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The Devils Lake Public School District features the slogan "Quality Education, Quality Life." which is indicative of the public school district, the community and the entire Lake Region Area.

The Devils Lake Public School District offers a rich and varied curriculum. The District is recognized as one of the leaders and innovators in the state in this area as well as in the area of technology. The elementary curriculum features emphasis on phonics with opportunities for literature based reading, activity-based science, the use of manipulatives in mathematics, and computer technology.

The middle school offers one of the finest middle level plans in the Midwest featuring core curriculum teams of students and teachers, elective classes to enhance and enrich the core curriculum, exploratory classes which provide opportunities for students to achieve in areas other than the traditional subjects and small group work in a variety of areas.

Our "Blue Ribbon" award winning high school features a comprehensive curriculum with numerous advanced placement and elective courses. The Lake Region Vocational Center provides a wide variety of technical education opportunities.

Together, the vocational center and high school also provide instruction in the Cisco Networking Academy. The Cisco Academy prepares students to receive certification in computer networking through the understanding of wiring, routing, and networking.

The Devils Lake Public school system (as of January 2000) was one of five schools in the upper Midwest offering the ExplorNet curriculum. ExplorNet gives students training in the components of Personal computers. Through this innovative curriculum, students will gain experience in troubleshooting, repairing and the construction of Personal computers.

Devils Lake is also the home of the North Dakota School for the Deaf (NDSD). NDSD is a school using specialized methods of instruction for hearing impaired youth based upon each child's individual education plan. The school provides a comprehensive academic program covering a broad spectrum of disciplines including traditional academic offerings, vocations preparatory education, special studies, physical education, and art. Use of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic channels for communication and learning through experience are the bases of instructional methodology.

Higher Education

Lake Region State College

http://www.lrsc.nodak.edu

FALL 2006 ENROLLMENT: 1,510

TYPES OF DEGREES: Associate degrees and diploma and certificate programs

NUMBER OF PROGRAMS/DEGREES: 33

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: 15

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO: 15 to 1

Types of Distance Education: Online courses and programs, Interactive Video Network (IVN), dual-credit courses, programs delivered to distant locations, workforce training

Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA); contact the campus for information about accreditation and/or certification of specific programs

Campus Life: Students at LRSC participate in numerous activities, including student government, student clubs and athletic events. Designed for the northern climate, the residence halls, most classrooms, library, student union and bookstore are all under one roof. With a 24-hour computer lab, students have immediate access to technology.

Location: LRSC is located on the northern edge of Devils Lake on U.S. Highway 2.

The Area: Devils Lake is North Dakota’s largest natural body of water and is a nationally-known fishing and hunting paradise. The region also offers a menu of activities including snowmobiling, skiing, camping, hiking, theater and cultural events.

Admission Requirements: LRSC has an open admissions policy. Students who have completed high school (or the equivalent) may enroll at LRSC. Selective admissions apply to peace officer, nursing and speech language pathology assistant candidates.

2005-06 Academic Year Costs*

TUITION & Fees: $3,762 **

ROOM AND BOARD: $4,537

* North Dakota resident rates; non-resident rates are available at www.ndus.edu under Student and Parent Information. Room and board rates assume double occupancy and 17 meals per week.

** All U.S. students pay in-state rate.

Scholarships: Many students qualify for scholarships with many program-specific scholarships available. LRSC distributes more than $150,000 in scholarships each year.

Priority Deadlines:

SCHOLARSHIPS: March 1

FAFSA: March 15

HOUSING: None

ADMISSIONS: None

Why Choose LRSC? Lake Region State College provides pathways to success for students of all ages. A student seeking fast entry into the workforce can choose a technical program that leads to an excellent career path in two years or less. LRSC also is a smart choice for a student seeking to earn a four-year degree or still deciding on a major because the first two years of almost any degree can be earned at LRSC.

Athletics: LRSC boasts successful National Junior College Athletics Association Division I men’s and women’s basketball teams. The Royals and Lady Royals play in the Mon-Dak Conference. The Lady Royals earned a berth in the national tournament in 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Unique Programs: The Simulator Maintenance Technology Program is one of only two programs of its kind offered in the United States.

The American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies, Peace Officer Training and Law Enforcement programs are one-of-a-kind, two-year programs in North Dakota.

Transferring Students: Students can earn the first two years of almost any degree at LRSC. Transferring from one North Dakota college to another is easy with General Education Requirement Transfer Agreement and Common Course Numbering.

Points of Pride: LRSC provides dual-credit courses to more North Dakota high school students than any other college or university in the state.

LRSC is the only two-year college within the NDUS with a TRIO Student Support Services program that provides assistance to first-generation, low-income and disabled students.

Many courses and programs are offered at the Grand Forks Air Force Base.

Campus Contacts

Lake Region State College
1801 College Drive North
Devils Lake, ND 58301-1598
701.662.1600 or
800.443.1313
www.lrsc.nodak.edu

Enrollment Services
Stephanie Shock, Karn Windjue
701.662.1655
lrsc.admissions@lrsc.nodak.edu

Workforce Training
Holly Mawby
701.662.1578
Holly.Mawby@lrsc.nodak.edu

Financial Aid
Katie Nettell
701.662.1517
Katie.Nettell@lrsc.nodak.edu

Registrar
Dan Johnson
701.662.1515
Dan.Johnson@lrsc.nodak.edu

Cankdeska Cikana (Little Hoop) Community College

http://www.littlehoop.edu/cccc/home.html

Little Hoop Community College is a fully autonomous higher education institution located on the Spirit Lake Nation.

The goal of Little Hoop is to provide the first two years of college education leading to the following degrees. Associate of Arts; Associate of Science, and Associate of Applied Science. Little Hoop also provides vocational education in keeping with the local employment needs.

Enrollment averages 100-150 students and is open to anyone.

North Dakota School for the Deaf

http://www.nd.gov/ndsd

“Looking Back with Pride, Looking Forward with Confidence”

The North Dakota School for the Deaf (NDSD) has been proudly serving the citizens of North Dakota with programs and services since its establishment by the North Dakota Legislature in 1890 and continues to be an important part of the continuum of services of North Dakota's excellent education system.

As a state agency and resource on deafness, the North Dakota School for the Deaf has a responsibility to serve all citizens of North Dakota. The North Dakota School for the Deaf serves in its traditional role of service provider to deaf and hard of hearing students plus as a resource center on deafness. As per recent legislation (ND Century Code 25-07-12), the school for the deaf may collaborate (not compete) with public and private entities for the provision of services to individuals who are deaf or hearing-impaired.

NDSD provides a comprehensive pre-school through high school education program that looks at the individual needs of the child and family.

NDSD has residential programming for students from Sunday evening through Friday afternoon with numerous opportunities for extra-curricular activities, social interactions, and development of independent living and community skills.

Students are transported home each weekend and for school holidays so there is plenty of family interaction. The Outreach Department provides programs geared to meet the needs of young children with in-home services to support families.

Assessments, consultations, and direct services to school age students in mainstream settings are available for school districts and special education units upon request.

NDSD is accredited through the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), the North Central Association/Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA/CASI), and the Conference of Educational Administrators Serving the Deaf (CEASD)