Weekly Top Ten - October 7, 2021

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October 7, 2021

Number 10

Principal's Appreciation Month

"We wanted to take the time to celebrate you and your dedicated service to the teachers and students of North Carolina. We understand that this is one of the toughest years we have had to endure, and yet you press onward to support your students, faculty, and staff.

We appreciate the passion and resiliency you have and will continue to display as you multiply excellence and growth under your purview."

Read the full letter on Principal's Appreciation Month from DPI's Special Advisor for Principal Engagement, Tabari Wallace, here.

Number 9

2021 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)

The 2021 NC YRBS is currently underway. Since 1993, NC students have participated in the YRBS every odd-numbered year to provide data that is representative of our high school and middle school students on a statewide level. Data from this survey is vital to help understand the impacts of COVID on our students’ physical and mental health. Previous NC YRBS data can be seen here.

If you have any questions about the survey or your PSU’s participation, please contact Les Spell.

Number 8

PRC 177 - Summer Career Accelerator Program Webinar

Want to dig deeper into PRC 177 – Summer Career Accelerator Programs? The Office of Learning Recovery & Acceleration has invited subject matter experts to discuss state-wide initiatives, workforce pipelines, CTE, and career development plans. This in-depth technical webinar will dive deeper into the programmatic opportunities available for PRC 177.

The webinar will be Wednesday, October 13, 3-4PM.

Number 7

K-6 Cycle for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Now Open

Nominations and applications are now open for the 2021-22 cycle of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) for K-6 teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.

Nominations close on Friday, January 7 and applications are due by Sunday, February 6.

Click here to nominate a great K-6 teacher!

Number 6

Follow-Up - Monthly NCDHHS Joint COVID Call

If you were unable to join us for our monthly DHHS COVID Call, please email communications@dpi.nc.gov for the call recording and slide deck.

Number 5

Workshop Integrating Literacy in Science - Free PD Opportunity

Out Teach is offering a two-part virtual professional development workshop this fall focused on integrating literacy into NC science standards using the outdoors.

The workshop qualifies for 4 hours of CEUs and 4 hours toward NC Environmental Education certification, with 3 different opportunities to attend to accommodate the busy schedules of teachers. Registration is limited.

Learn more here.

Number 4

Creating an At-Home Learning Environment - Rethink Education Parent Webinars

Rethink Education, an initiative of NCDPI, is launching a new, free webinar series that invites parents and guardians to learn more about how to support their child’s learning, no matter where it takes place. The first webinar, “Creating an At-Home Learning Environment,” provides families with practical recommendations for how to create spaces at home that are great for learning — available in both English and Spanish.

October 21, 2021 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. (English)
Creating an At-Home Learning Environment
Speaker: Amber Garvey

October 25, 2021 7:00 - 7:45 p.m. (Spanish)
Crear un Ambiente de Aprendizaje en Casa
Speaker: Rachel Wright Junio

Number 3

Superintendent Truitt Attends Sallie B. Howard's National Blue Ribbon Recognition Ceremony

Last week State Superintendent Catherine Truitt visited Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science in Wilson to attend their National Blue Ribbon recognition ceremony. Sallie B. Howard was the only NC charter school to receive this distinction, and one of only 15 charter schools to receive it nationwide. Way to go Sallie B. Howard!

See photos from the visit here.