2013-2014 SEEC Annual Report

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Working to Enhance Student Learning ... by building Relationships that make all members Stronger .

Mission

The South East Education Cooperative is a collaborative organization that strives to provide visionary leadership and quality services to strengthen teaching and learning for member schools.

www.ndseec.com 1305 9th Ave. S. Fargo, N.D. 58103 701.446.3170

Table of Contents Mission............................................................................. 2 Cooperating Members................................................ 2 Member Schools........................................................... 2

SEEC is 1 of 8 regional education associations originally created in July 2005 with 17 schools. In July 2008, SEEC merged with the South Central Education Cooperative and its 18 schools. Today, SEEC has more than 31,000 students and 3,500 teachers, in 43 school districts. Through this merger, the Executive Committees and Governing Boards wanted to build on the strengths of each organization and expand services to support schools in increasing student achievement. SEEC’s membership includes school districts, colleges, special education groups, and career and technical education centers. It provides support to schools in areas such as technology, grant writing and expanded opportunities in professional development.

Assisting schools in reaching their goals for student achievement has become central to our mission.

Cooperating Members

Letter from the Executive Director............................. 4

North Dakota State University Valley City State University North Dakota State College of Science Valley City Area Teacher Center Sheyenne Valley Area CTE Center Southeast Region CTE Center South Valley Special Education Unit

Legislative Education Interim Committee News..... 4

Member Schools

SEEC Staff........................................................................ 3 Governing Board.......................................................... 3 Offices............................................................................. 3

Finances & Grants......................................................... 5 Year in Numbers............................................................ 6 Member Benefits........................................................... 7 Leadership Focus.......................................................... 7 Succeed 2020............................................................. 8-9 Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS/RTI).................. 10 21st Century Community Learning Centers........... 11 Gearing up for Kindergarten.................................... 12 Beginning Teacher Network...................................... 12 North Dakota Reading Corps................................... 13 English Language Learners....................................... 14 Healthy Schools Program.......................................... 14 SEEC Partnerships........................................................ 15

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Barnes County North Carrington Central Cass Circle of Nations Edgeley Ellendale Enderlin Fairmount Fargo Fessenden-Bowdon Fort Ransom Gackle-Streeter Griggs County Central Hankinson Hope-Page Jamestown John Paul II Catholic Kindred Kulm LaMoure Lidgerwood

Lisbon Litchville-Marion Maple Valley Mapleton Medina Midkota Milnor Montpelier New Rockford-Sheyenne North Sargent Northern Cass Oak Grove Oakes Pingree-Buchanan Richland 44 Sargent Central Valley City Wahpeton West Fargo Wyndmere

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SEEC Staff Rita Haman

Alison Streyle Back row (l-r): Beth Stokka, Shelley Mansavage, Erika Bartunek, Kerri Whipple, LaCosta Potter, Connie Molony, Carol Beaton, Lori Vesel, Kim Pepin, Jodi Breker (Career Resource Network), and Marilou Green (NDSCS) Front row (l-r): Karen Alm, Amy Walters, Jennifer Glasheen, Kyle Davison, Sandy Zahn, Deb Herman, Jolene Garty

Brittney Waloch

New staff on right: Alison Streyle, Rita Haman, Brittney Waloch

Governing Board Jim Johnson*, Fargo —Region 1— Vice Chair Patti Stedman, West Fargo—Region 2 Art Nelson, Wahpeton —Region 3 Tim Herman*, Montpelier —Region 4—Chair

*Also serves on the Executive Committee

Dan Billing*, Enderlin—Region 5—Vice Chair Ann Ueland, Central Cass – Region 6 Heidi Heim-Larson, Jamestown—Region 7 Lori Carlson, Barnes County North —Region 8

School Administrator Representatives Allen Burgad*, West Fargo—Region 2

Mitch Carlson, LaMoure—Region 4

SEEC Offices Fargo

Jamestown

Edgeley

1305 9th Ave. S. Fargo, N.D. 58103 701-446-3170

207 2nd Ave. SE Jamestown, N.D. 58401 701-952-3220

307 6th St. Edgeley, N.D. 58433 701-830-9837

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Dear Members Dear Friends of the SEEC, It seems as though the ink just finished drying on last year’s annual report and we're already recapping another successful year. As in the past, we're again focusing on recognizing the continuous and positive growth of the organization and its' programs and services. Growth occurred in many forms over the last year including new services to benefit members; more opportunities for collaboration amongst districts and REAs; developing relationships with new and existing partners; along with monetary increases in grant revenue and fees from services.

