In This Edition:
K-12 Science Standards Revision Updates
The 2nd Draft of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Survey has been released.
The survey will be open until Sunday March 26th at 11:59pm.
Click on the following link to complete the survey:
Completed Actions:
✓ Data Review Committee (DRC) completed review and analysis of feedback from Draft 1
✓ DRC report provided to the Standards Writing Team (SWT)
✓ SWT met in-person on February 6th to review the DRC recommendations and began editing/revising Draft 1 of the proposed standards
✓ Draft 2 of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Standards was released for review by all stakeholders on Thursday, February 23
Next Steps:
● Per the Procedures Manual, the survey will remain open for 30 days (closing March 26)
● DRC will review data from survey and create report
● SWT will receive DRC report and edit/revise Draft 2 of the proposed standards
Stay tuned for updates through the K-12 Science listservs.
For more information, click the K-12 Science Standards Revision PowerPoint Presentation for the March, 2023 State Board of Education monthly meeting.
NCDPI Math Content Series
NCDPI Mathematics team is on its third round in the Mathematics Content Series. Teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, district staff, and administrators have responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback. Sessions are focusing on elementary and middle school mathematics content while highlighting practitioners in the field. Participants earn 2 contact hours per session. Each session meets virtually for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time. The information and resources shared are both beneficial and useful. Don't miss this opportunity!
Please join us!
Share this information with teachers and leaders in your area.
We look forward to seeing you there!
LIS Learning Series Recordings & Registration
Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, there will be a series of professional learning involving multiple content areas. The LIS are to be used by all teachers in every content area for core instruction. This
series will focus on integrating the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS) into standards-aligned content area instruction. These sessions are open to K-12 educators.
Recordings for February Bonus Sessions:
LIS in the Content Areas:
Registration
FREE NCCAT Virtual PD Courses
NCCAT Online courses are self-paced modules. Depending on the course, participants can earn 5 to 15 contact hours. There is no charge/costs for NCCAT Online courses.
Registration and Course List
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FREE Character Education Workshop
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FREE ACT Workshop
Maximize ACT Assessments & Data For Student Success
March 2023
Join Chris Lefevre and Lydia Griffin, ACT Account Executives in North Carolina, for an opportunity to learn more about ACT programs and data you already have and how they work together to paint a robust picture of college and career readiness.
This FREE workshop will describe…
- Why you really give The ACT® , PreACT®, and ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments
- How each assessment plays a valuable role in monitoring and measuring true college and career readiness
- Ways to engage students and recognize their achievement
- Where to find your ACT and PreACT data, how it connects, and what you should do with it
- Why college and career readiness begins in elementary school
Participants will leave the session with…
- A deeper understanding of the value of ACT assessments for all stakeholders from school to family to community
- Knowledge to effectively communicate this value to other educators and staff, students, and families
- Concrete ideas for helping motivate students
- Knowledge of how to use data from ACT assessments for multiple purposes including benchmarking in grades 8-12
This FREE, interactive workshop is ideal for district and school leaders, curriculum and instruction staff, and college and career readiness staff looking to deepen their understanding of state-mandated ACT assessments and data. This workshop is not geared toward school counselors or test coordinators. You will get great benefit from bringing a team to discuss applications for your district or school.
Light refreshments will be provided prior to the presentation.
Please bring a sack lunch – lunch is 30 minutes.
REGISTER NOW!
For more information, please contact:
Chris Lefevre, Chris.Lefevre@act.org
Lydia Griffin, Lydia.Griffin@act.org
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The Global Educator Digital Badge
The NCDPI 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
Do you want to learn more about the Global Educator Digital Badge,
but only have a minute?
If so, then watch this quick video.
You can also learn more from educators who have already earned the NCDPI Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB). Watch as they share 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.
2021 GEDB Earners Words of Wisdom Video
2022 GEDB Earners Words of Wisdom Video
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NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours
On February 21, 2023, the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with special guests, NCDPI Test Measurement Specialists, Beth Nash and Michael Mahoney, the College Board- NC AP Partnership Associate Director,
Ryan Byrd, and NCDPI Advanced Learning and Gifted Education consultants, Stephanie Cyrus and Beth Cross, held an office hour for NC math school and district leaders. This office hour featured Testing and Accountability and The College Board - NC AP information and shared resources. Additionally, the Office of Advanced Learning Education and K-12 Math team shared recent updates for the field.
Click here for the agenda, presentation, 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 Aiken
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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