🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 ND Literacy Summit! 🚨 Join us in Fargo for The Next Chapter in advancing literacy instruction across North Dakota. 📚✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to encourage, equip, and empower—secure your spot today! 🎟️ https://members.ndrea.org/ndrea-events/Details/ndsor-literacy-summit-july-30-31-2025-1345155?sourceTypeId=Hub #TheNextChapterND #2025NDLiteracySummit
about 13 hours ago, South East Education Cooperative
north dakota science of reading literacy summit: the next chapter: encourage, equip, empower; July 30-31, 2025, Fargo ND, Register Today
🚨 NOW HIRING! 🚨 📚✨ Make a difference in your community! We're looking for part-time Reading & Math tutors for the 2025-2026 school year! ✅ Support young learners in your local schools ✅ Earn a monthly stipend & an education award ✅ Be a role model and help students succeed! This is your chance to give back AND get rewarded! 🌟 📢 Tag a friend who would be perfect for this & SHARE this post! Let’s spread the word! 📢 👉 Apply now: https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/Tutor-App25-26/index
about 10 hours ago, South East Education Cooperative
tutor applications open now for AmeriCorps Reading and Math Corps
Thinking about getting your CDA? We offer scholarships! Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/UT6BPdPzP4
1 day ago, South East Education Cooperative
Questions contact pdadvising@ndchildcare.org CDA Scholarships Child Care Aware of ND is offering CDA Scholarships to cover the cost of the CDA application fee for both the initial CDA or a CDA renewal Now available You will be required to complete an application and provide the following documentation: 120 Hours of Training Completed for Initial CDA or 45 hours for Renewal Employment verification
🌟 Meet Jennifer, NESC Executive Director & a passionate advocate for Out-of-School Time (OST) programs! 🌟 Since 2021, Jennifer has been on the ND Afterschool Network Leadership Team working to ensure OST programs go beyond the classroom—fostering confidence, creativity, and real-world skills for every student. Her dream? A fully accessible, hands-on learning space where kids explore, grow, and thrive. 🚀 What’s one book that changed her perspective? *The First Days of School* by Harry Wong—because setting the stage for success starts on day one! 📚💡 #OSTMatters #Leadership #StudentSuccess #BeyondTheClassroom
1 day ago, South East Education Cooperative
ND Afterschool Leadership Team Meet Jennifer! NESC Executive Director On the Leadership Team Since 2021 What Do You Wish Everyone Knew About Out-of-School Time Programs? One thing people don’t often realize about out-of-school (OST) time programs is how much they provide crucial opportunities for strengthening and supporting learning from the regular school day. OST programs also provide character education, leadership opportunities, creativity, and real-world skill-building. High-quality OST programs help students develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging—directly impacting their success in school and life. They also offer experiences like STEM projects, arts, healthy living, field trips, and career exploration that they might not otherwise have access to. Our programs offer a safe, enriching environment where students can thrive beyond the classroom. They also support working families before and after school and during the summer.
If You Could Design Your Dream Out-of-School Time Program, What Would It Be? My dream out-of-school time (OST) program would be a dynamic, hands-on space where kids can explore their passions, develop real-world skills, and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment. We would have full staffing and funding to be open daily during the school year before and after school and throughout the summer months. It would have student Choice-Based Learning where students pick what interests them, building autonomy. It would also be Flexible & Accessible: Free (or very low-cost), with transportation and meal support for families in need. This program will empower kids to dream big, explore widely, and develop the skills they need to thrive in any path they choose. What Is One Book That Changed Your Life? One book that really changed my perspective working in education was The First Days of School by Harry Wong. It’s a game-changer for anyone in education, providing practical, effective strategies for classroom management and student success. It continues to help us understand the importance of setting expectations early, building strong routines, and creating a positive learning environment. It’s a must-have resource for any educator in the regular day classroom or in OST programs!
🌟 Meet Cindy! 🌟 For Cindy, the best part of tutoring is watching students hit their milestones and light up with excitement when they reach their goals! 🎯📖 She’s seen firsthand how powerful tutoring can be and wishes everyone knew just how much it truly works. 💡✨ Thank you, Cindy, for your dedication and the incredible impact you make every day! 💙 #ReadingCorps #AmeriCorps #MakingADifference
6 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Tutor Spotlight Cindy Sabot Independence Elementary Favorite Part of Tutoring I love seeing kids make measurable progress and how excited they are to reach goals. I Wish Everyone Knew It works!
