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Lunch + Learn Presentation Slides
A Huge Thanks to North East Carolina Charter for hosting The OCS Spring Lunch + Learn. The collaboration and creative problem-solving were remarkable! If you missed the opportunity to connect you can review the slides HERE. We look forward to seeing you all next time. -
The Office of Charter Schools wants to provide meaningful professional development and collaboration sessions for charter school personnel. As we begin to develop sessions for the 2024-2025 school year, we want to hear from you! Please complete the 2024 Professional Development Survey by May 31.
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Charter School Health Services Report and Section Two Survey-Open
The Annual Charter School Health Report link is now open. Reporting must be completed no later than June 20, 2024. The report is designed to assist in identifying resource needs for healthcare of students in charter schools. Responses will be used to inform future training topics and to report on compliance with required legislation and policies such as Care of Students with Diabetes (§ 115C-375.3.) and School Supply of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (§ 115C-375.2A).
A preparation worksheet is provided with the report questions. All schools are encouraged to download the worksheet and mark the appropriate responses before beginning the online report survey. You may click here or below to access the worksheet. Once you have prepared your responses, save the document to your local computer. This worksheet cannot be accepted as your report. You will use it as a reference tool to enter your information into the online survey system.
Direct link for the worksheet:
Click here for Charter School Health Services Report and Section Two Worksheet with Integrated D & D
Here is the link to the Charter School Health Services Report and Section Two Survey:
Click here to complete the Charter-School Health Services Report and Section Two Survey
Charter Schools Program (CSP) recently published Notices Inviting Applications (NIAs) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Charter Schools Program (CSP) recently published Notices Inviting Applications (NIAs) for four Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program competitions in the Federal Register.
Please read below to learn about each grant opportunity. The competition webpage linked for each CSP program includes information on the pre-application technical assistance webinars, eligibility requirements, and a point of contact for each CSP competition, should you have any questions.
1. The NIA for the Grants to State Entities (State Entity) (ALN 84.282A) competition can be accessed here. Through this competition, the Department plans to award an estimated $46 million for new State Entity grants. The deadline to submit a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 13, 2024. For more information about this competition, please visit the FY 2024 CSP State Entity Grants Competition webpage.
2. The NIA for the Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants) (ALNs 84.282B and 84.282E) competition can be accessed here. Through this competition, the Department plans to award an estimated $5 million for new Developer grants. The deadline to submit a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 24, 2024. For more information about this competition, please visit the FY 2024 CSP Developer Grants Competition webpage.
3. The NIA for the State Charter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program (SFIG Grants) (ALN 84.282D) competition can be accessed here. Through this competition, the Department plans to award an estimated $30 million for new SFIG grants. The deadline to submit a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 23, 2024. For more information about this competition, please visit the FY 2024 CSP SFIG Grants Competition webpage.
4. A link to the NIA for the second round of grants in FY 2024 to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants) (ALN 84.282M) competition can be found at the CSP CMO webpage. Through this competition, the Department plans to award an estimated $92 million for new CMO grants. The deadline to submit a grant application under this competition is 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 27, 2024. The second round of FY 2024 CMO grants will be awarded by September 30, 2024.
The CSP is also seeking peer reviewers for its FY 2024 competitions. If you are interested in serving as a peer reviewer for any of these FY 2024 CSP competitions, please visit the Call for Peer Reviewers webpage. Serving as a peer reviewer is a great way to gain insight into the federal funding process and use your professional experience, content knowledge, expertise, and judgment to ensure the Department is funding the most qualified grant proposals.
Free professional development opportunity for new charter school applicants
The NC Association for Public Charter Schools is offering Mock CSRB Interviews for schools preparing for their upcoming CSRB Interviews. These mock interviews will take place May 15 - 17 at various times throughout the day. If you are interested in taking advantage of this free opportunity to prepare for your CSRB Interview, please sign up for a time using the link by May 8th: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4AADA72BA1FFC25-49213572-mock
Webinar: Leading With Character
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST
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Do you want to change your school's climate and culture? Are you seeking strategies to enhance your character development efforts? Join NCDPI and Person Early College for Innovation and Leadership to learn how to use the 11 Principles of Effective Character Education to evaluate your school, district, and/or community climate.
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Justyn Knox Burgess
Education Program Consultant II
Social Studies and Arts
Office of Academic Standards
NC Department of Public Instruction
P: (984) 236-2825
justyn.burgess@dpi.nc.gov
SAVE THE DATE!!!
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the final OLR ARP Convening. This year's convening serves as a dual-purpose platform: firstly, to celebrate the remarkable achievements of district and charter schools in leveraging ESSER funds and effectively fostering significant strides in education despite the challenges of the pandemic. Secondly, our aim is to equip PSUs with essential knowledge, and resources to sustain the momentum they've built post-pandemic with the aid of ESSER funding. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every student, irrespective of background, continues to receive the support necessary to thrive academically, and transition successfully into their post-secondary pathway of choice.
There are two options for attendance: Thursday, June 20th or Thursday, June 27th. Please register for the option that works best for you. Use the form below to register for our summer convening at the SAS Institute in Cary, NC. Registration is limited this year!
Registration Link: https://go.ncdpi.gov/ARPSummer
The following adjustments have been made for the 2024 Summer Convening:
ELA Standards Writing Team (SWT) application will close on May 31st.
Home Base Opt-In Tool Update
The Home Base Opt-in Tool was taken offline Friday, May 3rd for an upgrade in preparation of the 2024-2025 Home Base Opt-in Process. The opt-in tool will not be returned to service until the start of the opt-in process, which is currently scheduled for Friday, May 31st.
