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Virtual Information Sessions on Sept 10th and 14th, 2026. Here is the registration link to get registered for the meeting: Pathways-to-licensure---orientation.

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THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IS SET TO END JUNE 2027

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THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM IS SET TO END JUNE 2027

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At this time, all apprenticeship positions have been filled. Should additional positions become available, watch for the announcement here and on WFPS district Key Communications.

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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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ND Dept of Public Instruction Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program

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ND Dept of Public Instruction Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program

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ND Department of Public Education Special Education Initiatives

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ND Department of Public Education Special Education Initiatives

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This link will take you to the ND Grow Your Own page on DPI. Information regarding scholarships, grants, and tuition reimbursement is located here!

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How to Obtain a Plan on File for Special Education_2026

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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Special Education New Educator Trainings 26-27

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Special Education Technician or Special Education Master's

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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education

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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education

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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education

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Minor, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree in Special Education

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UND RT Program and Accelerated BGS MEd in Sped

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Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education

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Elementary Education Bachelor's Degree + Special Education Strategist Endorsement

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26-27 Sped New Teacher Support Framework

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26-27 Sped New Teacher Support Framework

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Special Education New Teacher Support Framework 26-27

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Click here for the VCSU Apprenticeship Application

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Click here for the VCSU Apprenticeship Application

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ND Dept of Public Instruction Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program

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ND Dept of Public Instruction Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program

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North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

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The NDTSS Mentoring Program enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is OPEN!

Click here to sign up your 1st and 2nd year teachers into the mentoring program.

The 2023-24 Coaches Academy will take place July 2023 - April 2024.

Interested participants need to complete the following application.

Click here to apply - Coaches Academy 2023-24 application Successful applicants will be notified by July 17th.

The mission of the North Dakota Teacher Support System is to foster the capacity of teacher leaders

to build a system of support for effective teachers in every school in our state.

The ND Teacher Support System has mentored over 3,500 beginning teachers since 2010.

Approximately 78% of our teachers continue to teach in North Dakota today.

Since 2010, 158 school districts have participated in the Mentoring Program.

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Welcome to the North Dakota Teacher Support System!

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The mission of the North Dakota Teacher Support System is to foster the capacity of teacher leaders to build a system of support for effective teachers in every school in our state. The ND Teacher Support System has mentored over 3,500 beginning teachers since 2010.

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Click on this link to apply for a position in WFPS!

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Special Education - West Fargo 6 School District

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Special Education - West Fargo 6 School District

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North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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Q. What factors do states use to determine if a school is eligible to be a "low income school" for the purpose of the TCLI program?

A. For a school to qualify they must meet all three requirements:

The school must be a public or other nonprofit elementary or secondary school.

The school must be in a school district of a Local Educational Agency (LEA) that is eligible each year for assistance under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).

The number of children enrolled in the school who meet a measure of poverty under Section 1113(a)(f) of the ESEA must exceed 30 percent of the total enrollment of that school.

Q. The school must reside in a Local Educational Agency (LEA) that is eligible each year for assistance under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA). Does the school need to be receiving Title I funds or just meet eligibility?

A. The school itself does not need to be receiving Title I funding, but it must be located in a Title I eligible district to qualify for the program.

Q. How do I access the information in the TCLI Directory?

A. If you are a member of the public (such as a student, teacher, or a college) searching to see if an elementary or secondary school or an educational service agency is listed in the directory to qualify a teacher for loan cancellations or TEACH Grant service obligations, go to the Perkins and Stafford Loan Cancellation for Service in Low-Income Schools list and narrow your search by state or school name.

Q. How do I know if my loan can be forgiven or canceled?

A. For information on how to find out if your loan can be forgiven or canceled, and how to apply to Teacher Loan Forgiveness or Teacher Loan Cancellation, please review the Forgiveness, Cancellation, and Discharge link on the Federal Student Aid Website.

