In This Edition:
- Professional Learning Opportunities:
- NCDPI
- Elementary Math Content Series
- Middle School Math Content Series
- High School Math & Pedagogy Series
- NC2ML Events
- 2024 NCCTM Eastern Regional Conference
- 2023-2024 NCDPI ML/Title III Team Webinar Series
- ML/Title III Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference
- 2023-2024 North Carolina e-Learning WIDA Workshops
- FREE Online InSTEP Course
- NCDPI Item Writing Workshops Paid Opportunity
- 2024 NCCTM Western Region Math Fair
- Governor's School Summer 2024 Teaching Opportunity
- Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ Program
- S.T.E.M Opportunities
- S.T.E.M and Resource Fair
- ICYMI
- NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Office Hour
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NCDPI
NCDPI Mathematics team continues to provide sessions for the Mathematics Content Series in the 2024 Spring semester. Teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, district staff, and administrators have responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Sessions are focused on elementary, middle, and high school mathematics content and pedagogy 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.
Please share with teachers and leaders in your area!
Don't miss this opportunity!
 Register here: Register here: Register here: https://bit.ly/2024NCDPI-EMCS https://bit.ly/Spr2024-MSMCS https://bit.ly/HSMCP2024
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Contact: Denise Schulz Contact: Tammy Lackey Contact: Lisa Ashe/Joe Reaper
denise.schulz@dpi.nc.gov tammy.lackey@dpi.nc.gov. lisa.ashe@dpi.nc.gov
joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov
We look forward to seeing you there!
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 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 March we are highlighting “Orienting Other's Work”. Join us for the NCDPI High School Content and Pedagogy Series on March 12 at 3:30 PM to learn more.
- Join us for the NCDPI Elementary Math Content Series on April 11 at 4 p.m. for Envisioning the Elementary Mathematics Classroom.
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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NCCTM
Register Now!
Registration Deadline: April 8, 2024
2023-2024 NCDPI ML/Title III Team Webinar Series
Register Now!
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.
Exploring Grading for Multilingual Learners
March 12, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Register
Academic Conversations with ACCESS Data Integration
April 9, 2024
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Register
Watch Archived Sessions and Access the Slides
- Best Practices for Working with Newcomers
- Reframing Education for Long-Term ELs
- Standards-Based Academic Language Development
- Advancing MLs Using the Science of Reading
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ML/Title III Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference
Registration is Open!
Make your plans now! Join experts from across the state and the Department of Public Instruction for the ML/Title III Growing Success for Multilingual Learners Summer Conference. This year's conference, themed "Unlocking the Power of Multilingual Learners for Academic Success," promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience.
Multiple Formats: We are offering two face-to-face locations and a virtual option. Whether you prefer the collaborative energy of in-person events or the flexibility of virtual participation, we've got you covered!
Dynamic Sessions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions led by experts in the field and DPI. Our carefully curated sessions cover a range of topics, from best practices and collaboration techniques to effective engagement with schools, families, and communities.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and build a supportive professional network!
Locations:
West - Buncombe County in Asheville
In-person June 25th - 27th at Martin L. Nesbitt Discovery Academy
East - Pender County near Topsail Beach
In-person July 23rd - July 25th at Topsail High School
Virtual Setting: July 29th - 30th
Register Now!
2024 Conference Brochure
*Registration link also located in the brochure. The conference schedule, complete with session titles and descriptions, will be shared closer to the date.*
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2023-2024 North Carolina e-Learning 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!
Join a free face-to-face offering and take the opportunity to interact with a WIDA Specialist and colleagues from other PSUs across the state.
Online workshops are available throughout the year and are presented through the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). These free sessions range in topic and length, and are available through August 31st, 2024. Engage with these PDs at a time and place that is convenient for you!
Learn more and register!
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InSTEP
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
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NCDPI Item Writing Workshops—EOG, EOC, and NCEXTEND1
This June and July, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will host item writing workshops for the state’s mathematics, reading, and science end-of-grade (EOG), end-of-course (EOC), and NCEXTEND1 assessments.
As part of the test development process, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is recruiting educators to participate in an item writing workshop for mathematics and reading grades 3–8, science grades 5 and 8, Biology, NC Math 1, NC Math 3, and English II. During item writing workshops, participants will learn how to write and review assessment items aligned to the Standard Course of Study or North Carolina Extended Content Standards for the end-of-grade, end-of-course, and(or) NCEXTEND1 assessments.
