NCDPI Office of Charter Schools (OCS) Updates
2017 Charter School Performance Framework Submission Updates - Final Reminder
OCS collects evidence of operational, financial, and academic compliance through the Charter School Performance Framework (PF). The regular collection process concluded in April. To ensure continuing compliance, the Office of Charter Schools is requesting an update submission into the SharePoint system. Your username and password for this system will be the same as the regular collection period. Please note your school email address is not your username for the system. Your unique username and password are specifically for the SharePoint system. Technical support for username and password information is detailed below.
Deadline- July 15, 2017- Please note this update is not applicable to all schools. Please review each updated measure for details.
A14- Certificate of Occupancy- If your school is relocating, adding new buildings, or upgrading existing buildings, you must submit an updated Certificate of Occupancy. If you have not received the Educational Certificate of Occupancy, you may not use that space for students. Additionally, if this change results in a change of address, you will need to update EDDIE accordingly.
A15- Certificate of Insurance- If the Certificate of Insurance you submitted during the regular collection process has expired, you must submit an updated Certificate of Insurance that demonstrates your insurance is current and meets the current insurance type and coverage amounts.
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
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. Please do not wait until the date of the deadline 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
 Upcoming OCS Professional Development Opportunities
OCS Huddle @ the FBS Conference
Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Conference Center, Durham, NC
Date: Friday, July 28
Registration Information: This event is the second day of the FBS Conference. Those wishing to attend this event must register to attend the FBS Conference including paying the registration fee. Session information will be released soon.
*Save the Date*: 2017 Charter School Leadership Institute
Location: Voyager Academy, Durham, NC
Date: October 12-13
Registration Information: Registration information will be released Friday, July 21.
If you have any questions about these opportunities, please contact craig.tucker@dpi.nc.gov.
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NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Updates
The NC Virtual Public School (NCVPS) 2017 Virtual Open House
The North Carolina Virtual Public School invites you to its 2017 Virtual Open House.
When: Thursday, August 3, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: The event will be hosted in an NCVPS online classroom. Details will be sent following registration.
Presenters: NCVPS staff and teachers.
Topics: The presentation will include Who is NCVPS?, Teaching and Learning with NCVPS, Meet the Teacher, See the Classroom, Support All Around, and Q & As.
Audience: The NCVPS Open House is open to the public. While our presentations are geared toward parents and students in public schools, private schools, and home-schools, we have something for everyone. Educators will learn about the NCVPS teaching and learning process. The general public will discover what online learning is.
Registration: Follow this link to register today!
 2017-2018 Special Project Grant Applications
Applications for the 2017-2018 school year are now available on the Exceptional Children Division website under the Finance & Grants tab.
- Community
Residential Center Funds (PRC 063)
- Developmental
Day Center Funds (PRC 063)
- Group/Foster
Home Funds (PRC 032 and PRC 060)
- Out-of-District
Reimbursement Funds
- Risk Pool
Program Funds (PRC 114)
- Special
State Reserve Funds (PRC 063)
Below is a link to the
applications and other pertinent documents.
https://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/finance-grants/applications
Applications must be sent
via postal mail and are to be submitted after the child has attended the first
day of school in the 2017-2018 year.
If you have any questions,
please contact Lori Peterson at lori.peterson@dpi.nc.gov or
(919) 807-3932.
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Summer 2017 Digital Teaching & Learning Professional Learning
Are you looking for free professional learning in your backyard? Do you need to know more about Digital Learning Competencies and required CEUs to renew your license? Wish you could have attended NCTIES?
This summer, the Digital Teaching & Learning Division at the NCDPI is hosting regionally-based professional learning to support the implementation of the Digital Learning Competencies for teachers. These sessions are for educators, by educators!
The Home Base Tools for Teachers sessions in July will feature more efficient ways to utilize Home Base applications like Schoolnet and Canvas and introduce the NEW! PowerTeacher Pro Gradebook.
The Exploring the NC Digital Learning Competencies for Teachers will be one-day mini conferences like NCTIES.
Click here for session information and links to registration.
 7th Conference on Exceptional Children - Educator of Excellence Recognition
Please see the attached request for nominations to pay
special tribute to Educators of Excellence at the 67th Conference on
Exceptional Children. The nomination deadline is September 15, 2017.
If
you have any questions, please contact Julie Whetzel at Julie.whetzel@dpi.nc.gov.
Attachment: Memo
- Educator of Excellence Recognition
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Consolidated Federal Grant Application - Due Date Changed
Federal
Program Monitor and Support has extended the consolidated
application due date to August 18th. We
were delayed getting Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) open due to all of the new requirements for the
funding application under Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Should
you have questions regarding your application, please contact Elaine Ellington
at elaine.ellington@dpi.nc.gov
or (919) 807-3894.
Charter Schools - Chart
of Accounts Changes Effective
July 1, 2017
Recent legislative changes required revisions to the chart of accounts. The following list does not include all changes and additional updates will be made as needed.
A.
New State Program
Report Codes (PRCs)
PRC
048 – Test Results Bonus (Allotted)
Use: To
code bonuses based on achievement.
Codes Bonus Soc.Sec.
AP/IB 5260-180 5260-211
CTE 5120-180 5120-211
B.
New Purpose Codes
for Principals and Assistant Principals:
Purpose 5410 – Principal
Costs of activities performed by the
principal in directing and managing the school. (Replaces 5401)
Purpose 5420 –Assistant
Principal
Costs of activities performed by the
assistant principals to assist in directing and managing the school. (Replaces 5402)
Should
you have questions, please contact Roxane Bernard at roxane.benard@dpi.nc.gov.
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NC Innovative School District Updates
This week, the newly
established North Carolina Innovative School District (NCISD) released its
request for qualified Charter/Educational Management Organizations (CMO/EMO) interested in operating a state-approved
low-performing school in the 2018/2019 school year. CMO/EMO’s interested
in partnering with the NCISD and our local communities in the operation of
approved low-performing elementary schools should submit their Notice
of Intent to Apply by 5:00
PM EST on August 11, 2017.
To learn more about this
exciting new partnership strategy, focused on improving student outcomes, visit
the NCISD webpage at http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/ncisd/.
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