As you may, or many not, know, Regional Education Associations (REAs) became fully funded in the 2005 legislative session and the SEEC was established in July of 2005. With that said, we are excited to be approaching our 10th year of operation. As stated earlier, the SEEC has had tremendous growth over the years and the pace doesn't seem to be slowing down. Currently, the SEEC follows the most recent the strategic plan that was approved in the 2009-10 school year. Now, it’s time to work with our members and partners to create a new plan addressing the changes occurring in schools, communities and within the organization itself. The first steps towards a new plan began in May 2014, with nearly 400 administrators, teachers and school staff completing surveys and providing feedback on the SEEC's mission, goals, governance, services and more. Over the summer months, SEEC staff worked with and surveyed its board members, member school district boards, and community partners asking them to share their vision for the SEEC. This survey data, along with several regional small group feedback sessions, will be used to help create a new strategic plan to guide us through the next five years.

During this strategic planning process, we are mindful of challenges and opportunities the SEEC may encounter. The following issues are expected to be on the horizon: • How do we balance the needs of both small and large school districts?

• Where should we invest resources to ensure the greatest impact on all schools?

• How does the SEEC transition into becoming its own fiscal agent?

• What is the SEEC’s role in working with state agencies, regional universities and community partners?

We are so thankful for the trust and support we’ve received from our member school districts, communities and regional partners and hope it continues for many years to come. Our hope is that you'll participate throughout the strategic planning process to help strengthen our organization's future. We know how precious your time is and appreciate every second you share with us.

Sincerely, Kyle Davison, SEEC Executive Director

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Legislative Education Interim Committee News 2015 session items to watch

from the Picus and Odden report on “Recalibrating N.D.’s Per Student Number for the School Foundation Program.”

Foundation aid funding increases to help schools offset higher costs: • Under funded fringe benefits • Higher pensions • Identifying funding factor for healthcare benefits

Ten ways to improving student performance:

• Analyze student data to understand gaps in student learning • Set higher goals, such as aiming to have larger portion of students reach advanced learning levels • Implement stronger instructional strategies combined with more curriculum rigor • Invest heavily in teacher training • Provide extra support for struggling students • Create smaller classes in early elementary years • Restructure the school day to provide more effective ways to deliver instruction • Provide stronger leadership & support of data-based decision making & improving the instructional program, usually through the superintendent, principal & teacher leaders • Create professional school cultures characterized by ongoing discussion of good instruction & teachers taking responsibility for the student performance results of their actions • Bringing external professional knowledge into the school, e.g. hiring experts to provide training, adopting new research-based curricula, and working more closely with REAs and the state department of education

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Finances & Grants 20% State Funding

48% Grants

20% Private Funding

12% Dues, Fees, Direct Services

Revenue

$3,100,000 Grants: $1,488,000

State Funding: $651,000 Private Funding: $651,000 Dues, Fees, & Direct Services: $372,000

9 GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY SEEC • 21st Century Community Learning Centers (MOST after-school program)

• AmeriCorps

• Succeed 2020

(Common Core, Gearing up for Middle School, Counselor Network)

• Teacher Support

(Beginning Teacher Network)

(N.D. Reading Corps)

• Department of Public Instruction Professional Development (Leadership trainings)

• N.D. State Personnel and Development

• TEAM Nutrition • Title III (English Language Learners) • United Way of Cass-Clay

(N.D. Reading Corps, Gearing up for Kindergarten)

(Response to Intervention)

Expenses $3,007,000

After-School Programs (41%) • $1,178,000

Professional Development (23%) • $620,000

Student Services (15%) • $372,000

Agency Administration (21%) • $837,000

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Year in Numbers 8%

SEEC Events

19%

Fargo, 39 Jamestown, 11 Valley City, 5

16% 57%

Other, 13

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1,947

attendees at SEEC Sponsored events

RTI Conference: 302 | Healthy Schools Summit: 122 | 21CCLC Summer Conference: 91

41,300

approximate miles driven by SEEC staff

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courses offered for credit

through Valley City State University individuals applied & received credit

cafeteria credits awarded through Valley City State University

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Leadership Focus Member Benefits

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1. Variety of relevant, up-to-date, research-based professional development opportunities at highly reduced rates.

