Committees & Roles

District Advisory Committee & World's Best Work Force Committee

The District Curriculum Advisory & World's Best Work Force Committee's philosophy and purpose is to ensure members of the community and educators work together in a positive way to improve the quality of education for children in the community. Being a member of the District Curriculum Advisory & World's Best Work Force Committee provides an opportunity to serve as a sounding board for the community, to gain knowledge about the District's curricula and its development, and to positively influence change within each curriculum area based on knowledge, research, and community needs. Additionally, the committee ensures that various existing district plans fit together and serve as a blueprint to create a quality workforce equipped with necessary skills for the 21st century, per World's Best Work Force legislation.

For more information, go to the District Advisory Committee page.

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC)

SEPAC is a volunteer committee that meets periodically throughout the school year to share information and discuss issues of concern and interest specifically related to educational programming for students with special needs. The committee provides feedback to the New Prague Special Services Department so it is better able to meet the needs and address the concerns of district students and their families. SEPAC is a partnership between parents, educators, and others interested in students with disabilities. This group is facilitated by the District's Special Education Department. For further information, please contact:

Staff Development Team

The Staff Development Team is responsible for providing high-quality professional development for all staff that promotes academic excellence. The Staff Development Team aligns to the District's mission, vision and core values statements. The team provides opportunities for all staff to engage in research-based best practices.

For further information, please contact:

Title I Parent Advisory Group

The Title 1 Advisory Committees are comprised of Title 1 staff, administrators, and parents of students who participate in the Title 1 program. The committee is involved in the planning, revision, and monitoring of components of the Title 1 program. They provide feedback pertaining to the Title 1 programs, activities and parent involvement opportunities.

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Technology Integration Coaches (TIC)

The TIC Team collaborates with the Technology, Curriculum, and Staff Development teams to design a digital learning environment that uses technology to enhance the learning and teaching process. Team members have a strong background in curriculum instruction and experience using technology to improve student learning. Also, this team is a critical component to support the goals of the NPAS digital learning environment (Powerful Learning website):

  • Increase student learning and achievement.
  • Improve student college & career readiness.
  • Increase 21st-century skills of communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
  • Increase student engagement in high levels of learning.

Team members include: (Technology Integration Coaches)

Indian Education Parent Advisory Group

This NPAS has an active American Indian Parent Advisory Committee, per Minnesota Statues, section 124D.78. This committee serves in an advisory capacity to comply with the requirements necessary to receive American Indian Education Aid funding. these funds will be used to promote American Indian education programs within our school district.