Across North Dakota, educators are creating learning experiences that are responsive, engaging, and connected to the unique strengths, interests, and aspirations of every learner. Through the North Dakota Personalized Learning Network (NDPLN), schools and districts are collaborating to bring North Dakota’s Personalized Learning Framework to life in ways that reflect their local communities and goals.
The case studies below highlight how schools throughout the state are putting personalized learning into practice. They showcase real examples of learning environments where students are known, supported, and engaged in meaningful learning.
Through this project, we visited four schools across the United States, each of which is enacting the principles of community schools and competency-based education in their local context in transformative ways.
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Building Momentum for Personalized Learning in North Dakota
Explore how educators across North Dakota are using personalized learning to create more engaging, supportive, and meaningful experiences for learners. This overview highlights the work of the North Dakota Personalized Learning Network and showcases examples from three schools across the state.
See how the work is taking shape across the state
South Elementary School: Creating a Personalized Learning Culture for Young Learners
See how South Elementary in West Fargo has built a strong learner-centered culture over years of continuous improvement. This case study highlights how relationships, learner supports, and a clear continuum of learning help students take ownership of their growth and success.
Read the South Elementary case study
Jamestown Public Schools: Expanding Pathways Through Personalized Learning
Explore how Jamestown Public Schools is building a district-wide approach to personalized learning. While still early in its journey, the district is creating more meaningful learning experiences through student voice, career-connected opportunities, community partnerships, and authentic demonstrations of learning.
Project Partners
This project was made possible through the collaboration and support of the North Dakota Personalized Learning Network (NDPLN), Valley City State University, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, and KnowledgeWorks. Together, these organizations are helping schools across North Dakota strengthen personalized learning through professional learning, collaboration, coaching, and shared innovation.