2. Individualized support and technical assistance (online or face-to-face) for all schools 3. Technology Support & AppliTrack online recruitment and hiring software 4. Leadership training 5. Support for new teachers, counselors and administrators 6. Support on current practices, programs and issues 7. Brings schools of all sizes together for collaboration and networking 8. Multiple programs* available to be implemented within schools/districts (Beginning Teacher Network, Gearing up for Kindergarten,

Just in Time Math, Meaningful Out-Of School Time, N.D. Reading Corps and more!) *some programs have specific requirements

A Focus on Leadership: Providing support for instructional leaders

The South East Education Cooperative’s focus on leadership is intentional and designed to engage its leaders in collaborative learning and focused on enhancing skillful education leadership. Its goal is to build capacity in individuals, teams, schools and districts throughout its membership that will result in improved teacher and student learning.

Below is a list of leadership trainings from the past year supporting principals, superintendents and other leaders: • Principal Advisory Committee (6/year) • Common Core Committee (4/year) • College & Career Readiness Workshop • Smarter-Balanced Assessment Workshop • School Wellness Summit • The Breakthrough Coach Training • Improving Academic Literacy School-Wide Training Research shows that strong instructional leadership is one of the most critical elements to successful implementation of programs and processes in schools.

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Succeed 2020

Year 2 of 5 in review www.ndsucceed2020.org

Working to ensure a successful transition from school to college and careers for all North Dakota students.

SEEC Project Director: Jennifer Glasheen, glashej@ndseec.com | www.ndsucceed2020.org

Succeed 2020 aims to:

• Improve education & workforce development systems in N.D. • Increase student achievement in middle and high school

• Increase access to and success in post-secondary education • Increase preparation for 21st Century careers

Programs / Trainings Offered

Access to and Success in Rigorous Academic & CTE Programs

Career Development Plan

SEEC Standards-Based Instruction Project:

College & Career Readiness Workshop

Guiding member schools through the transition to N.D. State Standards (based on the Common Core English Language Arts and Mathematics).

SEEC provides training and support to help schools implement rigorous curriculum plus effective instructional practices and assessments while fostering professional growth through learning communities and data teams.

Common Core Investigations

Common Core State Standard Implementation Plan

Check & Connect-Indian Ed Program

Common Core Leadership Trainings Counselor Network

focus shift toward curriculum, assessment and instruction

Build Awareness & Communication

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Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium Leadership Training Held in November 2013 to allow ALL SEEC principals, superintendents to engage in learning about new N.D. assessments for Spring 2015.

Curriculum Companion Gearing Up for Middle School Just in Time Math On-Site Individualized PD Successful Journeys-Indian Ed Program

✓ Over 100 administrators, principals in attendance ✓ 40 seec school districts were represented ✓ 25 districts were present both days ✓ Others in attendance included: NDSU Teacher education, FHI 360, North East Services Cooperative and 2 special education units

Just in Time Math Content & Pedagogy PD (Grade 6 teachers):

Recognizing a content shift in the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and seeking to bridge the gap for grade 6 teachers this 8-session series meets teachers where they are in the classroom and help empower them to masterfully implement CCSS.

✓ 15 sessions ✓ 152 teachers ✓ Held in Jamestown & Fargo ✓ 5th & 6th grade North Dakota’s eight regional education associations are working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, including state and local leaders, school districts, educational institutions, Native American groups, Hess Corporation and FHI 360 to implement this initiative.

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On-Site, Customized Professional Development

SEEC Specialists worked with multiple school leadership teams, principals and curriculum directors in 14 schools to identify schools needs and develop/ deliver targeted PD based on-site to school staff to build internal capacity.

✓ additional pd delivered to 140 ndsu/vcsu teacher education staff and students and 70+ educators at mid-dakota education cooperative in minot

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Succeed 2020

Year 2 of 5 in review www.ndsucceed2020.org

Ongoing College & Career Counseling & Planning The career Development Initiative seeks to increase students’ college & career readiness through ongoing counseling and planning. To advance this focus in SEEC schools, extra effort has been directed towards collaboration, development of resources and follow-up support for counselors, career advisors and others striving to integrate career education into content area instruction.

✓ College & Career Readiness

10 SEEC high school teams attended an introduction to college and career readiness while making connections to the Common Core State Standards. The Center for Occupational Research & Development facilitated reflection and planning processes to further schools understanding and implementation plans. SEEC career readiness advisors provided follow-up services.

