CREA/WERC - NDSoR Evaluating Curricular Resources for ELA Adoption-Spring 2027- [MULTI-DAY SERIES]
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 (8:00 AM - 3:30 PM) (CST)
Description
This event, formerly known as the ELA Curriculum Fair, introduces participants to characteristics of high-quality instructional ELA materials and provides an opportunity for exploration of multiple curricular resources. This event includes the following activities:
Part 1: Pre-session Virtual Connection (1 hour)-Select Option #1 or Option #2
Teams will meet virtually to review expectations and prepare materials prior to attending the in-person session in Bismarck or WERC location TBD.
Part 2: Face-to-Face Full Day Training: (Bismarck OR WERC Location)
- AM Session:
- Participants will:
- Define the Science of Reading (SoR)
- Review North Dakota’s SoR legislation
- Access and apply the ND SoR Curriculum Evaluation Guide
- Learn how to make data-based curricular decisions
- Participants will:
- Lunch (on your own)
- PM Session:
- Participants will:
- Examine curricular resources aligned to each strand of Scarborough’s Reading Rope
- Narrow prospective selections
- Review materials from the ND SoR curriculum guidance document
- Participants will:
Part 3: Implementation Support (VIRTUAL)
- Participants will:
- Share prospective selections with colleagues
- Connect with vendors
- Begin planning for professional learning and coaching
Recommended Companion: Evaluating Curricular Resources ELA Standards Alignment.
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$30/Participant
*a minimum registration number is required to host this training.
**Cancellations must be made at least one week prior to the session. Participants who do not attend and fail to provide timely cancellation notice will remain responsible for any associated costs. Refunds and make-up opportunities will not be provided for no-shows.
WERC Location (TBD) Face to Face Location:
Bismarck Face to Face Location:
CREA Training Room
1929 N. Washington St., Suite U
Virtual details will be sent to all registered participants.
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
| Preview Session Option #1 | January 6, 2027 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Virtual |
| Preview Session Option #2 | January 11, 2027 | 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Virtual |
| OPTION 1: Face-to-Face Training and Exploration of Resources | January 19, 2027 | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM | WERC Location TBD |
| OPTION 2: Face-to-Face Training and Exploration of Resources | January 25, 2027 | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM | BISMARCK |
| Technical Assistance Session #1 | February 8, 2027 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Virtual |
| Technical Assistance Session #2 | March 1, 2027 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Virtual |
| Technical Assistance Session #3 | March 22, 2027 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Virtual |
WERC Face-to-Face Session Location (TBD):
CREA Face-to-Face Session Location:
CREA Training Room
1929 N. Washington St., Suite U.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Online sessions:
Links to join online Zoom sessions will be shared prior to each session date.
English Language Arts
Teacher - Elementary
Teacher - Secondary
Curriculum Director
Principal - ALL
Title Teacher
NDSoR Aligned
Interventionist