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Weekly Newsletter- November 13, 2020

Please be sure to keep EDDIE up to date!

• OCS Guidance on Title IX-New Compliance Requirements
• OCS Guidance SB199 Sex Trafficking Prevention Training and SB476 Mental Health Plans
• OCS Guidance for Charter Schools SB681/Session Law 2020-78 Enrollment Priorities, Assessments Memo, and CARES Act additional funds available 7/17/2020 
• OCS Guidance for Charter Schools House Bill 1043 / Session Law 2020-4 Summer Learning Program and Supplemental Grants 6/2 revised 6/8/2020

Upcoming Events and Reminders!

Save the Date!

DUE TODAY, 11/13 Advanced Placement Update- Time Sensitive

DUE TODAY, 11/13 Indicator 11 Reporting Issue and Deadline extension

By 11/20: Verify and Update NC DL/I Program Directory for 2020 - 2021

It’s the time of year for Enrollment and Expansion Requests!!   School boards and administrative teams should be familiar with the requirements surrounding annual expansion and enrollment increases (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_115C/GS_115C-218.7.pdf) and (https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/PDF/BySection/Chapter_115C/GS_115C-218.8.pdf).     A charter school may increase its enrollment by 30% each year (or 20% for low-performing schools). The only exception is for those schools that may have higher enrollment projections outlined in the original charter, in which case the school may “revert” back to those numbers. Any request above those percentages must be approved by the State Board of Education and this request is prompted in the CSADM system. Grade expansion is also regulated by statute (see section 218.8 above).   Certain expansions are considered “nonmaterial” meaning the school does not need to seek SBE approval, and others require SBE approval (for example, multiple grade level growth not outlined in the original charter). State Board approved expansion or enrollment requests require an amendment. All expansion and enrollment requests for the 2021-2022 school year should be submitted while conducting the Phase 0 CSADM process which opens in November. Please review the attached PDF to understand how the process works.   Refer to this guide: Charter School Enrollment Increase Requests and Grade Expansion Ashley Baquero, Office of Charter Schools Ashley.Baquero@dpi.nc.gov

Reminder:  PowerSchool IPT Certification in February 2021

The Home Base Team will be offering a virtual IPT certification training from February 1-5, 2021.  This training will span five full days. Participants will have 90 days to take and pass the certification test after training. Each PSU is allowed a certain number of technical contacts based on their ADM. If you are unsure of your current technical contacts, please contact PowerSchool Support at 1-855-339-4790. 

NCDPI has created an IPT FAQ document  to help answer questions you may have. Please review this document for frequently asked questions about the training and certification.

Those who can attend the DPI offered IPT Training include: 

• Anyone replacing a previous technical contact from their allotted number.
• A local charter school employee who is not employed by a data management company. 

Those who cannot attend this training are: 

• Charter school data management company employees
• PSUs wanting additional technical contacts above their desired allocation
• Anyone who has attended training previously and failed the certification test. 

Note: Anyone who is not eligible for this training will need to arrange training and/or certification directly through the vendor, PowerSchool, and cover the cost incurred. To do so, please reach out to the PowerSchool training team, training@powerschool.com.   

Those who are eligible for this training session, please fill out the registration form.

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Thank you,

Yolanda Wilson
NC Department of Public Instruction
Digital Teaching and Learning

COVID TOP TEN:

To help recap important news of the week, we are pleased to bring you the NCDPI COVID-19 WEEKLY TOP TEN.   The link does not change.  New content is added to the top of the document weekly.  

Here’s a preview:

10. Input needed regarding Student Success with College Courses
9. New! NCDHHS Webinar Q&A Document
8. Reminder-AIG Coordinators’ Fall Institute
7. NCHSAA Announces Mandatory Masks for Indoor Sports Athletes
6. November NCDHHS K-12 Guidance Updates (Posted 11.6.20)
5. Awesome PD Opportunities!
4. Reminder: Household Applications for School Meal Benefits
3. Calling all NC PK-12 Education Professionals-Remote Learning Survey Deadline Approaching!
2. NC Education Corps is Recruiting Inaugural Class of Corps Members!
1. NEW! 2020-21 Testing & Accountability Update (11.13.20)

Please note that the state COVID WEEKLY TOP TEN is not compiled with charter schools primarily in mind, or written by OCS. Charter schools retain flexibility by law, including but not limited to the issuance of emergency leave. If you ever have any uncertainty about a requirement, please reach out to the Office of Charter Schools.

