"All students will have highly effective teachers who are skilled and confident." 

--BPS Professional Learning Department Vision

ABOUT US

The mission of the Bismarck Public School District Professional Learning Department is "to support and engage district staff in continuous improvement by promoting and providing meaningful, relevant, and collaborative professional development."

Contacts

Brittany Upton, Director of Curriculum/Instruction/Professional Learning

Laurie Friesz,  Administrative Assistant

Tara Olson, 6-12 Curriculum/Professional Learning, Standards Based Education, ELA, Mentorship Program

Jen Zacher, 6-8 Curriculum/Professional Learning Literacy

Nikki Szajkowski, K-8 Curriculum/Professional Learning, Math 

Tina Pletan, K-5 Curriculum/Professional Learning, ELA & Social Studies, Reading Recovery, Mentorship Program

Elsie Sheldon, K-5 Curriculum/Professional Learning, Math & Social Studies, Mentorship Program

Sheyna Jensen, K-5 Curriculum/Professional Learning, ELA Science, Health, Mentorship Program