North Dakota United is dedicated to providing researched-based, member-driven, relevant, high quality programs to advance skills, while providing a network for shared communication and leadership opportunities.
North Dakota United delivers professional development with a focus on customized learning, based upon your individual wants and needs. This format allows participants to choose from multiple topics and themes, form an individually tailored plan, and access the professional development wherever and whenever works best for you.
Cost:
Members — $50
ESP — $25
Student members — $0
Non-Members — $100
The cost associated with this registration is for course participation only. These courses are eligible for 1 graduate credit through UND at an additional cost of $50 per credit paid directly to UND.
Online Book Studies (By Category)
Book studies are typically one credit courses that last approximately six weeks. One credit equates to 15 hours of study. Expectations include reading the book, answering discussion questions, responding to others’ responses, and a reflection paper/action plan. Click on any of the book titles below to learn more about each course and to register online.
Anxiety/Trauma/Addiction
> Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry – March 7, 2022
> The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It – April 4, 2022
Behavior/Management/Success
> I Wish My Teacher Knew: How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids – January 10, 2022
> Better Than Carrots and Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management – February 14, 2022
> Teaching Tenacity, Resilience, and a Drive for Excellence (Gr 4-8) – March 21, 2022
> Roadmap to Responsibility: The Power of Give ‘Em Five to Transform Families – March 28, 2022
Innovation/Success
> When Kids Lead: An Adult’s Guide to Inspiring, Empowering, and Growing Young Leaders – February 21, 2022
Leadership
> Reality Based Leadership: Ditch the Drama, Restore Sanity to the Workplace, and Turn Excuses into Results – February 7, 2022
Literacy
> Read the World: Rethinking Literacy for Empathy and Action in a Digital Age – January 31, 2022
> Writing Awesome Answers to Comprehension Questions (Even Hard Ones) – February 7, 2022
> Game Changer: Book Access for All Kids – February 28, 2022
Relationships/Bullying
> He’s Not Just Teasing: A Book about the Difference Between Teasing and Bullying – January 17, 2022
Self-Care for Educators
> The Teachers’ Guide to Self-Care: Build Resilience, Avoid Burnout, and Bring a Happier and Healthier You to the Classroom – March 14, 2022
Mini-Courses
Mini-Courses are short duration trainings that consist of a two-hour webinar presentation/discussion plus a short reflective paper. FIVE mini-course sessions plus reflection papers equal ONE credit. Earn up to FOUR credits through UND. Mini-Courses will be offered weekly from 7-9 pm CT via Zoom. CLICK HERE to learn more about our Mini-Courses and to register for upcoming sessions.
Cost:
Members — $50
ESP — $25
Student members — $0
Non-Members — $100
The cost associated with this registration is for course participation only. These courses are eligible for 1 graduate credit through UND at an additional cost of $50 per credit paid directly to UND.
Prevalent Student Diagnoses: (1 credit)
These mini-course sessions will provide information on relevant/prevalent diagnoses that our students have such as ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorder. Information about what to look for and strategies will be shared.
January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2
Teachings of Our Elders Part 1: (1 credit)
These mini-course sessions will provide information about Native American history in our state. Curricular expectations for classrooms will begin in 2025.
February 8, February 15, February 22, March 1, March 8