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NCDHHS Announces COVID-19 Screening Testing Program to Increase K-12 School Health Staffing and Capacity

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching an expanded COVID-19 screening testing program to support public, charter and private K-12 schools in protecting students and staff from the spread of COVID-19. The program will launch in fall 2021 and schools can register to participate beginning in early July. 

"COVID-19 screening testing can help protect our school communities and help keep students in the classroom," said Ann Nichols, State School Nurse Consultant at NCDHHS. "We encourage everyone, including students, to get vaccinated if they are eligible, but students under 12 don’t have that option yet. This testing program will help keep our schools safe and our students learning."

Read the full release here.

Number 9

Educator Edition - June 15

Read the June 15th Educator Edition here. 

Number 8

New - ResiliART Project

The Office of Learning Recovery and Acceleration (OLR), in collaboration with partners from the Office of Standards, Curriculum & Instruction and the NC SEL Implementation Team, created an opportunity for students to express what they experienced in the 2020-21 school year, or what they hope to experience in the upcoming school year. The ResiliART Project.

The ResiliART Project is an opportunity to celebrate our students’ resiliency this past year. This optional project is meant to be a supplemental enrichment opportunity during your 2021 school extension program and is open to any PSU with students participating in the 2021 school extension program. 

To learn more, click here. 

Number 7

PBS End-of-Year At-Home Learning Program: PreK-3

PBS North Carolina has released an end-of-year At-Home Learning program for PreK-3 students. This free resource is designed and hosted by teachers and follows North Carolina standards.

Literacy lessons will be aired Tuesdays and Fridays from 8-10 a.m and Math Lessons on Mondays and Thursdays from 8- 10 a.m. 

For more information about the At-Home Learning program, a weekly schedule, and a selection of 12 extension activities from each week's lesson, please click here for the At-Home Learning packet.

Number 6

Human Trafficking Training

Presented by Jan Mullis

Hosted by Sandhills Regional Network with Eastpointe LME/MCO

Our Up Close and Personal Train the Trainer program is designed for all school staff to fulfill the requirements of Session Law 2019-245, Senate Bill 199. It is a 3 hour training that provides educators with the opportunity to learn strategies to help recognize and report the signs of a youth being trafficked. Additionally, appointed educators will be trained to present this program to their students if given the opportunity. 

There is no limit to the number of people for the class but, all attendees must register by July 2nd. 

Tuesday July 13th, 2021
1:00-3:00pm or
1:00-4:00pm (Train the Trainer option)

Contact Information:
Darilyn Ruotolo
darilynf2f@gmail.com
(910) 947-1703

Number 5

Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission Meets Friday, June 18

The Advancement and Development Subcommittee of the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual meeting on Friday, June 18, at 10 a.m.

The agenda is available online. The meetings will be audio streamed for those who are interested in joining virtually.

Number 4

NC Teaching Fellows Program adds three new partner institutions

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University and University of North Carolina at Pembroke to serve as additional partner institutions for the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program.

Read the full release here.

Number 3

School Counseling Newsletter

Find the latest School Counseling Newsletter here. 

Number 2

#DistrictVisitsVoices - Sandhills Region

Learn how educators build strong communities to help students succeed - read the full blog post here. 

Visit @ncpublicschools for weekly highlights on the efforts of educators & school leaders across our state. #OneTeamOneVoice

Number 1

P-EBT Mini Toolkit for Summer

North Carolina has been approved to extend Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) for summer 2021. For more information please see the DHHS announcement press release. Please note that summer benefits will not impact school year 2020-21 benefits which will continue to be issued to students and children under 6 who remain eligible through June 2021.

To learn more, please visit www.ncdhhs.gov/PEBT.

Find the updated communication materials here.