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Welcome Dr. Charles Aiken!
Section Chief for Mathematics, Science, and STEM
Bio statement:
I am honored to join DPI as the new Section Chief for Math, Science and STEM. I come to the Department having served as a Teacher and Assistant Principal in Wake County, as a Principal and Director in Chatham County, and most recently in Pender County as the Chief Academic Officer. I am excited to start reaching out and building relationships across the State. Please let me know how we can help serve you and your students.
Respectfully,
Dr. Charles A. Aiken
Section Chief for Math, Science and STEM
Division of Academic Standards
NC Department of Public Instruction
(W) (984)236-2837
Charles.Aiken@dpi.nc.gov
The North Carolina Presidential Awards would like to announce the finalists for the 2022 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching!
The finalists in mathematics are:
- Rebecca Criste from Cumberland County Schools
- Kimberly Inman from Pinnacle Classical Academy
- Nardi Routten from Craven County Schools
The finalists in science are:
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Adam Haas from Union County Public Schools
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Kerrie Lalli from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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Susan Merrell from Carteret County School System
From these six finalists, two will be chosen as the national awardees from North Carolina.
Please see the attached announcement for more information!
Thank you to those who nominated and supported teachers in the application process! In our finalists this cycle, some started the application process on their own and some were nominated by administrators, instructional coaches, and former colleagues!
And a special "Thank you!" to those 37 individuals who assisted during the review process! Our reviewers consisted of teachers, administrators, coaches, district personnel, university personnel, retired educators, and private business owners and workers.
The next cycle for the Presidential Awards for 7-12 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science teachers will open near the beginning of the next school year. More information can be found at www.paemst.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Joseph Reaper or Alexis Wood, who has joined Joseph as a NC State Coordinator for the Presidential Awards.
Joseph Reaper @ joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov
Alexis Wood @ kathryn.wood@dpi.nc.gov
 #IAmCS 2022 Summit
The #IAMCS (I Am Computer Science) 2022 Summit Event is for NC 6-12th grade students who are interested in computer science, AI, robotics, and STEM!
The #IAmCS Campaign aims to move the needle on equity-focused strategies to strengthen the North Carolina Computer Science landscape for all students. We are beyond excited to share we will host the second annual #IAmCS Student-Led Summit on Saturday, April 30th at the Friday Institute! Last year we had a passionate and knowledgeable group of phenomenal student leaders who put together a beautiful summit that highlighted students across our state as the keynote speakers, breakout session facilitators, and moderators and we are beyond excited to host this next summer F2F. We would truly appreciate your support in getting the word out to schools and districts to ensure that we have students who are interested and involved in CS, STEM, robotics, AI, etc. to have the opportunity to register and attend. The summit will be an opportunity for students across the state to connect with other students interested in these areas and offers a moment to be uplifted and inspired to break barriers that may hinder them from pursuing career pathways leading to computer science.
We hope to see you there!
Date: Saturday, April 30th 2022
Time: 10 am - 5:30 pm EST
Location: NC State University's, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation
Eligibility: Currently enrolled NC middle school & high school students
*LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED*
Register Now!
Complete this form @ #IAmCS Summit Registration
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Use QR Code on the flyer to register
Please complete and submit this form by Sunday, April 24, 2022.
For more information, please contact Sheneka (Revis) Brightwell @ sheneka.revis@dpi.nc.gov
or iamcsnc@gmail.com
Building Engineers in K-5 Classrooms
Conference Registration Open!
Want to learn more about how to utilize high-quality STEM practices in your elementary classrooms? Want to see actual K-5 students in action, putting their programming and engineering skills to the test in real-time challenges?
The Event Includes
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FREE Registration - made possible through a partnership between NCDPI and the SERVE Center, hosted by Moore County Schools
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2 Day Conference:
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Day One = "traditional" conference setting with hands-on concurrent sessions.
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Day Two = Elementary Robotics/Engineering Showcase with 250+ K-5 students + hands-on opportunities for attendees.
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Inspiring Keynote directly from the field and relevant to your classroom - Dante Poole: Principal, Aberdeen Elementary School
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40+ hands-on concurrent sessions from teachers and other educators across North Carolina
- Ability to connect with like-minded educators across NC
Learn More here: k5engineers.org/conference
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Professional Development Opportunities with NCCAT
The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (www.nccat.org) (NCCAT) provides free professional development to NC educators in residential, online, virtual, school, and regional settings. Our professional learning is designed to help you gain knowledge and skills to support student learning. Make plans today to join us for timely, research-based professional development!
