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Register for the Innovation Academy today by going here (more information included): https://www.ndcel.us/page/innovation-academy The first session is coming up, don't wait! The North Dakota Innovation Academy curriculum will be tailored to the needs of North Dakota educators and will equip participants to access resources and begin immediately making small steps that can lead to big change, as well as planning for long-term system change. Examples of immediate, usable resources include the Innovation Playlist, and The Cutting Ed blogs, or learning from schools across the country through study of Ted Dintersmith’s book, What Schools Could Be. In depth study of ten building blocks for achieving the four major shifts will include project and inquiry-based learning, competency-based and standards-based grading, expansion of digital and online information resources as well as 1:1 computing initiatives.

This is the final call for proposals for the 2021 NDCEL Fall Conference. We have extended the deadline! They are due this Wednesday, 9/22/21. Please get them in! Go here to fill out the submission form and for more information: https://www.ndcel.us/page/fall-conference-call-for-proposals

Welcome to Title IX Training, in-person and virtual attendees! The NDCEL team is all about being as flexible as possible for your ease of life and work. See you at 1 PM! #NDCEL #TitleIXTraining

The following needs your current attention as it is all time-sensitive for this week: 1. Title IX Training is on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, and there is still time to sign up! Attend in-person in Mandan, ND, or virtually. https://www.ndcel.us/page/title-ix-training 2. The Fall Conference proposals are due on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. https://www.ndcel.us/page/fall-conference-call-for-proposals 3. Principal Boot Camp is on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Join us at the Baymont Inn and Suites in Mandan, ND. https://www.ndcel.us/page/principal-bootcamp 4. Register for the NDCEL Fall Conference (October 20-22, 2021). It’s just around the corner! Please register yourself and/or your school. We need a better understanding of how many people will attend to make any necessary adjustments. https://www.ndcel.us/page/2021-ndcel-fall-conference

The NDCEL team is planning ahead to make a safe and healthy return to the in-person Fall Conference. Efforts such as social distancing, masks strongly recommended, as well as Binex Now rapid testing during registration will all be present at Fall Conference. Register today for the in-person or virtual attendance of this amazing event: https://www.ndcel.us/page/2021-ndcel-fall-conference

We are offering an in-person and virtual experience for the 2021 NDCEL Fall Conference. All sessions (except the Keynotes) will be recorded for in-person and virtual attendees. Sessions will be available the week after the event through April 30, 2022. Attend conference how you choose! Find more information and register here: https://www.ndcel.us/page/2021-ndcel-fall-conference

Hello Leaders, The Fall Conference proposal due date is approaching! September 15, 2021 is the date that they should be in by. Go here to submit: https://www.ndcel.us/page/fall-conference-call-for-proposals #NDCEL #NDCELFallConference #CallForProposals

Happy labor day! Thank you for all you do in your work for the betterment of communities through your work. Enjoy the day! #NDCEL #LaborDay

Join us at the Principal Boot Camp for breakouts, EdCamp discussions, learning from experienced principals. Go here for more information and registration: https://ndcel.us/page/principal-bootcamp #NDCEL #PrincipalBootCamp

Know what is required of you and your school by attending NDCEL's Title IX Training. Go here for more information and registration: https://www.ndcel.us/page/title-ix-training #TitleIX #NDCEL

CHANGE OF DATES FOR THE INNOVATION ACADEMY. The North Dakota Innovation Academy curriculum will be tailored to the needs of North Dakota educators and will equip participants to access resources and begin immediately making small steps that can lead to big change, as well as planning for long-term system change. Examples of immediate, usable resources include the Innovation Playlist, and The Cutting Ed blogs, or learning from schools across the country through study of Ted Dintersmith’s book, What Schools Could Be. In depth study of ten building blocks for achieving the four major shifts will include project and inquiry-based learning, competency-based and standards-based grading, expansion of digital and online information resources as well as 1:1 computing initiatives.

The NDATL Conference registration and call for proposals is OPEN! Learn how to push the boundaries of education by harnessing the power of technology to advance learning and teaching. Go here for more information and registration: https://www.ndcel.us/page/ndatl-fallconference

It's that time of year! Wishing all students, parents, teachers, faculty, and administrators all the best. Let's grow and have a great time this new school year! #NDCEL #NewSchoolYear #WelcomeBack

Register for the North Dakota Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association Fall Workshop by August 26, 2021. Get ready for amazing leadership courses, connections, and so much more! Go here for all the need-to-know information and to register: https://www.ndcel.us/page/ndiaaa-registrations

Leadership isn't a job done alone. #NDCEL #LeadersMatter

SO many NDCEL events coming up. Go to the ndcel.us home page and find all of the information and registrations in the teal buttons. We hope to see you real soon! Here are the dates and events: Innovation Academy – September 10, 2021 November 19, 2021 January 14, 2022 February 18, 2022 March 18, 2022 April 15, 2022 Title IX Training – September 14, 2021 Principal Bootcamp – September 15, 2021 NDIAAA Fall Workshop – September 18-20, 2021 Fall Conference – October 20-22, 2021

We know that you are all very busy, so we will keep you updated on events, NDCEL information, education information, and avenues to connect with each other. Go here to register for the 2021-2022 NDCEL Membership to stay on the listserv: https://www.ndcel.us/page/membership1

We are looking for live and recorded sessions for the 2021 NDCEL Fall Conference. For the list of suggested topics, the submission form, and for more information go here: https://www.ndcel.us/page/fall-conference-call-for-proposals #NDCELFallConference #NDCEL #CallForProposals

Soak up these last few days of July. Sweet, sweet July! #NDCEL

We need those people who walk beside us as friends. Who walks besides you? #NDCEL