 Welcome to the Curriculum Leaders Update from NCDPI. This month, NCDPI had the honor and pleasure of recognizing outstanding educators and schools at the December State Board of Education meeting, including the North Carolina teacher recipients for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and the North Carolina National Blue Ribbon Schools. Congratulations to these educators and schools, who are doing wonderful and amazing things to support the success of their students! This C and I Leaders Update is intended for LEA and charter curriculum leaders to stay up to date on important policies, professional development, resources, and announcements impacting public instruction from a standards, curriculum, and instruction perspective. You are encouraged to also stay informed by staying in close contact with your Chief Academic Officer and to subscribe to any additional listservs of interest for more specific information regarding a variety of topics, such as grade-specific content listservs, legislative updates, etc. The staff at NCDPI strives to support you in providing a well-rounded education where each student follows his or her personal pathway to success! Thank you for all that you do to serve NC’s over 1.5 million school children. With the December holidays approaching this month, please take time to enjoy your friends and families and to take care of yourself! We are grateful for each of you and thankful to have the opportunity to work with such dedicated leaders and experts across our state. As we approach a new calendar year, I want to wish each of you peace, joy, and many blessings in 2019!
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 Policy and Legislative Updates
UPDATE: Advanced Mathematics Legislation HB986
NCDPI has two resources to support school districts with understanding and implementing this new legislation, Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics Courses. New FAQ Released: See the attached document which reviews the most Frequently Asked Questions to NCDPI. The FAQ document represents guidance from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) regarding legislative requirements in HB986 (Session Law 2018-32). Webinar Recording: Visit this webinar link to view the state-wide webinar from September. “Understanding and Implementing Session Law 2018-32 (Enrollment in Advanced Mathematics Courses)" When you click on the webinar title/link, you will be prompted to register (provide your name and email address) and then will be directed to the recording. Legislation link: https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H986v5.pdf Need a thought partner or have additional questions? Please contact members of the Advanced Learning and Gifted Education or the K-12 Mathematics Standards, Curriculum, and Instruction section here at NCDPI.
Cursive/Multiplication Report -- G.S. 115C-81
Each year, DPI reports to the State Board Education (SBE) and NC General Assembly (NCGA) on the status of cursive writing and multiplication facts instruction. This report will go to the SBE in February 2019 and be submitted to the Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee (JLEOC) of the NCGA in March. Note that this report must include which LEAs are implementing cursive writing and multiplication facts instruction in their schools. A brief survey to collect this information will be sent out to district leaders in the near future.
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 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that teachers in the science, technology, engineering, math, and computer science, the STEM fields, may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Enacted by Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the President to bestow up to 108 awards each year. The National Science Foundation administers Presidential Awards on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Up to two awardees will be announced for each of the 50 states and 4 U.S. jurisdictions that include the US territories and the Department of Defense Education Activity Schools. For 2018, the national awards will focus on teachers from the STEM field in grades K to 6. Our finalists serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration for their communities, and leaders in the improvement of STEM education. The 2018 North Carolina Finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching In the area of K-6 Mathematics are:
- Rebecca Criste, Teresa C. Berrien Elementary School, Cumberland County Schools
- Elizabeth Gillian, Smyrna Elementary School, Carteret County Public Schools
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Sarah Patterson, Lake Norman Charter Elementary School, Huntersville, NC
In the area of K-6 Science
- Nancy Bullard, Huntingtowne Farms Elementary School, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
- Andrea Gladden, Icard Elementary School, Burke County Schools
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Kathryn Matthews, Valle Cruces School, Watauga County Schools in Northwest District 7
The 2016 National Awardees of the Presidential Awards from North Carolina, which were publicly announced in June of this year received:
- a citation signed by the President of the United States • a trip to Washington, D.C. in June to attend a series of recognition events and professional development opportunities
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a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation
The 2016 National Awardees for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in the area of K-6 Mathematics are:
- Heather Landreth, WH Robinson Elementary School, Pitt County Schools
In the area of K-6 Science:
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Laura Juliana Thomas, The Explores School, Raleigh, NC
Congratulations to these outstanding North Carolina educators!
