North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders

North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders Our passion is providing educational leaders with what they need to do what's best for kids. NDCEL provides a wide variety of services to its members.

NDCEL serves our state's educational leaders including School Administrators, Business Officials, Technology Leaders, CTE Administrators, Activity Directors, Special Education Directors and North Dakota Regional Education Agency Directors. These benefits include professional and personal legal assistance, professional development opportunities, legislative representation, publications, liaison wit

h other state education agencies, consultant-research-information services, and opportunities to network with other school administrators.

Great principals deserve to be recognized — and it starts with a nomination!Do you know an outstanding principal or assi...
09/01/2026

Great principals deserve to be recognized — and it starts with a nomination!

Do you know an outstanding principal or assistant principal making a difference in their school? We want to hear about them!

Anyone can nominate — students, colleagues, staff, parents, friends, community members and more.

Nominations are being accepted for:
Elementary | Middle School | Secondary
Principal | Assistant Principal

Nominations are open now through October 25th.

https://www.ndcel.org/page/principaloftheyear

Share the link. Share this post. Help us recognize the incredible principals and assistant principals leading North Dakota schools!

Congratulations Devils Lake Public Schools on the opening ceremony of the expanded and absolutely stunning Prairie View ...
08/19/2026

Congratulations Devils Lake Public Schools on the opening ceremony of the expanded and absolutely stunning Prairie View Elementary School.

Thanks for having us!
08/18/2026

Thanks for having us!

A room full of leaders. A day full of learning.Today, superintendents, school business managers, and county auditors hav...
08/06/2026

A room full of leaders. A day full of learning.

Today, superintendents, school business managers, and county auditors have come together to prepare for the year ahead. While everyone shares the same commitment to supporting North Dakota schools, each group brings a unique perspective—and today provides opportunities to learn both together and within role-specific sessions.

There's something powerful about a room filled with people who are investing in their leadership and strengthening the work happening in schools across our state.

We're glad you're here. Here's to a great day of learning, collaboration, and connection!

Thank you to Jamestown Public Schools for hosting NDCEL for two days of engaging Crucial Teams training!Interested in br...
07/22/2026

Thank you to Jamestown Public Schools for hosting NDCEL for two days of engaging Crucial Teams training!

Interested in bringing Crucial Conversations to your school or district? Give us a call at 701-258-3022 to learn more about hosting a training for your team.

Congratulations to Nicole Weiler, Principal of Prairie Rose Elementary in Dickinson, and teacher Natalie Monarrez on rec...
07/14/2026

Congratulations to Nicole Weiler, Principal of Prairie Rose Elementary in Dickinson, and teacher Natalie Monarrez on receiving recognition as a National Gold Star School at the NAESP Conference in Orlando!

The NAESP National Gold Star School® program recognizes outstanding elementary and middle-level schools where learning communities work collaboratively, foster student growth, and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement and excellence. This year, only 57 schools across the nation received this prestigious honor.

Congratulations again to Prairie Rose Elementary on this well-deserved recognition and for representing North Dakota so well on the national stage!

North Dakota is well represented in Orlando at the NAESP Conference!One of the conference opportunities includes partici...
07/13/2026

North Dakota is well represented in Orlando at the NAESP Conference!

One of the conference opportunities includes participating in a playground build project. Kudos to those who rolled up their sleeves and worked hard to help complete the build. Your willingness to serve, collaborate, and lead by example reflects the very best of educational leadership.

We can't wait to see the ideas, energy, and inspiration you bring back to North Dakota!

It's hard to believe we're already on the final day of the 2026 NDCEL Summer Conference.We hope you've enjoyed the conve...
06/18/2026

It's hard to believe we're already on the final day of the 2026 NDCEL Summer Conference.

We hope you've enjoyed the conversations, connections, and opportunities to learn from colleagues across North Dakota (and had some fun along the way too!).

We are all set up and ready for our Summer Conference. We are excited to have Strike Visuals here with an awesome giveaw...
06/16/2026

We are all set up and ready for our Summer Conference. We are excited to have Strike Visuals here with an awesome giveaway for one lucky registrant. Look for the QR codes to sign up! Can't wait to see you!

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