January 13, 2016 at 4:00 PM - Professional Development Committee Meeting

Discussion:  Call to order at 4:08 PM.

Discussion:  Staff: David Ludwig, Deb Hericks, Beth Kabes

Discussion:  Continue to decide/create long term goals.

Discussion:  Affiliates to review calendars and budgets into Executive Secretary by end of January.

Discussion:  Currently 11 ESU's (1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19) participate in the 21st Century Learning Opportunity for ESA's at a total cost of $15,000. Beginning with the first year of implementation in the 2014-15 year, NESUBA contributed $10,000 for this purchase. This contribution provided for a total cost per ESU at $455. As per discussion with Rob Residori, BrightBytes Representative, the base price for 12 ESU's will be $16,600 or $1,383 per ESU. If fewer than 11 ESU's participate, the base price will remain the same ($16,600) with the costs divided accordingly. If additional ESU's wish to participate beyond the 11 ESU base price package, the total cost for each ESU will decrease approximately 20% with total costs for all potential 17 ESU's not to exceed $20,000.

Discussion:  ESU's within NNNC have been in contact with Marcus Doss, University of Missouri, regarding the Network for Educational Effectiveness (NEE) program. A brief overview of the program (EdHub) will be provided through NNNC.

Discussion:  Committee continues to meet and progress forward.

Discussion:  At the present time through meetings with David Ludwig, Matt Blomstedt, Dean Folkers, and Cory Epler, conversations have focused upon the process of organizing, developing, and implementing a statewide Instructional Delivery Plan. A contracted service provider through NDE funding will be utilized to lead key stakeholders in this process.

Discussion:  Twenty six schools have applied thus far.

Discussion:  Executive Director met with Jan Handa and the grant will probably go for one more year. RFP to be out later this Spring.

Discussion:  Currently 50 Districts from 15 ESU's participate in training. Current trainer will be retiring upon conclusion of this school year. Concerns exist regarding a new trainer and costs for trainer. Presentation by Barb Friesth, ESU 7, and personnel from ESU 16 (Roche), Sutherland Public Schools (Sandberg).

Discussion:  Program Template/Lesson May Training