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54 educators from 14 districts attended two days of learning how to assist struggling readers at the secondary level through curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

On Feb. 7, 2022 a new cohort of nearly 200 participants kicked off from four different locations including Bismarck, Jamestown, Minot, and Williston.

In mid-December 17 educators from 5 schools and 2 school districts (Minot & Williston Basin) invested time and effort into understanding HOW to apply the Prevent Teach Reinforce (PTR) process to REDUCE serious challenging behaviors and…

Presented by Safe & Civil Schools' Tom Stacho, this course builds classroom management skills through creating clear expectations, managing disruptive students, and creating positive relationships.

This year's cohort held its first virtual session on Nov. 18 with 17 teams consisting of nearly 140 educators! With one of the largest cohorts to date, this group is on its way to developing a strong MTSS framework for students.

Nearly 40 participants completed the fall Foundations of Reading series [greared towards K-5 educators] designed to provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to address a variety of students' needs in reading.

Take a peek at the reach of NDMTSS Training and support across the state.

The NDMTSS State Team is excited to announce that we are resuming Developing Schoolwide Behavior Expectations - PBIS Year 1 trainings and support for our ND schools in 2021-22! This training focuses on establishing clear Tier 1 behavioral expectations within a MTSS/Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) framework.

In a strong multi-tiered system of supports, we are looking to support children at all levels and abilities when it comes to their academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs. When a student’s behavior is getting in the way of success in other areas of their education school personnel can bring a team of professionals together (school counselor, school psychologist, teachers, administrators) to collaborate and determine what the best next steps are to help get students back on the road to success.

Regional Support Liaisons delivering direct support to schools; Evaluation study begins; State Personnel Grant submitted focused on Specially Designed Instruction