Literacy
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NDDPI collaborates with the North Dakota Regional Education Associations (REAs) to leverage funding and develop shared messaging to support educators in understanding and implementing the science of reading.
Visit the NDREA website for informational links, professional learning opportunities, and educator tools like the curriculum evaluation guide.
North Dakota Science of Reading Literacy Summit
The 2025 ND Literacy Summit marks the next chapter in advancing literacy instruction across North Dakota. This transformative event is designed to encourage educators by fostering a shared commitment to evidence-based reading practices, equip them with the latest research and practical strategies, and empower them to implement meaningful change in their classrooms.
Objectives:
In-depth understanding of the science behind teaching literacy and gives them the background and depth of knowledge to teach language and literacy skills to every student.
Audience:
K-12 Educators
Method of Training:
This series is offered over multiple sessions, with a mixture of online and face-to-face sessions.
Objectives:
Understand the conditions for successful implementation
Audience:
Elementary Educators, Title Educators, Strategists, Interventionists, Instructional Coaches
Method of Training:
Hybrid
Objectives:
District and school-level instructional leaders will be provided with the scientifically based knowledge and tools needed to close the research-to-practice gap.
Audience:
Curriculum Directors, Instructional Coaches, K-3 Principals, Special Education
Method of Training:
Objectives:
In-depth professional development offering available through a learing management system. The course consists of several modules plus additional implementation supports including a community of practice (CoP), fidelity tools, and a coaching protocol available to schools.
Audience:
K-3 Elementary Educators, SPED, ML, Instructional Coaches doing direct ELA work
Method of Training:
Online, Self-Paced
Objectives:
This course is designed to give content area specialists an overview of the Science of Reading and reinforce their unique position to contribute to a student's literacy outcome.
Audience:
K-12 Educators without direct ELA responsibilities; PE, Music, Art, Library, etc.
Method of Training:
Online, Self-Paced