Number 10

CTE New Teacher Institute

The CTE New Teacher Institute is a two-year research-based professional development program designed to build new and early-career CTE teachers’ capacity to plan instruction, engage students, manage classrooms, create standards-driven assessments and gain confidence in their craft.

New CTE teachers that receive an Initial Restricted CTE License issued on or after July 1, 2020, may choose to complete the CTE New Teacher Institute as an alternative to the requirement of obtaining 18 credit hours of college coursework and the completion of the DPI sponsored CTE New Teacher Induction Program to convert the initial license to a continuing license. 

Learn more here.

Number 9

UNC System Office Update

Please see the attached memo from the UNC System Office that outlines the Board of Governors’ decision to waive the standardized testing component for students applying for admission through fall 2024 due to the disruption in the learning environment from COVID-19.

Here is a link to the website with this updated information.

Number 8

Improving Rethink Education Program Survey

The Rethink Education team is asking superintendents and CAOs for input in a brief, anonymous survey. Gathering feedback from leaders like you through this survey allows Rethink to build on the progress made and ensure their services and supports truly align with the needs of districts and charter schools across the state. 

The survey will close April 30th. If you need the survey link emailed to you again, please reach out to Rachel.WrightJunio@dpi.nc.gov. 

Number 7

Conference on Exceptional Children Call for Proposals Open Through May 13

North Carolina's 71st Conference on Exceptional Children will be
November 3-4, 2022. The conference theme is "Lighthouse Leadership: Bringing Light to the Future."

Conference sessions should align to one or more of the Exceptional Children Division Strategic Plan goals which are:

• Goal 1: Eliminate Opportunity Gaps by 2026
• Goal 2: Improve School and District Performance by 2026
• Goal 3: Increase Educator Preparedness to Meet the Needs of Every Student by 2026
• Goal 4: Optimize Collaboration and Engagement with Internal and External Stakeholders by 2026

For questions regarding CFPs, please email ECConfProposals@dpi.nc.gov.

Number 6

2022 Growing Success for Multilingual Learners Summer Conference: From Standards to Success

The NCDPI ESL/Title III Team invites educators of Multilingual Learners (MLs) to participate in the Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference. The conference will be June 20- 24, 2022

Educators will have an opportunity to think deeply about the 2020 NC ELD Standard Course of Study (SCOS); to reimagine instruction through new ELD resources; and to exchange SCOS implementation ideas that center the needs and achievement of MLs.

The conference has been designed for a virtual environment. The virtual format is intended to allow educators to minimize disruptions to their day-to-day responsibilities and minimize time away from family and friends. To combat online fatigue, the NCDPI ESL/Title III team put together a program that spans five days with sessions running for two hours.

Learn more and register here.

Number 5

#IAmCS 2022 Summit

Join DPI and NC State University on April 30 from 10am-5:30pm for the #IAmCS student-led Computer Science and STEM Summit at the Friday Institute. 

K-12 students interested in STEM topics will participate in hands-on workshops, games, more.

Learn more and register here.

Number 4

Perspective Piece from 2020 NCTOY: Together we can develop a new licensure system that empowers our teachers

"Teaching is my ikigai. In Japanese culture, ikigai is your reason for being. It is the thing that motivates you, the thing that defines you, and the thing that brings you joy.

My ikigai is my students and teaching, but I also find purpose in mentoring pre-service and beginning teachers, facilitating professional development, and serving on boards and committees to provide a practitioner’s perspective. Each of these opportunities has enabled me to grow in my teaching practice and has allowed me to share my experience as a teacher with my colleagues."

Read the full perspective piece from Maureen Stover, 2022 Burroughs Wellcome NC Teacher of the Year, here.

Number 3

Superintendent Truitt District Visit: Cabarrus County Schools

This week, Superintendent Truitt made a visit to Concord High School and Royal Oaks School of the Arts in Cabarrus County. 

Check out photos from Royal Oaks students here and Concord High here.

Number 2

2022 Youth Legislative Assembly

Last week, high school students participated in the Youth Legislative Assembly (YLA).

YLA is a mock legislative session where students voice their opinions and vote on issues concerning local, state and national government.
The conference allows high school students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the workings of local, state, and national government. 

See more here.

Number 1

2022 Teacher of the Year: Moment of Hope

Leah Carper, North Carolina's 2022 Teacher of the Year, finds hope in the impact she can make on students — even through the smallest actions, she told EdNC.

Listen to her message in this week's #MomentOfHope here.