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 National Blue Ribbon Schools
Congratulations to North Carolina's 2018 Blue Ribbon Schools. The NC State Board of Education will recognize these schools at their December board meeting. The 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools are:
Clement Elementary School of Sampson County Schools
Mr. James "Bo" Mullins, Principal, and Dr. Eric Bracy, Superintendent
Eastover-Central Elementary School of Arts of Cumberland County Schools
Mr. Ashley Porter, Principal and Dr. Marvin Connelly, Jr, Superintendent
Glenn C. Marlow Elementary School of Henderson County Schools
Mr. John E. Hart III, Principal, and Mr. Hardy Robinson Caldwell, Superintendent
Haywood Early College of Haywood County Schools
Mrs. Lori M Fox, Principal, and Dr. Bill Nolte, Superintendent
Kitty Hawk Elementary School of Dare County Schools
Dr. Gregory W. Florence, Principal and Dr. John Farrelly, Superintendent
Socrates Academy is a Charter School in Matthews, NC
Ms. Sandra Brighton, Principal
The STEM Early College at N.C. A&T of Guilford County Schools
Mrs. Jamisa Williams, Principal, and Dr. Sharon Contreras, Superintendent
W.J. Gurganus Elementary School of Craven County Schools
Ms. Debra Jean Hurst, Principal and Dr. Meghan Doyle, Superintendent
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized 349 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2018 based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. These schools demonstrate that all students can achieve to high levels. The Department formally recognized the 300 public and 49 private schools at an awards ceremony in Washington DC on November 7 and 8, 2018. The 2018 cohort represent public and non-public elementary, middle and high schools, including traditional, charter, magnet schools, parochial and independent schools in 47 States, the District of Columbia and Department of Defense Education Activity schools in Fort Benning, Georgia, Germany and the United Kingdom.
The National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging content. The National Blue Ribbon Schools flag gracing a school's building is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. National Blue Ribbon Schools are an inspiration and a model for schools still striving for excellence. Now in its 36th year, the U. S. Department of Education has bestowed this coveted award on more than 8,800 schools.
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 Professional Development and Resources
COURSE CODE WEBINAR
Thank you to those of you that participated in the December 10 Course Code Webinar! The archived webinar will be posted on the nc-sis website shortly: http://www.nc-sis.org/default.html. For additional information, contact Hunter.huffman@dpi.nc.gov.
New Changes to the ELA VIK!
Check out the recently redesigned ELA Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK)! You will find easy-to-navigate pages, new materials, explanations of each resource, and more!
https://ncdpi.instructure.com/courses/914
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Reminders and Updates
AP World History Course
NCDPI is aware of the potential changes with the current AP World History Course. After reviewing materials provided by college board, NCDPI will recommend AP World History: Modern to serve as a fulfillment of a student’s graduation requirement for World History pending State Board approval in early 2019.
As always, we will keep you posted and updated with official and accurate information as soon any decisions or updates are made or are communicated to SC&I.
Announcing the Navigator – the online marketplace for NC work-based learning resources
NCDPI, in partnership with the NC Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) and with support from Fidelity Investments, is announcing the creation of the Navigator, an online marketplace that makes it easier for North Carolina educators to integrate work-based learning resources into their classrooms. On Dec 12, educators will have access to the Navigator via NCEdCloud. The Navigator platform operates like an online shopping experience, only everything on it is free. The inventory is made up of employer-offered, work-based learning activities, ranging from guest speakers to apprenticeships. Educators can search by keyword, county, or by using any number of filters including career clusters and age of audience. The Navigator brings employers and educators together to increase real-world learning opportunities for students. Employers post opportunities, which we call resources. Educators log on and shop for those resources. Students gain increased access to work-based learning opportunities. And everything is free! On Dec. 12, the Navigator Icon will appear in the NCEdCloud IAM Service Applications screen (RapidIdentity Portal). The primary resource NC educators will find on the site at this point is access to Students@Work (job shadowing / worksite visit) opportunities. In January, there will be a roll-out of guest speaker, career competition, and career fair resources. In February, there will be new pages added to focus on NC jobs data and the integration of NC job opportunities. In March, the focus will shift to summer camp and internship opportunities (Note: All employers are vetted by the North Carolina Business Committee for Education.)