✓ South East Region Career Resource Network Partnership

Developed through the North Dakota State College of Science, the partnership’s purpose is to “scale up” the current implementation process of comprehensive career development programs leading to a greater percentage of college and career ready students.

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✓ Career Development Plan

Created as a guide for schools (grades 6-12) to use when building career development plans, it integrates Roads to Success curriculum, RUReadyND.com and Career Outlook resources. Money Matters was also developed to focus on financial literacy.

✓ Career Readiness Advisor

Support is provided for counselors, educators and administrators to help integrate career development plans. Schools visits allow for follow-up assistance with CRN trainings; customized support for implementation; and experience guidance for new counselors.

Professional development training/support is provided in conjunction and collaboration with the SE Career Resource Network.

• Sue Kleingarn, Career Readiness Advisor ---

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Indian Education Project

Research-based strategies that increase academic achievement and attendance while reducing drop-out rates for Native American students in Fargo and West Fargo schools (these schools currently have a joint Indian Education Program).

• Check & Connect: comprehensive student engagement intervention (planned, prepared and implemented by IEP and SEEC) created to foster school completion with academic and social competence. → 11 part-time tutors →10 schools

✓ Gearing Up for Middle Schools (Pilot Year 1)

Classes to prepare parents and their child(ren) for success during the transition into middle school. Outside program support from N.D. Department of Public Instruction Title I and North Dakota State University Extension.

• 2 schools piloted (Jamestown & Maple Valley) • 4 new schools, 1 returning for 2014-15

→ 94 middle/high school students

• IEP Strategic Plan and Budget: developed to increase capacity and engagement of key stakeholders to create and continuously monitor and improve systems/processes that provide efficient, effective education systems.

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Multi-Tier System of Supports formerly referred to as Response to Intervention

Middle School Cohort

✓ 8 school teams (made up of approximately 50 individuals) applied and selected to participate in the Year 1 Middle School MTSS Cohort, Fargo.

Year 1 Framework Training: ✓ 3 days of Tier I Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBIS) ✓ 3 days of Academic/Literacy (Tier I, II and III) ✓ Consultants/trainers contracted through N.D. Dept. of Public Instruction:

• Cris Deaver, PBIS trainer • Dr. Ed Shapiro, MTSS/Tier III – Lehigh University • Dr. Greg Roberts and Dr. Jennifer Wick-Schnakenberg, Literacy Tier I &

Tier II at University of Texas.

SEEC coordination services for the Cohort: ✓ Registration system access ✓ Credit Approval (higher ed) ✓ Communication with participants, administrators, coaches, presenters ✓ Additional support for implementation of skills learned

• facilitating planning, technical assistance, training coaching, materials, topical work groups, region-wide planning activities, etc.

4th Annual N.D. RTI Conference

The N.D. RTI Conference provides an opportunity for all N.D. educators to engage in professional learning focused on the most current MTSS academic and behavior innovations.

Director of Teaching & Learning Jennifer Glasheen glashej@ndseec.com (701) 446-3172 www.ndseec.com/RTI

SEEC’s goal is to ensure that schools and districts implement multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) with fidelity which begins by developing local implementation capacity.

MTSS is a framework to provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed academically and behaviorally in school. Data are used to allocate resources to improve student learning and support staff implementation of effective practices.

SEEC’s work pertinent to MTSS/RTI continues through the N.D. State Personnel and Development Grant (SPDG) received from the US Dept. of Education’s (USDOE) Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

Effective Instruction: The Core of Response to Intervention June 16-18, 2014 in Fargo

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• Organized by SEEC and MDEC • 297 attendees from N.D. and Minn. (educators/administrators) • 49 unique sessions offered • 4 keynote speakers: - Matt Burns, Kevin Feldman, Steve Goodman and Amanda VanDerHeyden

SPDG’s vision is to advance educational practices that will result in improved outcomes for students with and without disabilities and their families through multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS).

SEEC MTSS/RTI Coordinator Kim Pepin (701) 446-3170

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21st Century

Community Learning Centers

SEEC began a new, three-year 21st Century grant allowing for new districts to take on the program while also refocusing its main goals for MOST programs.

650 Students involved in MOST programs 23 Centers in 16 Districts

(before and/or after school)

21CCLC Project Director: Amy Walters waltera@ndseec.com (701) 952-3220 www.ndseec.com/21CCLC

7 new schools hosting program | increase from 9 districts to 16 ✓ South East Education Cooperative Sites: Barnes County North, Edgeley,

Ellendale, Griggs County Central, Jamestown (Lincoln, Louis L’Amour, Roosevelt and Washington), Kulm, LaMoure, Medina, Midkota, New Rockford-Sheyenne

This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities for children during non-school hours.