Q. What information do the states provide for each eligible school?

A. States provide the following information for eligible schools:

School Name: The full name of the school

Location: Identified by the State, County or County/District commonly used

Grades: The grade(s) taught at the school

Percent: Poverty percentage, based on Free Reduced numbers, must exceed 30 percent

Q. How often is the TCLI Directory updated?

A. State and Territory agencies are asked to update the TCLI Directory at least annually. However, updates are made continuously throughout the year for the reporting year, as well as past years.

Q. What are the eligibility requirements?

A. The eligibility requirements are:

You must not have had an outstanding balance on Direct Loans or Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program loans as of October 1, 1998, or on the date that you obtained a Direct Loan or FFEL Program loan after October 1, 1998.

You must have been employed as a full-time, highly qualified teacher for five complete and consecutive academic years, and at least one of those years must have been after the 1997-1998 academic year.

You must have been employed at an elementary school, secondary school, or educational service agency that serves low-income students (a "low-income school or educational service agency").

The loan(s) for which you are seeking forgiveness must have been made before the end of your five academic years of qualifying teaching service.

Q. Who is considered a teacher?

A. A teacher is a person who provides direct classroom teaching, or classroom-type teaching in a nonclassroom setting. Special education teachers are considered teachers.

Q. How much loan forgiveness can I receive?

A. The maximum forgiveness amount is either $17,500 or $5,000, depending on the subject area taught. If you have eligible loans under both the Direct Loan Program and the FFEL Program, $17,500 or $5,000 is a combined maximum forgiveness amount for both programs.

You may receive up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness if you were:

a highly qualified full-time mathematics or science teacher who taught students at the secondary school level; or

a highly qualified special education teacher (at either the elementary or secondary level) whose primary responsibility was to provide special education to children with disabilities, and you taught children with disabilities that corresponded to your area of special education training and demonstrated knowledge and teaching skills in the content areas of the curriculum that you taught.

If you didn't teach mathematics, science, or special education, you may receive up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness if you were a highly qualified full-time elementary or secondary education teacher.

Q. How and when do I apply for teacher loan forgiveness?

A. You apply for teacher loan forgiveness by submitting a completed Teacher Loan Forgiveness Application to your loan servicer after you have completed the required five consecutive years of qualifying teaching.

The chief administrative officer of the school or educational service agency where you performed your qualifying teaching service must complete the certification section. If you are applying for forgiveness of loans that are with different loan servicers, you must submit a separate form to each of them.

Q. What is considered an academic year?

A. For purposes of the Teacher Loan Forgiveness Program, an academic year is defined as one complete school year at the same school, or two complete and consecutive half years at different schools, or two complete and consecutive half years from different school years (at either the same school or different schools). Half years exclude summer sessions and generally fall within a 12-month period. For schools that have a year-round program of instruction, nine months is considered an academic year.

Q. Are only teachers eligible for this program?

A. This is a teacher loan forgiveness program; therefore, it does not apply to administrators, school librarians, guidance counselors, and other administrative staff.

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Federal Teacher Cancellation Low Income (TCLI) Loan Forgiveness

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Teachers employed with school buildings that have a high enough percentage of poverty (30.1%) are eligible for federal loan forgiveness for one year.

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Both graduate courses begin April 1 2024:

Special Education & Assessment

Behavioral Assessment & Intervention

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Lakes Country Service Cooperative / Calendar

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ESBP- Education Standards and Practices Board

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ESBP- Education Standards and Practices Board

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North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board

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ND Teach: State License Application Site

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ND Teach: State License Application Site

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2023-24 & 2024-25 PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STAFF SALARY & BENEFIT INFORMATION

Salary Range: See Salary Schedule

Maximum Experience Credit Given:
2023-2024: 18 Years (placed on step 18 of the schedule)
2024-2025: 19 Years (placed on step 19 of the schedule)

Contract: 188 Days

Retirement Contributions:
The district shall pay to the Teachers' Fund for Retirement (T.F.F.R.) 11.75% per year of a licensed teacher's salary as payment of the teacher's contribution to T.F.F.R. The district also pays an additional 12.75% as the employer matching contribution.

