NCDPI Office of Charter Schools (OCS) Updates
From the Desk of Mr. Dave Machado, Director, Office of Charter Schools
I trust that everyone had a restful Spring Break and is now
focused on finishing the year strong. I recently attended a Charter School
Curriculum workshop put on by NCDPI and during the introductions each school was
asked to explain the mission of their school. It made me realize how fortunate
we are in the charter school community to have the ability to design a school
and its curriculum based on a specific vision and mission. We need to embrace this flexibility and
use it as motivation to be the best school we can be. Thanks for all you do
for our students.
 NC School Jobs by PeopleAdmin
There are over 70 districts live in the system and a
number of charter schools are beginning to post positions as well, so we strongly encourage charter schools to take advantage of this resource as soon as you can. We have
thousands of applicants in the system which your school will have access to
when you go live in the system.
The steps associated with implementation are:
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Contact Craig Tucker at craig.tucker@dpi.nc.gov to request an NC School Jobs workbook
- Complete the workbook and
submit your school’s logo
- Participate in Training
- Familiarize yourself with the
system
- Execute a few cutover steps
and go-live in the system
Webinar training classes are scheduled on a weekly
basis with the next one scheduled for Monday, April 17. Please visit this
website to learn more about and register
for the training opportunities. Webinars will last 1.5 hours with the ability
to continue an additional 30 minutes if requested. Team members from the
service provider, Jeff Davenport and Bill Barry, will lead the trainings and
assist you with the implementation process.
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 2017 Charter School Performance Framework Submission Dates - Final Reminder
OCS collects evidence of operational, financial, and academic compliance through the Charter School Performance Framework (PF). January 2017 begins the collection process for the 2017 Charter School Performance Framework .
Based on feedback, submissions for the 2017 PF are staggered to allow extended periods of collection and review. The 2017 Charter School Performance Framework document library is now open for submissions. Your school’s username for the 2017 SharePoint system is the same as your 2016 PF.
Deadline- April 30, 2017- ONLY FOR 2018 RENEWAL SCHOOLS
B1- Graduation Requirements (if you are a K-8, you do not need to submit this item)
B2- Student Promotion Requirements
B7- Student Discipline Policy
Performance Framework Upload Center Instructions - How to Submit Performance Framework Documents
- Step 1 - Review Performance Framework Criteria under the “Criteria” section. Click the small triangle next to each category to read the descriptions.
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Step 2 - Before uploading any documents ensure all files are prepared in PDF format using the naming convention “SchoolName_MeasureName_YY”.
- Step 3 - Under “Upload Documents” section, click “Add Document”. Click “Choose File”, navigate to the file’s location, and affirm your selection. Uncheck “Overwrite existing files”.
- Step 4 - Another dialog box will appear with required fields. Select the “LEA” and “Measure”. Enter “Contact Name” and “Contact Email”. Click “Check-In” to complete upload process. The uploaded documents will display under the “Upload Documents” section.
- Step 5 - Repeat Steps 1-5 for all documents. A confirmation email will be sent for each uploaded document. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your upload did not go through correctly. Please try uploading the document again.
Please refer to the 2017 Charter School Performance Framework Resources for item specifics (included in the document list). To access the system, please go to https://leadpincgov.sharepoint.com/sites/lea/Pages/pfp.aspx.
For questions regarding the 2017 Charter School Performance Framework please contact Cande Wood at (919) 807-3493 or Cande.Wood@dpi.nc.gov
Moving forward we are asking that all Charter School requests for SharePoint assistance be requested through the Support Center by calling 919-807-4357 to help ensure you are getting the assistance you need as soon as possible. While the monthly submissions are due on the last day of the month, please do not wait until the last day to submit as you may need technical assistance. The Service Support Center can take several days to address password resets and other technical support.
Attachment: PF Resources
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Office of Charter Schools (OCS) Monthly
Audible (Webinar)
This month’s OCS
Audible (webinar) was held on Thursday, April 27 at 10:00 am. This
month’s webinar featured a discussion on Character Education with Fay Gore and
Justyn Knox (NCDPI) and the Charter Schools Program for State Entities grant
opportunity with the Office of Charter Schools. The recorded webinar,
presentation on Character Education and contact information for Fay Gore and
Justyn Knox can be found below:
Webinar
Character Education
Fay.Gore@dpi.nc.gov
Justyn.Knox@dpi.nc.gov
 New Charter School Leaders Institute - Reminder
Registration is now open for the 2017 New Charter School Leaders Institute. This 2-day event will be held June 13-14, 2017 at the NCDPI Building in downtown Raleigh (301 N. Wilmington St.).