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School Business MAY 3RD, 2024
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The FBS website continues to be updated with information related to School Business and our ongoing operations. Please check the FBS homepage regularly for updates. Please review the upcoming deadlines for due dates.
Annual ESSER Survey - All PSUs
It's the time of year again when DPI collects data on ESSER spending on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education. As you are aware, all states that received Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief funds under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (ESSER I), Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act (ESSER II), or the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act (ESSER III) are required to report information to the USED. This year's survey has been updated to reflect new information from USED.
For your convenience, the Office of Learning Recovery (OLR), Federal Programs and School Business Services (SBS) will cohost a collaborative Annual ESSER Survey Webinar via Zoom. We are anticipating the webinar will be held on May 9th from 2:00PM – 3:30PM.
The ESSER Survey, guidance document, and Zoom Webinar links will be sent later today to various school representatives including Finance Officers and Charter School Executive Directors; however, only one response should be submitted for each PSU.
PSUs will have a May 24, 2024 deadline for submission. All PSUs are required to respond. Please review the survey prior to the webinar so that we can effectively assist with your reporting needs.
Federal Guidance on FLSA Overtime Pay
FBS has posted guidance from the US Department of Labor to the "What's New" section. This includes an Overtime Pay Exemptions FAQ, as well as a Fact Sheet on Employees Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
PSUs with questions about how this impacts their employee classifications should contact their HR or Legal Departments.
Deadline Reminders
ALL PSUs
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05/31/2024
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Guidance for School Threat Assessment Teams
On behalf of State Superintendent Catherine Truitt and Executive Director Karen W. Fairley, the Center for Safer Schools thanks you for your patience during the process of crafting “Best Practice Guidance for North Carolina Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams for Harm Prevention.” This document is intended to be a reference for North Carolina public schools as they craft the threat assessment teams mandated by Session Law 2023-78/House Bill 605.
The guide and accompanying documents are not checklists that can be quantified. Instead this document is designed to assist with behavioral threat assessment, which is a fact-based process of identifying, assessing and managing individuals who may pose a risk of violence or other harm to self or others, and to assist school districts in development of a comprehensive behavioral threat assessment and management plan. Furthermore, as circumstances change, an individual’s potential for violence may increase or decrease.
This guide aims to provide a framework and resources for public school units while emphasizing the importance of local adaptation and legal compliance. This guide should be adapted based on specific needs, legal advice and evolving best practices. This document is a resource and not a definitive word. Each PSU should seek direction from its legal counsel.
Click here to access “Best Practice Guidance for North Carolina Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Teams for Harm Prevention.” A link to the document is posted on the homepage of the Center for Safer Schools website as well.
The CFSS will offer training sessions for school threat assessment teams in May, as well as at the 2024 RISE Back to School Safety Summit. Registration information will be announced as it becomes available.
If you have questions, send an email to cfss@dpi.nc.gov. Thank you for your cooperation as we work together to make schools safer.
State Board Approves ESSER III Funding for NCVPS Summer Program
The State Board of Education approved $2,000,000 in ESSER III funding for the NCVPS summer school program, making our online courses even more accessible to students across North Carolina. This funding will be shared with each district and charter school based on their 6-12 ADM. We encourage you to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!
To view the ESSER-funded allotments for your district or charter, please consult the Summer 2024 Enrollments Covered by ESSER III Funds spreadsheet. If you need additional seats above your designated allotments, please fill out this survey.
Our summer school kicks off on June 25. This remarkable opportunity offers students who might not typically have access to summer classes a chance to excel. Each summer, we witness a diverse range of students participating in our courses for various reasons. We are confident that this initiative will have a profoundly positive impact on your community, and we hope you make the most of it.
NCSBE Rulemaking Information
Below is a link to the website where we post information about SBE Rulemaking. It typically gets updated on the Friday the week after the SBE proposes a rule.
Important MEMOs:
Office of Charter Schools (OCS) Updates
Other Resources from DPI and beyond
NCAPCS Conference 2024: Registration and Keynote Speaker
Visit the conference section of our webpage HERE to get more information and register, sponsor or submit a proposal for a breakout session! It is literally one-stop shopping. We cannot wait to see you all in the Queen City as we celebrate the charter community's #CrowningAchievements!
Charter School Day at the Capitol
Join us on 5.14.24 as we celebrate National Charter Schools Week with Charter School Day at the Capitol! Come see live student displays - from vocal performances and Greek dances to video presentations and an entrepreneurial showcase! Presenting schools include A.C.E. Academy, Longleaf School of the Arts, N.C. Cyber Academy, Socrates Academy, Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy and more.
NCAPCS Executive Director Rhonda Dillingham will be leading conversations with NC Legislators about topics relevant to the charter school community. If you would like to join her in these conversations, please fill out THIS FORM by May 10, 2024.
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NCSSM Connect provides NC public high school students the opportunity to take tuition-free, honors-level, and AP NCSSM courses via interactive video conferencing. This format makes it possible for students to take advanced courses in STEM and humanities subjects while remaining at their local home schools. There isn't an application process to take NCSSM Connect classes.
School Counselor Cohort resource
Any school counselors who wish to network may share their information in this form.
You may also view the current list through this link.
Charter School Job Postings
If you have current teaching/leadership positions open and wish to share them in this newsletter, reach out to Joseph.Letterio@dpi.nc.gov and provide a link to the posting/s.
Whom Should I Contact at the Office of Charter Schools?
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School leaders, we encourage you to forward this newsletter on to your staff so they can subscribe to DPI bulletins directly through this link. They will enter their email and then it will bring them to another page where they can select “Charter School Comms Contacts” and any other public listserv to sign up for.
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