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On behalf of the NCDPI Mathematics Team, we would like to welcome everyone back to a New School Year of new students and new opportunities! May this 2023-24 school year be all that you've dreamed, planned, and hoped for! Here's to a new start to great learning!
In This Edition:
NCDPI Office of Accountability and Testing
Welcome back to school! The NCDPI Test Development Section shares the Back to School resources for the 2023-24 School year with classroom teachers. Please share these resources with other teachers and leaders in your area.
NCTM
Professional Learning Opportunities
NCDPI Mathematics Content and Pedagogy Series
NCDPI Mathematics team will be continuing the Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Content Series and kicking off the High School Mathematics Content & Pedagogy Series for the Fall 2023 semester. These virtual PD sessions are open to teachers, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, administrators, pre-service teachers, and IHE instructors. Participants will receive certificates for 2 contact hours per session. Each session meets for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time. Sessions will be focused on mathematics content and pedagogy and will highlight practitioners in the field. Please share this opportunity with teachers and leaders in your area. We look forward to seeing you there!
Elementary Math Content Series Middle School Math Content Series
Click here to register: Click here to register:
https://bit.ly/2023NCDPI-EMCS https://bit.ly/Fall2023-MSMCS
For more information, contact: For more information, contact:
Denise Schulz Tammy Lackey
denise.schulz@dpi.nc.gov tammy.lackey@dpi.nc.gov
High School Math Content & Pedagogy Series
Click here to register:
http://bit.ly/HSMCPFall2023
For more information, contact:
Lisa Ashe, lisa.ashe@dpi.nc.gov
Joe Reaper, joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov
NC2ML
The North Carolina Collaborative for Mathematics Learning (NC2ML) is a community of educators and leaders aiming for high quality and equitable math instruction for each and every student in North Carolina. During the 2023-2024 academic year NC2ML is holding special events and sharing resources co-designed by NC educators for NC educators, leaders, and families.
- Join us for the NCDPI Elementary Math Content Series on September 14 at 4 p.m. to engage in conversation about Belonging and Establishing a Flourishing Math Community and November 16 at 4 p.m. for Shifting our Focus to Foster Mathematical Flourishing. We also invite NC districts to send teams to a leadership retreat at NCCAT on March 4-7, 2024, where teams will work collaboratively to learn more about high-quality equitable mathematics instruction, to develop and align a district-wide vision of mathematics instruction, and to plan for implementation. Reserve your spot now!
- The 6-8 team is finalizing resources to enable NC instructional leaders to support their teachers to enact high quality and equitable mathematics instruction for each and every student. In the following months of planning and development, we’ll soon launch resources themed around three areas: Helping teachers learn how to have empathic interactions with all students, develop a positive math mindset in themselves and teachers, and identify characteristics of high quality and equitable math practices.
- Join the high school students, teachers, leaders, and administrators across North Carolina who are working on making math classrooms more engaging and equitable spaces by focusing on a discourse move each month. In September we are highlighting “revoicing” with the release of Toolkits for Teaching and Learning, Professional Learning, and Administrative Leadership (you can download them here). Join us for the NCDPI High School Content and Pedagogy Series on September 12th at 4 PM to learn more.
For more information go to nc2ml.org and follow the movement on social media - Facebook (@NC Collaborative for Mathematics Learning); Instagram (@nc2ml); Twitter (@ncmathcollab)
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2023 IES Math Summit
In September 2023, the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), joined by the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO); the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS); the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB); the National Science Foundation (NSF); and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will convene a three-day summit to bring together national, state, and local leaders to explore efforts to address this crisis.
Leading experts will discuss the latest scholarship on strategies for mathematics instruction and academic interventions; highlight solutions rooted in research and successful classroom practices; and explore emerging resources.
The Summit will address six themes across Pre-K–3, 4–8, and 9–12 grade-level spans:
- Increasing Opportunities to Learn and Raising Expectations for All
- Strategies for Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners
- High-Dosage Tutoring and Other Academic Recovery Strategies
- Learning Progressions and High School Pathways
- Language and Mathematics
- Leveraging STEAM Applications for In-Demand Careers
The Summit is free to attend and will take place at 12:00-5:30 p.m. on September 12, 19, and 26.
https://registration.socio.events/e/iesmathsummit
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UNC World View
UNC World View is excited to share upcoming virtual and in-person professional learning opportunities for K-12 and community college educators.
World View is a public service program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, providing global education professional development since 1998. World View equips K-12 and community college educators with global knowledge, best practices, and resources to prepare students to engage in our interconnected and diverse world.
UNC World View Fall 2023 Programs:
2023-2024 Teacher-Student Initiative: Nourishing Traditions, Nourishing Lives: Where Tradition Meets Progress in South Africa
Teachers from diverse subject areas, from pre-calculus to fine arts, will work with Dr. Gina Chowa (UNC-Chapel Hill) and strategic partners from South Africa to strengthen their understanding of interventions made to improve employment, economic security, health, and education in South Africa as well as South Africa's diverse culture and complex history.
Educators will connect this research with their STEAM specialties and work alongside the TSI assistant director, faculty, and peers to design a lesson plan that puts that learning into action in their classrooms. UNC World View Students Day will allow students to engage directly with these faculty experts.
Applications close September 8, 2023. Learn more here!
