North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders -

The 2025 NDCEL Fall Educators Conference marks our 50th annual gathering—a milestone year celebrating five decades of educational leadership, innovation, and connection. This one-of-a-kind event is designed for school leaders, administrators, teachers, instructional staff, counselors, social workers, professionals in Title I and special education and now also technology directors! In 2025, NDATL will not be holding its own conference and has instead opted to be part of the NDCEL Fall Conference experience. Each year, North Dakota’s most dedicated and forward-thinking educators come together in Bismarck to connect, grow, and lead.

What sets our Fall Conference apart is the flexibility it offers—attend in person or join virtually. Enjoy impactful networking opportunities, inspiring keynote speakers, a dynamic exhibitor showcase, a graduate credit option, and high-quality professional development. Can’t make it to every session? All breakout sessions are recorded so you can catch up or rewatch anytime.

Join us in-person or watch the recorded conference!

In-Person/Virtual/Recorded Conference Details
Breakout sessions will be recorded during the live conference for later viewing. The recorded portion of this conference will be hosted on the NDCEL Canvas. You will receive an invite for the Canvas course, and sessions will be available the week AFTER the event (October 22, 2025) through April 30, 2026.

Upon Registration you will receive an invite for the Canvas course (it will come from Instructure). Videos are located under Modules, Recorded Sessions.

**Cancellation Policy**

Due to the availability of both in-person and virtual attendance options, we have a strict no-refund policy. If you are unable to attend in person, materials and sessions will be available online through April 30, 2026.

Graduate Credit
University of Mary Graduate Credit
NDCEL 2025 Fall Conference offers the opportunity to receive one (1) graduate credit. Every individual who wants to earn University of Mary graduate credit will need to register individually. All attendees will be required to complete the Canvas course (see instructions below) to receive the credit, whether they attend the in-person or recorded sessions. You must be registered for graduate credit by December 31, 2025. You have until April 30, 2026 to complete course requirements.

Explanation of how to obtain credit: In Canvas, answer the discussion question that goes with the session you viewed in-person or virtually. To earn graduate credit you must earn 15 points. 15 points = 1 credit. Points will be awarded based on the length the sessions. Videos are located under Modules, Recorded Sessions. Some recorded sessions may not be a full point. Examples: 30 minutes = .5 credits, 1 hour = 1 point, 90 minutes = 1.5 points, etc.

Course completion will be submitted to University of Mary, once per month with the final submission immediately following the April 30, 2026 course closure date.

Click here to login to NDCEL Canvas.

**All attendees are added manually so please allow a day or so to be added to the Canvas class.

Accommodations:
2025 Fall Conference Hotel Rate Sheet: Click HERE