Transforming Professional Learning in  North Carolina As we look to the future of professional learning in North Carolina, we see an opportunity for transformation. The Professional Development Coordinators in the Educator Effectiveness Division of NCDPI are envisioning ways to build professional development capacity within districts and charter schools. By focusing on the Learning Forward Standards for Professional Learning, we can re-imagine the way we learn as educators. Please take a few minutes to watch the short video at this link to learn more about having your voice heard and shaping the direction of professional learning for educators in North Carolina. We are seeking feedback from all types of educators, including teachers, teacher leaders, and principals. Link to Video Link to Survey We look forward to hearing from you! Please feel free to email the video and survey to other colleagues.

NC BT Summit Summer 2017 Continuing the Journey: Beginning Teachers Elevating the Profession North Carolina pledges to support its beginning teachers through meaningful professional development opportunities. The Regional Education Facilitators are hosting regional Beginning Teacher Summits across the state. Each summit will provide beginning teachers with an avenue for networking and collaboration with other educators from across the region. Each region will host a summit in mid--June. For dates, agenda, and registration information, please go to http://btsummit.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/home and click on your region in the left navigation panel.

Summer 2017- Instructor-facilitated Online Courses

Educator Effectiveness will offer several instructor–facilitated online courses this summer. These courses provide high-quality professional development and the opportunity to interact with peers and an instructor. They combine the flexibility of working from anywhere, at any time, and the benefits of working with a cohort of peers. Summer courses provide a great opportunity to learn and grow your professional skills and earn some CEU credits!

Summer 2017 session courses will start Monday June 19, 2017.  Registration for these courses will open June 1, 2017. Registration is limited to 35 participants per section, so register early. 

Course Duration / Credit

• Building and Sustaining Professional Development 6 weeks, 0.5 CEU
• Connecting with our 21st Century Learners 5 weeks, 1.0 CEU
• Digital Literacies in the K-12 Classroom 7 weeks, 1.5 CEUs
• Introduction to Data Literacy 5 weeks, 1.0 CEU
• Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects, Part 1--5 weeks, 0.5 CEU
• Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects, Part 2--7 weeks, 1.0 CEU
• North Carolina Teacher Standards and Evaluation Process 6 weeks, 2.0 CEUs
• Responsibilities of the 21st-Century Educator 7 weeks, 1.0 CEU
• Universal Design for Learning 1: UDL in the Everyday Classroom 6 weeks, 1.5 CEUs
• Universal Design for Learning 2: UDL and the Whole Classroom 5 weeks, 1.0 CEU

Also Offered

• Effective Digital Strategies for Teaching and Learning in the K-12 Classroom: A PD MOOClet

6 Weeks (20 hours)course

Credit: 2 CEUs   

Maximum registration: 250

Minimum registration 100

Description: This participant-driven course focuses on using digital tools and strategies to support teaching and learning and enriching individuals’ knowledge through developing communities of practice across the state. We will look at the 4Cs - Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication and Collaboration; keystones for the 21st century classroom.

These courses are available at no cost to North Carolina educators and will be facilitated by DPI professionals. The courses are completed entirely online. Participants are expected to meet all weekly deadlines in order to receive CEUs. Partial credit will not be given.  Registration for these courses is through the NCEES online PD system.  For a description of the courses and associated CEUs, and on information on how to register, visit our website https://rt3nc.org/

Contact Dr. Geetanjali Soni at Geetanjali.soni@dpi.nc.gov  if you have any questions.