This workshop is possible through a ND Department of Public Instruction grant and the NESC Succeed 2020 Grant. Lake Region State College, 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Wednesday, 8th Mar
all day	Starkweather Early-Out
3:30 pm 5:00 pm	NESC School Improvement Webinar Series School Improvement Webinar Series Intended Audience: Anyone interested in helping their school along the path of continuous improvement! •Administrators •Teachers •Counselors •Support Staff •School Improvement Teams oAdvancED Chairs oHigh Reliability Schools Leadership Teams Location: Your school! It's a webinar! Registration Link: https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/catalog/conference.aspx?conference_id=35397 Registration Deadline: February 17, 2017 Note: Certain districts can participate for free (due to previously pooled Title II Reallocated Funds) and certain districts will be billed $25 per participant per webinar. If you are interested in participating, please speak with your administrator before registering! The webinar series will highlight best practices at each level and will make connections between these practices and current educational literature. WEBINAR 1: School improvement Level 1: Safe and Collaborative Culture February 22, 2017 3:00-4:30 PM •Safe and orderly environment •Teacher involvement in decision-making processes •Teacher collaboration •Stakeholder input regarding school functioning •Acknowledgement of success •Management of resources for teacher support WEBINAR 2: School improvement Level 2: Effective Teaching in Every Classroom March 8, 2017 3:30-5:00 PM •School leadership's communication of a clear vision •Teacher support for enhancement of pedagogical skills •Predominant instructional practices •Clear, ongoing evaluations based on multiple sources of data •Job-embedded professional development related to instructional growth goals •Teacher opportunities for observation and discussion of effective teaching WEBINAR 3: School improvement Level 3: Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum April 5, 2017 3:00-4:30 PM •School curriculum and assessments adhered to standards •School curriculum focused enough to be addressed in available time •Opportunity for all students to learn critical content •Clear and measurable goals •Data analysis, interpretation and usage for progress monitoring of school achievement goals •Appropriate school- and classroom-level programs and practices to help students meet goals Facilitator: Mario Acosta, Marzano Research Mario Acosta is principal at Hernandez Middle School in Texas. Mario has also served in public education as a teacher, coach, and campus administrator at both the middle and high school levels. He was previously an associate principal at LBJ Early College High School and an assistant principal at Round Rock High School, both in Texas. "Mario gave an outstanding presentation at the Marzano Research High Reliability Schools Summit in July 2016, sharing numerous examples of school improvement practices implemented in his district. Some were quick and easy and some more elaborate, but all were highly impressive, impactful, and applicable to school improvement initiatives across the NESC." Erin Lacina, NESC Project Director These webinars align with Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Marzano Research High Reliability Schools framework and can assist schools in moving forward with HRS implementation. Lagging indicators will be shared for each level. Schools not involved in the NESC's High Reliability Schools Academy over the past two years can also benefit from this workshop and can easily apply strategies/procedures/examples learned to school improvement initiatives. For more information about this webinar series contact Erin Lacina, NESC Project Director, at Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org or 701-662-7650. nesc@nescnd.org\| www.nesc.k12.nd.us Online
Monday, 13th Mar
all day	Marketplace for Kids www.marketplaceforkids.org/devils-lake This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.atemmpic7530iadebjmscetr04?hs=121 Lake Region State College, 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Wednesday, 15th Mar
all day	Dakota Prairie Early Out
Thursday, 16th Mar
all day	Leeds Early-Out
Friday, 24th Mar
to Saturday, 25th Mar all day	More info: Event attachment ND STEAM Conference Register Here: https://ndsta.wildapricot.org/event-2321905 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.o5dsbupgdth4tg236p56k18m3o?hs=121 Minot State University, 500 University Ave W, Minot, ND 58707, USA
Tuesday, 28th Mar
all day	Dakota Prairie HS Late Start
Wednesday, 29th Mar
all day	Four Winds Early-Out
2:00 pm 4:00 pm	Tate Topa Early Out
Thursday, 30th Mar
