Student Opportunity
Middle School SciMatch Initiative
After last year’s wildly successful virtual SciMatch initiative, we are pleased to announce that we are continuing with a hybrid edition of our program for 2023.
In April, North Carolina Scientists from all walks of life will share their love of what they do with middle schools across the state! Whether virtual or in-person, scientists will “take-over” teachers' classrooms for the day to inspire students to take on a career in science.
If you’re a middle school teacher interested in having a scientist visit with your students this April, visit https://ncsciencefestival.org/scimatch for more details and to register.
The deadline to apply is Oct 31. We’ll host a virtual orientation for the selected teachers and scientists in December and Professional Development webinars in February and March. Sign up now!
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Professional Development Opportunities
NCDPI AIM Conference
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is hosting the second annual A.I.M. Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center Oct. 26 - 29, 2022. The Conference theme is "Accelerate, Invigorate, and Motivate." District and school teams will attend the conference as a way to celebrate amazing educators across the state, as well as collaborate with local, regional and state educational leaders to explore and engage with the tools and knowledge needed to implement promising practices for the betterment of every student’s education in North Carolina.
Goals of the Conference:
- Collaborate with regional/charter/lab school teams throughout the three-day uplifting and inspiring conference
- Align district/school initiatives with state-wide initiatives.
- Create opportunities to collect authentic feedback from schools and districts on Operation Polaris and state-wide initiatives.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: Oct. 26 - Oct. 29, 2022
Who: District Teams (District Leadership, School Leadership, Classroom Leadership)
We’re thankful for the inaugural A.I.M Conference sponsorship through Lexia Learning. We can’t wait to see everyone back here in October 2022 for the second annual A.I.M. Conference.
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Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest
The Educator Academy in the Amazon Rainforest provides powerful professional development designed to transform student learning. Immersed in the Peruvian Amazon, teachers learn about this key global ecosystem while building their ability to engage students in scientific research, engineering design, cross-cultural connections, and stewardship projects. Field workshops support NGSS 3D learning, STEM, 5E and more.
With specialized tracks for elementary, middle school, and HS/AP educators, participants will:
- Work side-by-side with scientists and researchers on citizen science projects and field studies on the ACTS Rainforest Canopy Walkway in one of the world’s most biologically diverse environments.
- Explore conservation and sustainability via hands-on workshops with indigenous communities.
- Spend a day in an Amazon village and explore the role of education in creating a sustainable future for Amazon children.
- Work in grade-level cohorts to develop strategies for using the Amazon as a vehicle for incorporating standards-based inquiry, STEM, and sustainability education into the classroom.
Academy Fee of $3195 includes a pre-departure prep course, resource kit, on-site workshops & in-country land costs (air is not included).
~ $200 mini-grants will be awarded to all participants who complete the pre-departure course work and submit a classroom connections action plan prior to departure.
~ Scholarship and Grant applications open on October 15, 2022. Submission deadline is December 15, 2022. Space is limited to 26 educators. Get the details and download a syllabus and scholarship application at: www.morphoinstitute.org/educator-academy
ESL/Title III ELD Standards Implementation: Support PD
This school year marks PSUs' initial implementation of the NC ELD Standard Course of Study. Our team is offering state-wide professional learning with a focus on integrating the ELD Standards into Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and ELA for the 22-23 school year. Both content area educators and language educators are encouraged to attend.
Register for the following sessions at
bit.ly/SupportPD22-23
- Social Studies (October 4, 2022)
- Science (November 16, 2022)
- ELA (January 16, 2023)
To request professional learning specific to your region and/or PSU, please also contact your Regional Director. Should you have any standards questions or need technical assistance, please email ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov.
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Free Nature Journaling Workshop - Saturday, October 29
Hello Educators!
Do you need FREE ideas to get your students journaling or using Science notebooks outdoors? We have an upcoming FREE Nature Journaling workshop just for you (And if you travel more than 40 miles one way to the workshop we can reimburse you for gas)! Please encourage your teachers to Register now!
Examine ways to share the natural world with your students through nature journaling. Special guest and local artist Bess Taylor will join us for the day to share her enthusiasm and inspiration for art in the outdoors. We’ll practice various journaling techniques as we explore plants and animals that can be found in most backyards, schoolyards, or local parks. Discover cross-curricular connections through activities that can be used in virtual and in-person classrooms.
Participants will receive a variety of nature journaling supplies.
Eligibility: Thanks to a generous donation from the Anonymous Trust, this workshop is offered free of charge to teachers, guidance counselors, media coordinators or assistant principals in public schools from one of the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Chowan, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northhampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Tyrrell, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wilson, and Vance.
Credit: 8 contact hours toward CEUs or Criteria II/III for North Carolina’s Environmental Education Certification Program
Register online
We have a new online registration system! With the new system, the full workshop fee is due when you register and payment is via credit card. Registration for most Educator Treks is on a first-come, first-served basis. Treks fill quickly, so register early!
Please note that in-person programs are subject to change or cancellation depending on COVID-19 restrictions. A full refund would be provided in event of a cancellation.
DETAILS
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Fee: $25 deposit (will be refunded upon completion of the workshop). If you are traveling more than 40 miles (one way) to attend the workshop, you are eligible to be reimbursed for fuel costs.
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Requirements: For teachers, guidance counselors, media coordinators or assistant principals in public schools in one of the following counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Chowan, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Jones, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Northhampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Tyrrell, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wilson, Vance.
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Program Instructor: Megan Davis, Brian Wuertz, and local artist Bess Taylor
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Categories: Educator Treks, Educators, Trips, Workshops
VENUE
Helms Nature Preserve in Whiteville, NC
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Annual Nonformal Educators' Meeting - Save the Date!
NCDPI State Level Proficiency Website
In September, the Testing and Accountability Division at NCDPI rolled out the new State Level Proficiency Website. This website allows users to access the North Carolina End of Grade and End of Course Reading, Mathematics, and Science Assessment Results. You will be able to filter by state, region, and district to view assessment results.
K-12 Science Standards Revision Updates
The process of reviewing and revising the 2009 K-12 Science Standards continues to move forward. The process continues to be guided by the NCSCOS Internal Manual approved by the State Board of Education in February, 2022. The Data Review Committee (DRC) met in early September to review all available data from surveys, interviews, focus groups and research of State-by-State Science standards, as well as national and international frameworks. The team has nearly completed their initial data review and recommendations.
The Standards Writing Team (SWT) has been finalized and will meet in mid-October to start their review of the DRC recommendations and begin a first draft of revisions. The goal is to release a first draft in mid-November for all-stakeholders, charter schools, and school systems to be able to review for up to 30 days. Please continue to look for future updates.
NC DPI Science Consultants
Dr. Debra Hall
K-5 Science
debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov
Gavin Fradel
6-8 Science
gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov
Benita Tipton
9-12 Science
benita.tipton@dpi.nc.gov
Alexis Wood
9-12 Science
kathryn.wood@dpi.nc.gov
Additional Contacts:
Dr. Charles Aiken
Section Chief K-12 Mathematics, Science and STEM
charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov
Howard Ginsburg
K-12 STEM Consultant
howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
Marilyn Johns
Administration Specialist
marilyn.johns@dpi.nc.gov
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