K-12 Science Standards Revision Updates
Completed Actions:
✓ Data from the survey results analyzed and organized
✓ Data Review Committee (DRC) completed report with conclusions and recommendations
Next Steps:
- Standards Writing Team (SWT) preparing Draft 3 of proposed 2023 K-12 Science Standards
- Draft 3 will be finalized and shared with the SBE for discussion and approval
Stay tuned for updates through our listservs.
Environmental Education Landscape Analysis Surveys
Calling All North Carolina Teachers, Administrators, and Environmental Education Providers to Participate in Regional Landscape Analysis for Environmental Education
The Environmental Educators of North Carolina (EENC) along with the N.C. Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the North Carolina Association of Environmental Education Centers (NCAEEC), need your help! We are asking school and district administrators, formal educators who work in the PreK-12 setting, and environmental education providers to participate in a survey as part of a regional landscape analysis conducted by the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance (SEEA).
Complete the survey by June 2!
What is the Landscape Analysis?
This analysis is designed to gain an enhanced understanding of environmental education providers and schools in the southeastern U.S. that are working towards similar goals. It will identify gaps and barriers to access that prevent successful implementation and provide recommendations and next steps for increasing environmental literacy efforts in the southeast and accelerating the impact of environmental education in PreK-12 schools.
Through surveys, the analysis will gather data from PreK-12 schools and environmental education providers in the eight SEEA states. In the fall of 2023, the data collected will be shared in a comprehensive analysis of environmental education offerings in the region, along with the gaps and barriers that exist in both formal and non-formal settings for students of all ages in these areas. These findings will also help provide opportunities for schools to partner with service providers to advance SEEA’s collective efforts toward environmental literacy.
To help motivate you, 10 NC survey respondents will be randomly selected to win $20 in professional development credit from EENC!
PreK-12 School Teacher & Administrator Survey
Responses will be accepted until Friday, June 2.
Thank you,
EENC, the N.C. Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs, and NCAEEC
2023 North Carolina Finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The applications of the 2023 North Carolina Finalists have been sent to the national selection committee, under the direction of the National Science Foundation. The national selection committee will choose up to two awardees, typically selecting one awardee in mathematics and one awardee in science. The next application cycle will open next school year for K - 6 science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and computer science teachers.
For more information about the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, please visit https://paemst.nsf.gov.
Thank you for your leadership, which makes great teaching possible!
See Attached Flyer:
Professional Development Opportunities
FREE PD for Biology and Chemistry Teachers
*Stipend of $4300.00 Included*
Spaces are still available in the Modeling Biology and Modeling Chemistry workshops to be held this summer at Western Carolina University. This opportunity is open to all North Carolina teachers.
Do you teach high school Biology or Chemistry? Would you like to teach with a structured inquiry approach that equips you with the content knowledge and pedagogical tools needed to transform your instruction and your students? Modeling Instruction is a great fit for the Science and Engineering Practices of the NGSS.
The Science House at NC State University is currently accepting applications for an exciting teacher professional development opportunity being offered this summer and continuing during the 2023-24 academic year. This project is supported by a NSF educational research grant called Supporting the Implementation of Modeling Instruction in Rural Schools (SIMIRS).
Registration Information Link: https://sciencehouse.ncsu.edu/.../worksh.../modeling-simirs/
During the summer of 2023 these workshops are being offered in the service area of our Mountain Satellite Office. The basic details are as follows:
Modeling Biology and Modeling Chemistry 2023
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Dates: June 26-30 (week #1), July 10-14 (week #2), July 17-21 (week #3)
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Summer Location: Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC
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Eligibility: North Carolina secondary science teachers (public, charter, and private).
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Cost: Stipends offered for attendance and participation in research activities.
- Travel: Low-cost campus housing options are available and partially subsidized by the project.
Calling All Educators of MLs-- including Content Area Educators!
2023 Growing Success for Multilingual Learners Summer Conference
Building Relationships for Multilingual Learner Success | June 20- 22, 2023
The NCDPI ML/Title III Team invites ALL educators of Multilingual Learners (MLs) to participate in the Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference. This year's conference will be held at McDeeds Elementary School in Southern Pines, NC.
During this summer’s conference, educators will have the following
professional learning opportunities:
- Common Space: Collaboration and Co-Teaching for MLs;
- Engaging Schools, Families, & Communities for ML Success;
- Making Content Comprehensible with SIOP; and
- Taking Flight for Academic Success: Integrating Content and Language Development.
Additional information and registration
Ground Level Ozone: Advanced Air Quality
Monday August 7, and Tuesday August 8, 2023
12 hours of Criteria I or Continuing Education Credits for NC Environmental Education Certification.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the NC Division of Air Quality are partnering on the 2023 Ground Level Ozone Workshop. The first day will be held at the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The second day will be at Clingmans Dome (weather permitting).
Instructors include air quality experts from NC Division of Air Quality and National Park Service. The workshop is free, and participants will learn about: air pollution and solutions to air quality problems, biological indicators, and how to study air pollution at your science center or school yard.
For more details:
http://web.eenorthcarolina.org/net/calendar/details.aspx?c=6010330&s=137317.0.0.37430
To Register:
https://ncdaq.wufoo.com/forms/m16c09hl17e5ox5/
With Questions, contact:
Keith Bamberger
828-296-4553
keith.bamberger@ncdenr.gov
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT NC GOVERNOR’S SCHOOL
We need awesome science and math teachers! We need great STEM teachers like you!
Are you interested in working with exceptionally talented, intellectually engaged high school students in a thriving learning community this summer? If so, come join us at the NC Governor’s School.
The summer session will be from June 12-July 15 for staff (June 18-July 15 for students) and will be at two campuses: Meredith College (East campus) and Winston-Salem State University (West campus). The salary ranges from $3350-3600 ($500 bonus as well for 2023!) based on professional degrees, with room and board covered for the five weeks.
NCDPI has openings in a variety of positions:
- Math at GS East
- Science at both campuses
Being on staff at NC Governor’s School will allow you to play a role in a life-changing summer for these amazing students. It’s an opportunity to work with students in a residential environment where creativity and curiosity are valued and learning takes place without the pressures of grades or tests. As the science teacher, you develop your content based on inquiry-based learning on any science topic or interest you have that will be engage students in collaboration with the science team.
NCDPI will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews through an ongoing process.
Position availability, job descriptions, and application are available Governor’s School Employment Information.
For General Information on NC Governor’s School, please visit the NC Governor's School website.
If you have questions, please contact Rodney Allen at ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov.
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
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