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South East Education Cooperative Newsletter
May 2016
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Knowing that the
SEEC Professional Development Calendar is based on the interests and needs of our member
schools,
teachers, staff, and administrators, we have asked your principals and superintendents to respond to a survey about the offerings.
Please review the attached catalog, and if you see a topic that interests you, please contact your principals or superintendent soon!
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REGISTRATION OPEN!
N.D. RTI/MTSS Conference | June 6-8, 2016
Each year the SEEC holds a statewide conference for Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). Over 300 educators come from around the state to hear from nationally known experts plus teams and individuals within North Dakota implementing these practices.
Mark your calendar for June 6-8, 2016 at the Fargo Holiday Inn. Registration now Open!
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AdvancED Stakeholder Survey
by Connie Molony, ELA Specialist
All hands on deck! We need your input on this short (5 minute)
survey.
For the first time in North Dakota, the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC) and the other seven Regional Education Associations (REAs) are seeking AdvancED accreditation. The SEEC provides quality professional learning, programs, and services for its member schools with the ultimate goal of improving student learning. Implicit in that lofty goal are many steps taken along the way, including (but not limited to):
- formulating mission, vision, and core values;
- developing and refining a strategic plan to anchor our work;
- engaging stakeholders by building strong relationships and partnerships;
- conducting recurring needs assessments;
- securing and sustaining adequate funding;
- recruiting and employing highly qualified staff;
- assessing the effectiveness of our work;
- using data to guide decisions and evaluate impact; and
- communicating results to stakeholders.
Sound familiar?
The AdvancED standards and process for schools and for the SEEC are almost the same. SEEC staff are now in the Internal Review stage, and are preparing for a November, 2016, External Review Visit. The review team will include education leaders from our state and others. We anticipate a recommendation for accreditation in early 2017.
Your input is crucial.
As you know, AdvancED stakeholder surveys provide important information about the organization. Your responses will help us understand how well we function and meet your needs. Your administrator will be sending you an invitation to complete the Stakeholder Survey; please complete it only once.
All responses are completely confidential.
Thank you!
Everyone at the SEEC appreciates the valuable work you do for ND students!
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PROGRAM UPDATES
What to register for today?
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June 6-8
Mark your calendars for the 6th annual ND RTI/MTSS Conference! Preliminary breakout session topics include: formative assessment strategies, differentiated instruction, team action planning, and more!
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August 2-3
Out-of-school-time providers, this is for you! Attend and experience a variety of professional learning opportunities to enhance quality in afterschool. Hear from national inspirational speakers. This conference offers learning experiences for coordinators, teachers, leaders, and aides.
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Program Recaps.
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ELL Research-Based Instruction Online Book Study
Fourteen educators participated in the twelve week online course. 80% of respondents said that the RBI course changed their professional practice. Take a moment to review this
short recap
of the visit.
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Upcoming Trainings & Events
Click individual events for more details
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JUNE
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Program Advisory Meeting - Holiday Inn, Fargo (5-7pm) |
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Save the Date
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Aug 2, 3
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Stay Connected with SEEC on Social Media.
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Top Tweets
Hiring for 2016-17 is in full swing and positions are beginning to fill up. Take a moment to look into the...
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April eNews Member Feature: Connie Molony
Did you see the SEEC 2016-17 Professional Development opportunities?
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