January 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM - Educational Resources Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Meeting called to order at 10:30 a.m.

Discussion:  Katelyn Larsen gave a certification data update. 14,357 certificates and permits have been issued. 17,585 helpdesk tickets have been resolved. Larsen shared the Educator Certification mission. Larsen reviewed adding endorsements, reciprocity, temporary certificates, alternative certificates, and requesting conditionals. Teacher renewal month is March. CLO Easton will feature a podcast. How-to-Videos are now available on NDE's website, located in the "Frequently Asked Questions" section. Changes are coming, awaiting approval. It was noted that changes may affect the Praxis test requirement.

Discussion:  ESUCC CEO Polk reviewed the MSA. The MSA features a new format. All services provided by ESUCC are listed on the MSA. This document will be voted on at the March meeting. The committee discussed the dollars for unspecified projects. ESUCC CEO Polk will initiate discussion on this topic with other committees. The $7500 for Teaching and Learning special projects was also discussed. The committee discussed Cybersecurity. ESUCC CEO Polk explained the importance of being able to illustrate that ESUCC has a statewide cybersecurity effort. It was recommended to only list Cybersecurity and an optional service with more details in the Exhibits. 

ESUCC CEO Polk discussed literacy work. ESUCC CEO Polk shared the data used to make the Phase 1 selections. It was noted there may be options to consort dollars for Early Childhood partnerships. More information regarding these possibilities will be released with NDE's CLSD grant. Regional Literacy Coach funds will be allocated directly to the ESUs. NDE will be communicating details in a memo. Please submit any questions to CEO Polk. 

Discussion:  CIO Isaacson shared his report. See attached report. 

Discussion:  CLO Easton provided a report to the committee. See attached report.  

Discussion:  Amy Schultz provided an update for SDA. See linked report. 

Discussion:  Tami Clay, Special Education Director at ESU 7, provided the ESPD update to the board. It was noted that special education providers are looking forward to literacy training. 

Discussion:  No report.

Discussion:  Amy Rhone reviewed the linked NDE Updates. Ms. Rhone noted the NAEP scores were released today. The results are a call to action to focus on math and literacy for all learners. The board Committee meeting will be February 6th and the Business Meeting will be February 7th. 

Discussion:  Amy Rhone provided an update on Special Education. See linked NDE Updates. 

Discussion:  Allyson DenBeste gave an update for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Detailed communication about the CLSD grant will be released next week and posted on the web page. Four content areas are beginning review, including Social Studies, World Languages, Fine Arts, and Physical Education.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 11:51 a.m.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Business Manager Priscilla Quintana.