North Carolina Remote Learning Resources  & Information

Have you visited our Remote Learning Website? The NCDPI Digital Teaching and Learning team recognized the urgency of needed support for our PSUs and quickly pulled together information into one location spanning from instructional to leadership resources, learning management systems to mobile devices, frequently asked questions and much, much more! Our team is working around the clock to lessen the impact that these uncertain times are having on the public schools of NC and will be providing more useful information as received. So please, visit this site often!

Shared Resources Check out the options available for NC educators to connect and learn. Our Shared Resources page includes scheduled live events presented by NCDPI and PSU staff throughout the state, shared resources for elementary, middle, and high schools, and professional development resources. It even provides the opportunity for you to share remote learning resources or practices that may be helpful to your fellow PSU colleagues. Yes, you heard it right! We want to hear what you are doing in your districts and schools to help serve the children of NC.

Instructional Resources

Teachers, are you looking for instructional resources? Resources for all grade bands and content areas are shared on the Instructional Resources page. Some of these resources are typically a paid subscription but have been opened specifically in response to our recent circumstances.

Resources for Equitable Connectivity NCDPI understands that many children within our state live in areas or homes where Internet connectivity is not available or even an option.  Find out what companies are doing to help bridge this gap by visiting our Internet Access page. Also, checkout these free solutions offered by Logitech for K-12 educators.

Latest Updates Stay informed by frequently visiting our Latest Updates page that houses the most recent changes/additions to the ever-evolving Remote Learning Resources site. Updates can range from the latest on internet access tools to the sharing of school closure learning continuity readiness rubrics. All updates are categorized by date to keep you abreast of any changes since your last visit. Don’t miss out!

Empowering Others in Rowan Salisbury Click here to see how  Rowan Is Empowering others by providing webinars that target K-12 teachers and administrators on subject matters regarding Google Forms and Transitioning to On-line learning and other valuable topics.

Personalized Learning

Interested in exploring more about Personalized Learning in North Carolina? Check out this Google site (sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/personalized learning) for more information about how this student-centered approach is defined as it is aligned with each of the Four Pillars.

Access the explore guide resources, use the readiness matrix to analyze your district’s or school’s progress and plan, or complete the Landscape Survey for Personalized Learning. Tweet about it and learn more from the NC Personalized Learning network at #PLinNC

DLI Grant Opportunities We recognize the current challenges PSUs are facing.  Therefore, we are modifying the dates for the Request for Proposals (RFPs) for Digital Learning Initiative Grants for the 2020-2021 school year. Please note the date changes below. Planning Grant Webinar:  June 17, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Implementation Grant Webinar:  June 17, 2020, from 3:00-4:00 p.m.  Grant Application Deadline:  August 31, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. This initiative was approved, March 5, 2020, by the North Carolina State Board of Education. These competitive grants are intended to support North Carolina LEAs, charter/regional schools as they address challenges, harness opportunities, and leverage resources for digital-age, personalized teaching and learning. As specified in the Digital Learning Plan, this grant program is intended to support the development and dissemination of local innovative digital teaching and learning across North Carolina. During this round of Digital Learning Initiative Grants, there are two Request for Proposal applications: Planning and Implementation. Please refer to the RFP materials on our website for detailed information about each grant opportunity and submission guidelines.  The deadline for all application submissions is August 31, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Also, be sure to tune in to our upcoming webinars where we will provide details on the application process for each of the grant types. The webinars will be recorded and available for review at the Digital Teaching and Learning website.

Webinars will allow for a brief Question and Answer session. In addition, questions regarding these grant opportunities may be submitted by August 27, 2020, by 5:00 p.m., through our website where we will also post responses. Lindsey Sipe (lindsey.sipe@dpi.nc.gov) and Julie Gurganus  (julie.gurganus@dpi.nc.gov), two of our Digital Learning Consultants, are the leads on this effort and will be hosting the webinars and keeping track of the Q & As.

We look forward to many of our North Carolina PSUs engaging in this competitive process as we continue to foster digital-age, personalized learning across our state. If you have questions, please contact Lindsey Sipe or Julie Gurganus.

NCDPI K-8 DIGITAL LITERACY INITIATIVE SURVEY

During the 2019-2020 school year, NCDPI has collaborated with Learning.com to provide a K-8 Digital Literacy Solution to support educators with the delivery of instruction as well as improve these critical digital literacy skills among students. For students in Tier 1 counties, NCDPI provided full funding of this service and all other North Carolina students were supported through convenience contract pricing.

