About - Region 11 Comprehensive Center

OVERVIEW

The Region 11 Comprehensive Center serves Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming

The Region 11 Comprehensive Center (R11CC), serving Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming, is one of 19 regional centers across the nation that help state education agencies (SEAs) to implement, scale, and sustain evidence-based programs, practices, and interventions that support improved educator and student outcomes. Operated by McREL International, R11CC collaborates with these SEAs to provide high quality technical assistance, build collaborative relationships, support local educational agencies to make systemic changes, and disseminate research-based practices.

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Advisory Board

The board advises R11CC staff on strategies for monitoring and addressing the educational needs of the region, maintaining a high standard of quality, and carrying out activities in a manner that promotes improved student achievement.

Kirsten Baesler

State Superintendent, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Dr. Greg Carlson

Institutional Researcher, North Dakota University System

Trent Carroll

Chief Operations Officer, Wyoming Department of Education

Amber Celley

Principal, Cannon Ball Elementary School

Dr. Cory Epler

Academic Officer, Nebraska Department of Education

Dr. Joanne Flanagan

Superintendent of Schools, Fremont County School District #25

Shelley Hamel

Chief Academic Officer, Wyoming Department of Education

Troy Heinert

Senator, South Dakota

Dr. Ben Jones

Secretary of Education, South Dakota Department of Education

Dr. Julie Magee

Director of Member Services, Wyoming School Boards Association

Laurie Matzke

Assistant Superintendent, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

Kevin Mitchell

Executive Director, Wyoming Association of School Administrators

Deb Paulman

Administrator, ESU 16

Shirley Vargas

Administrator for Coordinated School & District Support, Nebraska Department of Education

Juliana White Bull-Taken Alive

Director of Education Equity, Office of Indian Education, South Dakota Department of Tribal Relations

Team Members

Region 11 Comprehensive Center staff members are knowledgeable educators and researchers whose experience and expertise combines to meet the unique challenges faced by schools and districts in Region 11.