There's snow in the forecast, so we wanted to share some sunshine today with a Math Corps tutor spotlight! Thank you, Michelle, for shining your light with the students of Medina!
1 day ago, South East Education Cooperative
Tutor Spotlight Michelle Lytle Medina Public School Favorite Part of Tutoring My favorite aspect of being a Math Corps tutor is working with the kids on skills that help them be more confident in the classroom. It's fun to watch them engage in activities in a small group setting and know that they are learning skills that will help them during their day. I Wish Everyone Knew You are supported every step of the way. From putting in your application, to training, and then implementing the interventions--someone is there to guide you and answer all of your questions. The Math Corps team has been so positive and supportive!
Exciting scholarship opportunity alert for students planning to major in Social Work or Special Education! The Arc of Cass County wants to support students in southeastern North Dakota who plan to major in Social Work or Special Education by offering the Janel Ness Academic Scholarship! Award amounts range from $500-$2000! Scholarship awards can be used for tuition, books, or supplies at any higher learning institution. Be sure to share this opportunity with students! https://www.arccassnd.org/scholarship-program/
5 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
picture of scholarship information: Janell Ness Academic Scholarship The Arc of Cass County recognizes the need for exemplary Special Education Teachers and Human Service Professionals in our community. With that in mind, The Arc of Cass County wants to support students in southeastern North Dakota who plan to major in Social Work, Special Education or who intend to use their degree to pursue a career in Human Services. This award is named for The Arc of Cass County’s longtime former Executive Director, Janell Ness. Janell is a prime example of what an achieving and dedicated human service professional should be. We will be giving out scholarships annually in her honor. Scholarship awards can be used for tuition, books, or supplies at a higher learning institution. The amount and size of awards given each year will be based on individual merit and funds available. Funds must be used within one calendar year of receipt. Awards range from $500-$2,000. Criteria Individuals 17 years of age or older attending college or postsecondary school Intend on going into Special Education, Social Work, or similar Human Service field Resident of, or attending school in one of the following ND counties: Cass, Ransom, Richland , Sargent, Steele or Traill
This is your reminder that the ND Afterschool Learning Platforms: Cypherworx & The Flourish Lab are available for FREE for all out-of-school time programs across North Dakota! Check out the information session recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJWH8i2bJPk) to learn about how your program can access the trainings, suggested learning pathways based on staff roles, alignment with ND Quality Standards for Out-of-School Time Programs, and opportunities to join communities of practice to connect with peers across the state. Contact Kristin.Knorr@k12.nd.us for information on how to access the training platforms!
8 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Poster with the following text: The Flourish Lab Flyer 2024-2025 by South East Education Cooperative “The Flourish Lab is an experiential, social-emotional online learning series designed to positively shift the way adults show up for young people. This hands-on curriculum takes a refreshingly human look at creating positive afterschool environments, while supporting social and emotional growth in young people.” The flourish lab e-learning platform for ND ost programs Planning Info Session 10 - 10:45am CT: Learn more about the 4 core modules, suggested learning timelines, and how to support learning outcomes in your program. Presence The message young people get with each well-thought- out lesson plan, choice of materials, or age- appropriate option, is that they matter. relationships Being truly present means consciously choosing to show up with a heightened level of awareness. And it matters big time! Positive or negative - the choice is always ours - but either way, count on a ripple effect. ignite To understand how best to work with youth, we look for ways to practice showing up as our best. What results is a powerful roadmap for positive impact that begins with you. community of practice For site coordinators, supervisors, and direct staff, join this series to support implementation of The Flourish Lab eLearning platform into your program, connect with other OST leaders, practice strategies, reflect on shared experiences and collaboratively problem solve. www.ndafterschoolnetwork.com August 22 Aug - Sept 45 minute onboarding call with The Flourish Lab support team Sept - May In-depth learning! Your program will have access to the platform, with the Network available for guidance and support Virtual sessions from 1 - 2:30pm October 16 January 15 March 5 April 23 We believe relationships are built (or broken) in a series of moments, and that fostering a sense of belonging is essential for all to thrive. core modules: 2024 - 2025 www.theflourishlab.org
November is National Gratitude Month, but we are thankful for our tutors year-round! Today we thank DeAnn for her work at Medina Public School!