The following are invited to apply for the workshop:
- general education mathematics, reading, and science teachers (grades 3-8, NC Math 1, NC Math 3, and English II)
- special education teachers specializing in North Carolina Extended Content Standards for grades 3-8 and 10.
- English Learner teachers
- mathematics, reading, and science content specialists
- mathematics, reading, and science content specialists who work with special education teachers
- district level personnel with mathematics, reading, and science credentials
In-person workshops will be held in Raleigh:
- June 20 for EOG and EOC reading, mathematics, and science
- July 8-9 for NCEXTEND1 reading, mathematics, and science
Participants will be compensated $180 per day, reimbursed for travel, and awarded 0.7 continuing education units per day.
Complete this form by March 22, if you would like to be considered.
Space at these workshops is limited and statewide representation is needed.
Selected participants will be contacted by April 15, 2024, with additional information.
* Completing this form does not guarantee participation in the training.
Information about NC's test development process is available at https://www.dpi.nc.gov/test-development-process-eog-eoc-and-ncextend1
2024 NCCTM Western Region Math Fair
April 12 - 13, 2024
It’s time to sign up for the 2024 NCCTM Western Region Math Fair to be held on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13! Once again, the West Region fair will be held virtually, with the top 3 scorers in each age group advancing to the North Carolina State Math Fair! We can’t wait to see your amazing projects!
Details:
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Who: Any North Carolina K-12 student, pair of students, or class
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Presentation Times (to be worked out after all registrations submitted): Friday, April 12 from 1 - 5 pm and Saturday, April 13 from 9 am to 2 pm
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Cost: $15 per student (Please inquire if there are hardships - cost will not be a reason students can’t participate)
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Information Flyer (for project details, payment details, promoting in school, etc)
Register Now!
Registration Deadline: March 22, 2023
Thank you in advance for your amazing math thinking and applications!
NCCTM West Region Math Fair Chairs Erica Slate-Young and Rob Leichner
For more information, please contact robert.leichner@cms.k12.nc.us
Remember - We’re ALL Math People!
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NC Governor's School
Summer 2024 Teaching Opportunity
Are you looking for a unique opportunity for this summer?
Teaching Positions open for the 2024 session of NC Governor’s School!
Come and work with talented and intellectually engaged high school students in a thriving learning community this summer – without grades!
NCDPI is 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. Teachers are needed for both Governor’s School campuses, hosted by Greensboro College and Meredith College. GS is also currently seeking instructors for English, Spanish, Area II/Philosophy, and Instrumental Music classes.
Governor’s School will take place June 23-July 20, with faculty arriving on June 17 to begin orientation. 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!
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Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ Program
Why teach about lead in water in the classroom?
Exposure to lead can have lifelong health impacts, and children are particularly susceptible to these harmful effects. Schools across the state are checking for lead hazards through the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program, a legislatively mandated effort to address lead and asbestos hazards in North Carolina public schools, licensed childcare centers, and licensed family childcare homes. This presents a timely opportunity to educate children and families about lead in water, how it gets there, and what we can do about it. If lead hazards are identified in a building, actions can be taken to reduce or eliminate the hazard.
A new set of K-12 curricular activities support state standards across disciplines, in social studies, ELA, math, and science.
These curriculum support materials are designed to engage students, teachers, parents, and the school community in the lead exposure prevention work that has been ongoing in North Carolina schools through the Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids™ program. These materials will be piloted with educators across North Carolina during the Spring of 2024, and fully available in the Fall of 2024.
Access the materials and join the pilot here! bit.ly/3CK-curriculum
For more information please contact Ashley Allen with RTI International at aallen@rti.org.
S.T.E.M and Resource Fair
For more information, please contact: Joann Blumenfeld, Catalyst Program Director at:
Phone: 919-633-3120 or by Email: jrblumen@ncsu.edu Webpage: https://sciencehouse.ncsu.edu/studentprograms/catalyst/
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NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours
On February 20, 2024, the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with special guests, NCDPI Testing and Accountability specialists, NC2ML representatives, and ELA consultants, held an office hour for NC math school and district leaders. This office hour featured information, opportunities, and resources from all groups as well as updates from NCDPI Mathematics team.
Click here for the agenda, presentation, and recording.
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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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