School Improvement
School Improvement
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Contact Mitch Strand or Becky Boltz to discuss support options for your school or district.
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Cognia Services & Experience
Cognia Services & Experience
WERC Supports Schools With:
WERC Supports Schools With:
Cognia accreditation preparation and support
Continuous improvement planning
Data analysis and strategy development
On-site coaching and facilitation
TSI/CSI school improvement support
All schools in North Dakota participate in a continuous improvement process that examines current performance across demographics, culture, technology, finances, and academic outcomes. Using this data, schools identify trends, anticipate future needs, and develop strategic plans for improvement.
For assistance with Cognia services, contact Mitch Strand or Becky Boltz.
WERC partners with rural and regional schools across North Dakota, supporting districts of all sizes in continuous improvement efforts.
WERC’s Cognia Experience
WERC’s Cognia Experience
WERC has extensive experience supporting schools and districts through the Cognia accreditation process. Our team has spent the past decade serving on district-level Cognia/AdvancED teams and has participated in eight accreditation reviews as both team members and lead evaluators.
In addition, WERC has partnered directly with school teams across the region, providing guidance and support throughout the continuous improvement process.
Schools Supported by WERC
Alexander Maddock Ray
Apple Creek Manning Tioga
Beach Mott-Regent Twin Buttes
Burke Central New England Valley City
Divide County New Town Velva
Eight Mile Naughton White Shield
Grenora Parshall Williston Basin
Horse Creek Powers Lake
Additional Cognia Services
Additional Cognia Services
Cognia Audit
Support school leadership in completing annual improvement tasks and meeting NDDPI requirements.
Surveys
Design, distribute, and analyze surveys, including current-year and multi-year (up to three years) parent and staff data.
Classroom Environment Observations
Conduct ELEOT observations using Cognia tools and provide analysis of trends over time.
Student Performance Data
Analyze current and multi-year grade-level data across assessments to inform instructional decisions.
Strategy-Map Drafting
Support the development and refinement of strategy maps aligned to best practices.
Team Meeting Facilitation
Facilitate team meetings to review data, prepare for Cognia reviews, and support narrative development.
Evidence (Review-Year Only)
Assist districts in selecting and organizing evidence for accreditation review.
Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) & Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI)
Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) & Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI)
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction identifies schools for targeted or comprehensive support based on performance indicators. Schools identified receive access to school improvement funding and support to address identified needs and close achievement gaps.
Through state grant partnerships, WERC provides technical assistance, coaching, and support to TSI and CSI schools across the region.
Contact Mitch Strand for more information.
ND Multi-Tier Systems of Supports
ND Multi-Tier Systems of Supports
The NDMTSS supports schools with the MTSS process through professional development and liaison assistance.
North Dakota’s Multi-Tier System of Supports (NDMTSS) is a framework to provide all students with the best opportunities to succeed academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally in school. NDMTSS focuses on providing high-quality instruction and interventions matched to student need, monitoring progress frequently to make decisions about changes in instruction or goals. Data are used to allocate resources to improve student learning and support staff implementation of effective practices.
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