8 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
"Picture of tutor, DeAnn with the following text: Tutor Spotlight DeAnn Ruff Medina Public School Favorite Part of Tutoring My most fulfilling moment was during my first year as a tutor (last school year) , I had one student who reached his goal towards the end of the school year, it was very rewarding to hear his love for reading and books and knowing it was because of this amazing program. I Wish Everyone Knew That it’s even beneficial for average readers not just beginning readers. It can help them work on fluency and help them notice and cut down on their errors while reading. includes the reading corps americorps logos"
The last month has been full of in-person meetings for five ND Multi-Tier System of Supports trainings: NDMTSS Foundations - System Change & Refinement; Developing School-Wide Behavior Expectations; School-Wide Behavior Expectations Coaching & Refining; Evaluating Your System; and Tier 2 Positive Behavior Intervention Supports! We can't wait to see how our participating schools continue to grow! Curious about NDMTSS? Check out their new website: https://ndmtss.org/
9 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
teachers talking around a table with notebooks and computers
Picture of a slide with the following text: implementation is the process of intentionally putting in systems of support in place that facilitates adult behavior change related to the adoption, high fidelity use, and sustainment of effective practices that lead to desired changes in student outcomes
picture of the full room of teachers sitting at tables
one teacher looking at papers sitting at a table
teachers sitting around a table looking at papers
Our office is closed today (11/11) in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you, veterans, for your service!
10 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
picture of the US flag with the text The SEEC office is closed in observance of Veterans Day. We thank our veterans for their service
Congratulations to all of the teams advancing to the state middle school championship of Cyber Madness! On November 20th, the top ten finishers will meet to determine the champion! Special shoutout to the teams from our SEEC schools - the Johns Academy Quad Whoppers and the Heritage Middle School Cyber Goats! Best of luck!
13 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
picture of a robot with the text cyber madness, middle school tournament 2024, virtual play-in rounds october 23rd, in-person finals @ndsu november 20th
Laurynn is one of our Reading Corps tutors this year! Thank you for all you do to help ND students build literacy skills!
15 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
"Graphic with the following text: Tutor Spotlight Laurynn Lauer Schlossman YMCA Favorite Part of Tutoring I love seeing the kids when they learn a new skill and excel in it. It brightens their school experience and makes me really proud of them! I Wish Everyone Knew Even if it seems like a lot, it’s very worth the time and effort for both you and the kids you’re working with. It’s so worth it!"
Over 50 North Dakota programs participated in Lights on Afterschool Day - a new record for the state! Check out how programs from around the state celebrated!
16 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
students smiling at the camera holding coloring sheets with a lightbulb on them
lightbulb coloring sheets decorating a door
Minot public schools Lights on afterschool coloring sheets
students laying down the shape of a lightbulb
students smiling at the camera holding coloring sheets with a lightbulb on them
students smiling at the camera holding coloring sheets with a lightbulb on them
Lewis and Clark ENCORE 2024 Lights on Afterschool with pictures of kids coloring and smiling at the camera. Includes text "we love our afterschool staff because words from our students "they make sure we are okay, they help with homework, they have good hearts, they let us go outside, they always help us, they help me read, they play with us, they are sweet, they are nice"
This Halloween we're getting in the spirit and sharing a spooky statistic. There's a shortage of afterschool programming for North Dakota students! Learn more about starting a program in your community here: https://toolkit.afterschoolalliance.org/
21 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic with the text: what's really spooky? The shortage of afterschool programming! For every North Dakota student in afterschool programs, two more would participate if a program were available. With cobwebs, bats, and the ND afterschool logo.
Happy Halloween from the team at SEEC! Can you guess who had to be photoshopped into the group picture? We can't wait to see how your school is getting in the Halloween spirit today!
21 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
group picture of SEEC staff dressed up for Halloween. Costumes include the Cowardly Lion, a breakdancer, Luigi, an alien, a witch, Rosie the Riveter, and Pikachu
Registration closes soon for the ParaPro Training for Afterschool Staff! This three hour, virtual training on navigating student behavior will focus on topics like persistence and professionalism and is FREE. You don’t want to miss it! Register Here: https://fs29.formsite.com/1jusg9/ParaPro/index
23 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
"Poster with the following information: ParaPro Training for Afterschool Staff: Navigating Student Behavior. ParaPro Training for Afterschool Staff highlights the key traits of effective support staff in educational settings: professionalism, planning, positivity, persistence, and patience. By focusing on these traits, the training offers strategies to help staff better navigate student behavior. Participants will learn how to proactively structure the environment for success, teach students clear expectations, observe and monitor effectively, interact positively, and correct behavior fluently. Regardless of your degree or experience, working with students makes you an educator, and you have the power to positively influence every student in your care. Audience: Afterschool, summer, or other out-of-school time educators, paraprofessionals. Cost: No cost for training or materials with support from ND Afterschool Network. Date and Time: November 18 from 8:30 - 11:30am OR November 18 from 12:30 - 3:30pm Choose one session. Training only offered. live and will not be recorded. Register by November 4th (includes QR code). Contact information kristin.knorr@k12.nd.us and www.NDAfterschoolNetwork.com. with Randy Sprick's safe & civil school logo and North Dakota afterschool network logo."
