Winter Learning Workshop @ Bismarck Public Schools

About this event

What does it look like when every learner can get the support they need, right when they need it?

Spend a day in Bismarck classrooms finding out. You’ll visit two schools, see real support systems working with real students, and leave with ideas you can bring back to your own building.

Our focus: Learner Supports. Learners have equitable access to a variety of personalized resources and strategies that meet their individual needs, when they need them.

The day at a glance

8:30 to 9:15 | Welcome & Framing

What do learner supports look like in practice? We’ll sort out what makes a strategy authentic vs. personalized, and get you set up with a notecatcher for the day.

9:30 to 11:30 | Site Visits

Choose one of three site visit tracks. Each track includes visits to classrooms or programs where you’ll see learner supports in action.

Track 1: Elementary

Track 2: Middle School & High School

Track 3: High School & Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Specific programs and classrooms will be shared closer to the event.

11:30 to 12:30 | Lunch & Debrief

Reflect on what you saw with educators from across the state.

12:30 to 2:40 | Afternoon Sessions

Go deeper in breakout sessions led by Bismarck educators. Topics include:

• Bismarck Virtual Academy

• Exploring the Teaching Profession

• Circle Groups & curriculum connections

• English Learner and Peer-to-Peer supports

• Empower[Ed]

• Proficiency scales

• The TEACCH framework

• Cognitive complexity in teaching

Leaders: a dedicated Leadership Pathway runs during the afternoon.

2:40 to 3:00 | Closing

Leave with a clear next step for your classroom or school.

Who should come?

Teachers, instructional coaches, and school and district leaders working to make learning more personalized for every student. Come with a team if you can!

Questions?

David St. Peter | david_stpeter@bismarckschools.org