North Dakota's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program

The NDDPI continues to expand our Registered Apprenticeship Program for Teachers (RAP-T). A few weeks ago, the NDDPI awarded round four funding to the following universities:

• Certification Central $100,000
• Mayville State University $200,000
• Valley City State University $200,000

To date, we have awarded over 2.6 million in funding to six (Educator Preparation Provider) EPPs. This funding is supporting approximately 140 apprentices. 

The NDDPI intends to have a round five funding opportunity in January 2025. 

North Dakota Cognia IMPACT Conference

WHEN: April 16-17, 2025

WHERE: Bismarck Event Center, 315 S 5th St., Bismarck, ND 58504

WHAT: Cognia® invites you to the IMPACT conference, where you will invest in your own growth—as leaders and teachers—and continue your investment in the growth of your students

We invite you to submit a proposal for a best practice to share with the NDDPI | Cognia IMPACT attendees. Proposal submissions are now open!

Title I Program Monitoring Webinar

The NDDPI will host a Title I monitoring webinar specifically for Title I Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance programs. Any superintendents, principals, Title I coordinators, Title I staff, or personnel responsible for the Title I program of the districts that will be monitored or any district interested in learning more about Title I program monitoring are welcome to attend. The webinar will be recorded.

WHEN: November 26, 2024

TIME: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CT

JOIN HERE: Title I Programs Monitoring Webinar

If you have questions, please contact Angie Richter or Michelle Siegfried.

K-12 Literacy Grant Funding Opportunity is now Available  

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) released the application for the ND Comprehensive Literacy Improvement through Measured Building Systems Grant (ND CLIMBS) on November 18, 2024. The Funding Opportunity, application, webinar, and related documents are published on the ND CLIMBS Webpage. This grant is available to elementary and secondary public schools in North Dakota and is awarded to improve literacy for children birth through grade 12. An opportunity for the birth through age five grants will be released in January of 2025. Applications are due January 25, 2025.

If you have questions, please contact Brenda Ehrmantraut.

Virtual Training on Developing Quantitative Arguments

The NDDPI is excited to sponsor a virtual workshop for high school science, mathematics, and computer science educators (AP, Dual Credit, High School Math, Science, or Computer Science) on developing quantitative arguments.

Developing Quantitative (Scientific and Mathematical) Arguments Virtual Workshop

WHEN:   January 15, 2025

TIME:  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT

COST:  All registration costs are covered by the NDDPI

In this workshop, participants will learn how to help students analyze and interpret quantitative data effectively. Topics will include assessing student abilities to interpret quantitative arguments, identifying common learner misconceptions, utilizing AP Exam rubrics to reinforce skills, and implementing strategies to enhance data analysis and interpretation skills.

Registration for this workshop can be found here.  Registration closes January 2, 2025.

If you have questions about these training opportunities, please contact Davonne Eldredge at (701) 328-4525.

Grant Applications Open for 2025 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program

USDA is excited to continue supporting local foods in schools by opening applications for the 2025 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants.

For the first time, USDA is allowing organizations to select the type of Farm to School Grant that best fits their needs by offering three different requests for applications. Applications are due by January 10, 2025. Each organization can only submit one application for one of the following grants:

• The Implementation Grant ($50,000 to $500,000) supports the establishment or expansion of comprehensive farm to school projects.   
• The State Agency Grant ($50,000 to $500,000) helps state-level agencies implement local sourcing and agricultural education activities.  
• The Turnkey Grant ($5,000 to $50,000) is for organizations interested in projects related to launching or enhancing farm to school activities; agricultural education; or edible gardens.  

K-12 schools nationwide serve meals to about 30 million children every school day. These meals provide critical nutrition to children and the foundation for our nation to have a healthier future. And when local foods are incorporated into school meals, it boosts nutrition, strengthens supply chains, and supports farmers and producers across America.   

Earlier this year, USDA awarded the 2024 Farm to School Grants, a record-breaking $14.3 million for 154 projects in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. These investments will help 1.9 million children eat more tasty, nutritious foods in school, while supporting farmers and producers in their local and regional communities. 

Survey on Legal Notice Rate Increases

North Dakota Government and Educational Entities, the deadline for the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Newspaper Legal Notice Rate Survey has been extended to December 13. We kindly request your participation in this important brief survey, which seeks feedback on the proposed rate increase and gathers information about your entity's spending on legal notices.

As required by North Dakota Century Code Section 46-05-03, OMB conducts a biennial review and adjustment of newspaper legal notice rates. Based on an economic analysis, OMB is proposing rate increases of 3.25% for FY2026 and 3.25% for FY2027. Notably, these rates have remained unchanged since July 1, 2021.

Your input is essential to ensure informed decision-making. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. If you have any questions, contact Sara Bilden at (701) 328-0819.

Title I Schoolwide Reporting Training Dates 

Please review the dates below and mark your calendars! We would love to see you there!

Reminder: Schools that are in a schoolwide planning year are required to attend the following trainings.

Links for these upcoming meetings will be sent closer to the event. All webinars will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 PM CT.

• Thursday, November 21, 2024 – SW Comprehensive Needs Assessment and What Comes Next. To join the meeting, click here.

• Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – TA/SW Record-Keeping/Monitoring webinar. To join the meeting, click here.

• Thursday, January 23, 2025 – Midyear Schoolwide Title I Reporting Review.

• Tuesday, March 25, 2025 – Requirements for Annual Schoolwide Title I Reporting.

If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Siegfried at (701) 328-3544.

Grant Available Through the North Dakota Council on the Arts

North Dakota Council on the Arts' Artist in Residence (AIR) grants offer teachers a unique opportunity to bring professional artists into their classrooms, enriching students’ learning experiences through creative, hands-on projects. These grants provide up to $2,500 to support residencies across artistic disciplines and are designed to integrate arts education with core subjects, fostering both artistic skills and academic growth. For guidance or more information, reach out to NDCA’s Arts in Education Director Matthew Anderson.

Addressing Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood

This live, interactive training series for early childhood professionals and community members is being offered one Thursday evening a month for the 2024-2025 school year. Join us for one or multiple sessions. To learn more, click here.