On behalf of North Dakota Standards-Based Learning (SBL), educators from across the state assembled virtually throughout the summer of 2023 with facilitators from the CREA, NESC, and SEEC to create a collection of state level resources that can support local adoption and implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum and standards-based instructional practices.

Educators collaborated through their experiences in standards writing, teaching of the standards, and SBL to draft proficiency scales for grades K-12 in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Music, and Essential Skills.  ELA and Math scales are aligned to updated priority standards, vetted by members of the ND content standards writing teams.

Explore our NDSBL proficiency scales at ndsbl.org/resources/.

We are inspired by the passion, dedication, and thoughtful application of the standards demonstrated by those who participated in this challenging work!

This work elevates the 2023 release of the North Dakota ELA and Math Content Standards and our previous versions of the NDSBL priority standards and scales.  We are grateful to all of the educators who have contributed to our NDSBL learning experiences and resources over the years, and we thank the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction for their support!

“This was honestly the best structured work I have EVER been a part of! …Bravo!!!”

(Instructional Coach, Math Group)

“Scales produced are clear and to the point, yet can be personally individualized by teachers.”

(Secondary Educator, Music Group)

"I feel like this information and work is extremely valuable to my district and I’m proud to have been a part of it.”

(Elementary Educator, ELA Group)

“I believe that the proficiency scales created provide concise information that a teacher might rely on in order to best evaluate his/her students’ level of understanding.”

(Elementary Educator, ELA Group)

“Thank you, I found this to be a wonderful professional experience!”

(Educator, Essential Skills Group)

“I thoroughly enjoy working with other teachers throughout the state of North Dakota, and I am definitely a better teacher as a result of being part of these opportunities. THANK YOU AGAIN!”

(Secondary Educator, Math Group)

We would like to thank the following educators for their time and contributions to NDSBL through development of the ELA, Math, Music, and Essential Skills proficiency scales! 

• Melissa Anderson, Williston
• Nancy Anderson, Jamestown
• April Berntson, Carrington
• Kimberly Braaten, Westhope
• Heather Ell, Sawyer
• Kaye Fischer, West Fargo
• Ashely Fliflet, Wahpeton
• Abby Griffin, St. Mary’s Central HS
• Jana Gudmundson, Park River Area
• Laura Haynie, CREA
• Jennifer Hennessy, Lewis and Clark
• Tonya Hetland, Fargo North
• Brenda Jensen, Jamestown
• Carissa Johnson, Tate Topa
• Francesca Land, Williston
• Patricia Lopez, Grafton
• Kaley Mills, Westhope
• Shelly Moltzen, Jamestown
• Kim Ness, Tate Topa
• Hannah Mae Oakes, Zeeland
• Tammy Strobel, Kulm

• Michelle Bertsch, Fargo North
• Brenda Dolyniuk, Dickinson
• Jess Edwards, NESC
• Jenna Feldman, CREA
• Linda Gabbert, Williston
• Brianna Hedges, Des Lacs Burlington
• Gloretta Johnson, Williston
• Samantha Jones, Minot
• Rebecca Jordan, McKenzie County
• Tammy Kinsella-Greff, Fort Yates
• Trish Mohr, Holy Family – St. Mary’s
• Kristeen Monson, Grafton
• Jamie O’Hallora, Northern Cass
• Katie Oster, NESC
• Beth Romfo, Langdon Area
• Elsie Sheldon, Bismarck
• Desirae Tibor, Dickinson
• Amy Tollefson, Wahpeton
• Shanna Trosen, Grand Forks
• Tara Vollmer, Glenburn
• Marlena Zaun, Bismarck

• Autumn Bennett, Cavalier
• Trudy Faase Wolf, Zeeland
• Melinda Halveren, Bismarck
• Meredith Meidinger, Jamestown
• Karen Niewoehner, Sawyer
• Samantha Olson, West Fargo
• Jeremy Overbeck, Bismarck
• Ann Sculer, Fargo
• Aaron Zinter, Oak Grove Lutheran
  

• Elisa Kensinger, Dickinson
• Madison Knodel, Dickinson
• Kristin Knorr, ND Afterschool Network / SEEC
• Michael Koehn, Williston
• Nicole Lindgren, Minot
• Amanda Messner, Williston
• Raechel Newgard, Devils Lake
• Meghan Nordstog, CREA
• Toril Sanford, Dickinson
• Rich Smith, Dickinson
• Ryan Stockie, Sawyer

NDSBL School Leadership Series

• Session 1 – January 10
• Session 2 – February 14
• Session 3 – March 13
• Session 4 – April 10

9:00-10:00 CST – Elementary focus

10:00-11:00 CST – Secondary focus

It’s virtual – and free!

The NDSBL School Leadership Series features student-centered support through resources that align curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Our facilitator brings valuable experience and insights to the conversations, helping leaders identify initial and next steps within the implementation process.

Learn more about the series’ sessions, access the Zoom link, and view resources (recordings and PPTs) from previous sessions here!