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Tim Wollenzien, Education Services Manager 701-239-7575
Darcy Bakkegard, K-12 Professional Development Associate 701-239-7513
Lynda Ferguson, Media and Community Partnerships Associate 701-239-7537

Mission

Prairie Public Education Services in partnership with the North Central Council for Educational Media Services (NCCEMS) provides multimedia resources and professional development for pre-K through 12 educators and the families they serve throughout North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota.

Vision

• Increase use of digital educational media throughout the region
• Create and support accessible and relevant opportunities for educators, childcare providers, families and other constituents to increase knowledge and ease of use of multimedia resources
• Emphasize promotion of resources and training to underserved populations in the region
• Commit to learning on the lifelong spectrum, including support for pre-school children, college/career readiness, and dropout prevention and re-integration
• Build and maintain productive partnerships with regional and national educational organizations and institutions
• Understand and support educators in aligning resources and training with state and national education standards
• Be the preferred regional source for comprehensive multimedia educational materials and services