From the desk of OCS Director, Dave Machado
Dear Charter School Leaders,
With a new year comes new opportunities and changes. It saddens me to announce that Dr. Shaunda Cooper will be leaving the Office of Charter Schools at the end of February. “Coop” has been a valued team member for six years, and her customer service and can-do approach will be sorely missed. I look forward to seeing what the next chapter of her life holds for her and will be forever grateful for a job well done.
Claire Porter will be leading the Renewal process as well as continuing to lead the Ready to Open/Planning Year workflow. I am very appreciative that Claire has agreed to lead both of these very important workflows in our office. Claire’s professionalism and attention to detail make her a perfect fit for both these assignments.
I want to thank the entire OCS team for their hard work supporting the very important work all our schools are doing to provide a high-quality education to the students across North Carolina.
Please do not hesitate to call our office if we can help in anyway.
Thanks,
Dave
Important MEMOs from DPI:
NCDHHS/DPI
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New Guidance: Maintenance of Public and Student Records
School leaders, the new retention and disposition schedule for Local Public School Units has been released, and this schedule also applies to charter schools. You can find it here. LPSUs will also need to use the General Records Schedule: Local Government Agencies to find the appropriate retentions for common records like HR and Legal, and this schedule is available here.
These schedules are ready to be approved and implemented. Please contact Courtney Bailey (919-814-6918) if you have any questions.
NC SEL Website & Newsletter
We are excited to share the release of our updated NC Social and Emotional Learning Website (here) and our Newsletter (here)!
Please share the following with your team(s) and communication channels.
The North Carolina Social and Emotional Learning Newsletter is provided by the North Carolina Social and Emotional Learning Implementation Team which is comprised of cross-agency and cross-division representation from the State Board of Education, Department of Public Instruction, and Department of Health and Human Services, as well as representation from implementing districts and families/caregivers. This team is working to scale up systemic social and emotional learning across all North Carolina public schools. Please see the most recent edition here where you will find:
- Key NC Social and Emotional Learning Resources
- Summer and Fall 2021 Released Resources
- NC Social and Emotional Learning Implementation Update
- Social and Emotional Learning and Educational Equity Resources
- Important Dates
Beth Rice
Social and Emotional Learning Lead
Integrated Academic and Behavioral Systems
Office of Educational Equity
NC Department of Public Instruction
(W) (984) 236-2157
Beth.Boggs@dpi.nc.gov
 NCEES News
Professional Development Leads!
EdStar Analytics is now offering courses through NCEES/Premium Library!
Join us on Wed., Feb. 16, 2022 from 12:30-1PM EST to learn how you can provide this PD to your educators!
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NCEES: Self-Paced PD Course Catalog List updated
Looking for a listing of self-paced courses available in NCEES?
Click here for the NCEES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES CATALOG updated 01/12/2022.
View Courses, Credit Types/CEUS and more, then return to NCEES > Professional Development Tab to search and start a self-paced course.
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Did you know NCEES will be at NCTIES 2022?
Presentation Title : Growth, Goals & Credits in NCEES
Presenter's Name: Cami Narron, Room: 302B
Date: 03/04/2022; Time: 9:00
Join Us In Raleigh! March 2 - 4, 2022 at the Raleigh Convention Center.
NCTIES is a membership association for educators and educator leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and teaching through the effective use of technology. We are the North Carolina ISTE affiliate.
NCTIES 2022 Registration is now Open!
EC Division
Please see the attached parent newsletters.
Office of Charter Schools (OCS) Updates
Demographics Mirroring Plan
Dear charter school leaders,
Per NC General Assembly Statute 115C-218.45, within one year after the charter school begins operation, the charter school shall make efforts for the population of the school to reasonably reflect the racial and ethnic composition of the general population residing within the local school administrative unit in which the school is located or the racial and ethnic composition of the special population that the school seeks to serve residing within the local school administrative unit in which the school is located. The school shall be subject to any court-ordered desegregation plan in effect for the local school administrative unit.
Beginning in January 2022, the Office of Charter Schools will be collecting these plans annually to keep on file through Epicenter.
In the document you upload, due January 28th, please list or describe in applicable detail, using your discretion as school leader, the ways your school is attempting to reflect the community your school resides in. OCS is purposely not providing a template or form to give our schools the most flexibility in providing this information. If you have any questions about this, reach out to dave.machado@dpi.nc.gov
COMING SOON: 2022 NC Charter Applications
The 2022 NC Charter School Application process will open on Friday, January 28th at 5 pm (EST). The 2022 charter application window will close on April 29, 2022 at 5pm (EDT). Applicants who are interested in opening a charter school in 2023 under the accelerated timeline, or in 2024 under the standard timeline must submit their charter applications on or before the April 29, 2022 application close date.
Both the online application and $1,000 application fee must be submitted on or before April 29, 2022 at 5pm EDT.
The link to the 2022 NC Charter School application will go live on Friday, January 28th at 5pm and will be posted on the NCDPI Charter Schools Application page found here.