Today is the day! Join us and afterschool programs throughout North Dakota to celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool! Help us shine a light on the impact afterschool programs are making – inspiring learning and helping youth realize their full potential. Close to 20,000 ND kids rely on afterschool every day, but for every North Dakota student in afterschool, 2 more would participate if a program were available. Share your support! #AfterschoolWorks
28 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic of a lightbulb with the text "lights on afterschool a project of the afterschool alliance"
Reading Corps tutors monitor student progress weekly. This allows tutors to compare student growth to target growth and help students "catch up" to meet grade level targets. In 2023-2024, the percentage of students across grade levels and assessments in the Reading Corps program that exceeded target growth was almost 75%!
30 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
graphic that reads: 73.9% of ND students served by Reading Corps Tutors in 2023-2024 were above target growth
Keely, Director of Student Services, and Brooke, Medicaid Specialist/Occupational Therapy Assistant, were out in Denver creating Medicaid Magic last week! They are excited to bring their learnings back to the ND School-Based Medicaid Consortium!
30 days ago, South East Education Cooperative
Picture of Keely and Brooke standing in front of a banner for the Nationall Alliance for Medication in Education, Inc.
Who are Math Corps tutors? On this Service Saturday, read about some of the characteristics our tutors share! Does this sound like you? Apply to be a tutor here: https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/Tutor-App24-25/index
about 1 month ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic with this text: Who are Math Corps Tutors? Math Corps tutors have signed up for a year of national service as AmeriCorps members. • In order to become a Reading Corps tutor, candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma, and be a Legal Permanent Resident or US Citizen. • Candidates do not need a background in education to apply—we train and coach each tutor in proven strategies to help students succeed. We are looking for individuals that have a strong interest in education, that can speak, read, and write English fluently, and that are responsible, organized, motivated, and professional.
With our Math Corps tutors, we were able to help 122 students last school year totaling over 7,000 tutoring sessions! But there's always room to grow. Apply to be a Math Corps tutor here: https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/Tutor-App24-25/index
about 1 month ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic reading 122 students in North Dakota Served by Math Corps tutors in 2023-2024. 7,311 tutoring sessions with North Dakota impact and the Math Corps logo
Governor Burgum recently declared October 24th, 2024 Lights on Afterschool Day! Over the past four years, afterschool programs have impacted almost 20,000 students across the state. But for every ND student in afterschool programming, two more would participate if a program were available. To celebrate Lights on Afterschool Day next week, we encourage every out-of-school time program across ND to register and host an event, big or small, to showcase the power of afterschool and add to your advocacy efforts! Find ways to celebrate here: https://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm
about 1 month ago, South East Education Cooperative
"Proclamation reading: State of North Dakota Proclamation Lights on Afterschool Day October 24, 2024. W H ERE AS, the citizens of North Dakota stand firmly committed to quality afterschool programs and opportunities that provide safe and engaging learning experiences for children, support working families, build stronger communities and engage families, schools and community partners in advancing the welfare of our children; and W H ERE AS, afterschool programs have risen to support youth in addressing the social and academic needs as they recover from learning gaps, and afterschool programs continue to provide innovative, hands-on opportunities for youth to re-engage in their learning and connect with caring adults and peers in a safe and supportive environment; and W H ERE AS, North Dakota has provided significant leadership in the area of community involvement in the education and well-being of youths, grounded in the principle that quality afterschool programs are key to helping children become successful adults; and W H ERE AS, Lights On Afterschool, the national celebration of afterschool programs held this year on October 24, 2024, promotes the importance of quality afterschool programs in the lives of children, families and communities; and NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim October 24, 2024, LIGHTS ON A FT ER SCHOOL DAY in the State of North Dakota W H ERE AS, nearly 20,000 youth in North Dakota attend an afterschool program; and for every youth in a program, two more would attend if one were available to them; and WHEREAS, North Dakota is committed to investing in the health and safety of all young people by providing expanded learning opportunities that help children learn and grow, while helping them develop the skills essential for success in life and work"
"You know it's a great day when you leave more energized than you came" - ND Educator. Our literacy team held their first "festival" in the new offering CoachELA last week. Genevieve Thomas kicked off the in-person component of this learning series leading discussion on topics like the importance of aligning tiers of support and explicit instruction in building literacy. At CoachELA '24- '25, literacy teams are learning how to untangle their K-3 literacy data and execute more data informed decisions at all levels of their system.
about 1 month ago, South East Education Cooperative
image of participants in CoachELA with the text Festival 1 and the CoachELA logo
Last week we highlighted openings for Reading Corps. This week - Math Corps! Check out the map to see openings for Math Corps tutors. Apply by November 1st here: https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/Tutor-App24-25/index
about 1 month ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic that reads we're looking for tutors with a map of North Dakota. Locations indicated where tutors are needed include: Fargo, Minot, Bismarck, Ellendale