On this Service Saturday, we're providing a few key pieces of how Math Corps works! Learn more about Math Corps here: https://www.ndseec.com/page/nd-math-corps
about 1 month ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic with this text10/1/2024 How Does Math Corps Work? • A trained Math Corps tutor meets 3-5 times per week with pairs of students in grades 4-8 who are just below gradelevel proficiency in math, based on their performance on the state accountability test. • Tutors deliver evidence-based interventions focused on improving conceptual understanding, computational proficiency, and word problem solving. • Tutors receive regular support from a staff member at their assigned school, called an Internal Coach. Once per month, the Internal Coach, Master Coach, and tutor meet to review each student’s data and determine if interventions need to be adjusted.
The deadline to serve local students in the 2024-2025 school year as an AmeriCorps tutor is fast approaching. Check out the map to see openings for Reading 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 & West Fargo, Jamestown, Kindred, Litchville-Marion, Bismarck, Max, Sawyer, and Minot
We were able to tutor almost 600 students last school year, and with your help, we can continue helping students grow their reading skills! Applications close on November 1st, so apply today: https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/Tutor-App24-25/index
about 1 month ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic reading 597 students in North Dakota Served by Reading Corps tutors in 2023-2024. 41, 756 tutoring sessions with ND impact and the Reading Corps logo
We're back with Service Saturday, and this time we're focusing on Math Corps! Want to learn more about Math Corps? Check out our website: https://www.ndseec.com/page/nd-math-corps
about 2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
Graphic with this text: What Is Math Corps? Math Corps is an evidence-based program delivered by AmeriCorps members that provides 90 minutes of weekly tutoring to 4th-8th grade students in pairs to improve foundational math skills required for algebra readiness. Our goal is to close the achievement gap in North Dakota, where more than 50 percent of eighth graders are not proficient in math.
Ever wonder what some of the stats are for North Dakota AmeriCorps tutoring programs? Join us over the coming weeks as we highlight key facts and figures relating to the local impact in North Dakota!
about 2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
North Dakota Impact graphic with the Math Corps and Reading Corps logos (2023-2024)
Two of our programs (NDMTSS and Child Care Aware of ND) recently updated their websites! Check out the fresh looks and peruse through the information-rich pages! ND Multi-Tier System of Supports: https://ndmtss.org/ Child Care Aware of ND: https://ndchildcare.org/
about 2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
picture of NDMTSS website homepage
Picture of CCA website homepage
AmeriCorps tutors become part of the culture within their host schools. Legacy Elementary School in West Fargo recently gifted Val, a Reading Corps tutor, a Legacy Lions shirt to help her show school pride! The partnerships between schools and AmeriCorps tutoring program lead to real impacts for students.
about 2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
AmeriCorps tutor, Val, holds up a Lions Legacy Elementary shirt.
Last week, Math Corps tutors gathered for a practice day to review benchmark and fact fluency assessments and interventions/lessons! Thank you to all math corps tutors for supporting your communities!
2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
group of people working at a table with the americorps, math corps logo
Reading Corps is a program with that produces real results, so on this Service Saturday, we want to highlight the organizations that help fund this initiative!
2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
How is ND Reading Corps Funded? It truly takes a village! Reading Corps is a program with that produces real results, so on this Service Saturday, we want to highlight the organizations that help fund this initiative!
An essential component of ensuring all children can succeed in ND schools is the work of our occupational and physical therapy and speech language pathology programs! Yesterday we kicked off our annual ND School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy Conference with sessions on building the foundation of relating related services, collaborative goal writing, service delivery, and updates from the Department of Public Instruction! We were also excited to offer this programming to our speech language pathology programs for the first time in our conference history!
2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
Collage of people at 2024 North Dakota School-Based Occupational and Physical Therapy Conference
Unlike all the other Driving Math Success workshop sessions, this one is only offered September 12th! Sign up today: https://members.ndrea.org/ap/Events/Register/kgF9Z9YhzCVC1
2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
Driving Math Success - online workshop series (1 continuing education credit available). Audience - K-12 Math Educators; Admin/Supts.; Curriculum Directors; First Year Teachers; Instructional Coaches; K-12 Principals; Title Teachers. Contact for more information: erin.lacina@nescnd.org. Dr. Lang-Raad will present virtual professional development opportunities on four topics - each offered twice (with the exception of formative assessment and student goal-setting: one option only). We look forward to engaging with you in real time! recordings of sessions will not be captured. Mathematics: formative assessment and student goal-setting (only one session - september 12th). Participants will refine Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) developed through the summer Driving Math Success course or create new CFAs for the remaining units, ensuring assessment items span tasks aligned with the North Dakota attributes, proficiency scales, and the five mathematical proficiency strands. The session will also cover establishing common scoring agreements. Educators will then delve into the formative assessment process, enabling students to engage in self-reflection and set meaningful learning goals. By integrating these practices, teachers can foster a growth mindset and empower students to take ownership of their learning journey.
