Our vision is that all students will graduate choice ready with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to be successful.
Kirsten Baesler is the state superintendent of schools for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction.
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed into law on December 10, 2015. It reauthorizes the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), which was previously NCLB.
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NDDPI is dedicated to facilitating learning recovery for all students whose learning was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Charter School Law Implementation Begins
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 5, 2025 – State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler said the Department of Public Instruction is beginning work to implement North Dakota’s new charter schools law, SB2241, which took effect last week.
Baesler Praises Finalists for 2026 ND Teacher of the Year
Friday, July 11, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: Press ReleaseBISMARCK, N.D., July 11, 2025 – North Dakota State School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Friday celebrated four North Dakota educators who are finalists for North Dakota’s 2026 Teacher of the Year award.
School District Responsibility for Student Costs During the 2025-2026 School Year
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Categories: Press ReleaseThe following amounts will be used for the 2025-2026 school year to determine the school district's responsibility (cost cap) for educating resident students.
ND Superintendent Kirsten Baesler’s Nomination as U.S. Assistant Secretary Advances to Full Senate
Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 03:35 pm
Categories: Press ReleaseNorth Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kirsten Baesler’s nomination to serve as the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education has advanced to the full United States Senate.
A statement from state School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on the passing of State Representative Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, R-Wahpeton, the vice chair of the North Dakota House Education Committee
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 01:00 am
Categories: Press ReleaseLike her friends and colleagues, I was stunned to learn of the passing of state Rep. Cynthia Schreiber-Beck. Cindy was a fierce supporter of K-12 education, as well as a wise and trusted legislative adviser, confidant, and my friend, from the beginning of my tenure as state school superintendent a dozen years ago. As vice chair of the North Dakota House Education Committee, Rep. Schreiber-Beck was tireless in her work to produce better education policy, and she had the welfare of students and their families foremost in her mind. She will be sorely missed in the Capitol and in southeastern North Dakota, where she was a longtime community leader.
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Reaching All Learners
Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, May 1, 2026
Categories: Professional Development, Science of Reading, TrainingAIM Pathways' comprehensive courses help educators gain knowledge and acquire tools to put the Science of Reading to work in their classrooms and schools. Since 2022, more than 2,100 North Dakota educators have grown their knowledge in structured literacy instruction through NDSoR: Reaching All Learners, a comprehensive course developed by the AIM Institute for the South East Education Cooperative (SEEC). FREE to North Dakota educators thanks to supported funding from the N.D. Department of Public Instruction.
K-12 Data Modernization
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BRIDGE Update: Answers to Your Latest Questions
Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationNorth Dakota’s BRIDGE initiative is modernizing how we collect, manage, and use K-12 education data statewide. As we transition to Infinite Campus as our new Student Information System (SIS), here are answers to some key questions from the field.
BRIDGE Transition: Answers to Your Latest Questions
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 02:15 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationNorth Dakota’s BRIDGE initiative is moving full speed ahead as we prepare to launch Infinite Campus as our new statewide Student Information System (SIS) in July 2026. This work is part of a broader effort to modernize how education data is collected, connected, and used to support student success. We continue to address real questions from the field to help educators stay informed and ready for what’s next.
BRIDGE Update: What Educators Need to Know
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 03:25 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationNorth Dakota’s BRIDGE initiative is modernizing how we collect, manage, and use K-12 education data statewide. As we move toward implementing Infinite Campus as our new Student Information System (SIS), here are a few key updates and answers to questions we’ve received from the field.
NDDPI Issues School Data Migration RFP
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 01:40 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationThe North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for assistance with the extraction and cleanup of existing state-level and LEA/District-level PowerSchool and TieNet data. The awarded vendor will also be asked to assist with aligning the extracted data to Infinite Campus’ pre-defined data schemas.
Infinite Campus SIS Implementation Guide Now Available!
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationWe’re excited to announce the release of the Infinite Campus SIS Implementation Guide! As we continue to implement BRIDGE, this guide will be your go-to resource as we transition to a new Student Information System.