Past Events

Recent legislation places an emphasis on student literacy in the early grades, K-3. 

FREE for North Dakota educators. This course is open for enrollment year-round.

This learning series is designed to provide educators with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to address a variety of students’ needs in reading.

FALL SESSIONS: September 12, October 3, and November 7, 2022 - FALL REGISTRATION

SPRING SESSIONS: January 9, February 6, and March 27, 2023 - SPRING REGISTRATION

The North Dakota Literacy conference offers a variety of workshops for professionals working with children from birth through grade 12.

• Registration

• Credit

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), Office of Indian/Multicultural Education and the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission are pleased to announce the 8th Annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit (NDIES). This two-day event will be held at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, ND on July 7-8, 2022. The NDIES is open to all ND educators and is designed to provide professional development and education on best practices in Indian education.

IgniteND is back for its 2022 conference! 

• June 6-8, 2022
• Bismarck State College National Energy Center of Excellence

This three (3) day conference is an opportunity for educators, administrators ad tech coordinators, parents, and policymakers to engage on 21st-century education topics – including computer science and cybersecurity as foundational for success in a global, digital economy.

ND Comprehensive Literacy Plan Updates

Do you have questions about the law requiring K-3 teachers and principals to review the curriculum and attend professional development in reading instruction? Join NDDPI and NDREA representatives in a series of three webinars to learn details and ask your questions. Each session will be 90 minutes with a presentation followed by Q & A.

When: February 10-12, 2022

Where: BSC Energy Center for Excellence

What: First-ever Cyber Madness competition for all North Dakota high schools! 

Visit the ND Cyber Madness website for registration and more information! 

On behalf of the State of North Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) will submit an Accountability Addendum to the state ESSA plan regarding the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Please join us for the Back-to-School Drilldown for School Leaders (formerly the Annual School Administrators Workshop)