This Service Saturday - learn about how success is measured in the Reading Corps program!
2 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
To measure student success in the program, North Dakota Reading Corps conducts benchmark assessments in the fall, winter, and spring. These are one-minute assessments from Formative Assessment for Teachers (FAST), from the University of Minnesota, and include Letter Naming Fluency, Letter Sound Fluence, Nonsense Word Fluency, and CBM-Reading (3 passages). Additionally, progress monitoring assessments are conducted weekly to gauge the effectiveness of each intervention and progress of the student
Another workshop with expert Dr. Lang-Raad?! You bet! Sign up for September 11's workshop and leave with actionable plans to address student needs and improve learning outcomes. Register here: https://members.ndrea.org/ap/Events/Register/J5FNEbJCJCzC3
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
Driving Math Success - online workshop series (1 continuing education credit available). Audience - K-12 Math Educators; Admin/Supts.; Curriculum Directors; First Year Teachers; Instructional Coaches; K-12 Principals; Title Teachers. Contact for more information: erin.lacina@nescnd.org. Dr. Lang-Raad will present virtual professional development opportunities on four topics - each offered twice (with the exception of formative assessment and student goal-setting: one option only). We look forward to engaging with you in real time! recordings of sessions will not be captured. Mathematics: formative assessment and student goal-setting (only one session - september 12th). Participants will refine Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) developed through the summer Driving Math Success course or create new CFAs for the remaining units, ensuring assessment items span tasks aligned with the North Dakota attributes, proficiency scales, and the five mathematical proficiency strands. The session will also cover establishing common scoring agreements. Educators will then delve into the formative assessment process, enabling students to engage in self-reflection and set meaningful learning goals. By integrating these practices, teachers can foster a growth mindset and empower students to take ownership of their learning journey.
Can't make the workshop on September 9th? No problem! Join September 10th to discuss homework and grading practices! Register here: https://members.ndrea.org/ap/Events/Register/g4FqN6lCzCyCo. All sessions are being led by Dr. Lang-Raad. Dr. Lang-Raad is an educator, speaker, and author whose career has spanned a variety of roles including teacher, administrator, education supervisor at NASA's Johnson Space Center, and more!
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
"Driving Math Success - online workshop series (1continuing education credit available). Audience - K-12 Math Educators; Admin/Supts.; Curriculum Directors; First Year Teachers; Instructional Coaches; K-12 Principals; Title Teachers. Contact for more information: erin.lacina@nescnd.org. Dr. Lang-Raad will present virtual professional development opportunities on four topics - each offered twice (with the exception of formative assessment and student goal-setting: one option only). We look forward to engaging with you in real time! recordings of sessions will not be captured. Mathematics: homework & grading practices Option 1: September 10th | Option 2: November 13th This PD offering focuses on the purpose and design of homework and grading practices. Participants will explore how to create quality independent practice assignments that reinforce classroom learning and promote student understanding. The session will also delve into the principles of effective grading, emphasizing grading as a form of feedback rather than just evaluation. Participants will work together to establish common grading practices that are fair, consistent, and aligned with learning goals. By the end of the day, educators will have a clear framework for homework and grading that supports student learning and growth."
