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Charter Leaders, 8/31s 'OCS Office Hours' topic was “Managing Restart Option B”. There was a panel of school leaders sharing their experiences of opening school with a hybrid model. Watch the recording through Epicenter!
Also, COMMUNICATION CONSIDERATIONS & KEY MESSAGES: Addressing COVID-19 Positive Cases in Schools
Some additional FREE resources:
The Training Network
- NC Department of Labor Library free web-based training library
- In order to access the streaming safety videos via subscription, you will need to submit a completed, signed library loan agreement which can be accessed from this page:
https://www.labor.nc.gov/documents/library-loan-agreement
https://www.labor.nc.gov/safety-and-health/library
Professional Learning 101
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NC ACCESS Program Launches
Educational Equity Aspiring Minority
School Leaders Program
The North Carolina Advancing Charter Collaboration and Excellence for Student Success (NC ACCESS) grant program in the Office of Charter Schools is excited to embark on the newest phase of the grant: the Educational Equity Aspiring Minority School Leaders Program. The purpose of the program is to recruit, select, and train a cohort of twenty (20) aspiring minority school leaders over the life of the project to prepare for service in a leadership role in NC charter schools.
The Aspiring Minority School Leaders Program is designed to recruit, support, and build a pipeline of minority school leaders prepared to meet the challenges of leading schools for educational equity. North Carolina charter schools will benefit by having access to a cohort of school leaders or color who are exceptionally trained, ready to be part of cutting-edge school reform initiatives, and ready to move into leadership positions with strengthened organizational and instructional leadership skills. The Aspiring Minority Leadership Program includes coursework, internship experiences, professional development, and mentoring.
Nominations:
NC charter school leaders can nominate one (1) potential candidate per school for the program. The nominating school leader must write a one-page letter stating why they are nominating this person. Candidates must complete a brief application and an essay to enter the pool of nominees. The deadline for submission of Nominations and the Aspiring Minority School Leaders Program application is October 1, 2020. The applications will be reviewed by the NC ACCESS Program staff and selections will be made by October 5, 2020. Once selections have been made, we will host a virtual webinar with the MSA Program Coordinator from Appalachian State University to answer questions about the program. The program is a collaboration with Appalachian State University. The program is online only.
Click here for:
Program Information and Application Package
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NC ACCESS Program Reading List featured Monthly
Leading Equity-Based MTSS for All Students 1st Edition
Amy McCart and Dawn Dee Miller
Ensure that Every Child Achieves Academic and Social Success
An equity-based multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) helps school teams engage all students across the full range of learning needs. MTSS ensures that the vision of equity for every student is achieved, with high expectations and quality instruction, while not straining a school’s budget or personnel. This strategy filled book teaches you how to • Engage all students in learning through an equity-based approach • Analyze and utilize your resources • Apply strengths- and evidence-based principles for implementation • Incorporate effective tools to systematize MTSS
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NC ACCESS SUBGRANTEE News
MINA Charter School Building Is Complete
MINA, founded in Sanford, Lee County, the heart of North Carolina, is open in August 2020 for students entering grades K-5. (Remote learning now) Specializing in small class sizes, and non-traditional classroom settings, the technologically based educational program begins with Kindergarten. Each student will be assigned either a tablet/laptop as a component of their MINA education. The STREAM curriculum focuses on project-based learning integrating Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Students enjoy a dual language curriculum beginning in Kindergarten. If a student’s primary language is English, he/she will learn Spanish while those whose primary language is Spanish will learn English.
The diverse faculty and staff reflect the educational, cultural and social needs of the students. Not only are staff members certified and licensed by the State of North Carolina, but some of them are among the most accomplished educators in their area of expertise. These experts carry out the mandates of our specialized curriculum and our students learn from the best.
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CONGRATULATIONS WELLS FARGO CUP CHARTER SCHOOL WINNERS
The Wells Fargo Cup recognizes the top overall athletic program in each of the four classifications. Seven out of the top ten 1A schools are charter schools. Congratulations to Lake Norman Charter for finishing in the Top Ten in the 2A division.
1A Wells Fargo Cup Final Standings
1st – Lincoln Charter – 302.5
2nd – Pine Lake Prep – 270
3rd – Research Triangle – 240
6th – Community School of Davidson – 220
7th – Franklin Academy – 195
8th – Mountain Island Charter – 192.5
9th – Raleigh Charter – 175
Please note that response times to voicemails left on our phones will be much slower than usual due to the COVID-19 response efforts. Sending us an email is ideal. Clicking the link on our names will bring up an automatic email prompt. Thank you!
OCS Main number: 984 236 2700 ocs@dpi.nc.gov
Director of the Office of Charter Schools
Consultant, Renewals & Stakeholder Support
Consultant, Planning Year & Ready to Open Process
Consultant, Amendments & Compliance
Consultant, Epicenter Tech Support & Performance Framework
Consultant, Professional Development
Program Administrator, NC ACCESS Program
Program Coordinator, NC ACCESS Program
NC ACCESS Subgrant Program Manager
NC ACCESS Finance Administrator
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Consultant, Charter Applications
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