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Beginning Teacher Network

CREA's Beginning Teacher Network (BTN) offers new educators an opportunity for support and collaboration in order to enhance best-practice classroom strategies.

Our Approach

Beginning Teacher Network is designed for 1st- and 2nd-year-educators and those new to the field, beginning their teaching journey in the central region of North Dakota or looking for support in using key strategies of classroom management, student engagement, and overall best-practices.

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Our Focus

Supporting a Successful Start

Creating a Collaborative Community

Maximizing Student Engagement

  • Getting-to-Know your School Culture

  • Understanding IEPs and 504s

Work with teachers in the Central Region of North Dakota, creating a community of K-12 colleagues in the same region.

  • Get acquainted with ND Standards-Based Teaching & Learning

  • Best-practice and evidence-based instructional strategies

  • Whole & small-group engagement

  • Maximizing instructional minutes

Learn More

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Laura Haynie

Beginning Teacher Network Program Coordinator

Contact Us

South Office/Mailing Address:

1929 N Washington Street
Suite A 

Bismarck, ND 58501

Phone: 701-751-4041
Email: crea.nd@k12.nd.us

North Office:
18 2nd Street NE
Suite 2
Minot, ND 58703

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