It helps students meet state and local standards in core academic subjects, offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that complement their regular academic programs, and offers literacy and other education services to the families of participating children.

✓ Wahpeton youth Club Sites (sub-grantee): Wahpeton

(Central, Zimmerman), Circle of Nations, Fairmount

✓ YMCA Sites (sub-grantee): Fargo (Carl Ben Eilson, Jefferson,

Madison, McKinley), West Fargo (Eastwood, LE Berger)

✓ CHARISM Sites (sub-grantee): West Fargo (Eastwood)

STEM Focus Science-Technology-Engineering-Math

The Meaningful Out of School Time (MOST) program is focusing on STEM based enrichment activities to increase students’ ability apply concepts and solve complex problems.

✓ Engineering Adventures PD

Students follow an adventurous duo around the world solving real-life problems through the engineering-design process

• 4 trainings • All 21CCLC staff trained and using

Program Coordinator: Shelley Mansavage mansavs@ndseec.com (701) 952-3210

Parent Involvement

Program Coordinator:

Karen Alm (retired June ‘14) Korey Erickson (new for ‘14-’15)

• Learning-focused involvement: family math, literacy night, family workshops • Develop parent’s skills to promote children’s academic success: how to reinforce lessons at home, how to send children to school ready to learn • Collaborate with community partners to provide expanded learning

✓ Making Sense Online

Program Coordinator:

• series of research-based, innovative educational resources for families designed to help students move from memorizing to deep conceptualizing

Beth Stokka stokkae@ndseec.com (701) 797-3114

▪ Thinking Aloud (Literacy) ▪ Problem Solved (Math) → All 21CCLC staff trained and using

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MOST has impacted my child in a positive way by integrating fun and education in an on-themove style. It keeps the children active on a daily basis while learning new & exciting things in a fun, hands-on approach.

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21st Century Summer Conference Aug. 5-6, 2013 in Fargo

• 91 attendees from North Dakota • 15 unique sessions offered • 4 keynote speakers: - Holly Hoffman, Jim Atkinson, Dan Anderson and Jason Lindsey

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Gearing Up for Kindergarten Gearing Up for Kindergarten is a school readiness and parent education program offering 5-8 sessions in the Fall and 5-8 sessions in the Winter/Spring for parents and children to attend together (at no cost to the family) as they cover a variety of topics. Topics include: parenting style, brain development, early literacy and math, responsibility, social/emotional development, importance of sleep and much more! The program is funded by United Way of Cass-Clay, the North Dakota Legislature, and participating schools, and is co-sponsored with NDSU Extension and SEEC. ✓ 13 sites hosting program ✓ 251 participating families ✓ 502 individuals reached

✓ 6 Districts represented: Central Cass, Fargo, West Fargo, Kindred, Northern Cass & Oak Grove ✓ Plus 2 Nokomis Child Care Centers

“{GuK has made us] excited for Kindergarten [and helped us gain] awareness and exposure to the environment she will be in next year along with ideas on what the day and classrooms are like.”

Impacts on Children - School Readiness ✓ Significant increases in school readiness were

measured on 18 or the 19 indicators when assessed by parents ✓ Increases in child knowledge and skills occurred in: social skills & positive interaction with others; ability to function more independently and learn in a guided environment; Ability to manage emotions & adapt in a new environment

Impacts on Parents ✓ 77.4% of parents indicated the GuK was very or extremely useful ✓ 89% noticed increase in healthy parenting knowledge ✓ 82% indicated it positively influenced relationship with child

Cass County Coordinator Jolene Garty | gartyj@ndseec.com | (701) 446-3173

Beginning Teacher Network “Thanks for all the helpful tools in my first year of teaching!

I know I will be able to apply and expand on what I learned throughout the year.”

The Beginning Teacher Network is a professional development program offering new educators an opportunity for support and collaboration in order to enhance classroom practices. It seeks to provide opportunity for professional growth, collegial dialogue, support and guidance. Meetings provide a face-to-face forum for discussing topics that arise from the teachers' day-to-day practices.

Key ideas meant to trigger discussion include classroom management, state standards, assessment and responding to student needs.

