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University Programs

Below is a list of universities that offer continuing education opportunities for educators.

ND Professional Development (link)

May add professional development events from your districts that you would like to make available to the state. Submit a professional activity on the blue bar on the upper right hand corner of the main page. After clicking submit, will not see it on the page immediately as it has to be approved before published.

Online Campus Degree Programs from Bismarck State College (link)

Dickinson State University at Bismarck State College campus
701-224-5631

Minot State University at Bismarck State College campus
701-224-5496

University of North Dakota at Bismarck State College campus
701-224-5437

Mayville State University - Online & Distance Learning (link)

Minnesota State University Moorhead - Continuing Studies (link)

Search courses and schedules for continuing education classes.
Call 218-477-5862 for more information.

Minot State University - Center for Extended Learning (link)

NDSU - Continuing Education (link)

Search distance and continuing education courses.

NDSU DCE Summer K-12 Courses (link)

Search summer courses.

University of Mary (link)

Search graduate courses in education. Are you interested in a credential or a Master's degree in Education? Courses meet in evenings or weekends during academic year.

UND - Professional Development for Educators (link)

Choose Upcoming Workshops and use the drop-down menus to search by topic, city, or date.
To view a list of summer workshops and conferences in the Bismarck area, click on BISMARCK in the "View by City" drop down screen.
All courses are listed alphabetically as you scroll down the page.
The website will continually be updated with new additions, so go back frequently to check what's new . . . OR . . . check the "News and Events" section on the home page for current announcements on new workshop additions, date changes, and course
cancellations.
Click Online Courses for Teachers to find professional development credit at any time of the year!
For more details, contact UND Professional Development for Educators:
Toll Free: 1-800-342-8230
Local: 701-777-3000
E-mail: UNDquestions@mail.und.edu

Valley City State University - Continuing Education (link)

Valley City State University - Graduate Program Admission (link)

Valley City State University - Library Media Courses (link)

Library Media Graduate Level coursework online from Valley City State University to obtain or upgrade library media certification.
Donna James
701-845-7275
E-mail donna.james@vcsu.edu

Bismarck Area Professional Development Workshops

Project WET EDUC 600
1 NDSU CREDIT $125
For more information email instructor Sandy Seifert teachin247@yahoo.com
Grading: Letter or S/U
Friday, January 27, 2012 - Saturday, January 28, 2012
Friday Evening 5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Bismarck Early Childhood, Bismarck, ND
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
To Register: http://www.ndsu.edu/dce/classes/listing
Choose Bismarck from the drop down Location menu.
Course Description:
Project WET is a supplemental water science and water education program for K-12 formal and non-formal educators and for K12 students. Project WET provides direction, coordination and science related ideas for those working with children.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Students will understand the importance of educating ND youth about water resources and water resource issues.
2. Students will understand Project WET and how to use and incorporate into student leaming.
3. Students will leam and teach about water resources that can be fun and educational.

Japan-U.S. Teacher Exchange Program for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)
Sponsored by Fulbright Japan, will provide up to 24 U.S. K-12 teachers and administrators with the opportunity to travel to a conference in San Francisco and to Japan to learn about ESD efforts and strengthen ESD curricula in both countries. The program is fully-funded with the exception of some meals. ESD is "a vision of education that seeks to balance human and economic well-being with cultural traditions and respect for the earth's natural resources," according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Up to 24 educators from Japan will travel to the U.S. in late April, and up to 24 educators from the U.S. will travel to Japan in June. At the end of the program in each country, all 48 educators will gather for a few days of joint collaboration.

Please visit our website at http://www.iie.org/esdteacher for more information or to start an application. The application deadline is January 31, 2012. Contact the Institute of International Education at esdteacher@iie.org or 888-527-2636 with any questions.

Bismarck Area Professional Development Opportunities

Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) Explore Your Watershed (link)

A supplemental and interdisciplinary water science and water education program for educators of K-12 students.
Goal: To faciliate and promote the learning, awareness, appreciation, knowledge, exploration and stewardship of ND's water resources and how water interacts with both the human and natural environments.
Credit: 1 - 3 graduate credit workshops, noncredit workshops, & programs.
For more information, contact Bill Sharff, Project WET Director, ND State Water Commission, 701-328-4833.

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