📢 **Save the Date!** 📢 Looking for funding opportunities? Join us on **May 6th** for a **Grant Writing Workshop** designed just for you! 📝✨ Learn tips and strategies to secure funding and support your program. Register here: https://registry.ndgrowingfutures.org/register.aspx?evid=40171 #GrantWriting #ChildCareProviders #SaveTheDate
11 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Flyer for Grant Writing Workshop (Growing Futures Approved). An introduction to grant fundamentals: how to find grant opportunities, how to write a grant proposal, how to manage a grant. May 6, 2025 from 6:30-8:00PM central time over Zoom. PRESENTED BY REALIZING RURAL Jasmin Fosheim and Cassidy Blade are sisters living in rural South Dakota. Both balancing new families and serving their community in various capacities, Jasmin and Cassidy are passionate about the advantages of rural life. This passion and belief that rural is an asset, not a detriment, led them to create Realizing Rural. Since 2020, Realizing Rural has provided grant writing, project management, marketing, and consulting services for rural businesses, organizations, and communities in North Dakota, South Dakota, and beyond with the mission of shifting the rural narrative from surviving to thriving. REACH OUT TO TRAINING@NDCHILDCARE.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Click here or scan to register. BROUGHT TO YOU BY A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CHILD CARE AWARE OF NORTH DAKOTA AND THE NORTH DAKOTA WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER
In our latest training, we explored how to boost learner retention and math achievement! From the Curve of Forgetting to powerful Retrieval Strategies, we covered key techniques like Spaced Learning Over Time (SLOT) and Interleaved Practice Format (IPF) to help students retain and apply their learning. A huge shoutout to North Dakota teachers for their dedication to student success—your hard work makes all the difference! 💙📚 #MathSuccess #RetrievalStrategies #SpacedLearning #ThankYouTeachers
12 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
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🌟 Tutor Spotlight: Emily! 🌟 Emily’s favorite part of tutoring? The incredible relationships she builds with her students! 💙 She says it’s the most rewarding thing you’ll ever do—and we’re so grateful for the impact she makes every day. Thank you, Emily! 📚✨ #ReadingCorps #AmeriCorps #TutorSpotlight
11 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Reading Corps Tutor Spotlight - Emily Gonzalez Kennedy Elementary. Favorite Part of Tutoring: I love the relationships I develop with my students. I wish everyone knew it is the most rewarding thing you will ever do.
The 2025 ND Science of Reading Literacy Summit marks the next chapter in advancing literacy instruction across North Dakota! This year’s theme—Encourage. Equip. Empower.—reflects our commitment to supporting educators with evidence-based strategies that translate into real classroom impact. Join us in Fargo for an inspiring experience featuring national literacy experts, hands-on breakout sessions, and role-aligned learning opportunities designed to encourage collaboration, equip educators with actionable strategies, and empower them to create literacy-rich environments where all students thrive. PLUS – don’t miss bonus film screening the evening prior to set the stage for inspiring conversations and deeper learning. More details coming soon! Book your spot for this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with fellow educators who are passionate about literacy! 📅 Date: July 30-31, 2025 | 🎬 Film Screening: July 29 📍 Location: Fargo, ND Registration launches early April!
