NCDPI Office of Charter Schools (OCS) Updates
From the Desk of Mr. Dave Machado, Director, Office of Charter Schools
Thank you to all the schools that took the time to complete
the Charter School survey. It has given us good information on how we can
better meet your needs.
I am pleased to announce that Dr. Deanna Townsend-Smith
has been named Assistant Director of the Office of Charter Schools. This aligns
better to her duties in the office and helps us become more efficient as we
strive to better serve our schools.
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I am
thankful to you and the OCS staff for all you do to meet the needs of our students every
day.
 Training Opportunity
Board members from charter schools that are opening in 2017 are required to attend 5 face-to-face planning year sessions from September to January. The school leader and some of the board members are also required to attend the New Charter School Leaders Institute in June.
As a customer service, the Office of Charter Schools continues to open up these sessions to all charter schools. If you have a new school leader and/or a new board member interested in attending any of the sessions, he or she must register to attend.
The next session is scheduled on Wednesday, December 14th. Registration is now open for this session, which will focus on Meeting the Needs of All Students. Registration ends on Sunday, December 4th.
Please use this link to register: Planning Session #4 Registration
For questions, please contact Dr. Kebbler Williams at kebbler.williams@dpi.nc.gov.
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Wildfire Assistance for Western NC Charter Schools
The Office of Charter Schools, the Charter Schools Advisory Board, and the charter school community is concerned about the charter schools experiencing difficulties due to wildfires in western North Carolina. If your charter school has been impacted by this devastating event, please notify Dr. Townsend-Smith at deanna.townsend-smith@dpi.nc.gov or 919-807-3263 in the Office of Charter Schools.
Once you notify OCS, we will facilitate the process of notifying you of resources and potential partnerships with other charter schools who may be willing to assist you during this difficult time. Any charter school leader who wishes to provide assistance during this time, please contact Dr. Townsend-Smith and she will connect you with schools who need assistance.
Professional Development Opportunity for Low-Performing and Continually Low-Performing Charter Schools
The Office of Charter Schools (OCS) will host a professional development opportunity for any charter school that received a low-performing or continually low-performing designation for the 2015-16 school year.
This Professional Development opportunity will be conducted December 6, 2016 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at NCDPI in room 150. You will receive an invitation to attend and we look forward to you participating in this amazing training opportunity.
NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Updates
Language Instructional Education Plan (LIEP) Due Date Extended
Since Charters
with at least one identified English Learner (EL) not submitting and receiving
approval on the Language Instruction Educational Plan (LIEP) will receive a
rating of Not Compliant on the annual Charter Performance Framework, the
deadline for submission has been extended to Friday, December 2, 2016. We have
currently received only 30 of the 150 LILEP plans expected based on the October
1 EL Headcount.
ALL LEAs and
Charters who have at least 1 identified EL student must complete the NC
Language Instruction Educational Chart (LIEP). Title III Subgrantees complete the chart as part
of the Title III Application process in the CCIP. Non-Title III
subgrantees (LEAs and Charters) with at least one identified EL based on the
October 1 headcount must complete the LIEP chart and submit to NCDPI for review
and approval.
Read the explanation of the LIEP purposes and review the sample of a completed
chart. 16
17 LIEP Guidance (Includes example LIEP for high incidence LEA)
·
Fill in the NEW template to match the EL support offered at your
LEA/charter. Fill in the chart for
each grade band served and for all proficiency levels,
even if you do not currently have
students who fit each category. 16
17 LIEP Template
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Submit the completed
LIEP chart in Word format via email
to ivanna.anderson@dpi.nc.gov by Friday, November 18, 2016. the Extended Deadline
of
Friday, December 2, 2016.
· Use "LIEP for (LEA/Charter Name)" in the subject line SAMPLE LIEPs
in old format. Please use
for ideas only Low
Incidence Charter and Low
Incidence LEA
Thank you for ALL you do to serve the
English Learner students in your schools.
 Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Updates
Over 50 Charter schools from across the state are involved in one of the four MTSS Cohorts. These cohorts are designed to group together like systems and charters in terms of readiness and size.
Another common thread within the cohorts is systematic engagement in the blended learning course offered via the Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems team. The school team is tasked with using the online course to increase knowledge and skills in the installation of a multi-tiered system of support. These team members will examine readiness and core instruction as they move through Module 1. The content in Module 2 allows teams to examine readiness and supplemental supports available to their students. All teams have a coordinator who receives additional supports via virtual and face-to-face meetings throughout the course schedule. However, the strength of the work lies within the teaming structures and problem solving model being used to examine student and implementation data. For information on which charters are included in these four cohorts, click here.
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Jablonski at amy.jablonski@dpi.nc.gov
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Other News
Prevent Blindness NC (PBNC) FREE
Vision Screening Training for Charter Schools
Prevent Blindness NC is offering FREE vision training for Charter School staff and volunteers in 2016.
Purpose: 25% of children in our schools have a
vision problem that can negatively impact success in learning, athletic
performance, and self-esteem. Vision problems often remain undetected because
children do not realize they have difficulty with their sight. Conducting a simple vision screening in
school can not only improve a child’s quality of life, but also help him/her to
realize full potential in the classroom. Over 35,000 school children across NC
are referred for possible vision problems and more than $200,000 in free eye exam
vouchers are provided each year through PBNC programs.
Training
Content: PBNC will
provide training at a time and place convenient for charter school staff and
volunteers. Each participant will receive all
information and tools necessary to begin school vision screening:
· Training manual and quick
reference materials
· FREE vision screening charts (age-appropriate and
scientifically validated)
· Parent and Teacher
communication letters
· Data Collection forms
· Access to PBNC financial resources for referred children whose families
cannot afford
professional eye care
· Vision Screening
Certification valid for 2-years
Prevent
Blindness would like to be a partner with your charter school by providing an
excellent vision screening training program for staff and volunteers.
Please contact Carolina Carbone at 919-428-0311 or caroline.carbone@gmail.com
for more information and to schedule a training.
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