The North Dakota Curriculum Initiative (NDCI) is a long-term professional development program for North Dakota public and non-public school curriculum administrators and teachers.
Presented by: Jill Eggleton
When: July 23-26, 2007
Where: Fargo Doublewood Inn
Fargo Public Schools is hosting a Summer Literacy Institute with New Zealand author and international literacy consultant, Jill Eggleton.
For more information and to register, download the brochure: Jill_Eggleton_Brochure__Bal.pdf
Please share this information with your teachers.
Presented by: Bottineau (Deb Syvertson), West Fargo (Kathy Scott) and Minot (Julia Koble) as coordinators
When: July 11-12, 2007
Where: Sivert Thompson Center, Devils Lake
WHY: To share what we are doing, get new ideas, create great units that will impact our students’ learning, and have FUN in a stress-free environment!
WHERE: Devils Lake, ND at the Sivert Thompson Center located within Graham’s Island Park
WHEN: Wednesday and Thursday, July 11-12, 2007
TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
CREDIT: One (1) SH Graduate Credit from UND
COST: $25 fee to cover expenses
GRADING: Pass/Fail
ASSESSMENT: Participate, complete two wheels and coach others.
ACCOMODATIONS: You may drive each day OR camp in the park OR stay at a Devil’s Lake hotel. We chose Devils Lake as the most central location to the three districts. There is a fee for a park pass for your vehicle--carpooling would help.
PRE-REQUISITE: 3 days of previous 4MAT Training
REGISTRATION: Just e-mail Julia Koble if you plan to attend: . You may pay your fee on the first day.
Brought to you in cooperation by Karen Nelson (MSP Grant) and Bismarck Public Schools
When: July 10-20, 2007
Where: Bismarck Hughes Educational Center, 806 N Washington, Bismarck, ND
The 9-day course is designed to develop and deepen participants’ understanding of number and improve their numerical reasoning skills.
This is an opportunity for teachers to…
• Receive four 400 quarter math credits from Western Washington ($48/credit = $192)
• OR receive four 500 level semester continuing edcuation credits from University of San Diego ($55/credit = $220)
• OR continuing education credit through Minot State University
• Receive materials and valuable information on numerical reasoning.
• Collaborate with other teachers from outside districts
• Lunch and snacks will be provided daily.
Who: Math teachers (grades K-12)
Note: A pre-requisite for this course is Algebraic Reasoning (9-day summer course).
Enrollment is limited to 40
District Responsibilities: Pay $120 registration fee.
It is recommended that districts pay teachers a stipend for attending this course.
Districts are responsible for reimbursement of travel and evening. Housing at BSC will be covered through the grant.
Registration form: Numerical_Reasoning_Registration_form.pdf
(Registration Deadline: May 24, 2007)
The World, Our Village
Presented by: Keynote Speaker: David Smith, author of If the World Were a Village
When: June 11-15, 2007
Where: Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Fargo (1601 13th Avenue)
Free books, If the World Were a Village and God Grew Tired of Us: A Memoir, to the first 40 registrants.
Experience North Dakota and the strength of classroom resources it provides by attending the ND Geographic Alliance Summer Institute. David Smith, author of If the World Were a Village, will be the keynote speaker. Receive his book free if you are one of the first 40 registrants. Highlights of the week-long Institute include interview/discussion with Sudanese “Lost Boys,” preview of a new movie about North Dakota, GIS/GoogleEarth training, Genographic project and DNA testing to find your ancient roots, panel discussion with local business people about emerging needs within our communit, Red River tour, and walking tour of Fargo. Teachers will receive packet of teaching resources any educator would not want to be without!
Cost: Institute cost is $100 for 2 hours of graduate credit (approval pending). NDGA will cover the cost of all Institute activites and resources.
Registration Form: FlyerandRegistration.pdf
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To request a registration form or more information, please contact the North Dakota Geographic Alliance, Minot, at 701-858-3063 or 1-800-235-1948, or , (701-838-6835 or 701-721-6248).
Or visit our website at http://www.ndgeographic.org.
Professional Learning Communities (PLC's)--What are they? How do they work?
Presented by: Matt Miller, Denton, Missouri
When:
Where: Kelly Inn, Bismarck
The first 50 registrants will receive a copy of the book, Learning by Doing, by Richard DuFour, Rebecca DuFour, Robert Eaker, and Tom Many.
Hotel: A block of rooms has been reserved for this event. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel.
Kelly Inn Bismarck
1800 North 12th Street • Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
Phone: (701) 223-8001 • Fax: (701) 221-2685
Toll Free: (800) 635-3559
http://www.kellyinnbismarck.com/
Agenda: PLC_AgendaRevisedFINAL_041907.pdf
Graduate credit information: EDUC_600_-_Professional_Learning_Communities_course_syllabus.pdf
Travel Assistance: Some assistance is available for sub costs, mileage, and lodging. Please see our Reimbursement Guidelines for more information.