15 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
save the date graphic for the North Dakota Science of Reading Literacy Summit: The Next Chapter: Encourage.Equip.Empower. July 30-31, 2025 Fargo ND, Registration launches April 2025
Next week is Youth Voice Week! We encourage you to share the perspectives of the youth in your programs on social media and to share your stories with your representatives. #YouthVoiceWeek
14 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
picture that has two girls standing at a podium with the following text: #youthvoice week. March 24-28 (Afterschool Alliance and CYESS)
Last week, North Dakota mayors got in the AmeriCorps Week spirit! Bismarck, Fargo, and Jamestown are just a few of the North Dakota locations served by Reading and Math Corps tutors! #AmeriCorps
14 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
The City of Fargo Office of the Mayor Proclamation: WHEREAS, More than 30 years ago Congress established AmeriCorps- formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service to unite national service programs under one agency, create service opportunities that strengthen communities and expand pathways to education, careers and civic participation for those who serve: and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Senior programs provide opportunities for more than 200,000 Americans annually to serve their country through se1vice at nonprofits, schools, public agencies and community and faith-based groups across the country; and WHEREAS, In North Dakota more than 276 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Senior volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds helped to meet local needs at more than 99 locations, by tutoring and mentoring youth, restoring the environment, assisting capacity building nonprofits and more; and WHEREAS, National service represents a robust public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, Through their service, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Senior volunteers improve the lives of their families, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement in North Dakota as a whole NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo, North Dakota do hereby proclaim March 9-15, 2025, t o be AmeriCorps Week. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of The City of Fargo, North Dakota to be affixed this 12th day of March, 2025 Dr. Timothy J. Mahoney Mayor, Fargo North Dakota
Office of the Mayor City of Jamestown North Dakota Proclamation: WHEREAS, more than thirty years ago Congress established AmeriCorps - formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service - to unite national service programs under one agency, create service opportunities that strengthen communities, and expand pathways to education, careers, and civic participation for those who serve; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for 200,000 Americans annually to serve their country through service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based organizations across the country; and WHEREAS, in North Dakota more than 276 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds helped to meet local needs at more than 99 locations, tutoring or mentoring children and youth, mentoring youth, restoring the environment, and capacity building nonprofits; and WHEREAS, national service represents a robust public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, volunteering prepares AmeriCorps members for future careers and improves the mental wellbeing of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and their commitment to service reflects the dedication and patriotism of those who serve; and WHEREAS, through their service, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers improve the lives of their families, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement in the North Dakota as a whole; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication and commitment of the AmeriCorps members and volunteers who serve each year, the nearly 1.3 million AmeriCorps alumni and millions of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and their community partners, as well as to encourage more Americans to follow their footsteps in service; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Dwaine Heinrich, Mayor of the City of Jamestown, do hereby designate March 9-15, 2025, as AmeriCorps Week in the City of Jamestown, North Dakota , and urge. citizens to thank AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers for their service and to find their own ways to give back to their communities.. Dwaine Heinrich, Mayor
Bismarck Proclamation: WHEREAS, more than thirty years ago Congress established AmeriCorps – formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service – to unite national service programs under one agency, create service opportunities that strengthen communities, and expand pathways to education, careers, and civic participation for those who serve; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for 200,000 Americans annually to serve their country through service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based organizations across the country; and WHEREAS, in North Dakota more than 276 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds helped to meet local needs at more than 99 locations, tutoring or mentoring children and youth, mentoring youth, restoring the environment, and capacity building nonprofits; and WHEREAS, national service represents a robust public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and WHEREAS, volunteering prepares AmeriCorps members for future careers and improves the mental wellbeing of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and their commitment to service reflects the dedication and patriotism of those who serve; and WHEREAS, through their service, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers improve the lives of their families, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement in the North Dakota as a whole; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication and commitment of the AmeriCorps members and volunteers who serve each year, the nearly 1.3 million AmeriCorps alumni and millions of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and their community partners, as well as to encourage more Americans to follow their footsteps in service.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Michael Schmitz, Mayor of the City of Bismarck, on behalf of this Commission, do hereby designate March 9-15, 2025 as AMERICORPS WEEK in Bismarck and urge citizens to thank AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers for their service and to find their own ways to give back to their communities. Signed this 12th day of March, 2025. Michael Schmitz, Mayor Bismarck Board of City Commissioners
Shoutout to our educators who have been attending NDMTSS Foundations: System Change & Refinement! These school teams have been focusing on building the infrastructure necessary to support MTSS implementation.
