NCDPI Math Content Series
NCDPI Mathematics team is on its last two rounds of 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 Sessions for 22-23
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. View recordings from previous sessions.
LIS in the Content Areas:
- Literacy in Social Studies: April 27, 2023
- Literacy in ELD: May 11, 2023
Registration
Updated SEL Resource
The 2020 SEL Mapping Document has been updated to map the SEL Competencies to the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS)
View the updated resource in the LIST!
NCCTM Eastern Regional Conference
Registration deadline: April 16, 2023
New Online Free Professional Learning for Statistics and Data Science Teaching
Our Free personalized professional learning platform (InSTEP) to support teachers and instructional coaches in developing expertise in teaching statistics and data science in grades 6-12 is now open!
Invigorating Statistics and Data Science Teaching through Professional Learning [InSTEP] is a new way to offer personalized professional learning to support teachers and instructional coaches in developing expertise in teaching statistics and data science and grades 6-12. With InSTEP you can:
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Build your skills in data investigations and innovative teaching approaches based on practices of data professionals and research on students’ learning with data.
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Earn certificates to apply to CEUs.
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Teaching Positions Open at the NC Governor’s School
Take advantage of the opportunity to work with brilliant, talented, intellectually engaged students in a thriving learning community this summer. We are specifically seeking creative, engaging Science and Math teachers. This is an opportunity to play a role in shaping a life changing summer for these amazing students.
More information can be found on the employment page of our Governor’s School Website .
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews in the coming weeks.
If you have questions regarding any openings, reach out to us at ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov.
We look forward to hearing from you!
K-12 Science Standards Revision Updates
Completed Actions:
✓Draft 2 survey of proposed K-12 Science Standards closed March 26th
✓ Raw data is being analyzed and organized
Next Steps:
- The Data Review Committee (DRC) will meet (virtually) to review survey data and prepare a report with conclusions and recommendations
- The SWT will meet (virtually) to review the DRC recommendations and conclusions and prepare Draft 3 of proposed K-12 Science Standards
Stay tuned for updates through the K-12 Science listservs.
NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours
On March 21, 2023, the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with special guests, NCDPI Test Measurement Specialists, Beth Nash and Michael Mahoney, and the American Institute for Research (AIR) Researchers,
Dr. Melia Repko-Erwin, Dr. Rachel Garret, and Melissa Yisak, held an office hour for NC math school and district leaders. This office hour featured Testing and Accountability and AIR information, opportunities, and resources.
Click here for the agenda, presentation, and recording.
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Legislative Updates for K-12 Mathematics:
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HB292 - Math That Counts
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HB 8 - Computer Science
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HB86 - School Calendar Flexibility
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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