all day	Oberon Early Out
all day	NESC SCRUBS Camp for 5th Graders This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.s2b6amav991pvmfo72nbpdn1fk?hs=121 Lake Region State College, 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Wednesday, 5th Apr
all day	Edmore Early Out
3:30 pm 5:00 pm	NESC School Improvement Webinar Series School Improvement Webinar Series Intended Audience: Anyone interested in helping their school along the path of continuous improvement! •Administrators •Teachers •Counselors •Support Staff •School Improvement Teams oAdvancED Chairs oHigh Reliability Schools Leadership Teams Location: Your school! It's a webinar! Registration Link: https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/catalog/conference.aspx?conference_id=35397 Registration Deadline: February 17, 2017 Note: Certain districts can participate for free (due to previously pooled Title II Reallocated Funds) and certain districts will be billed $25 per participant per webinar. If you are interested in participating, please speak with your administrator before registering! The webinar series will highlight best practices at each level and will make connections between these practices and current educational literature. WEBINAR 1: School improvement Level 1: Safe and Collaborative Culture February 22, 2017 3:00-4:30 PM •Safe and orderly environment •Teacher involvement in decision-making processes •Teacher collaboration •Stakeholder input regarding school functioning •Acknowledgement of success •Management of resources for teacher support WEBINAR 2: School improvement Level 2: Effective Teaching in Every Classroom March 8, 2017 3:30-5:00 PM •School leadership's communication of a clear vision •Teacher support for enhancement of pedagogical skills •Predominant instructional practices •Clear, ongoing evaluations based on multiple sources of data •Job-embedded professional development related to instructional growth goals •Teacher opportunities for observation and discussion of effective teaching WEBINAR 3: School improvement Level 3: Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum April 5, 2017 3:00-4:30 PM •School curriculum and assessments adhered to standards •School curriculum focused enough to be addressed in available time •Opportunity for all students to learn critical content •Clear and measurable goals •Data analysis, interpretation and usage for progress monitoring of school achievement goals •Appropriate school- and classroom-level programs and practices to help students meet goals Facilitator: Mario Acosta, Marzano Research Mario Acosta is principal at Hernandez Middle School in Texas. Mario has also served in public education as a teacher, coach, and campus administrator at both the middle and high school levels. He was previously an associate principal at LBJ Early College High School and an assistant principal at Round Rock High School, both in Texas. "Mario gave an outstanding presentation at the Marzano Research High Reliability Schools Summit in July 2016, sharing numerous examples of school improvement practices implemented in his district. Some were quick and easy and some more elaborate, but all were highly impressive, impactful, and applicable to school improvement initiatives across the NESC." Erin Lacina, NESC Project Director These webinars align with Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Marzano Research High Reliability Schools framework and can assist schools in moving forward with HRS implementation. Lagging indicators will be shared for each level. Schools not involved in the NESC's High Reliability Schools Academy over the past two years can also benefit from this workshop and can easily apply strategies/procedures/examples learned to school improvement initiatives. For more information about this webinar series contact Erin Lacina, NESC Project Director, at Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org or 701-662-7650. nesc@nescnd.org\| www.nesc.k12.nd.us Online
Monday, 10th Apr
all day	Superintendent's Workshop with Dr. Phil Warrick www.nesc.k12.nd.us/file.....7.pdf This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.dgtdou69lhimt7lpqipgfg6ono?hs=121 Lake Region State College, 1801 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Tuesday, 11th Apr
all day	Dakota Prairie HS Late Start
Wednesday, 12th Apr
all day	Dakota Prairie Elementary Late Start
2:00 pm 3:30 pm	NESC Joint Board Meeting Chautauqua Gallery, Lake Region State College
Thursday, 13th Apr
all day	SS-Maddock Early Out
Tuesday, 18th Apr
