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March Edition
NCEC Spotlight
NCEC is Hiring!
NCEC is looking for the right individual with at least five years’ experience in developing, implementing, and assessing professional development opportunities for school systems.
Click here for the full job description and application procedures: NCEC New Position

NCEC is an equal opportunity employer.
Save the Dates
Upcoming Events:

  • March 14 -- STEM Career Day - DCB
  • March 15 -- Marketplace for Kids - DCB
  • March 22 -- Principal PLC - DCB
  • April 7 -- MTSS Work Day
  • July 11-13 -- Reading & Literacy Professional Development Event, Bismarck
Professional Development
Hub Updates--Coming Soon!
Exciting changes are coming to the Hub!

Stay tuned...
Principal PLC - March 22 - DCB
The next Principal PLC will be hosted at Dakota College at Bottineau on March 22.

Representatives from DCB and Turtle Mountain Community College will continue the conversation with principals about current trends in the education profession.

Email Kevin Leier for more information.
Visit our website for updates on professional development being offered statewide.

Science of Reading
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 08:00 am - Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 06:00 pm
Categories: Science of Reading
The Big Dippers Science of Reading Short Course is comprised of five self-paced modules that can be completed in approximately ten hours. 

Check DPI Science of Reading page often for updates and resources.
Student Services
NEXT WEEK*: March 14 is STEM Career Day!
STEM Career Day will once again be held on the Dakota College at Bottineau campus on March 14, 2022.

The education day is open to grades 7-9, but numbers will be limited per school. Schools will attend either a morning or an afternoon block with lunch on your own.

Topics include petroleum engineering, drones, nursing, photography, natural resources, massage therapy, and more.

Contact Aimee for more information.

*Don't Forget to Set Your Clocks Ahead this Weekend!*
21st CCLC
Intro to Keva Planks - March 31
Bring fun and meaningful STEM learning into your afterschool or summer learning program with KEVA Planks!

KEVA Planks are a versatile tool for teaching STEM concepts to any age or skill level. This hands-on virtual training will provide activities and lesson ideas including basic instruction for building, team building and engineering challenges.

The ND Afterschool Network has provided the NCEC 21st CCLC programs with a free starter kit and will host an introductory training March 31 at 2 p.m.

Any NCEC site may check out the kit, so sign up if you are interested to learn more!

Looking for some fun, interactive lessons for your Afterschool program?

Join ConnectEd each Tuesday, 3:45 - 4:15 CT via Zoom for free live lessons!

View the 2021-2022 ConnectEd Schedule or click here to Learn More


SEL

Schools are understaffed, teachers are stressed, and students are facing challenges like never before. How do we address these issues so that both students and teachers thrive and achieve?  

Experts agree that the best way to take care of students is to make sure that the people who interact most with them are taking care of themselves. 

 
See how two school districts helped raise teacher morale, increase student achievement, and improve school culture by providing social emotional wellness training for their educators.  Read the White Paper!
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