15 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
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Looking to learn more about wellness? Sign up for Promoting Wellness on April 17th and explore ways to keep kids physically active through fun and developmentally appropriate activities! https://registry.ndgrowingfutures.org/register.aspx?evid=40113
18 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Promoting Wellness Flyer - 2 hours online - level one. Register Here with a QR code. This engaging course provides practical strategies for fostering healthy habits in young children. Participants will explore ways to keep kids physically active through fun and developmentally appropriate activities. The course will also highlight the benefits of outdoor learning, offering insights into how nature enhances children’s physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Additionally, participants will learn how structured mealtime routines can encourage healthy eating habits and how to collaborate with families to support lifelong wellness. Through interactive discussions and real-world applications, this course equips educators and caregivers with the tools to create a foundation for healthy living in early childhood settings.. Thursday, April 17th from 6:30-8:30pm cst, online-Zoom. Child Care Aware of North Dakota. Questions? Contact us at training@ndchildcare.org or 1-800-997-8518 (option 2)
Mark you calendars for the Second Annual Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month Virtual Series! CAP Month is dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to strengthen families and protect children. This free virtual series features expert-led sessions designed to support caregivers and those working with children. 🔗 Session 1 Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83921395182?pwd=HuMdMVmbc2VbEQ8B4OZ2ax6RjZH6Ur.1 🔗 Session 2 Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87971082651?pwd=yS4qglNwWcCZzy7Eq1iMmsWbdFpFDh.1 🔗 Session 3 Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81795415671?pwd=v2TaKpTDUchH5IKIEC5yuBJZZLSVkX.1 🔗 Session 4 Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82523715734?pwd=GjeXGcIhlbo7iNxix0ceD4RidFNU3X.1
20 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Powered by Hope Strengthened by Prevention, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - Save the Date for the 2025, Second annual Child Abuse Prevention Month Virtual Series. This virtual series is being hosted by FFND, the North Dakota Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America. US THIS APRIL FOR FAMILIES FLOURISHND’S (FFND) 2ND ANNUAL VIRTUAL SERIES INHONOR OF CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION (CAP)MONTH! CAP Month is dedicated to raisingawareness and taking action tostrengthen families and protect children.This free virtual series features expert-ledsessions designed to support caregiversand those working with children. Topics of discussion - April 3rd fostering healthy boundaries and body awareness, April 10th safety and connection through conscious discipline, April 17th from exhausted to energized: managing caregiver burnout, May 1 digital guardianship: keeping kids safet online. Thursdays in April -May 1st from 12:00 PM to 1:00PM. Special Offer: Attendees of the “Managing ParentBurnout” session will receive 20% off a facial atBeyond Beauty in Mandan! Our speakers: Angela Fraley (conscious discipline) for the foundations of safety and connection in healthy brain development, Katie Heck (Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead) for from exhausted to energized: managing caregiver burnout, Lusiana Keller (Families Flourish ND) intern, and Lindsey Burkhardt (Families Flourish ND) ND Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Task Force Director. Special thanks to beyond beauty, Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead, ND Health and Human Services, and Sanford Health
Check out this information on positive self-talk from ParentsLead.org! Positive self-talk is a powerful tool that helps children develop confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset. By encouraging positive affirmations, you’re teaching children to replace negative thoughts with empowering ones, shaping the way they see themselves and tackle challenges. Read more here: https://www.parentslead.org/professional-resources/positive-self-talk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
22 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
handout with information on how to teach positive self-talk. Help children recognize negative thoughts: start by listening for phrases like "i'm not good at this," "I always mess up," "I can't do it." Gently encourage them to pause and reframe those thoughts with more positive words. Make Positive Self-Talk a Daily Habit Use sticky notes or posters to display affirmations around the house or classroom. Encourage children to repeat their affirmations in the mirror or before challenging tasks. Ask: “What’s one positive thing you can say about yourself today?”. Create Simple, Empowering Affirmations Work together to create positive statements children can use when facing tough situations. Examples include: “I am capable.” “I can try my best.” “I’m proud of myself for trying.” “Mistakes help me learn and grow.” “I can ask for help if I need it.” Model Positive Self-Talk Children learn by watching you. Share your own positive self-talk out loud: “This is tricky, but I’ll figure it out.” “I made a mistake, but I’ll try again.” “I’m proud of myself for staying calm when I felt frustrated.” By modeling this behavior, you show that it’s okay to face challenges and respond with kindness toward yourself. Reinforce the power of encouragement: celebrate when you hear your child using positive self-talk. “I heard you say, ‘I’ll try my best’—that’s amazing!” “You didn’t give up, even when it was hard. I’m so proud of you!” Positive words become powerful habits that can help children tackle challenges with confidence. By helping children replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations, you’re giving them a lifelong tool to build confidence, resilience, and self-worth. Together, we can empower children to believe in themselves and their abilities.