Health Insurance:
The West Fargo School District WFPS 80 400 Plan is available to all teachers. The district will pay 85% percent per month of a single or single plus dependent premium, or 75% of a family monthly premium. The district contribution for part-time teachers is prorated according to the percentage of contract. Coverage will begin on the first of the month after hire. The Human Resources Dept. will provide current premium costs.

West Fargo School District Blue Saver 90 Plan is a high-deductible plan paired with a health savings account that is available to all full-time teachers. The district will pay 85% percent per month of a single or single plus dependent premium, or 75% of a family monthly premium for the full-time employee. The district contribution for part-time teachers is prorated according to the percentage of contract. Coverage will begin on the first of the month after hire. The Human Resources Dept. will provide current premium costs and current employer HSA contribution rates that equate to the appropriate cost shares.

Dental And Vision Insurance:
Full-time teachers are eligible for a single monthly premium paid by the district. Part-time teachers will receive a prorated allowance towards a single premium. Teachers may elect family dental and/or family vision coverage. Upon such election, the teacher will pay the difference between the monthly single premium and the monthly family premium. Coverage will begin on the first of the month after hire. See Human Resources Intranet for premium costs.

Life Insurance:
Term life insurance of $25,000. Premium paid by the district. Teachers will have the option to purchase an additional $100,000 of life insurance coverage, plus optional coverage on family members.

Long Term Disability Insurance:
Insurance covers 66 2/3 percent of salary. Premium paid by the District.

Liability Insurance:
Consistent with all employees... Maximum coverage of $3,000,000. Paid by District.

Personal Leave:
Teachers who have less than 10 years of completed service in the district shall accrue two (2) days of personal leave. Teachers who have completed 10 to 24 years of service in the district shall accrue three (3) days of personal
leave. Teachers who have completed 25 or more years of service in the district shall accrue four (4) days of personal leave. Personal leave shall accumulate to a maximum of six (6) days. Accumulated personal leave not eligible for carryover will be paid out at the end of the school year, at the current daily substitute teacher rate.

Sick Leave:
Twelve days per year, accumulative to 120 days. It may be used for surgery/illness of a spouse or child under 21 as outlined in the negotiated agreement.

Emergency Leave:
2 days per year. Leave for emergency purposes as outlined in the negotiated agreement.

Funeral Leave:
Consistent with all employees... Maximum of five days per occurrence for immediate family. A maximum of two days per year are allowed for other funerals.

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professional teaching staff salary & benefit information

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Professional Teaching Staff Salary & Benefit Information - West Fargo 6 School District

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Professional Teaching Staff Salary & Benefit Information - West Fargo 6 School District

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Scholarships & Grants | North Dakota United

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The ND United Foundation scholarship and grant opportunities are open for ND United members, as well as their dependents. The Foundation currently offers a wide variety of different scholarships and grants specifically designed for individual educators, public servants, and college students to enhance their skills.

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Para To Teacher | West Fargo Area Education Foundation

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North Dakota Scholarships and Grants - ScholarshipsandGrants.us

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Updated: Aug 27, 2025 — by Leah Kim, Chief Editor, ScholarshipsAndGrants.us North Dakota Scholarships: Cold State, Hot Aid Stack. 🦬💸
Verified guide to the ND State Grant, $6,000 North Dakota Scholarship (Academic/CTE replacement), ND Scholars (full-tuition), Native American Scholarship, Dual-Credit Scholarship, ND Career Builders (up to $17K), Guard Tuition

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Scholarships Janell Ness Academic ScholarshipThe Arc of Cass County recognizes the need for exemplary Special Education Teachers and Human Service Professionals in our community. With that in mind, The Arc of Cass County wants to support students in southeastern North Dakota who plan to major in Social Work, Special Education or who intend to use […]

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Certification Central Micro Scholarship for Sped Technician Program

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Certification Central Micro Scholarship for Sped Technician Program

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Special Education Essentials Syllabus_Fall 2026

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This is an OLD form used by ESPB to list sample courses required for a sped endorsement. Actual courses may vary by university. This is no longer a required form. Please apply for your endorsement on NDTeach.