Participants will have an opportunity to hear from experts from NCDPI, DHHS, DPS, and local charter schools on various topics. Some of the topics will include the Multi-Tiered System of Support, School Safety, State Health Requirements, Building Culture Through the Hiring Process, and more!
Please use this link to register: Registration Link
The registration deadline is Sunday, May 21.
Please contact Dr. Kebbler Williams at kebbler.williams@dpi.nc.gov or 919-807-3598 if you have any questions about the Institute.
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NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Updates
KEA Update Webinar for Administrators: May 3
Join the Office of Early Learning
for The Nuts & Bolts About KEA for 2017-2018 Webinar on May
3, 2017 from 2:00-3:00 to learn more about the NC Kindergarten Entry
Assessment (KEA) implementation for the 2017-2018 school year. Register Here!
- This
webinar will share feedback received from the field and how this feedback
was used to inform decisions for the 2017-2018 school year.
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Updates
will be provided to ensure that the field understands the expectations of
the KEA, as well as the opportunity to learn about enhancements to the
technology platform.
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This
webinar will provide participants opportunities to ask questions and seek
clarification about the NC KEA. We look forward to “seeing” you
there! Register Here!
 Universal Screening and
Progress Monitoring to Support Early Numeracy
Universal screening and
progress monitoring are two critical functions of a comprehensive assessment
system within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). LEAs have
access to K-3 literacy universal screening and progress monitoring; however, we
know the need for similar access to universal screening and progress monitoring
in math has been a need. Therefore, with collaborative partnerships across the
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Integrated Academic and
Behavior Systems Division is conducting a validation project of the North
Carolina Early Numeracy Skill Indicators (NC ENSI) to promote equitable access
to tools serving these functions for early numeracy. The NC ENSIs are a
conceptually focused and efficiently administered set of measures aligned to
critical skills that represent a foundation of number sense.
The intent of the
validation project is to provide the NC ENSIs to districts across the state for optional
use. Districts who complete the required training components will
be granted free access to the electronic files to use
for paper-pencil administration during the 2017-18 school year (as well as
subsequent school years).
These measures serve
distinct purposes that districts may or may not currently require. These
measures are not designed or intended to supplant
assessments currently offered by the North Carolina Department of Public
Instruction (e.g., the Kindergarten Entry Assessment, the K-3 Formative
Assessment, and the K-2 Mid-Year and Summative Assessments).
More information
concerning the results of the validation project and details of summer training
will be provided in future communication.
Contact Amy Jablonski,
Director of Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems at Amy.Jablonski@dpi.nc.gov with any questions.
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HOME BASE OPT-IN
TOOL NOW AVAILABLE
NCDPI is pleased to
announce the release of the new, secure Home Base Opt-in Decision Tool!
Click here
for more information.
To access the tool
directly click here or go to https://schools.nc.gov/homebaseaccess. If you have any
questions, please contact Jamie Woodlief, Project Coordinator, at jamie.woodlief@dpi.nc.gov or
919-807-3745 or check our Home Base Usage for 2017-18 School Year
Frequently Asked Questions (http://bit.ly/HBOptinFAQs).
You can also find
this information on the website: http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/homebase/opt-in/ and follow us on
Twitter at @NCHomeBase.
 Call for Proposals for
the 67th Conference on Exceptional Children - Extended through Monday, May 8,
2017
Please see the attached
extension until May 8, 2017, for proposal submission for general conference
instructional sessions at the 67th Conference on Exceptional Children.
If you have any questions,
please contact Tracy Riddle at tracy.riddle@dpi.nc.gov
or 919 807-3948.
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Office of Civil Rights (OCR) and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)- All Charters Must Respond - Deadline Extended
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has granted a two week extension
from your region’s assigned due date to submit your data into the Civil Rights
Data Collection (CRDC) Submission System. It is imperative that you
access the CRDC Submission System to submit your data and certify by your
region’s revised deadline on May 8, 2017.
The
open date, revised close date and states associated with the East coast region,
are listed below.
Opened
February 6, 2017 and closing May
8, 2017
States
included in this region: CT, DE, FL, GA, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC,
OH, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA, DC, and WV.
