CREA/WERC - NDSoR Evaluating Curricular Resources for ELA Adoption-VIRTUAL & BISMARCK OR WILLISTON [MULTI-DAY SERIES]
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 3:30 PM - Monday, April 13, 2026 4:30 PM (CST)
Description
This offering introduces school teams to characteristics of high-quality instructional ELA materials and provides an opportunity to explore multiple curricular resources.
Presession 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 either Bismarck or Watford City.
Face-to-Face Full Day Training: Select Option #1 (Bismarck) or Option #2 (Watford City):
- Part 1 (Morning 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
- Lunch (on your own)
- Part 2 (Afternoon Session): Exploration of Resources
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
- 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
No payment taken at registration. Invoicing will take place after the event.
Virtual details will be sent to all registered participants.
| Session | Date | Time | Location |
| Preview Session Option #1 | January 7, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Virtual |
| Preview Session Option #2 | January 21, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Virtual |
| OPTION 1: Face-to-Face Training and Exploration of Resources | January 28, 2026 | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM | BISMARCK |
| OPTION 2: Face-to-Face Training and Exploration of Resources | February 2, 2026 | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM | WATFORD CITY |
| Implementation Support Session #1 | February 9, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Virtual |
| Implementation Support Session #2 | March 2, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Virtual |
| Implementation Support Session #3 | March 30, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Virtual |
| Implementation Support Session #4 | April 13, 2026 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Virtual |
Option 1: Face-to-Face Session Location:
CREA Training Room
1929 N. Washington St., Suite U.
Bismarck, ND 58501
Option 2: Face-to-Face Session Location:
Roughrider Center
2209 Wolves Den Parkway
Watford City, ND 58854
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
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