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If you have information or opportunities you'd like to share in the monthly K-12 Science newsletter, please send a request to gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov no later than the third Monday of every month. Note: Not all requested items are guaranteed to be included.
K-12 Science Standards Canvas Hub
The North Carolina K-12 Science Standards Canvas Hub is a repository to provide all Science stakeholders a variety of resources for supporting school leaders, administrators, educators, and parents/caregivers.
Did you know....
- The Hub houses new parent/caregiver guides designed to support the school-home-community connections that are so important to student success.
- The K-12 Science Support Documents serve as resources for teachers, administrators, science specialists, instructional coaches, parents, and other stakeholders in understanding the standards and planning instruction.
- The Hub is a repository for past PD presentations and webinar recordings.
Professional Development Opportunities
Announcing NCDPI's First Annual Standards Institute!
2024 Standards Institute
Durham School of the Arts
August 1 - 2, 2024
The NCDPI Office of Academic Standards is excited to announce the First Annual Standards Institute convening at the Durham School of the Arts on August 1 – 2, 2024!
The K-12 Science team will provide half day professional development sessions to support implementing the standards and key instructional practices. This professional learning experience is available to new and veteran teachers, coaches, and leaders to explore a comprehensive understanding of the NCSCOS, as well as related programs and initiatives.
Register Today!
Need more details? View the 2024 Standards Institute Brochure
For more additional information, contact:
Stacey Daniel, Section Chief ELA & Languages, stacy.daniel@dpi.nc.gov
Kelly Schultz, Standards Implementation Specialist, kelly.Schultz@dpi.nc.gov
North Carolina Aquarium Scholars Grants Available – Apply Now!
Would you like to provide exciting STEM programs from the North Carolina Aquariums or Jennette’s Pier at little to no cost to your school?
Aquarium Scholars is a partnership between the NC Aquariums, NC public schools and the NC Aquarium Society, through which private donors help fund access to Aquarium education programs for Title I eligible schools across the state.
Teachers from Title I eligible schools can apply to receive a grant for a:
· Class visit/field trip of your choice of the three NC Aquariums or Jennette’s Pier
· Aquarium outreach program brought to your school
· Virtual outreach program (live online program with Aquarium staff and animals)
The Application Period runs only until Sept. 6, so don’t delay, APPLY TODAY!
For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.ncaquariums.com/aquarium-scholars
Teacher Listening Session
In 2023, the Southeastern Environmental Education Alliance (SEEA) conducted a landscape analysis of environmental education (EE) efforts that gathered data from over 700 K-12 schools in the eight southeastern states, enabling us to get the full picture of EE happening in schools throughout the region.
SEEA and EENC are continuing to address the issues and findings we have identified through our regional landscape analysis of schools by conducting a teacher and administrator listening session to strengthen our understanding of the barriers we found in our school survey. This additional feedback will allow us to dig deeper into the barriers that have been identified and work toward more robust solutions that meet the needs of the schools. We are looking for feedback from K-12 classroom teachers and school or district administrators at this time.
Formal educators and administrators who participate in this event will receive a $50 stipend for their time.
Teacher Listening Session Registration Form
2024 CTE Summer Conference
The Office of Career and Technical Education at DPI would like to personally invite all the Elementary Computer Science, IT, and Technology teachers to the 2024 CTE Summer Conference!
The conference will be held July 18-19, 2024 at the Benton Convention Center and Marriott Winston-Salem, NC.
Registration deadline is July 5, 2024
NEW!! For 2024 there will be an Elementary Computer Science, IT, and Technology track.
• $100 – prior to May 16
• $150 - May 16 - 31, 2024
• $200 - June 1 - July 5, 2024
To check out the agenda, hotel information, and register visit the website: https://www.ctesummerconference.com/
Questions? Contact ctepd@dpi.nc.gov
State Partners for Multilingual Learners (SPML) Now Accepting Applications for the 24-26 Term
The SPML is a team of experts from across the state who work with the NCDPI's ML/Title III team to develop projects, comprehensive guidance, and other critical tasks to promote equitable access for Multilingual Learners (MLs) in North Carolina.
For more than a decade, the work of SPML (formerly known as ELAC) has been characterized by dedication to supporting multilingual learners (MLs). What began as a focused initiative has blossomed into a dynamic force for change, responding to the landscape of ML student needs.
For the 2024-26 term, SPML is prioritizing the ongoing efforts of the ELD Recognition Award and MTSS teams while also launching new subcommittees. These subcommittees will focus on developing guidance for progress monitoring of MLs and identifying best practices for serving ML students with an Exceptional Children (EC) identification. If you're interested in joining, please review the flyer and submit an application!
SPML's commitment to collaboration, advocacy, and action ensures that it remains a driving force for positive change for MLs across North Carolina. If you're interested in joining us, please review the flyer and submit an application!
Resources
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The Smithsonian Science Education Center has resources for Middle Grades Science. You can access their units for middle grades by clicking on the Smithsonian Science Education Center link.
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The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Accountability and Testing designs and manages statewide assessments that are administered to students enrolled in public and charter schools in grades 3-12. These assessments serve several purposes for the schools, the state, and federal guidelines.
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NC DPI Science Consultants
Dr. Debra Hall
K-5 Science
debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov
Gavin Fradel
6-8 Science
gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov
Benita Tipton
9-12 Science
benita.tipton@dpi.nc.gov
Alexis Wood
9-12 Science
kathryn.wood@dpi.nc.gov
Additional Contacts:
Dr. Charles Aiken
Section Chief K-12 Mathematics, Science and STEM
charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov
Howard Ginsburg
K-12 STEM Consultant
howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
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