Immunization assessments extended to December 30, 2020

Dear Partners,

I am writing to notify you of an extension to the current documentation deadlines for immunizations and school health assessments, pursuant to a new Executive Order issued by Governor Roy Cooper and a State Health Director Memo issued by State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Tilson. Please share the following important information with district and school leaders, and families.

The requirements to submit a certification of immunization and a school health assessment will be reinstated on December 1, 2020.  The 30-day grace period will end December 30, 2020, or 30 calendar days from the child’s first date of attendance, whichever is later, after which point a student would have to be excluded from in-person and remote learning until compliant with requirements. Schools will have until February 1, 2021 to file annual immunization reports. 

While it is critically important that children are vaccinated and heath care settings are low risk, this extension was made due to ongoing concerns and reports that students and families are experiencing continued barriers to completing immunization and school health assessment requirements as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The new orders issued today provide additional time for families. This extension grants all of us the pressing opportunity to continue our work together to get children and adolescents caught up on vaccinations and well child checks as soon as possible.

Previously, an Executive Order issued by Governor Roy Cooper and a State Health Director Memo issued by State Health Director Dr. Elizabeth Tilson delayed documentation deadlines for proof-of-immunization and health assessment requirements for school and child-care facilities until October 30, 2020.  

The Executive Order and State Health Director Memo applies to students enrolled in public, private or religious educational institutions, including child care facilities and K-12 schools as well as colleges and universities. Whether children are home-schooled, attend school in-person or by remote learning, they are required by state law to be immunized based on their age for certain vaccinations as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More information on North Carolina’s requirements for vaccines can be found on the NCDHHS website. It is strongly encouraged for families to make arrangements for children to receive their required vaccinations as soon as possible.

NCDHHS Division of Public Health’s Immunization Branch also offers comprehensive guidance on immunization recommendations as well as advice for families on navigating access issues during COVID-19.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Planchard, MPP

Office of the Secretary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

EDNC - Perspective | COVID-19 through the eyes of one principal

Superintendents and Charter School Leaders,

Please see the attached memo, 2020-21 Testing & Accountability Update, from State Board of Education Chairman, Eric Davis.

• 2020-21 Testing & Accountability Update.pdf

Thank you for attending the 2020-2021 Purple Star Application Overview Webinar. Links to the recordings and other helpful sites are provided in this attachment. For questions, please email Angie.Mullennix@dpi.nc.gov.

Please see the attached memo regarding changes with automation of GPA and Grade-Scale beginning with the 2021-22 school year.

Please send the attached memo, Summer Programs 2020–21, from Dr. David Stegall and Dr. Tammy Howard to all Charter School Directors.

Please see the attached memo, K-3 Formative and Diagnostic Assessment Data Sharing, from Deputy Superintendent, Dr. David Stegall and Director of K-3 Literacy, Dr. Tara Galloway.

• 2020-21 Read to Achieve Diagnostic Assessment Data Collection.pdf K-3 Formative and Diagnostic Assessment Data Sharing.pdf RTA Student Assessment Data Specification v3.pdf

As outlined in the attached memo, K–3 Formative and Diagnostic Assessment Data Sharing, public school units (PSU) are required to submit student assessment data from the selected Read to Achieve diagnostic assessments for K–3rd grade students. The suggested method for this data collection is submission of the data by the vendor.   If PSUs choose to provide the data to NCDPI instead, the attached directions should be used.

 Direct any questions concerning the assessment data to your NCDPI K-3 Literacy Consultant.  Direct any questions about processing the data files to your Regional Accountability Coordinator.