We're closing out this AmeriCorps week with a real example of the impact AmeriCorps volunteers have on those they assist! "Ms. Kim, you should smile today because you help me read." Kim, a Reading Corps tutor at Osgood, recently received this note from a student. Moments like this remind us that the work of AmeriCorps tutors is incredibly valuable! #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWorks
18 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
a note from a student that reads spreaidng smiles: Ms. Kim, you should smile today because... you help me read. Shows student progress on writing.
AmeriCorps works! Check out the impact of AmeriCorps programming across our great state! #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsWeek Read more about national service in North Dakota here: https://americorps.gov/national-service-report/nd
19 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
National Service in North Dakota. 90 local service sites, 200 AmeriCorps seniors and AmeriCorps members, $3.4 million Americorps and local funding, $6.8 million AmeriCorps scholarsihps earned since 1994. AmeriCorps.gov/NorthDakota
By proclaiming March 9-15, 2025 AmeriCorps Week, North Dakota Governor Armstrong recognizes the members and AmeriCorps volunteers whose efforts support essential community programs in schools, food banks, shelters, youth organizations, veterans’ facilities, and other nonprofit, tribal, and faith-based organizations. See how we are celebrating all the ways #AmeriCorpsWorks for America: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsWeek2025
20 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
State of North Dakota Proclamation - AmeriCorps Week March 9-15 2025. WHEREAS, more than 30 years ago Congress established AmeriCorps - formerly the Corporation for National and Community Service - to unite national service programs under one agency, create service opportunities that strengthen communities, and expand pathways to education, careers and civic participation for those who serve; and WHEREAS, AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors programs provide opportunities for more than 200,000 Americans annually to serve their country through service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies and community and faith-based groups across the country; and WHEREAS, in North Dakota more than 276 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds helped to meet local needs at more than 99 locations, by tutoring and mentoring youth, restoring the environment, assisting capacity building nonprofits and more; and W H ERE AS, national service represents a robust public-private partnership that invests in community solutions and leverages non-federal resources to strengthen community impact and increase the return on taxpayer dollars; and W H ERE AS, volunteering prepares AmeriCorps members for future careers and improves the mental well-being of AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and their commitment to service reflects the dedication and patriotism of those who serve; and W H ERE AS, through their service, AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers improve the lives of their families, strengthen communities and foster civic engagement in North Dakota as a whole; and W H ERE AS, AmeriCorps Week is an opportunity to recognize the dedication and commitment of the more than 1.3 million Americans who have chosen to serve their country through AmeriCorps and millions more who have served in AmeriCorps Seniors and their community partners, and to encourage more Americans to follow their footsteps in service. NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim Morch 9- 15, 2025, AMER IC OR PS WEEK in the State of North Dakota. Signed by Kelly Armstrong Governor and attested by Michael Flowe secretary of state
🚨AmeriCorps Week: Day of the A🚨Monday, March 10 Happy #DayoftheA! During #AmeriCorpsWeek, we proudly honor @AmeriCorps members, AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, and alums sporting their iconic 🅰️ as they serve communities nationwide. From hard hats to t-shirts and boots, their extraordinary service brings out the best in America. Join AmeriCorps to recognize the extraordinary acts of ordinary citizens who lead America to greatness: AmeriCorps.gov/AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWeek #AmeriCorpsWorks
22 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
picture of an AmeriCorps Reading Corps jacket with the text Did you wear your AmeriCorps gear?
Hard work pays off - Winter benchmark data from assessments indicate that 74.5% of ND Reading Corps students are EXCEEDING their target growth! We're so proud of our Reading Corps tutors and students! Help us share this great progress! #ReadingCorps #AmeriCorps #Literacy #NorthDakota
28 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
graphic that reads winter progress - reading corps students, 74.5% of students are exceeding target growth, north dakota impact