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.
The school dashboard Insights provides an opportunity for schools to showcase and highlight strengths in their building while providing transparency to the public.
NDDPI is dedicated to facilitating learning recovery for all students whose learning was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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.
Baesler Celebrates 2025 ND County Teachers of the Year
Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 06:30 am
Categories: Press ReleaseState School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday congratulated 46 North Dakota educators who were named Teachers of the Year in their respective counties. One of the group will be chosen as North Dakota’s state Teacher of the Year in September.
Baesler Seeks Grant Applications For Community Learning
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 06:30 am
Categories: Press ReleaseState School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Wednesday announced the beginning of competition for about $3.5 million in 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants for the 2025-26 school year.
West Fargo Sheyenne High’s Shaina Eagleson Named As Outstanding Science Educator
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:40 am
Categories: Press ReleaseState School Superintendent Kirsten Baesler on Thursday congratulated Shaina Eagleson, a science teacher at West Fargo’s Sheyenne High School, who has been named a state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Upcoming Events
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AIM Pathways to Structured Literacy
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: Preparing for Change Management
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationAs North Dakota moves forward with BRIDGE, our K-12 data modernization solution, it’s essential for districts to begin preparing for the changes that will come with the new Infinite Campus Student Information System (SIS) and associated data systems. The transition to a modernized system represents a significant shift in how student data is collected, stored, and shared across the state.
Get Ready for Infinite Campus SIS Engagement
Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationBeginning in October, Infinite Campus will work with LEAs to work toward the implementation of the student information system (SIS). This is one of several pieces included in BRIDGE, the state's K-12 data modernization solution. To ensure a smooth transition to the new SIS, the Infinite Campus implementation team has outlined several critical preparations, or "extra credit" opportunities.
K-12 Data Modernization Update: May 8, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationThe North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is continuing its partnership with Infinite Campus to implement BRIDGE a statewide K-12 data modernization solution. More than just a student information system, BRIDGE will streamline reporting, improve data quality, and simplify processes for districts. Learn how this transition will benefit schools and what’s coming next.
Introducing BRIDGE: North Dakota’s New K-12 Data System
Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 01:00 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationWe’re pleased to announce the name of North Dakota’s new K-12 education data system: BRIDGE – Building Reports Informing Data-driven Growth in Education.
Data Modernization Contract Signed
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 03:55 pm
Categories: K-12 ModernizationThe North Dakota Department of Public Instruction has signed a contract with Infinite Campus and we are moving into the implementation phase of the K-12 Data Modernization project. NDDPI will hold meetings with Infinite Campus and other stakeholders to discuss timelines, data needs, and system interconnections.