Interested in receiving the NC Global-Ready Schools Designation?

Is your school interested in using the NC Global-Ready Schools Implementation Rubric for school improvement or to receive the NC Global-Ready Schools designation?

During this planning institute, schools will review the attributes of the Rubric, consider what each attribute means in the context of their individual school, assess the school’s readiness, draft a strategic plan and develop next steps for school improvement or to apply for the NC Global-Ready Schools designation. The institute will include whole group discussion to learn from best practices across the state and individual school team planning.

When: October 24th - October 27th, 2022

Where: NCCAT/Cullowhee, NC

Who should attend: School teams of three to five (including a required administrator). Schools which currently have a Global focus or have previously applied for the NC Global-Ready Schools designation but did not receive it will benefit the most from this institute.

Eligibility: North Carolina certified pre-K through 12th grade teachers who are employed in North Carolina public schools, including charter schools, are eligible to attend NCCAT programs. (This may include school administrators, counselors, library media specialists, lead teachers, and mentors.)

NCCAT provides your food, lodging, and programming.

More information:https://www.nccat.org/node/2872

Highlighting Global Education in North Carolina: Day of Celebration Webinar

Global Education is the means to ensuring that our North Carolina public school graduates are globally engaged and productive citizens. 

 Do you want to learn about Global Education in North Carolina? 

The Day of Celebration webinar was recorded during the 2021 International Education Week. Watch it to learn more about:

• Resources made available through International Education Week;
• NCDPI recognition opportunities in Global Education for students, teachers, schools, and districts; and
• Information about individuals and organizations that are leading the way in Global Education in North Carolina.

To watch the Day of Celebration Webinar, please use this link: https://bit.ly/NCIEW-Day-Of-Celebration (Password: JjG632K2 )

North Carolina Museum of Art Educator Expo

Tuesday, October 4

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free, ticket required

The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) has educational resources that include tours, courses, virtual field trips, virtual and in-person professional development opportunities, resources, etc. that teachers and students can explore and enjoy. The variety of programs and resources that the NCMA offers is on-site, online, and statewide to help educators of all subjects teach in and through the arts. 

An upcoming opportunity for educators is the Art Educator Expo. Join The North Carolina Museum of Art in a celebration of pure imagination! The Museum is inviting educators to get a sneak peek of the newly transformed East and West buildings. Educators will be able to enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and desserts while engaging with an extended learning community. You’ll be able to explore ancient cultures and learn more about NCMA Explore, an immersive, virtual, social space where students learn about Ancient Peruvian culture through 3D works of art, 360 video segments, and exploration in contextualized environments. 

This event is free and open to educators of all levels and disciplines as well as teaching artists and others interested in learning through the arts. Expo tickets are available on the hour at 4, 5, and 6 pm to allow educators to select an entry time that fits their schedule. Timed entry grants access to the West Building first with access to the East Building beginning at 5 pm.

 Register for the Art Expo

To learn more about the museum, please visit: https://ncartmuseum.org/.

For questions or to learn about upcoming courses, please contact Kristin Smith (ksmith@ncartmuseum.org)

Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB)  

The Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB)  provides an opportunity for educators to focus their professional development on developing their own global context and understanding of how to integrate global education throughout curricula. It also provides the opportunity to build global competency in students. The State Board of Education approved North Carolina Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB) is available for the following educator categories:

• Teacher
• Teacher Leadership Specialist
• Library Media Coordinator
• Instructional Technology Facilitator
• School Counselor
• Career Development Coordinator
• School Social Worker, School Psychologist
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Instructional Central Office Staff
• Principal/Assistant Principal, Superintendent

In this short video,  educators, who have earned the NCDPI Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB), shared their thoughts on the benefits of getting the badge and how it has impacted their teaching.  The words of wisdom from the GEDB recipients may help you to make a decision about applying for the badge. For more information on the Badge (SBE Policy, FAQs, Process Flyer, Implementation Guide, MOA), please visit our website or email NCGlobalEducation@dpi.nc.gov.

Opportunities from UNC World View

A Future-Ready Workforce: Preparing Students for Work in a Global Economy

September 23, 2022

9:00 am – 2:00 pm ET

@ Pitt Community College

No Cost 

In partnership with Digital Promise, this program will explore how integrating global content can help community colleges meet goals of diversity, equity, and inclusion while simultaneously training highly-skilled employees ready to work in a global environment.

CEU/PDCH offered. https://go.unc.edu/FutureWork

UNC World View is excited about its upcoming virtual and in-person professional learning opportunities for K-12 and community college educators. To learn more about these opportunities, please visit  https://worldview.unc.edu/professional/upcoming-programs/ .

Important Update: Carolina Navigators becomes the Area Studies Culture Kit Collection

The Carolina Navigators program is undergoing big changes. To keep the Culture Kits accessible and to continue supporting global education across the state, the Area Studies Centers at UNC-Chapel Hill have stepped in to maintain this resource.

The goal is to keep these culture kits circulating to the most classrooms possible, but it will be with a more limited budget and fewer workers. Carolina Navigators’ appreciate your efforts to work with us by coordinating with other teachers at your school, circulating the kits beyond your classroom, and being flexible with us as we navigate a new check-in system together.

• MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The opening of the booking site for Fall 2022 Culture Kit and book set requests begins on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th!
• Book sets, DVD sets, and Learning Boxes from the UNC-Duke Area Studies Centers are also available to borrow through their joint booking site
• They are continuing to ship kits to your schools instead of your homes
• Resources must be reserved at least 14 days in advance
• The first date that you can receive a kit in the Fall will be SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2022

Learn More about the FALL 2022 Culture Kit!

Request a kit!