• Clarification to K-3 Diagnostic Data Submission 10/23/20

Presentation from Superintendents' Monthly Check-In 10/15/20

Comprehensive Continuous Improvement Plan (CCIP) for Charters 10/15/20

Important Info Update from the School Financial Reporting Section

What’s New – FY 20-21

Please check out the What’s New section of DPI’s website at https://www.dpi.nc.gov/districts-schools/district-operations/financial-and-business-services.  It will provide you the latest information about the COVID funding and Teacher and Instructional Support Bonus.

COVID Funding

Review the COVID Allotment Policy manual 2020-21, which reflects which COVID PRCs charters are eligible.

If you have COVID funding questions, please contact Sue Holly at susan.holly@dpi.nc.gov.

Please review the below memo, The 2021 Session of the North Carolina Governor's School, from Dr. Beverly Emory, executive director of the Leandro Implementation, and Sherry Thomas, director of the Exceptional Children Divison.

• 10.21.20 Help Children Cope With Their Emotions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.pdf
• 10.21.20 Ayude a los Niños a Afrontar sus Emociones durante la Pandemia de COVID-19.pdf
• 2020-9 Fall NC SIP Connect NEWSLETTER.pdf
• Deep Dive Virtual Sessions (2).pdf
• Weekly_Updates_10.28.20 .pdf
• Demystifying Dyslexia.pdf
• EEE Memo 2020-21-2.pdf
• SLD Fact Sheet #10_FAQs.pdf
• 132 Second Round.pdf
• EIPA .pdf
• Learning disability and dyslexia awareness (8).pdf
• Opening DPIencrypt Messages.pdf
• Memo 2021 Governor's School.pdf
• Summer Program_DS_TH_100720.pdf
• 11.04.20 Speech and Language Therapy Ideas for Home.pdf
• 11.04.20 Ideas de Terapia del Habla y el Lenguaje para el Hogar.pdf

Please review the attached ECATS communication. 

• Indicator 7 Reporting Checklist.pdf
• Indicator 7 Exception Descriptions.pdf
• Indicator_11_Exception Tab Guide.pdf
• Monday Message 10.26.20.pdf
• ECATS Webinar Video Links - Federal Reporting 10.02.20.pdf

• Tip Sheet: Related Service Support Descriptions (RSSD) The EC Division has received questions regarding how to document supplemental aids and supports that were previously included on a separate stand-alone form, RSSD, prior to the implementation of ECATS and the new EC forms. While this information was previously provided at the May 2017 Regional Director’s Meeting, it is appropriate to update the information and re-release in a Tip Sheet.  Please see the updated version attached.

Happy National Career Development Month - Poetry and Art Contest

Resources Galore:

School Business Newsletter – November 13, 2020

K-12 Education Legislative Update - November 9, 2020

Reminders from our NC AP Partnership - AP Exam orders

New standards mapping resource for SEL from the NC SEL implementation team

Advancing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a Lever for Equity and Excellence - Equity Insights Report

NC SIS Weekly Email Bulletins

Monthly Update: SIS and NC Healthy Schools

November 2020 - AP/IB/CIE Update

CSI Connections Newsletter

NC Homeless Education Program

Global Education Newsletter: International Education Week & More!

ADVANCED MATH COURSES LEGISLATION UPDATE

November 2020: Social Studies Update

November K-12 Mathematics Monthly Update

November Science Update

NCDPI School Counseling Updates October Newsletter

2021 NC Governor's School Announcement

NCDPI Webinar Series: Integrating SEL in the Content Areas

Fall 2020 NCStar Professional Learning Opportunities

Digital Learning Standards & ELA Standards Crosswalk - New Resource

November - December 2020: World Language Opportunities

Please Help Announce the Senate Youth Program Opportunity through December 6th

Mark Your Calendars for Our November NCELAReads!

Please Share- Ready, Set, App! Cycle 2 Live for HS Students

Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge Sign up By November 20 Middle and High School

Sign Up for November NCELAReads Now Open!

DL/I Discourse: IHE- Strategies for Online Academic Language Learning for DL/I

New Webinar Series: Supporting Learning Differences in Arts Education - Nov. 13, 2020

STEM Connect Conference 11/17/20 - Spread the Word