2022 NC OCS SECU PHP Scholarship Information
The 2022 North Carolina SECU People Helping People Scholarship Application is now Open! Final submissions should be returned to Dr. Darian C. Jones, darian.jones@dpi.nc.gov no later than March 18th, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. with all of the requested information. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Jones at the above email.
The Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee
The Carolina Panthers invite you to register your school for the Scripps National Spelling Bee and your chance to qualify students for the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank of America!
The Carolina Panthers are excited to announce registration is open for the Scripps National Spelling Bee program and your opportunity to qualify students for the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee presented by Bank America. The Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee will be held on a TBD date on either March 12, 13, 19 or 20, 2022 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. Final date confirmation will be provided by January 1, 2022. The top four North Carolina spellers and top two South Carolina spellers from the Carolina Panthers Bee will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in June 2022. Interested schools/districts can learn more and find registration information by clicking here.
Click here for a special message from Carolina Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule!
Key dates to consider:
January 31: Deadline for schools to register with Scripps for this year's Bee program.
February 18, 2021: Deadline for school districts to submit winning students who have earned the opportunity to advance to the Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee.
March 12-13 OR 19-20, 2021: Carolina Panthers Regional Spelling Bee for designated NC/SC school district winners. Bee will be held at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
OCS Consultant Sites:
The NC ACCESS Program has added more professional development opportunities for this spring. Visit the NC ACCESS [ncaccessprogram.com/learn]website to learn more and register!
FUELING EDUCATORS EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
with Karen Cuthrell
Fueling Educators Emotional Development is a comprehensive professional development program grounded in emotional intelligence focusing on Adult Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). FEED gives adults the tools to take a deep dive into their emotional journey to uncover the patterns in their lives that prevent them from being emotionally well.
Jan 25, 2022
HOW TO INCORPORATE BLACK HISTORY INTO YOUR LESSON PLANNING
with Dr. Sankofa Willette Nash
Focus on the theory and praxis of incorporating Black History in lesson planning.
Feb 10, 2022
A VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE HOUSE OF SEESAW!
with Dr. Vickel Darby
Attention Amazing Teachers! Looking for a platform for student engagement? Have no fear! Seesaw is here! Learn how you can empower your students to create, reflect, share, and collaborate.
Mar 22, 2022
EVERYONE NEEDS A HERO! KAMI IS OUR HERO!
with Dr. Vickel Darby
Explore, Engage, Execute on how Kami provides super powers to empower learning! Learn how to gain your super powers by driving engagement, streamline academic feedback and assessment to improve learning outcomes!
Apr 13, 2022
NC ACCESS ASPIRING MINORITY SCHOOL LEADERS PROGRAM
SEEKING INTERESTED PARTICIPANTS FOR A FALL 2022 COHORT
The NC ACCESS Program is looking to potentially offer two cohorts of the Aspiring Minority School Leaders Program with only 20 slots available! One track for applicants WITH a master’s degree to complete a MSA Add-on Licensure program AND one track for applicants WITHOUT a master’s degree to complete a Masters in School Administration program. Learn more about the Add-on Licensure Program here. The full MSA program would be a new offering.
PLEASE SEND THE NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES OF POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR THE PROGRAM TO DR. BARBARA O’NEAL.
NCCAT Charter School Conference
NC Colleagues,
Are you ready to grow your network of charter school educators and learn innovative strategies for your classrooms? If so, join NCCAT for our annual Charter School Connections Conference held March 7-9th on our Cullowhee Campus. Come ready to share, collaborate, and grow new ideas for your school. Lodging and meals are provided for this event. Click here to apply.
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Join us at Fresh Take: Strategies for Student Success on February 4. This year's keynote speaker is Donalyn Miller, The Book Whisperer!
Fresh Take conference brings together top educators for a great day of learning and conversing.
We look forward to learning alongside you at the best professional development of the year!
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Other Resources from DPI:
Leadership Opportunities:
Whom Should I Contact at the Office of Charter Schools?
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 / Email: ocs@dpi.nc.gov
Dave Machado 984 236 2702
Director of the Office of Charter Schools
Shaunda Cooper 984 236 2707
Consultant, Stakeholder Support
Claire Porter 984 236 2709
Consultant, Renewals, Planning Year & Ready to Open Process
Ashley Baquero 984 236 2708
Consultant, Amendments & Compliance
Joseph Letterio 984 236 2703
Consultant, Epicenter Tech Support & Performance Framework
Darian Jones 984 236 2705
Consultant, Professional Development
Melanie Rackley 984 236 2712
Consultant, Charter Applications
Jay Whalen 984 236 2711
Program Administrator, NC ACCESS Program
Barbara O'Neal 984 236 2706
Program Coordinator, NC ACCESS Program
Davida Robinson 984 236 2878
NC ACCESS Subgrant Program Manager
Lakisha Robbins 984 236 2704
NC ACCESS Finance Administrator
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