Districts
that require more than two additional weeks to complete their data submission
must contact the CRDC Partner Support Center (PSC). Your district will be
required to submit an extension request through the CRDC Submission System. The
extension request form will be available starting May 15, 2017. In this
request, your district is required to justify the challenges preventing the
completion of your data submission prior to assigned deadline. In the
extension request, your district will be asked to include all challenges,
current status, and planned efforts, including specific tasks and a timeline
for completion of this collection by the requested extension date. These
requests will be escalated to OCR for their review and approval.
If
you have questions regarding this mandatory data collection, then please
contact the CRDC PSC. The CRDC PSC provides technical assistance to
school districts on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. The PSC
is available to address questions Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding Federal holidays.
 Schoolnet Survey
2017: Friday, April 28-Friday, May 12th
An instructional improvement system (IIS) provides data to enable teachers, principals, and other
administrators to manage continuous instructional improvement. NC Department of Public
Instruction (NCDPI) initially searched for an IIS in February 2013.
As NCDPI
approaches IIS contract renewal, this survey serves to determine how current
services are being used and the end user’s perception of their quality.
Please
see the following link to begin the survey.
Home Base
Schoolnet Survey Spring 2017
go.ncsu.edu/hbschoolnetsurvey
Additional
background and more information about IIS functions can be found on this link http://bit.ly/nchbsnsurveyinfo17
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State Board of Education Meets Next Week
The State Board of Education will meet next week, May 2-4, in the Education
Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.
On Tuesday, Board members will hold a planning/work session in Room 150 from
12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Members will receive feedback from local superintendents on
the accountability and assessments components of the state’s Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA) draft plan. Superintendents also will have the
opportunity to provide feedback on the remaining components of the state’s
draft ESSA plan. The planning/work session will not be audio streamed.
Board members will hold their regular monthly
meeting on Wednesday and Thursday in the 7th Floor Board Room. The
agendas for this meeting and executive summaries are available online (under Meetings tab). Please note that Board members will
discuss all agenda items (unless otherwise noted) in their committee meetings
on Wednesday, May 3. Board members will summarize their Committee discussions
and take action on agenda items as appropriate during their full Board meeting
on Thursday, May 4.
The State Board’s committee meetings and full
Board meeting will be audio
streamed for those who can’t attend. To
provide comments or feedback regarding specific agenda items, please email
State Board members individually or email
general comments/feedback.
Charter Schools In The News
Several Charter Schools Ranked as Best High Schools in NC
Bridges
Academy In The News
Other News
Applications
Open for 2017-18 NC Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP)
The Public
School Forum is now accepting applications for the 2017-18 cohort of the North
Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP).
The Public
School Forum has led the North Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program
since 1992, and it has continued to be the only statewide program of its kind
that focuses on leadership and professional development in the context of
education policy. Each new class continues the trend of high caliber
participants and is rich in its members’ range of experiences, both
professionally and personally. Fellows come from public schools, higher
education, community colleges, state agencies, and a diverse array of education
organizations across North Carolina. Each class includes a cohort of Fellows
who focus on education policy issues and the wide range of factors that
influence education in North Carolina. The program is designed for Fellows to
learn about issues and perspectives in education that they don’t always
encounter in their daily work so that they can be more informed, rounded
contributors to the critical education debates that shape the quality and focus
of schools. Fellows increase their awareness of how public policy is made,
learn whom the key players are in the formation of this policy, and become more
confident and involved in the policy-making process. Leadership development is
a key focus of the Education Policy Fellowship Program.
Application information for
both EPFP Central and EPFP West can be found online at https://www.ncforum.org/education-policy-fellowship-program/.
North
Carolina PTA Executive Director Announcement
The North Carolina PTA (NCPTA) is the state’s oldest and largest
volunteer organization advocating for the education, health, safety and success
of all children and youth while building strong families and communities. PTAs
across North Carolina impact more than 685,000 children and their families.
Learn more about the NCPTA at http://ncpta.org/.
NCPTA is poised for greatness, with a seasoned staff, diverse
board, 10 local councils, 136,000 members across the state and a dynamic
national organization. PTA has been advocating for all children for over
120 years.
NCPTA is looking for a creative and resourceful leader who can
balance multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have successful
experience in:
• Serving as an executive director of a membership organization
• Supporting a non-profit board of directors and providing
appropriate board development
• Overseeing multiple programs and events
• Supervising staff and consultants
• Conducting staffing assessments and restructuring organizations
• Managing change
• Fundraising, including managing a membership program
• Recruiting and motivating volunteers
Application Details: To be considered,
please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements to president@ncpta.org by Wednesday, May 10th. If you have
questions about the opportunity, please contact Kelly Langston at president@ncpta.org.
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