Spring registration open now.
For more information about available sessions and dates, click this link.
For more NCCAT programs please visit www.nccat.org
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FREE Online Professional Development for Teachers!
Amplifying Statistics and Data Science in Classrooms
Our world is rich with data sources, and today’s media is flooded with graphs and data that require data literate citizens. Technology makes data more accessible than ever before, and statistics and data science skills can help students be ready for data-intensive STEM careers.
Amplifying Statistics and Data Science in Classrooms is a new set of FREE online modules that help educators in grades 6-12:
● Develop strategies for using an investigation cycle to teach statistics and data science
● Ignite students' interest in real world data investigations with technology
● Emphasize inferential reasoning through posing different types of investigative questions
● Earn certificates for up to 40 hrs to apply to CEUs.
Activities and strategies can help you meet the NC statistics standards in grades 6-8, Math 1, 2, 3, AP Statistics, and the new Math 4 course!
Learn more and register at http://go.ncsu.edu/amplifystats
Use this flyer to share the opportunity with colleagues.
Once registered, you will always have access to learn at your own pace.
If you have questions or may be interested in having a team of teachers work together with the online modules, contact lead instructors from NC State:
Dr. Hollylynne Lee: hollylynne@ncsu.edu
Dr. Gemma Mojica: gmmojica@ncsu.edu
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From "English Learner" to "Multilingual Learner"
Using Asset-Based Language
Dear Educators:
As part of its asset-based belief system, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will now begin using “Multilingual Learner” (ML) when referring to students who use other languages in addition to English. This shift in language takes an asset-based approach to: 1) avoid labeling students in terms of the language they do not yet know; 2) acknowledge that students’ first languages and cultures are a strength; and 3) reiterate the importance of literacy and proficiency in multiple languages.
ML includes students who are commonly referred to as: English language learners (ELLs), newcomers, students with interrupted formal schooling (SIFE), long-term English learners (L-TELs), English learners with disabilities, gifted and talented English learners, and students with English as an additional language (EAL) (WIDA 2020).
We recognize that, in the field of K-12 education, various terms are used to describe MLs. For policy & legislation purposes, NCDPI will maintain the term “English Learners.” For all other purposes, NCDPI will begin to use the term “Multilingual Learner.”
While shifting to this language is a local decision, we hope Public School Units (PSUs) will join NCDPI in using this asset-based and inclusive term.
Thank you for all you do for our multilingual learners in North Carolina.
For questions, please contact Dr. Stacy Daniel, ELA and Languages Section Chief at stacy.daniel@dpi.nc.gov or 984-236-2829.
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NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022 the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team with special guest, Cyndi Edgington of NC-AMTE, held an office hour for NC math school and district leaders. This office hour included information and resources on ways AMTE-NC can be a collaborative partner for Math Teacher Development along with math updates and information from NCDPI.
Click here for the agenda which includes the presentation, information links, and recording.
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NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Webinar
Equitable and Effective Teaching Practice: Session 2 Digging Deeper
On Tuesday, February 29, 2022, the NCDPI Mathematics team held the second of a two part series of exploring the Five Equity-Based Practices for learning in math classrooms with North Carolina educators, district leaders, and coaches. In this virtual session we continued to explore how these practices can be used to help students meet the expectations outlined in the standards and to build more inclusive practices to reach, engage, and nurture underserved students.
Click here for the agenda which includes the presentation, information links, and recording.
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NC DPI Math Consultants
Denise Schulz
K-5 Mathematics Consultant
919-807-3758
Denise.Schulz@dpi.nc.gov
Tammy Lackey
K-8 Mathematics Consultant
919-807-3931
Tammy.Lackey@dpi.nc.gov
Lisa Ashe
6-12 Mathematics Consultant
919-807-3856
Lisa.Ashe@dpi.nc.gov
Joseph Reaper
6-12 Mathematics Consultant
919-807-3820
Joseph.Reaper@dpi.nc.gov
Dr. Charles Aikens
Math, Science, and STEM Section Chief
Charles.Aiken@dpi.nc.gov
(984)236-2837
Marilyn Johns
Administrative Specialist
Marilyn.Johns@dpi.nc.gov
919-807-3266
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