The mission of Fairmount Public School states: "Fairmount Public School, in a partnership with families and the community, educates all individuals to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens in a global society." As a smaller school district, Fairmount can fulfill this mission partly thanks to their ability to develop meaningful relationships. "We are a very... Continue Reading →
The ND Full Service Community Schools (NDFSCS) Consortium, comprised of representatives from PATH, Mid-Dakota Education Cooperative (MDEC), Missouri River Education Cooperative (MREC), and the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC), was awarded funding over the course of 5 years from the U.S. Department of Education to support selected North Dakota schools for the purpose of implementing... Continue Reading →
As the number of linguistically diverse students in N.D. School districts rise, so too does the need for additional English Learner (EL) supports. Consequently, the South East Education Cooperative, along with facilitator Kerri Whipple, is excited to offer the professional learning opportunity EL Norms - Using EL Student Data in an MTSS System. This 2-4 hour... Continue Reading →
For some, a passion for education develops later in life. It may be found after a connection is built with another inspiring educator or sparked by the care of a great teacher. For others like Nikki Wixo, the Academic Dean and High School Principal with Central Cass School District, that passion can be recognized early... Continue Reading →
November brought the launching of two additional pilot schools to FIP. A team of Jamestown high school teachers and administrators along with K-12 staff from Pingree-Buchanan began their FIP journey. Educators will continue with independent work in the online course while practicing the strategies in their classrooms. Collaborative PLC work as well as virtual check-ins... Continue Reading →
