What a GREAT PLC DAY! 

NCEC hosted the first PLC for Teachers from the Philippines on the Dakota College at Bottineau Campus on January 30th. 

A total of 14 teachers from surrounding schools gathered for a day of learning, sharing, supporting and bonding with each other. 

Thank you for the support from the principals and superintendents for sending these amazing teachers to spend the day together sharing their perspectives with each other and us! We are looking forward to future professional development days together. 

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NCEC January Inservice Day 2024 was a SUCCESS!

NCEC Teachers and Administrators gathered for a great day of learning, sharing and forging professional relationships. Participants took part in the keynote presentation by Beth Houf (virtually thanks to Mother Nature), breakout sessions presented by area teachers, grade/content PLC, and a presentation on the North Dakota Hub and the roll out of the NCEC Study Abroad Program.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and expertise to be presenters and facilitators at the January Inservice! We appreciated Rugby hosting us in their great facility, and the food was wonderful! 

We received some valuable feedback from those that completed the survey. We appreciate both positive and constructive feedback. We will take your suggestions into consideration for future planning for our next January Inservice Day!

Survey responses included:

I appreciate that the in-service is set up in a way that we are kept moving throughout the day. It makes the day go by quickly. I also really appreciate that we are able to freely choose break-out sessions that fit our unique needs and interests. It's always a great day!

I loved the session about what is new with NCEC. It was interesting to get a breakdown from the people that are creating them!

Thank you for a fun day of seeing other teachers from surrounding schools.

The presentations were great and the organizers were so flexible and proactive in making the necessary changes due to the weather conditions.

If you are looking for a specific topic, let us know!

We are happy to work with your school, department, PLC team or any other group that would benefit from the flexibility the Hub provides.

Email Kevin Leier for more information.

Brian Mendler Visits Dunseith High School

Dunseith High School welcomed Brian Mendler to their school on January 18th & 19th. 

Brian spent one day working with small groups of teachers and the next day doing a large group presentation with teachers and staff from K-12.

He focused on "Motivating the Hard to Motivate." Teachers gained skills in building relationships, communications and using the strategy "2nd to the Last Word." 

The high school teachers followed up this training with a PD day with Tonya Hunskor and Katie Tamburrino on applying the skills they learned in their classrooms and setting related goals. Lastly they created PDSA Cycles for their classrooms.

T4 coming to DCB March 5th & 6th



What is T4?

T4 introduces students to workforce skills, needs, training and networking opportunities with industry leaders and technicians! How do we expect young people to dream if they don’t know what they can dream about? 

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T4 Tools Trades Torque Tech is the premier way for tomorrow’s workforce to get an up-close look at the inner workings of industry!

Students who attend will participate in hands-on learning sessions from leaders in the following industries: 

•  Manufacturing/Robotics/Artificial Intelligence

•  Agriculture/Natural Resources/Precision Agriculture

•  Aviation/Unmanned Aircraft Systems

•  Emergency Management/Health Care/Law Enforcement

•  Cybersecurity

•  Transportation and Distribution

•  Trades: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical 

          Systems, Building Construction, Welding,

          Heavy Equipment

•  Surveying and Engineering

•  Energy Operations & Technicians

•  Lignite, Petroleum, Natural Gas

All sessions and demonstrations will be presented and facilitated by industry professionals and educators! 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Marilyn Kipp, T4 Coordinator 701-226-2273 or [email protected]

Information on Bottineau Dates

Think SPRING! Water Festival is April 24-25th

We are dreaming of spring!

The 2024 Water Festival dates have been set -- Dakota College at Bottineau will host April 24th and 25th and Drake will host May 9th.

Water Festival is an annual educational event held in partnership with Project WET for 5th and 6th grades. Project WET water festivals promote awareness of and increased knowledge about water resources.

For more information, contact Aimee

Have You Heard?

NCEC is Starting a Study Abroad Program!



Did you hear about the exciting new NCEC Study Abroad Program at the January In-Service?

If you would like more information regarding this amazing opportunity, please Fill Out this Form.

Drake - Anamoose

Certifies 50 Students

in CPR

NCEC provided CPR training to 50 students in Drake-Anamoose in December. They were a great group to work with!

Congratulations on your new certifications!

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