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 November 16 at 4 p.m. to engage in conversation about 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 October we are highlighting “inviting participation” 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 October 10th at 3:30 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)

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)  

Registration is OPEN!

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 Math Conference

November 9-10, 2023
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC

Register Today!

Hotel Information: Winston-Salem Marriott

Book by October 10 for the conference rate:

Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International.

Invigorating Statistics and Data Science Teaching through Professional Learning [InSTEP]

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:

• Personalize learning to meet your professional needs through customized recommendations, collaborative spaces, and choice of learning modules and microcredentials.
• Build your skills in data investigations and innovative teaching approaches based on practices of data professionals and research on students’ learning with data.
• Expand your professional collection of resources and technology vetted by experts in statistics and data science education.
• Earn certificates to apply to CEUs.

Learn more and register for FREE at http://instepwithdata.org

Use this flyer to share the opportunity with colleagues.

For more information, please contact lead designers and facilitators from NC State: 

Dr. Hollylynne Lee hollylynne@ncsu.edu 

Dr. Gemma Mojica gmmojica@ncsu.edu 

2023-2024 North Carolina WIDA Workshops

The NCDPI ML/Title III Team is 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 - to join one or all of these free and informative sessions!

See all of the 2023-24 professional development opportunities developed by WIDA for NC multilingual learner stakeholders.

Take a look at what is coming and share the information with stakeholders in your PSUs!  

Congratulations to our newest STEM Schools of Distinction

NC Prepared STEM Schools of Distinction

On September 7th, six North Carolina schools were presented the prestigious STEM School of Distinction designation before the State Board of Education in Raleigh. Recognized for their outstanding leadership and teaching, each of these schools offer high-quality learning opportunities and empower keen creative thinking, reasoning, and teamwork amongst their students.  These schools join a network of over 40 other schools across the state that have earned this Distinction. NC DPI extends its best wishes for continued success and achievement and encourages all schools with a STEM focus to reach out and network with these outstanding schools. You can find the complete list of NC STEM Schools of Distinction listed on the NC DPI STEM Education and Leadership website.

STEM School of Distinction Application

Deadline: Friday, October 13, 2023

Do you deserve to be the next NC STEM School of Distinction? 

Apply Today

Takes only minutes to complete!

Many schools across our state facilitate quality STEM instruction; maximizing community partnerships and driving opportunities for students, developing the skills necessary for future success. NC DPI and the NC State Board of Education want to recognize each and every school that exemplifies the qualities associated with STEM success.

The STEM School Progress Rubric serves as an incredible tool for self-assessment and school improvement and is the key to achievement for STEM schools in North Carolina.

Schools who self-assess at the Prepared or Model level of achievement, based on the Rubric, are encouraged to complete an Intent to Apply with NC DPI. This intent does not obligate the school, but instead, allows the opportunity for receiving additional information and resources toward becoming recognized as one of North Carolina's finest in STEM education.

Interested schools should complete their Intent to Apply no later than COB Friday, October 13, 2023.

Please contact Howard Ginsburg at howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov should you have further questions.

Charlotte Hornets STEM Day

Pelicans vs Hornets
Friday, December 15th

The Fall 2023 STEM Day for elementary and middle school students will be hosted by the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, December 15th at Spectrum Center. 

The STEM Fair will include STEM related companies and organizations bringing fun and interactive projects, inventions, etc for your students to see, touch, and watch demonstrations. There will be robotics, computer science, data security, and more.

Each ticket is a package that includes a ticket to STEM Day, a ticket to the Pelicans vs Hornets game later that night and a gift.

Tentative agenda for the day:

11:30am: Schools arrive to the Spectrum Center

12pm: Doors Open

12:30/1pm: Fair opens

1pm: Tours of the control room start

1pm: Sports Stats Workshop starts (Tenative)

3:30pm: All attendees leave

6pm: Doors re-open for the Hornets game

Click this link for more information

Please contact Dan Loskowitz (704-688-9053, dloskowitz@hornets.com) with the Charlotte Hornets for further details.  

ELA Standards Review

NCDPI seeks public input on K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) standards.

Participate in surveys by selecting the links below. Surveys close 5 p.m., November 10. 

K-5: https://tinyurl.com/K-5ELARvw

6-12: https://tinyurl.com/6-12ELAR

General: https://tinyurl.com/K-12ELAR

NC Statewide Portrait of a Graduate Rubrics

NCDPI recently released several Portrait of a Graduate Supporting Documents. The series of documents include the “Suggestions for Us”; “I Can” Statements; and, K-12 Rubrics.

North Carolina Statewide Portrait of a Graduate Rubrics, “I Can" Statements and “Suggestions for Use!"

NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours

On September 19 2023, the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with  NC2ML representatives, as special guests, held an office hour for NC math school and district leaders. This office hour featured NC2ML information, opportunities, and resources. 

Click here for the agenda, presentation, and recording.