Local AIG Plan Development for 2019-2022
During the 2018-19 school year, LEAs and participating charters are working on revising the local AIG plans. These revised local AIG plans are due to the State Board of Education and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction by Monday, July 15, 2019. The plans are completed in the APEX online portal and are approved by the local board of education before submitting to SBE/NCDPI for review and feedback. Visit the Division of Advanced Learning and Gifted Education AIG website to find resources to support the local AIG plan revision efforts.
Additional Local AIG Plan Support
The DALGE team will soon kickoff our series of “Wednesday Webinars” to support the process of revising the local AIG plan! Each Wednesday Webinar will focus on a different NC AIG Program Standard. Please plan to visit the webinar series for support with understanding and planning for each of the program standards. The first webinar in the series will be hosted on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 1:00 – 2:30 and will focus on standard 6: Program Accountability. Find the registration information below.
January webinars will include Standard 1 (Student Identification) and Standard 2 (Comprehensive Programming within the Total School Community) – on Wednesdays, January 9th and 23rd respectively.
Please register for "Local AIG Plan - Standard 6: Begin with the End in Mind" on Dec 12, 2018 1:00 PM EST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2852955992312068866 This session is designed for AIG Coordinators who are working to revise and resubmit the Local AIG Plan.
Credit by Demonstrated Mastery (CDM)
Recently, the dates for the Spring 2019 CDM window were shared with testing and accountability coordinators. In order to address many district concerns about winter weather conditions and the impact on students, the dates were moved to February 15-28, 2019. As other dates for the calendar year are announced, messages will be sent directly to your attention.
As has been previously announced, beginning with the Spring 2019 CDM window, students will again have access to both the NC Math 1 and NC Math 3 assessments in order to attempt CDM in these courses. Keep in mind, districts and/or charter schools will decide whether or not to administer the locally developed Phase II assessments immediately after the completion of the Phase I assessment or later when the phase I assessment scores have been returned to districts (we anticipate this happening to coincide with the start of the traditional school year calendar – 2019).
December MTSS Communication Brief
NC DPI Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems Division has released the December MTSS Communication Brief. This month’s topic is Positive Behavioral & Intervention Supports (PBIS) Within an MTSS. Please take a moment to learn more about this topic and the resources available to assist districts and charter schools.
As always, encourage your colleagues interested in MTSS to subscribe to our listserv here.
If you have questions/concerns, please email integratedsystems@dpi.nc.gov or contact your Regional IABS Consultant.
Marvin R. Pittman 2019 NC Champions for Education Awards
NOMINATIONS OPEN
Categories: Teacher, Administrator, Support Staff, Volunteer
Do you know someone who demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to student success? Someone who exemplifies leadership in education? Someone you believe has made a significant impact on students in NC?
Consider them for the Marvin R. Pittman Champions for Education Awards. The Department of Public Instruction wishes to recognize those individuals during the 2019 Connecting Communities of Education Stakeholders Conference (CCES). The purpose of the Champion Award is to share our collective belief in the power of public education and to celebrate everything that is right about our local schools and the people who make it so.
Please take a moment to nominate that deserving teacher, administrator, support staff or volunteer. Any individual supporting student success across NC is eligible for this award. Please visit the CCES Champions Award page for information on submitting a nomination, nomination criteria, selection criteria, and application process. Completed forms are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019.
Award winners will attend and be recognized at the 2019 CCES conference. CCES is March 18 – March 21, 2019 at the Sheraton Greensboro Four Seasons/Koury Convention Center. Winners will be notified on February 18, 2019. All winners will receive an honorary conference registration. Feel free to send direct questions to cces@dpi.nc.gov
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Christie Lynch Ebert, Director
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Raleigh, NC 27699-6300
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