ELD Recognition Award (ERA)
The purpose of the ERA is to honor the contributions of North Carolina ESL teachers who have demonstrated excellence in their practice.
Eligibility
- The nominee must be an ESL Teacher
- Evidence of excellence in ML instructional practices must be presented
- An ESL Teacher may be nominated by a colleague, administrator, or supervisor
- The nomination materials must be received on or before the specified date indicated on the nomination form
Timeline
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March 1-15, 2024 PSU opens call for nominees
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March 18 - 22, 2024 Nominees notified and sent Portfolio Packet
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April 26, 2024 Nominee submission deadline for Portfolio Packet
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April 29 - May 17, 2024 Nominees vetted by the PSU
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May 17, 2024 Deadline to submit Nominee to NCDPI ML/Title III Team via nomination form
The NCDPI ML/Title III Team will convene a committee to review PSU nominees. The top three nominees will be notified by May 31, 2024. The ERA recipient will receive the award during the ML/Title III Conference closest to their PSU.
For more information:
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PSU-Level Process Guidance
- Office Hours
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Friday, January 19 & 26, from 3:00-4:00 PM
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Monday, January 22 from 1:00-2:00 PM (more dates and times to come)
Bonus Webinar: Advancing MLs using the Science of Reading
Learn how providing students with literacy instruction based on the science of reading benefits multilingual learners. This webinar is tailored for teachers of multilingual learners, school administrators, and all educators who recognize the vital role literacy plays in language instruction.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Register
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Growing Success for Multilingual Learners 2024 Summer Conference
New Locations - Meet us in Asheville in June or Topsail in July!
Virtual Option - Can't make it in person? Join us virtually in August!
Share your Expertise - We invite all educators to submit proposals for the 2024 Growing Success for MLs Conference.
Learn more and submit a session proposal!
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WIDA eLearning
Do you work with MLs in NC? Do you want to learn more about supporting ML education in the content area classroom? Do you want to earn contact hours as you grow professionally?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, explore course listings and take a course or two! Be sure to share the information with other educators of MLs in your PSUs!
- Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics
- Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena
- Exploring the WIDA PreK-3 Essential Actions (NEW!)
- Home Languages in the Classroom (ICMEE)
- Making Language Visible in the Classroom
- Newcomers: Promoting Success through Strengthening Practice (NEW!)
- Reframing Education for Long-term English Learners
- Social Studies: Engaging Multilingual Learners through Inquiry
- The WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach
February Character Challenge: #KindnessMattersNC
"🌟 Embrace the spirit of kindness throughout February with our #KindnessMattersNC Challenge! Inspired by the heartwarming stories shared by Steve Hartman, this month-long initiative encourages teachers, leaders, students, and families to engage in daily acts of kindness. Whether integrated into morning meetings and content area classes, each day presents an opportunity for reflection, writing, and fostering a culture of compassion.
📝 Access daily videos and journal prompts to guide your reflections.
🗓️ Mark your calendars! Random Act of Kindness Day is celebrated on February 17 every year. We're extending the celebration throughout the month, making February dedicated to spreading kindness.
📸 Share your experiences on social media using the hashtag #KindnessMattersNC! Teachers and leaders are encouraged to spread positivity by showing how kindness has impacted the school or encouraging students to create their own kindness videos—just like Steve Hartman! Educators can submit evidence of school initiatives or student work to NCDPI using the link provided. Your submissions may be featured on our NCDPI social media, newsletters, and website. Also, be sure to share your experiences on your social media using the hashtag #KindnessMattersNC!
Let's celebrate February with kindness, compassion, and uplifting stories. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positivity that extends far beyond our classrooms. #KindnessMattersNC
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2023-2024 ML/Title III Webinar Series
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the NCDPI ML/Title III Team will be a series of professional learning involving multiple standards-based topics. These sessions are open to K-12 educators.
Standards-Based Academic Language Development
January 24, 2024 - Rescheduled from December 12, 2023
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Register
Exploring Grading for Multilingual Learners
March 12, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 PM
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Academic Conversations with ACCESS Data Integration
April 9, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Register
Archives:
Best Practices for Working with Newcomers
Recording and Slide Deck
Reframing Education for Long-Term ELs
Recording and Slide Deck
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