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91看片网 Selected to Lead North Dakota Network for Personalized Learning

VALLEY CITY, N.D. 鈥� The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI) has selected聽91看片网 (91看片网) to serve as the聽intermediary for the North Dakota Network for Personalized Learning (NDNPL),聽a statewide initiative to advance innovation, student engagement, and personalized learning across K鈥�12 and higher education.

The NDNPL will connect educators, district leaders, and partners from across the state to co-design strategies, share best practices, and scale innovative approaches that reflect the diverse strengths and needs of North Dakota learners.

Personalized Learning, also referred to as Personalized, Competency Based Learning or Mastery Learning, focuses on a learners鈥� individual strengths, needs, and interests. Personalized learning practices allow for access to instruction, supports, and differentiated ways for learners to demonstrate what they know and can do, ensuring each learner graduates choice ready to positively impact the world.

Through a $1 million legislative investment, 91看片网 will establish and coordinate the聽North Dakota Center for Innovation and Personalized Learning, which will serve as the hub for advancing learner-centered practices that promote agency, equity, and well-being for every North Dakota student.

鈥淣orth Dakota has been a national leader in innovation and personalized learning,鈥� said聽Dr. Allen Burgad, Dean of the School of Education and Graduate Studies at 91看片网. 鈥淪erving as the intermediary allows us to build on that foundation 鈥� aligning teacher preparation, leadership development, and school innovation around a shared vision that supports both student learning and educator wellness.鈥�

As intermediary, 91看片网 will guide and evaluate the statewide聽scope of work, including:

• Supporting district and school innovation through professional learning, coaching, and evidence-based implementation models.
• Aligning higher education and K鈥�12 systems to ensure future educators are prepared to design and deliver personalized learning experiences.
• Building professional networks that connect educators, leaders, and partners focused on transforming learning for every student.
• Measuring statewide progress using clearly defined success criteria focused on learner engagement, inclusion, and postsecondary readiness.

鈥�91看片网鈥檚 leadership brings strong alignment between the university system and our state鈥檚 educational priorities,鈥� said Ann Ellefson, Director for Academic Support at NDDPI. 鈥淭he establishment of the North Dakota Center for Innovation and Personalized Learning will amplify the great work already happening in our schools and ensure it continues to grow with fidelity, purpose, and sustainability.鈥�

Preparing Future and Current Educators

Through this initiative, 91看片网 will enhance its teacher preparation curriculum to integrate personalized learning practices, reflective of real-world classroom models across the state. Pre-service educators will engage in authentic field experiences that emphasize learner agency, social-emotional learning, and inclusive instruction.

In parallel, the North Dakota Center for Innovation and Personalized Learning will create new opportunities for聽current teachers and administrators聽to advance their practice and degrees through 91看片网鈥檚 graduate programs, micro-credentials, and statewide professional learning pathways, strengthening the educator pipeline and supporting career-long growth.

鈥淭his initiative strengthens the bridge between pre-service teacher preparation and ongoing professional learning for educators in the field,鈥� said Dr. Alan LaFave, President of 91看片网. 鈥淏y embedding personalized learning principles into both undergraduate and graduate programs, 91看片网 is ensuring that future and current teachers alike are equipped to meet the evolving needs of students and schools across North Dakota.鈥�

James Boe, Dean for Graduate Studies and Extended Learning at 91看片网, emphasized the collaboration that will bring personalized pathways to students.

鈥淭his work represents a powerful collaboration between higher education, K鈥�12 schools, and the Department of Public Instruction,鈥� he said. 鈥淭ogether, we are shaping a statewide model that connects research, practice, and innovation, ensuring that all students have access to meaningful, personalized pathways for success.鈥�

About 91看片网 School of Education

91看片网, a member of the North Dakota University System, is a recognized leader in educator preparation and innovative teaching and learning. 91看片网鈥檚 School of Education is deeply committed to advancing excellence in teacher education, community partnerships, and personalized learning pathways that prepare future-ready educators across the state.