As we move towards the end of this year and the available funding for Learning.com, it is important for NCDPI to measure the use and to identify the impact of this platform.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: All PSU Finance Officers, Charter Directors, Learning.com Coordinators, and Head Superintendents were emailed this survey and NCDPI is extending the deadline to complete. We ask that you work with your teams to complete this survey (bit.ly/LCOMSurvey2020) by Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2020. We anticipate this survey may take 8-10 minutes. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Cami.Narron@dpi.nc.gov.
Thank you for your support.

Looking for Online PD for Credit?

NC Administrators and Staff may be researching NC Educator Effectiveness System PD for Staff to complete while working remote. NOTE: Not all staff have access to this online system.

The Educator Effectiveness Department created courses listed here: rt3nc.org. These online professional modules offered are only available in NCDPI’s Home Base/NCEES system. Access to online PD in the Home Base system is managed through an active employee ID Number, so only current employees of North Carolina Public School Districts or Charter Schools can access Home Base. There is no mechanism for others to access and use the educator resources housed in the Home Base system.

What follows are suggested PD Resource for CEU credits, not all are endorsed by NCDPI, DPI Open Access Modules are free, the rest may have a cost. Staff should follow local PSU guidelines and policies to obtain approval for taking PD outside that offered locally.

Click Here: Online Professional Development for Credit Resources

Learning.com Online Learning Resources In the wake of the recent school closure announcements and the need to prepare students for online learning,Learnining.com has put together resources for Learning.com users. Since EasyTech is a web-based, K-8 digital literacy solution delivered through the Learning.com curriculum platform, learning can happen anywhere! Check out the resources below that will help your students safely continue digital literacy instruction at home. EasyTech Plug & Play Have you tried EasyTech Plug & Play? EasyTech Plug & Play contains only the auto-scored items from EasyTech by Grade. You can assign individual items or the entire unit to your students in just a few clicks. For more information on assigning curriculum, navigate to https://support.learning.com/teacher-guides/assigning-and-managing-curriculum/ or watch the short video found here: https://vimeo.com/70881961. Online Safety With our students potentially spending an increasing amount of time online in the next few weeks, it is important that they keep safe online. Below you will find a list of lessons that can be facilitated virtually and/or by parents/guardians, too! Online Safety Lesson Plan K-2 Online Safety Lesson Plan 3-5 Online Safety Lesson Plan 6-8 Parent Guides The parent guide below covers several online safety topics to better equip parents with the information and resources needed to be “Web aware.” Specifically, this resource covers information about netiquette, cell phone safety, filtering, addictive behavior, intellectual property, ergonomics, online privacy, predators, and virus protection. Online Safety Guide For Parents (English) Online Safety Guide For Parents (Spanish) FAQs

Upcoming NCEES Webinars

All webinars will be recorded and posted to the Webinar Series document located on http://bit.ly/ncees-support.  Click the titles below to register. Please click the following link to review the full list and to access past recorded sessions: NCEES 2019-2020 Webinars. 

1. New Assistant Principal NCEES Series
Note: Participants only register 1 time for all 10 meetings included in the series.
Description: New assistant principals need consistent ongoing support.
An agenda outline for all 10 meetings has been developed. In addition, participants will have a link to submit questions and ideas for topics/ standards to be covered throughout the series. Link to agenda outline for all 10 meetings

Target Audience: NEW Assistant Principals
Remaining Dates: March 31, April 28, May 26, June 16
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Recordings:  August, September, October, December, January, February

Presentations:  August, September, October, December, January, February

2. Providing Quality Feedback and the Summative Evaluation -- NEW!!--please share with other Evaluators and Observers!
Description: The Summative Evaluation can be difficult and stressful for the evaluator and the teacher. This webinar will provide ways to use the language of the Professional Teaching Standards and the rubric to ensure accurate and reliable feedback as it relates to the Summative Evaluation. Effective feedback strategies and practices will be discussed, including how to structure a framework/protocol for the Summary Evaluation Conference.
Recording and Presentation

3. EOY for Teachers/ Support Staff Recording and Presentation

4. EOY for Principals Recording and Presentation