ND Dept of Public Instruction

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction is a state government agency located in Bismarck, North Dakota, that oversees K–12 education across the state. In addition to its regulatory and administrative role, the department also administers certain workforce and professional development training programs for educators and education-related staff.

Specific program listings are not reflected in current IPEDS data, but training administered through a state department of public instruction typically includes professional development for teachers, paraprofessionals, and school administrators, as well as career and technical education (CTE) program oversight and curriculum standards.

Bismarck is North Dakota's state capital, and the Department of Public Instruction functions as the central authority for educational policy and standards statewide. Its training activities contribute to the professional capacity of North Dakota's education workforce and support the delivery of quality instruction across public schools throughout the state.