Central Regional Education Association

It was an honor to represent North Dakota in the multi-state Check & Connect Coordinator Training last week! This opportunity extends our capacity even further to support schools in implementing the program with fidelity and impact.

Interested in exploring how Check & Connect can support student engagement and success at your school? Contact our Program Coordinator and Certified Trainer at [email protected]

Two days. Powerful conversations. Meaningful connections. 💙

Our NEW Coordinator Training brought together an incredible group from across the country, all committed to making a difference for students.

Grateful for the energy, engagement, and impact ahead. ✨

✨ Join us to learn from Dr. Brennan Chandler at the ND Literacy Summit!

We’re excited to introduce Dr. Chandler as a presenter this year! Dr. Chandler’s work in studying practical, evidence-based reading and writing interventions for students with dyslexia will be of great value to our literacy efforts in ND!

Register today to learn from Dr. Chandler this summer: https://members.ndrea.org/ndrea-events/Details/ndsor-literacy-summit-july-22-23-2026-bismarck-1645024?sourceTypeId=Website

More event info on our website: https://www.creand.org/2026-nd-literacy-summit

🚨 Final QPR Opportunity for this School Year!

Don’t miss the last spring session of QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer - Su***de Gatekeeper Training and gain practical skills that can help save a life.

April 14 - 11:30am-1:00pm CST, Virtual
Register today! https://members.ndrea.org/ndrea-events/Details/b-hero-question-persuade-refer-suicide-prevention-gatekeeper-training-virtual-4-14-26-1462204?sourceTypeId=Website

We can’t wait to learn from Anne Williamson, Integrated Student Support Services Chief of Staff, when she returns from her experience with the AESA Global Coordination Team in China!

📚✨ Save the Date! The 2026 ND Literacy Summit is headed to Bismarck!

This year’s Summit will focus on aligned literacy implementation; bringing educators together to move research into practice and strengthen instruction for every learner.

🎉 Plus… join us for a Dyslexia Simulation and Social the evening of July 21

📝 Registration opens in March
Visit our website at creand.org/2026-nd-literacy-summit

💰 Funding Your Plan: 2026–2027 Budget Prep

Planning ahead starts now. Join CREA and ND Department of Public Instruction for a team-based workshop focused on evaluating current investments, identifying future needs, and building a sustainable, transparent budget for 2026–2027.

👥 Designed for school teams, including superintendents, principals, business managers, and federal programs staff.

February 25th | Bismarck
Register here: https://members.ndrea.org/ndrea-events/Details/funding-your-plan-2026-2027-budget-prep-2-25-26-bismarck-1585713?sourceTypeId=Hub

✨ New Science of Reading Opportunity! ✨

Aligning with the Science of Reading sometimes means letting go before moving forward. De-Implementation of Contrary Practices is a brand new 3-part virtual series designed to help educators identify, discontinue, and replace literacy practices that no longer align with research.

🗓️ Feb 10, Feb 25, and March 17 3:30-4:30pm CST
✅ Register here! https://members.ndrea.org/ndrea-events/Details/crea-ndsor-de-implementation-of-contrary-practices-virtual-2-10-3-17-1586476?sourceTypeId=Website

Join our team! We’re looking for an Office Manager in our Bismarck CREA office. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting meaningful work in education, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more and apply here: https://www.indeed.com/job/office-manager-86fc802306d98c9c

📚 Supporting Secondary Struggling Readers

While elementary educators introduce reading skills, middle and high school educators play a vital role in helping struggling readers to grow. This course equips secondary educators with practical tools to support struggling readers through effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment.

🗓️ Dates:
Day 1: November 18, 2025 | 8:30–3:30 CT
Day 2: December 12, 2025 | 8:30–3:30 CT

Attend from anywhere in ND, or join colleagues in Bismarck or Minot for a collaborative experience!

Register today: https://members.ndrea.org/ndrea-events/Details/crea-ndsor-supporting-secondary-struggling-readers-11-18-25-12-9-25-1408284?sourceTypeId=Hub