to Wednesday, 19th Apr all day	2nd Teacher Training 2017 Transforming Education through the Teachings of Our Elders - Bismarck Presenters: Dr. Scott Simpson, Sharla Steever, Technology & Innovation in Education (TIE) Date: April 18-19, 2017 Time: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (registration begins at 8:00 am) Fee: No cost Registration: There is no cost for this training; however, participants must register online for the training as there is a maximum number that can attend. Participants are responsible for their own meals and travel arrangements. Registration will close April 12, 2017 at 5:00 pm CST. Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3VMF9XF Description: This training is an opportunity for educators to become aware of and grow in knowledge of the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings (NDNAEU). Participants will experience hands-on, modeled lessons along with professional development based on the NDNAEU. The training will include opportunities for educators to see videos of interviews with Native American elders from North Dakota and learn how to incorporate them into their lessons. Training Location: Comfort Inn, 1030 East Interstate Avenue, Bismarck, ND, (701) 223-1911. Sleeping Rooms: A block of sleeping rooms is reserved under "DPI Native American Essentials PD" for the state rate of $80.10 at the Comfort Inn & Suites (701) 223-4009. The rooms will be released on April 3, 2017, and will not be guaranteed at the state rate after the release date. Credit: An active registration link will be provided to registered participants via email. If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Fredericks at (701) 328-1718 or Jill Frohlich at (701)328-2254. To hear and see many of the Elders who worked to create the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings, visit the Teachings of Our Elders YouTube channel. Comfort Inn, 1030 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA
Wednesday, 19th Apr
all day	Devils Lake Early Out
all day	Warwick Early-Out
Tuesday, 25th Apr
to Wednesday, 26th Apr all day	ND PLC Summit To register: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLC-Summit-2017 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.r8hk9gcheg0egfdnffgu4r9eto?hs=121 Baymont Inn & Suites Mandan Bismarck Area, 2611 Old Red Trail NW, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
Wednesday, 26th Apr
2:00 pm 4:00 pm	Tate Topa Early Out
Thursday, 27th Apr
all day	Oberon Early Out
8:30 am 3:30 pm	You're Hired! This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.g5nqmprc4q1v4l1k6hjjln7gho?hs=121 Central Middle School, 325 7th Street Northeast, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
10:00 am 2:00 pm	ND STEM Resource Share Fair The ND STEM Network is pleased to be able to offer $400 stipends for North Dakota STEM Resources to attend this Share Fair. The goal is to gather, share and index the many resources and exemplar teacher lessons from North Dakota – for North Dakota. Each will be provided a stipend (first register, first serve…until funds run out) for a brief oral presentation of their resource. Further details and registration at www.ndstem.org. Please excuse any cross-postings or duplication as we try to blast this message across the state. Please feel free to share with your colleagues or your networks as you deem appropriate. Robert W. Pawloski, EdD Interim Executive Director, North Dakota STEM Network (w)701-777-5620 \| (c)402-871-5971 robert.pawloski@und.edu www.linkedin.com/in/robertwpawloski/ Jamestown, ND, USA
Monday, 1st May
8:30 am 3:30 pm	Steve Dunn Shared Reading (K-1) Shared Reading Grades K-1 (2 days) Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/m8ygc4g Registration Deadline: April 21 Grade K/1 Workshop Content: •Overview of shared reading (whole group reading) •Conducting a five-day lesson design •Book selection •Book introduction •Building vocabulary •Building the cueing system •Teaching skills and strategies •Comprehension strategies •Connecting shared reading to centers •How to celebrate a book through reproductions, innovations, and summary •Responding to literature •Evaluating shared reading One graduate credit available for full participation in this workshop (pending university approval). Cost: This workshop is FREE TO EDUCATORS FROM THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS that have pooled Title II Reallocated funds, making this workshop possible: •Dakota Prairie •Devils Lake •Edmore •Fessenden-Bowdon •Langdon •Minnewaukan •Munich •Wolford Educators from other districts are invited to attend as well. Schools will be invoiced $200 per participant. Sweetwater Elementary School, 1304 2nd Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Tuesday, 2nd May