82% of beginning SEEC teachers attended at least 1 session!

✓ 82% (69 of 84) identified beginning seec teachers attended at least 1 session • 40 registered for the graduate credit offered

✓ Average of 31 elementary and 21 secondary teachers at each session ✓ 3 sessions (September, January, April)

• Session 1: Classroom management, parents as partners, active learning strategies • Session 2: Quality assessment (pre-assessment, writing, matching to learning, creating/embedding) • Session 3: Using data to meet needs, creating tiered activities

✓ Held in Fargo and Jamestown for Elementary and Secondary teachers ✓ Districts represented include: • Carrington • East Central Sp. Ed. • Ellendale • Fargo

• Fessenden-Bowdon • Griggs County Central • Jamestown • John Paul II Catholic • Maple Valley • Midkota • Gackle-Streeter

• Milnor • Northern Cass • Oak Grove • Oakes

Program Coordinator Carol Beaton | beatonc@fargo.k12.nd.us | (701) 446-3191 12

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Reading Corps

North Dakota Reading Corps (NDRC) is a regional initiative that combines the people power of AmeriCorps with the science of how children learn to read. The goal is to help every child become a successful reader by the end of 3rd grade.

AmeriCorps members are trained for NDRC on the literacy interventions, assessments, and progress monitoring tools used.

2013-2014 school year results: ✓476 children served who now:

• no longer struggle to keep up in the classroom • are strong readers • have confidence in the classroom • have ability to be successful in all subjects • ACTUALLY LIKE TO READ!

In the 2013-2014 school year, the NDRC partnership was supported by the SEEC, North Dakota State Commission on Community and National Service, The United Way of Cass-Clay and the following school districts: Fargo, Jamestown and West Fargo.

Kindergarten - Grade 3 breakdown:

✓417 children served ✓53% "graduated" (achieved

grade-level expectations) ✓95% made progress towards expectations

Pre-Kt breakdown: (first year pilot program)

✓59 children served ✓67% (22 of the 33 children who were tested at all three benchmarks)demonstrated growth in 3 out of 5 literacy measures

Find N.D. Reading Corps on Facebook! facebook.com/NDReadingCorps

Stay up to date with what NDRC is doing around the state, meet the AmeriCorps members, hear parents stories of how NDRC has changed their child’s life.

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Program Director: Amy Walters | waltera@ndseec.com | (701) 952-3220 Program Coordinator: Jolene Garty | gartyj@ndseec.com | (701) 446-3173 ELA Specialist: Connie Molony | molonyc@ndseec.com | (701) 446-3176 Master Literacy Coach: Kim Pepin | (701) 446-3170 South East Education Cooperative | 2013-2014 Annual Report

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English Language Learners N.D. Department of Public Instruction Partnership

✓ 3-year grant ✓ Focus is on ELL-related technical assistance & Professional Development:

• monitoring • training • assessment • refugee programming • additional support to SEEC member schools

ELL Teacher Meeting ✓ 10 districts represented: • Edgeley • Hope-Page

• Maple Valley • Jamestown • Milnor • Enderlin • LaMoure • Fairmount • Oakes • Fessenden-Bowdon

Healthy Schools Program SEEC provides resources and technical assistance to member school districts directed towards

4✓Main Focus ✓Areas Physical Activity

✓ Food Service

Physical/Health Education

✓ Healthy School Environment

Physical Activity Leader Training

✓ 37 attended ✓ 11 SEEC districts ✓ 11 other entities ✓ PAL development process enables trainees to:

• Establish support for implementing a physical activity program (60-A-Day) in the local school/district site • Implement a Comprehensive Schools Physical Activity Program (CSPAP) tailored to site-specific needs

TEAM Nutrition Grant

ELL Bootcamp

Working to provide efficient, higher quality food service management & improved school nutrition environments through:

Endorsement Coursework

HealthierUS School Challenge

✓ Everything you didn’t know about ELL ✓ Live or Online ✓ 15 hours - 1 continuing ed credit ✓ 28 participants | 9 applied for credit ✓ School reimbursement up to:

• $250 per credit • $100 for textbooks (per class)

Site visits & Representation

Multiple presentations were given around the state to inform schools, educators, administrators, etc., to inform educators about ELL students, programs and requirements.

