Learning Forward Affiliate Annual Report
Due annually by September 15th
Purpose:
1. To verify that each affiliate meets requirements for affiliation with Learning Forward
2. To provide data to assist Learning Forward in strengthening its affiliates and its services to
affiliates
Affiliate Name:
Report prepared by:
North Dakota
Please provide complete contact information.
Affiliate Contact for 2013-14
Dr. Terry Brenner
LFND President
Mark Sanford Education Center
2400 47th Ave S
Grand Forks, ND 58201
terry.brenner@gfschools.org
Office: 701-746-2200
Cell: 701-740-2237
Affiliate/Board Information
 How many times from July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 (academic year) has your affiliate
board met either in person or electronically? 11times
 Summary of major accomplishments of the affiliate from
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013:
o Established a Marketing/Membership/Communications Sub-Committee
o Established a Professional Learning Sub-Committee
o Established a webpage presence
o Established a governing board rotation process
o Marketed LFND at the North Dakota Teachers’ Convention
o Marketed LFND at the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders Summer
Conference
o Held first annual LFND State Conference in Mandan, ND with approximately
90 people registered (poor winter weather hampered full attendance)
 Support received from Learning Forward from July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013: (Include
participation in webinars, “free day” of service from Learning Forward, assistance from
staff via phone conferences, etc.)
o Acquired Jaqueline Kennedy and Chris Bryan as keynotes/presenters for the first
annual state conference in November, 2012.
o Webinars
o Fabulous (!) Email support from Dale Hair and Nikki Gamble
 Summary of key areas of focus for the affiliate for the next academic year (2013-14):
o Marketing and Communicating through Regional Education Associations
o Continued communication on the new LF PL Standards
o The President and President-Elect have requested a meeting with the State
Superintendent to move the PL Standards from “endorsed” to “adopted”. The
proposed meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2013.
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Marketing at the North Dakota Teachers’ Association state convention.
Host second annual LFND State Conference in Bismarck, ND, on November
14-15
Establishing a network with Manitoba as they will be invited to our state
conference.
 What support do you want from Learning Forward to accomplish next year’s focus:
o All the information I received at the State Affiliates Conference was tremendous!
o Free day of service for keynote (John Eyolfson will be with us in Nov. 2013)
o Webinars when applicable
Membership
Attachments
(Attachments can be emailed
electronically to Niki Gamble)
 Annual dues: $ 99 (this pays for the state conference as well)
 Current number of members: 90
1. Affiliate membership list. Send electronic database (Excel format) to Niki Gamble
(niki.gamble@learningforward.org) by September 15.
(Required)
2. List of affiliate board members and each of their Learning Forward membership
numbers, address, phone number and email. (Required)
3. Copy of annual board meeting agenda and minutes. (Required)
4. Copy of affiliate annual financial report from dates July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013.
(Desired)
5. Current strategic plan. (Desired)
6. Current bylaws (submit every five years). (Required – check with Niki Gamble to
find out if the affiliate’s bylaws are up-to-date.)
o Submitted with this report? __X_yes, ____no
o Indicate last date submitted: ____________
7. Articles of incorporation for affiliates that haven’t submitted them (Required – check
with Niki to verify if the affiliate’s articles of incorporation are on file.)
Non-Profit Status
(Does not apply to affiliates in Canada)
Requesting a
Free Day of Service from
Learning Forward
 Affiliate has filed annual IRS or other government documents that are required for
affiliates that have non-profit status. ___yes, __X__no
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Name of person who submitted the documentation: _____________________
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Date submitted: _____________
 Affiliates that submit an Annual Report will be eligible for a “free day of service” from
a member of the Learning Forward staff or Board of Trustees during the upcoming
academic year.
 Requests for the “free day of service” should be sent to Sue Francis
(sue.francis@learningforward.org) or by phone to 972-943-0381. Please be prepared to
describe:
o How this service aligns with your affiliate’s strategic plan.
o How this day of service aligns with the Learning Forward’s strategic plan or
furthers the Learning Forward’s purpose: Every teacher engages in effective
professional learning every day so every student achieves.
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