8:30 am 3:30 pm	Steve Dunn Shared Reading (K-1) Shared Reading Grades K-1 (2 days) Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/m8ygc4g Registration Deadline: April 21 Grade K/1 Workshop Content: •Overview of shared reading (whole group reading) •Conducting a five-day lesson design •Book selection •Book introduction •Building vocabulary •Building the cueing system •Teaching skills and strategies •Comprehension strategies •Connecting shared reading to centers •How to celebrate a book through reproductions, innovations, and summary •Responding to literature •Evaluating shared reading One graduate credit available for full participation in this workshop (pending university approval). Cost: This workshop is FREE TO EDUCATORS FROM THE FOLLOWING DISTRICTS that have pooled Title II Reallocated funds, making this workshop possible: •Dakota Prairie •Devils Lake •Edmore •Fessenden-Bowdon •Langdon •Minnewaukan •Munich •Wolford Educators from other districts are invited to attend as well. Schools will be invoiced $200 per participant. Sweetwater Elementary School, 1304 2nd Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Wednesday, 3rd May
8:30 am 3:30 pm	Steve Dunn Expository Text - Grades 2-3 (Makeup Day) This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.439rn872sa6m2srl22hh9msbko?hs=121 Sweetwater Elementary School, 1304 2nd Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
11:00 am 1:00 pm	Lake Region Teacher Center Board Meeting This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.tpqk2hipjo1iedkalq0040kjuk?hs=121
Thursday, 11th May
12:30 pm 1:30 pm	NESC Lead Administrators' Meeting Heritage Hall, Lake Region State College
1:30 pm 2:30 pm	TLC Management Team Meeting Chautauqua Gallery, Lake Region State College
Tuesday, 16th May
all day	Dakota Prairie HS Late Start
Wednesday, 17th May
all day	Dakota Prairie Elementary Late Start
Thursday, 25th May
all day	Leeds Early-Out
Friday, 26th May
all day	Tate Topa PD Day
Monday, 5th Jun
to Wednesday, 7th Jun all day	ND MTSS Conference More information here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9LHDeLwrQYmWU5RZFoyWkhjTnc/view This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.ucfrlubc73cn55ptsj0il7aqvs?hs=121 Holiday Inn Fargo, 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Thursday, 8th Jun
8:00 am 4:00 pm	Governor's Summit on Innovation in Education More Info: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/events/GovernorsSummitonInnovationinEducation/ Legacy High School, 3400 E Calgary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, USA
Monday, 12th Jun
to Tuesday, 13th Jun all day	Prioritizing the Standards: A NESC Collaborative Project The NESC is seeking K-12 educators of English Language Arts and Mathematics to be involved in this important work! We have learned through our extensive work with Marzano Research that a viable curriculum (a well-articulated set of knowledge and skills that every child should learn in grades K-12) is a must for schools to be successful. Viable also means it can be taught for understanding in the time available! Research states that 12-20 priority learning goals per grade level and content area is most effective for student success. The current North Dakota standards have more than the recommended 12-20 priority learning goals per grade level. English Language Arts (ELA) standards number 37-41 per grade level. Mathematics standards number 22-43 per grade level (with the average number being 27 per grade level). The time it takes to address the currently identified essential content does not align with the hours available for instruction. View the 2017 ELA and Math content standards on the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction website here. The NESC educator group that is formed for this project will be working with the 2017 North Dakota English Language Arts Content Standards and the 2017 North Dakota Mathematics Content Standards to create a list of 12-20 priority learning goals per grade level. Considerations will be made regarding 'need to know,' 'important to know and do,' and 'nice to know' according to five criteria for priority that will be taught during the session: 1.Endurance 2.Leverage 3.Readiness for next level of learning 4.Teacher judgement 5.Assessment connection We are looking for NESC-member educators who enjoy collegial conversations about curriculum and instruction, and who are interested in a study of enhanced viability of the new, North Dakota content standards. This work is relevant for all NESC-member schools and directly supports the High Reliability Schools and the AdvancED school improvement frameworks. The priority standards lists that result from this session will be available to NESC-member schools. The NESC hopes to continue the work into the 2017-18 school year by assembling educator groups to create proficiency scales for all prioritized standards, which can be used to drive instruction and assessment. _____________________________________________________________________ Dates: June 12 and 13, 2017 (attendance at both days required) Time: 8:30-4:30 each day Location: Devils Lake High School Commons (1601 College Dr. N.) Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3V9HLNT Registration Deadline: May 26, 2017 Cost: Free for NESC Member Schools, $100/day for non-NESC Member Schools One graduate credit will be available upon full participation in this session (pending university approval). For more information contact Erin Lacina, NESC Project Director, at 701-662-7650 or Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org . Devils Lake Public High School, 1601 College Dr N, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA
Monday, 19th Jun
to Friday, 23rd Jun all day	Just in Time Math Summer Conference More info: www.ndseec.com/jitmath Fargo, ND, USA
Wednesday, 21st Jun
12:30 pm 2:00 pm	NESC Joint Board Meeting Chautauqua Gallery, Lake Region State College
Monday, 26th Jun
8:30 am 4:30 pm	ND Teacher Leader Academy Summer Conference More Info: Ann Trousdale Clapper Ed.D. Associate Professor / Educational Leadership Program Coordinator NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY phone: 701.231.9772 Ann.Clapper@ndsu.edu This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.7cko6vknihguiv0d697ib8ssg8?hs=121 Valley City State University, 101 College St SE, Valley City, ND 58072, USA
Tuesday, 27th Jun
to Wednesday, 28th Jun all day	NESC K-8 Science PD - PLT-WET-ND Habitats Summer Workshop
Tuesday, 25th Jul
to Thursday, 27th Jul all day	2017 HIGH OCTANE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE EduTech will host the first ever High Octane Education Technology Conference July 25-27, 2017 at the Mandan Middle School in Mandan, ND. The conference brings together administrators, technology coordinators, and teachers. It provides opportunities for attendees to learn, work, and interact with EduTech staff and partner entities to better prepare them for their jobs by facilitating their knowledge and use of the tools and services provided by the conference hosts. Registrants are welcome each day; general sessions are appropriate for all educators to attend. Additional topics will be added, and a complete agenda will be released prior to the event. The cost for this event is $50 per day, or a discounted rate of $125 for all three days. Refreshments will be provided. Seven and a half hours toward EduTech’s NDSU professional development credit will be offered for each full day of attendance. INITIAL AGENDA: •Administrators ~ Tuesday, July 25th: Office 365, PowerSchool, SLDS, Security, and ESSA. •Technology Coordinators ~ Wednesday, July 26th: Office 365, Coding, PowerSchool, Network Security, and ITD. •Teachers ~ Thursday, July 27th: Office 365, PowerTeacher Pro, MakerSpace, and Customized Learning. Please click the following link to REGISTER www.edutech.nodak.edu/h.....tion/ . Please click the following link to view the promotional flier. www.highoctaneconferenc.....n.jpg Contact kari.sauer@k12.nd.us with questions. Mandan Middle School is located at: 2901 12th Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554. EduTech hosts the conference in partnership with the North Dakota Education Technology Council, Learning Forward North Dakota, and the Department of Public Instruction. Cancellation Policy: Cancelations must be sent in writing to kari.sauer@k12.nd.us by July 11, 2017 to receive a full refund. Refunds requested after July 11, 2017 will receive 50% of the registration cost. EduTech reserves the right to process refunds after the conferenced concludes. “No shows” that haven’t paid will be billed the full registration fee. Registration may be transferred to another individual. EduTech Help Desk help@k12.nd.us 800.774.1091 ND toll free 701.451.7400 Mandan Middle School, 2901 12th Ave NW, Mandan, ND 58554, USA
Tuesday, 1st Aug
to Wednesday, 2nd Aug all day	ND Afterschool Network Summer Conference More Info: www.ndseec.com/educatio.....id=60 Avalon Events Center, 2525 9th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103, USA
Friday, 11th Aug
1:00 pm 2:30 pm	AdvancEd Workteam (Starkweather Leadership) https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=36164 This event has a Google Hangouts video call. Join: https://plus.google.com/hangouts/_/calendar/bmVzY25kQGdtYWlsLmNvbQ.3bk0ljolbostjnfip4d9bh2lv4?hs=121
Wednesday, 16th Aug
8:30 am 9:30 am	Math Coaching Workshop Register here: https://www.escweb.net/nd_nesc/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=36150 Central Middle School, 325 7th Street Northeast, Devils Lake, ND 58301, USA

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