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Weekly Blast
October 13, 2022
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Business Manager Q & A
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) will hold a Teams meeting for WebGrants external user questions and training on Wednesday, October 19, at 11:00 a.m. CDT.
- Please email questions to Shauna Greff by Monday, October 17.
- Questions should pertain to:
- General Fiscal (UGG) Guidance
- NDFARMS Coding
- Technical WebGrants
We will not go through specific program allowability as those questions should be directed to program managers.
To participate:
• Join on your computer or mobile app. Click below to join the meeting.
• Or call in (audio only) (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 243399572#
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Six Days Left to Apply for a Choice Ready Grant
Time is running out to apply for a Choice Ready grant. These grants are intended to provide students with additional experiences to enable more students to graduate Choice Ready.
- The Choice Ready grants are due October 19, 2022
- The following information is posted on the Choice Ready website:
Email completed applications to dpiasstsupt@nd.gov.
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ESSER Updates
HB 1013 Second Annual Report
Webinar: October 18, 2022
Please join the NDDPI staff as we review the second HB 1013 learning loss reporting process on Tuesday, October 18, at 1:00 p.m. CDT. The annual report form will open at the webinar's conclusion and must be completed by December 1, 2022. The webinar will be recorded and released for those that cannot make the scheduled webinar.
For those with Teams: Teams Link
Meeting ID: 253 457 193 43
Passcode: TSf7CT
Download Teams | Join on the web
Or call in: (701) 328-0950; Conference ID: 475 016 861#
Twenty Districts Have Remaining ESSER I Funds to Claim
The ESSER I expenditure deadline has passed, and some districts still need to claim their remaining funds through WebGrants. Please note: all invoices, contracts, and services must be dated and completed prior to the program ending date of September 30, 2022. Please submit claim reimbursement requests ASAP to allow for adequate processing and correction time before the FINAL November 29, 2022, claim deadline.
Future Deadlines: The ESSER II expenditure deadline is September 30, 2023, and the ESSER III expenditure deadline is September 30, 2024.
Please contact ESSER Program Manager Anne Butterworth with any ESSER questions.
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New Training Series
J-1 Teacher Exchange Program
With the teacher shortage problem in the state and nationally, the J-1 Teacher Exchange Program has become a popular option to fill vacancies.
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November 1 Course Codes Approval Deadline
Requests for new course codes for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year will be accepted until November 1, 2022. Schools wishing to request that we add new course codes for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year can do so by completing and submitting the New Course Code Request Application (SFN 60065). Please contact Jim Upgren at (701) 328-2244 with questions.
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 The ND Educational Hub Currently Has Over 2,000 Users!
870 Have Registered Since August
This new website is designed to be a “one-stop shop” for online professional development for all North Dakota teachers, paraprofessionals, support staff, and other school district personnel. Visit the ND Educational Hub website to create a user account and view course offerings. Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, more courses will be added for statewide and local REA access. The website was designed and created through partnerships with the NDDPI, local REAs, and OpenLMS. Questions about the hub can be directed to Brooklyn Schaan, Kevin Leier, or Leah Johnson, administrators of the ND Educational Hub.
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Specially Designed Services Tech Talks
The First Tech Talk Starts Thursday, October 13!
Tech Talks is a virtual shared interest group designed for North Dakota assistive technology specialists or any educators, related service providers, or school staff wanting to learn more about assistive technology in schools.
Tech Talks will facilitate conversations about assistive technology and provide a chance to share and demonstrate new technology and supports. Presenters will be recruited for topics on which the group would like more information.
Join us on the second Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (CT), beginning in October and ending in April.
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The NDDPI Seeks Public Comment on the First Draft of the North Dakota English Language Arts Content Standards
The NDDPI is seeking feedback on the first draft of the revised North Dakota English Language Arts Content Standards.
Content Standards are concise, written descriptions outlining the knowledge and skills students are expected to know and do at a specific stage of their education. They illustrate what students have learned upon completing a grade level or grade span. The academic standards do not describe particular teaching practices, curricula, or assessment methods.
The North Dakota English Language Arts Standards were last revised in 2017. Over the past three months, a committee of North Dakota educators has been diligently working on rewriting the standards.
The NDDPI asks that all interested stakeholders provide feedback on the draft standards through the survey linked below.
Contact the Office of Academic Support for more information about the standards public comment process.
*The public comment is posted on the NDDPI Events page. Find it by clicking "View All Events." It is also posted under the English Language Arts section of the Content Standards page.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). NDEAM, led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, is a nationwide campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. For all students, including those with disabilities, participating in work-based learning experiences can lead to positive outcomes after exiting high school. The Office of Special Education Programming and the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative share the following resource to increase the number of students with disabilities in the workforce.
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North Dakota Soybean Council
Educational Mini-Grant Program
Now Available for Grades 6-12
The North Dakota Soybean Council (NDSC) is now awarding grants to middle and high school teachers. The grants are worth up to $500 and will be awarded on a competitive basis to support lessons related to soybeans or soy products. Applications can be submitted throughout the 2022–2023 school year.
Grants are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Grants awarded for the 2022-2023 school year need to be used by April 30, 2023.
“We’re excited to roll this program out this year for our teachers to help our students learn more about North Dakota farmers, especially soybean farmers,” said Stephanie Sinner, NDSC executive director. “These students are future FFA members, future farmers, and future career supporters in the ag industry.”
Funds can be used for materials associated with projects that help students to learn more about soybeans, soybean-related products, soybean research, soy innovations, and soy as part of health and nutrition.
To learn more and apply, visit bit.ly/NDSoyEduGrants.
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