 Innovative Assessment Pilot submitted to U.S. Department of Education
As discussed by Eric Hall at the Superintendents' Quarterly meeting, DPI submitted the Application for New Authorities under the Innovative Assessment Demonstration Authority to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education on Friday, Dec. 14.
Click here to view the application.
Email Eric.Hall@dpi.nc.gov with any thoughts or feedback that you may have on the application.
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 Updated Assessment Items in Schoolnet
DPI is excited to announce that over 30,000 assessment items in Schoolnet have been updated to reflect the recent changes in K-12 ELA and Math standards content. These NCDPI authored items are divided into two item banks - NCDPI_Classroom and NCDPI_Benchmark. Educators can use the advanced search feature in Schoolnet to search by publisher and enter the name of the item bank. The NCDPI_Benchmark item bank is restricted from classroom teachers unless they have been granted additional permissions in Schoolnet.
You can view a detailed standards coverage map with the updated items for NCDPI_Benchmark and NCDPI_Classroom item banks. If you notice any issues with the alignment of these items, please have your LEA Schoolnet lead submit a Home Base Support ticket with the item ID and a short justification.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information with your teachers and staff.
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2018-19 Minimal Delay in Scores for Assessments with Constructed Response Items
The memo linked below was released by Eric Hall, Deputy Superintendent of Innovation, and Tammy Howard, Director of Accountability Services:
Some tests in the North Carolina Testing Program include constructed response (CR) items. These items require students to produce a written response, rather than select an answer from a list Student responses for CR items are distributed to human scorers. As a result, the CR responses are more time-consuming to score than traditional multiple-choice questions, producing a minimal delay in test scores. Due to the scoring of CR items, test scores that will be delayed include the following:
- End-of-Course - English II
- North Carolina Final Exam: English III
Click here to read more.
North Carolina Chief Academic Officer and Curriculum Listserv Updates
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction remains committed to providing communication to Chief Academic Officers and Curriculum Leaders throughout the state. The Department is taking a collaborative approach across all academic areas to ensure that you receive information and updates, as well as opportunities for professional learning and collaboration, throughout the year.
One of the ways DPI provides communications is through the C and I Leaders Listserv Update, which is sent to CAOs and C and I Leaders across North Carolina twice per month. Please be sure that your LEA Chief Academic Officer or Central Office Curriculum Leaders or Charter Curriculum Leaders are subscribed to receive this resource by contacting Amy.Betsill@dpi.nc.gov with the subject line "C and I Leaders - Subscribe."
Thank you for all that you do to support the education of NC’s over 1.5 million school children!
 2018-2019 Teaching Fellows application due in three weeks
The North Carolina Teaching Fellows program application for the 2018-2019 academic year will be closing on Monday, Jan. 7.
The program is a merit-based, competitive, forgivable loans for service scholarship program for highly qualified students committed to teaching in a STEM or special education licensure area in N.C. district or charter schools.
Please help notify students of this opportunity for scholarship and career.
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 Principal Fellows Program for future school leaders
The Principal Fellows Program (PFP) is a competitive, merit-based scholarship loan program for those who desire to become a school leader in a North Carolina public school. Admitted Fellows have the opportunity to earn a Master of School Administration (MSA) degree over the course of two years. Fellows engage in full-time academic study during their first year and a one-year, full-time internship during their second year. They also participate in enrichment opportunities to better prepare them to become an Assistant Principal or Principal. Eleven universities across North Carolina participate in the NC Principal Fellows Program.
Applicants must complete the application process at the university or universities of their choice, including: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina A&T University, North Carolina Central University, NC State University, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Wilmington, and Western Carolina University.
Click here to view the application. In addition to the online application, Fellows must submit a statement of purpose, a district notification form, three references, their resume, transcripts, and a $45 application fee. The program is currently accepting applications. The application deadline has been extended to Feb. 1, 2019. Please encourage teachers in your districts to apply to become a NC Principal Fellow and future school leader.
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 Call for 2019-20 Kenan Fellowship applications
Applications for 2019-20 Kenan fellowships will be accepted through Jan. 21, 2019. These fellowships address the critical need to develop and empower high-quality teachers who can drive innovations that make learning more authentic and engaging for students.
The fellowship begins with a summer internship in a higher education laboratory or local industry setting and is supported by 80 hours of professional development that focuses on instructional leadership, elevating teacher voice, strengthening ties between the school and the local community, peer coaching and mentoring, and growing professional learning networks that extend beyond the school and local district.
Each Fellow is awarded at least a $5,000 stipend and must develop and implement relevant educational materials and/or programs based on their internship experience. Fellows remain in the classroom while completing the year-long fellowship.
Applicants must submit an essay detailing their desire to have influence beyond the classroom and two letters of recommendation. Final candidates are invited for an in-person interview to be conducted in their local area. Fellowships are based on funding and awarded each spring.
Click here to read more.
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 2019 CCES Conference
Innovative Pathways to Personalized Learning
The 2019 Connecting Communities of Education Stakeholders conference will be held March 18-21. The conference, themed Innocative Pathways to Personalized Learning, merges the best of Home Base Symposium and Collaborative Conference for Student Achievement (CCSA) by:
- Providing educators and leaders relevant, research-based strategies to affect short- and long-term change in adult practices that foster innovative practices for student success
- Providing support staff with professional learning and resources for the daily operations and needs of school communities
- Supporting student and educator growth through the dissemination (or sharing) of data-driven strategies and resources
- Recognizing and encouraging the collective contribution of communities of education stakeholders in individual and community-wide growth
The conference will be located at the Sheraton Greensboro Hotel & Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC (3121 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro). Click here for more information.
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