We have less than 1 week until the first session in the Driving Math Success Workshop Series with Dr. Lang-Raad! We'll be highlighting individual sessions in this workshop for the rest of the week because you do not want to miss this! Join national education expert, Dr. Lang-Raad on September 9th and leave with practical tools and strategies to enhance your Tier 2 intervention efforts! Register Here: https://members.ndrea.org/ndrea-events/Details/ndrea-mathematics-designing-effective-tier-2-interventions-option-1-september-9th-2024-virtual-single-day-event-1172661?sourceTypeId=Website
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
NDREA logo - Driving Math Success online workshop series (1-2 continuing education credits available) Audience - K-12 Math Educators; Admin/Supts.; Curriculum Directors; First Year Teachers; Instructional Coaches; K-12 Principals; Title Teachers. Sessions date option 1 date option 2 mathematics: designing effective tier 2 interventions september 9th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm november 12th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm mathematics: homework & grading practices september 10th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm november 13th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm mathematics: data-driven instruction - analyzing student work september 11th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm november 14th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm mathematics: formative assessment and student goal-setting ONLY 1 SESSION september 12th 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Register for Sessions on the ND REA website Dr. Lang-Raad will present virtual professional development opportunities on four topics - each offered twice (with the exception of formative assessment and student goal-setting: one option only). We look forward to engaging with you in real time! recordings of sessions will not be captured. All sessions will be virtual with a 30-minute lunch break from 12:00 - 12:30. Presented by Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad. Contact for More Info: Erin.Lacina@nescnd.org
NDREA Sessions - all sessions are virtual and synchronous. Mathematics: Designing Effective Tier 2 Interventions - Option 1: September 9th | Option 2: November 12th This session is dedicated to helping participants develop high-quality Tier 2 interventions that are responsive to student needs. Using evaluation tools, participants will learn to design interventions that are both targeted and effective. The session will include best practices for identifying students who need additional support, developing intervention plans, and monitoring student progress. Educators will leave with practical tools and strategies to enhance their Tier 2 intervention efforts. Key elements include creating specific, evidence-based interventions, utilizing tools to evaluate intervention effectiveness, identifying students needing extra support beyond Tier 1, and implementing systems to track and measure student progress.
Ever wonder what strategies our tutors use to help students improve their reading? Today's Service Saturday highlights three methods we train all tutors in: phoneme blending, letter sound correspondence, and duet reading!
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
"what strategies are used? tutors are trained to deliver 10 research based supplemental reading interventions highlights include: • Phoneme Blending: The student builds the skill of blending individual phonemes (smallest individual units of sound of spoken language) into words. • Letter Sound Correspondence: The student builds the skill of associating the correct sounds with letters. • Duet Reading: The student builds fluency skills with modeling and practice "
Happy Service Saturday! Our tutors come from a variety of backgrounds with diverse experiences, but they all have some things in common. Check out more information on our tutors here: https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/images/Position_Description_-_Reading_Tutor.pdf
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
"who are reading corps tutors: Reading Corps tutors have signed up for a year of national service as AmeriCorps members. • Reading Corps tutors are not employees of the school district, nor are they paraprofessionals. • 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 simply look for individuals who are responsible, organized, motivated, and that can speak, read, and write English fluently. "
Students are heading back to school, and so are our tutors! We'll be highlighting tutors throughout the school year, and our first spotlight is here! Thank you for your work as an Early Learning Corps Tutor, Tia!
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
Tutor spotlight Tia Lewis: Early Learning Corps Tutor. Favorite Part of Tutoring My favorite part is seeing how much the children learn after a full school year of Early Learning Corps. Looking at the growth at the end of the year, there is nothing more rewarding for us as teachers and also the children! I Wish Everyone Knew Early Learning Corps is such a rewarding program. Just think about all the needs your children could be getting by implementing this into their daily school days! It's so fun seeing their growth, but the best part of all is that they have FUN too!
It's the season of back to school, and we are still looking for tutors! While we have spots to fill all over North Dakota, we are still looking for around 10 tutors in Minot. Do you know someone in Minot looking for fulfilling, part-time work? Share this post with them! More information on AmeriCorps tutoring programs in ND: https://www.ndseec.com/page/americorps-programs-in-north-dakota
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
back to school. looking for tutors. featuring americorps reading and math corps logos
Save the Date! Join us November 14-15 for Features of Effective Math Instruction (FEMI) as we investigate the key features that lead to effective instruction and increased achievement in math. Registration coming soon!
3 months ago, South East Education Cooperative
"Features of Effective Math Instruction - This workshop investigates the key features that lead to effective instruction and increased achievement in math. The features include: Explicit instruction with modeling Multiple opportunities to practice and respond plus immediate and corrective feedback Spiraling cumulative mixed review and procedural skill and fluency Instructional Analysis of current math textbook using Textbook Effective Math Instruction Scoring Rubric 1 Credit Available through Valley City State University. Fargo, ND 8:30AM - 3:30PM registration at 8:00 AM. November 14-15, 2024. PRESENTED BY: Dr. Ryan Lyson Math Specialist AUDIENCE: Elementary and secondary teachers, school administrators, instructional coaches, and NDREA staff COST: $50/participant. QUESTIONS + INFORMATION ryan.lyson@k12.nd.us"