World View to You! Global Education 101
K-8 Virtual Program
September 14 | 4:00 PM-5:30 PM ET | Via Zoom | Free
UNC World View’s experts in the global education arena will meet with educators, offering an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of global competencies and providing frameworks for integrating global themes in all disciplines. The sessions are rich with strategies and resources.
This program is fully funded by the NC Department of Public Instruction, and there is no registration fee to educators.
Click here to register for the September 14, 2023 program.
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A.I.M. 2023 Conference
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is hosting the third annual A.I.M. Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center Oct. 9-11, 2023. 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 2.0, Portrait of a Graduate and state-wide initiatives.
Where: Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601
When: Oct. 9-11, 2023
Who: District Teams (District Leadership, School Leadership, Classroom Leadership)
Use this form, bit.ly/23AIMRegistration to complete registration for a TEAM of up to 20 participants for the main conference on October 9-11, 2023. Registration is $100.00 per participants. Lead Presenters will be given a code to register individually.
2023 NCCTM State Mathematics Conference
Register Today!
WIDA Workshops
Free WIDA Professional Development Opportunities Throughout the Year!
We are pleased to share the 2023-24 professional development opportunities developed by WIDA for NC multilingual learner stakeholders. These WIDA workshops cover a range of topics and we invite all audiences - from K-12 content and ML teachers to district and school specialists and administrators.
Take a look at what is coming here and share the information with stakeholders in your PSUs!
NCVPS’s ToT1 Course Goes Self-Paced!
“An Introduction to Online Learning and Content Development”
The TOT1 (Teacher Online Training) “An Introduction to Online Teaching and Content Development” course is NCVPS’s FREE professional development program for NC public and charter school teachers designed to prepare and support educators as they work in online and remote learning environments. This course will focus on the basics of putting content online and the critical strategies for teaching online.You can now self-enroll and work on your own in this self-paced course.
Global Ready Schools
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.
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.
Dates: October 2- October 6, 2023.
Contact Dr. Debra Hall (debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov) or Howard Ginsburg (howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov) with any questions.
NCCAT Registration: https://learn.nccat.org/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=2036568
2024 NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Nomination
Forms now open for submission!
The NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Award celebrates the creativity and enthusiasm of beginning teachers, their mentors, school teams, and communities. The award recognizes the unique challenges and achievements that new teachers experience during their first year in the classroom. Selected from over 7,000 new teachers, the annual award recipient is chosen through a special competitive selection process, culminating in naming 27 regional and charter finalists, one winner, and one runner-up.
Data shows that nearly half of North Carolina’s new teachers leave the profession in their first five years of teaching. In recognizing excellence among new teachers and providing programs that support them from the start of their careers, NCCAT not only honors their achievements but also strengthens their connection to the profession, one another, and the resources they need to succeed. Supporting and encouraging new teachers is paramount to developing the caring, strong professionals we all want instructing our North Carolina Students.
For 35 years, NCCAT has provided support for teaching excellence and is proud to partner with North Carolina school districts and charter schools to identify and recognize the best of the beginning teacher corps from across the state.
Please complete this form by Monday, October 2nd to nominate a Beginning Teacher from your school. For information on criteria for consideration, prizes, and timeline, please visit www.nccat.org/btoy
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
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.
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Governor's Educator Discovery Award
Applications are now open for Cycle 11 of the Governor's Educator Discovery Award!
Visit http://experiencemorenc.com/educator-discovery-award… to learn more about the $1,000 educator stipend and apply! #NCEducators #EducatorProfessionalDevelopment
The Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards recognize the value of quality professional development for teachers at all phases of their careers.
The program will provide a stipend of up to $1,000 for preK-12 traditional public and public charter school teachers to pursue a professional development experience of their choosing. Teachers can use the grant award to attend a workshop or conference that deepens their subject area knowledge, such as a coding workshop for computer science teachers, or a session on how to create a project-based learning experience for students.
Learn More and Apply: https://www.experiencemorenc.com/educator-discovery-award
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State Effort Helps Teachers with Licensing Costs
TeachNC will ensure federal relief dollars remove financial barriers for aspiring teachers
Financial assistance is now available to new and pre-service teachers in North Carolina facing the cost of taking state-required license exams.
Under a new initiative, TeachNC, a teacher recruitment resource within the Department of Public Instruction, is providing reimbursements for licensing exam costs or study materials for licensing exams, which can average at or above $450. The effort is being funded with $3 million from the federal Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) controlled by Gov. Roy Cooper.
For full details and the reminder of the press release:
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2023/06/08/state-effort-helps-teachers-licensing-costs
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NC DPI Mathematics Consultants
Denise Schulz
K-5 Mathematics Consultant
(984) 236-2842
Denise.Schulz@dpi.nc.gov
Tammy Lackey
K-8 Mathematics Consultant
(984) 236-2839
Tammy.Lackey@dpi.nc.gov
Lisa Ashe
6-12 Mathematics Consultant
(984) 236-2840
Lisa.Ashe@dpi.nc.gov
Joseph Reaper
6-12 Mathematics Consultant
(984) 236-2841
Joseph.Reaper@dpi.nc.gov
Dr. Charles Aiken
Math, Science, and STEM Section Chief
Charles.Aiken@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2837
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