• School districts: Wahpeton, Jamestown, Ellendale, Milnor, Enderlin, LaMoure, Oakes • Higher Ed: Mayville State University, University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University • Representation: State Title I Conference; National Council of State Title III Directors; National Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference; National Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) English Learner Definition Meeting; World-Class Instructional Design & Assessment (WIDA) Annual Meeting

SEEC Director of ELL Programs

• technical assistance plan guidance • assessment tool to collect food service program needs • workshops/trainings • School Wellness Policy Summit • Policy revision and implementation support • Food service leadership model

Voluntary certification initiative recognizing schools enrolled in Team Nutrition that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.

The following schools have received certification in 2013: ✓ Carrington Public School (Gold Award of Distinction) ✓ Jamestown: Lincoln, Louis L’Amour, Roosevelt,

Washington Elementary School (Bronze) ✓ Milnor Public Schools (Gold) ✓ Oakes Elementary School (Silver) ✓ West Fargo-Cheney Middle School (Bronze)

AED Everywhere Program Training

The Heartsaver Instructor Essentials Course and AED WEB Trakker software helps schools keep track of AEDs, pads, batteries, first responders, training cycle and more.

✓ 23 schools participating ✓ 18 districts represented

Healthy Schools Summit April 22, 2014 in Fargo

• Goal is to provide technical assistance • 19 sessions offered & training on school wellness policies • Keynotes by Dr. David Katz • 122 attendees from N.D. and Minn.

SEEC School Health Coordinator

Kerri Whipple | whipplk1@ndseec.com | (701) 361-1392 Amy Walters | waltera@ndseec.com | (701) 952-3220

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SEEC Partnerships

Program Growth

Teachers in Industry gives classroom teachers

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the opportunity to further develop their understanding of the engineering design process through practical work experience. By working with engineers at their respective company, teachers gain in-depth knowledge of teamwork, collaboration, communication and other critical skills needed to be successful in the work environment.

✓ 7 companies currently participate in this four-week internship program: • Bobcat Company, John Deere Electronic Solutions, KLJ Engineering, Microsoft, Moore Engineering, Sanford Health and Ulteig Engineering

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“It is important for teachers to make content relevant for their students, and this program provides the experience teachers need to deliver their course content in a meaningful way.”

--- Bradley Bowen, Assistant Professor at NDSU and program coordinator.

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Program Coordinators: Bradley Bowen, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor, NDSU “The Greater Fargo-Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC) is proud to support local teachers and provide them additional bradley.bowen@ndsu.edu | (701) 231-8823 tools to give students a rich educational experience. Partnering with Tifanie Gelinski education is a critical piece in order to align education with industry needs Greater Fargo-Moorhead EDC growing our economy and improving our quality of life.” tgelinske@fmedc.com | (701) 364-1916 --- Jim Gartin, GFMEDC President.

Dual Credit Online Classes were offered for the seventh straight year through a partnership between the North Dakota State College of Science and the SEEC. Students of SEEC member schools have the opportunity to take courses at reduced costs that offer more rigorous curriculum and college credits.

✓ Nearly 2,500 college credits earned through this partnership ✓ Classes offered: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Accounting, Sociology, Psychology and NanoScience.

✓ $30,000 SEEC funds allocated to cover remaining credit costs.

See your local school counselor www.ndscs.com

AppliTrack Online Recruitment & Hiring Software

allows SEEC member schools to post job openings, advertise vacancies, analyze applicants and hire new staff.

This year, SEEC formed a consortium of five schools to pilot the program and has received great feedback.

AppliTrack helps reduce time and errors with auto filters for quick screening, generates detailed reports with real-time data and extracts/compares applicants across multiple vacancies.

✓ SEEC pays 50% of software fees for first two years ✓ 5 pilot schools in the AppliTrack Consortium

• Jamestown, Maple Valley, Milnor, Wahpeton and Wyndmere

SEEC Communications Coordinator

Alison Streyle | streyla@ndseec.com | 701-446-3193

Valley City Teacher Center

What's New? A Digitarium system (portable planetarium) that consists of a fabric dome,

projector, fan, computer and Nightshade software is available for weekly rentals. Prior to renting, a Digitalis Planetarium Workshop must be completed by the individual in your school that will be running the system.

✓ 80 teachers trained in 15 schools ✓ Digitalis spent 60 days in schools (January - May)

Workshops:

✓ 71 teachers attended poverty workshop and received credit ✓ 155 bus drivers completed bus driver defense workshop

SEEC Director of Technology Services

Sandy Zahn | zahns@ndseec.com | 701-647-2134

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