Update: School Safety Grant program for 2019-2020
As you may know, School Safety Grant applications are not yet available. At this time, DPI is not able to offer grant applications because the grant program is dependent on fiscal year 2020 appropriations from the General Assembly. Once the 2019-2020 budget bill has passed, DPI will post applications on the Center for Safer School's website.
2019-20 Home Base Opt-in Availability
DPI is pleased to announce that the full suite of Home Base will become available to all districts and charter schools for the 2019-20 school year in early to mid-April. The cost will remain the same as last year - $1/ADM which gives access to Schoolnet and NCEES Unified Talent Perform and Professional Learning. Districts and charter schools can acquire Canvas for an additional cost of $3.74 per user through the state negotiated convenience contract.
Home Base users can expect to see a streamlined assessment creation and scheduling dashboard, including easy access to share assessments and locally created question banks in Schoolnet. NCEES Unified Talent Perform and Professional Learning will offer:
- Updated dashboards to track CEUs through local PD course modules and varied PD opportunities
- Free access to NCDPI self-paced Canvas and Moodle modules aligned to staff standards and elements
- Effective educator evaluation instruments based on NC teacher standards and NC standards for administrators
We hope to see 100 percent district opt-in as in the past. If you have questions concerning the 2019-20 Home Base Opt-in process, please contact Yolanda Wilson, Home Base Opt-in Administrator, yolanda.wilson@dpi.nc.gov.
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Seeking feedback on Late Liquidation waiver
Deadline for comments: April 8
DPI Is seeking public comment on its request for a waiver (called a Late Liquidation waiver) to gain access to expired funds for use in the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) rather than returning them to the federal government. We wanted to make sure that LEAs get an opportunity to comment on this proposed request in the case that anyone would like to make a comment. Please share this information with anyone else in your central office (CAO, COO, etc.) who may have an opinion on this issue.
The complete notice seeking comment can be found here.
For any questions, please contact Michael E. Wells, Director, Federal Program Monitoring and Support Division: michael.wells@dpi.nc.gov.
EdNC hosts student contest for Teacher Appreciation Week
This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10. To honor great educators in North Carolina, students are encouraged to submit a piece of work that describes a teacher and how he or she has made an impact on them. Students can submit work in any of the following categories: video, photo, drawing, essay (Maximum: 1,000 words), or poem.
EdNC will select submissions in each category to publish online at EdNC.org during Teacher Appreciation Week in May.
Click here to access the form to submit work.
All submissions must be turned in before 8 a.m. on Monday, April 22. All North Carolina public school students are welcome to submit. There is no age limit. For questions, contact rkinlaw@ednc.org or visit https://www.ednc.org/appreciation/.
Cooperative Innovative High Schools – Letters of intent to apply
Due April 22
Are you interested in establishing a Cooperative Innovative High School (CIHS) in your school district for the 2020-21 school year? Do you want to provide innovative opportunities for dual enrollment grades 9-13 on site of a college campus? DPI announces the opening of the CIHS application cycle.
We invite superintendents and Institutes of Higher Education to jointly submit a letter of intent by April 22 to apply to open a CIHS. Please see this memo for more information. All CIHS applicant teams will receive application development technical assistance from DPI and the Joint Advisory Committee throughout the application process. Questions? Please contact Sneha Shah Coltrane at CIHS@dpi.nc.gov.
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Student reminder: posing for prom photos on railroad tracks is dangerous and illegal
As prom season approaches, school administrators might consider expressing the danger and illegality of trespassing on railroad tracks for photos. The NC Department of Transportation's BeRailSAfe program wants to remind students that standing on or near railroad tracks is trespassing and it is also dangerous.
Last year in North Carolina, 18 people were killed, and 13 others injured, while trespassing on railroad tracks. As spring is the season for graduations and prom portraits, NCDOT is asking high school yearbook staff advisers to alert students and photographers of how dangerous it is to take photos on or near railroad tracks.
BeRailSafe works with North Carolina Operation Lifesaver, railroads and other safety stakeholders to educate children, teens and adults on the dangers of trespassing on railroad tracks, property and equipment. BeRailSafe provides free rail safety information through presentations at elementary schools, civic groups and businesses, and distributes safety materials.
Click here to view a printable poster with the above messaging for high school seniors.
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Letters of Recognition from the State Superintendent
For students, faculty, and staff
Do you know of a student or faculty or staff member who has achieved something extraordinary? State Superintendent Mark Johnson would like to recognize individuals and groups who have earned such accomplishments with a letter applauding their achievement. Examples of excellence include special service to one’s community, receiving recognition or awards, excellence in competition, athletics, or academia, and more.
If you wish to request a letter of recognition from Superintendent Johnson, go to https://www.ncsuperintendent.com/letterrequest and provide the information requested. We look forward to hearing about your good news.
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