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Number 10
Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards Accepting Applications
The Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards recognize the value of quality professional development for teachers at all phases of their careers. The program will provide a stipend of up to $1,000 for preK-12 public school teachers to pursue a professional development experience of their choosing. Teachers can use the grant award to attend a workshop or conference that deepens their subject area knowledge.
To be eligible for the Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards, educators must submit a proposal that includes details about their teaching experience and the professional development activity they wish to pursue. Applicants also need to describe how their participation in the professional development experience will enhance their efforts to create a work-based learning activity for their students.
Applications for the current cycle are open now. The deadline for submissions is September 2. Learn more about the Governor's Educator Discovery Awards and apply here.
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Number 9
2024-25 School Resource Officer Grants Due August 30
The Center for Safer Schools 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Grants application is live in CCIP and will close on Friday, August 30, at 11:59 p.m. To submit a grant for review and consideration, the application must be submitted with the required documentation uploaded and must have the Chief Administrator Approved status on or before Friday, August 30, at 11:59 p.m.
Although the full application is available, the only section you are applying for is School Resource Officers. Please input N/A into all other sections to move forward and submit the application.
If you have any questions or concerns, for a timely response, email schoolsafetygrants@dpi.nc.gov.
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Number 8
District Highlight: Pitt County Schools "Band Together: New Arrangement Brings Senior Adults in to Join High School Band"
"In a room full of musicians, Dan Seiler stands out. It’s not just because he practices for at least an hour a day and takes private lessons to improve his skills. It’s also because he has 50 years on the saxophonist in the next chair.
Picking up the instrument again after going decades without playing has taken Seiler back to high school, in more ways than he imagined. The retired real estate agent has begun rehearsing and performing with the Pitt County Schools Early College High School band."
Read the full story here.
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Number 7
Civic Education Resources - Constitution Day, Guest Speakers and More
NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby is inviting NC public school units to join in celebrating Constitution Day on September 17, the anniversary of the formation and signing of the US Constitution. Resources for Constitution Day are available for schools, including speaker material, lesson plans and more. Constitution Day resources can be found here.
Additional instructional materials about our state’s Judicial Branch, including PowerPoint presentations, videos, fact sheets, word searches, coloring sheets and more, can be found here.
Guest speakers are also available to visit schools. These speakers include justices, judges, clerks of court, attorneys and other members of the statewide judicial community. The Judicial Branch Speakers Bureau is a free public service and speakers are available to speak to school classes and assemblies throughout the year. Visit the Judicial Branch Speakers Bureau to learn how to book a speaker.
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Number 6
Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund (NBPSCF) Grant Applications Due September 13
Applications are now being accepted for new FY24-25 NBPSCF Capital Facility Grants. Program guidance and application materials are available on the Capital Funding page of the School Planning website. The deadline for submitting applications and supporting materials is September 13, 2024.
Questions about the NBPSCF Grant program should be directed to Nathan Maune, AIA, via email at nathan.maune@dpi.nc.gov.
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Number 5
Resource: Digital Citizenship Lessons
Help your students become healthy digital citizens with new Digital Citizenship Lessons! Each of the five digital citizenship competencies is explored through learning activities tailored for different grade levels, ensuring that students of all ages can develop the skills and knowledge necessary to grow and thrive as digital citizens.
The program covers identifying trusted online resources, understanding information bubbles, developing healthy cyber friendships and more.
Learn more about Digital Citizenship Lessons here.
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Number 4
Office of Virtual Instruction Services Highlights and Resources
The Office of Virtual Instruction Services/Rethink Education has been supporting educators in our state since 2021. They have awarded 1,881 educators at every level from classroom teachers, administrators, coaches, facilitators and district level leaders with Blended Learning Facilitators badges. These badged professionals can lead and support ongoing blended learning initiatives in their respective districts and charter schools. This work has impacted educators from 100 districts, 51 charter schools and two tribal schools across the state.
In addition, this office is focused on supporting large scale blended learning initiatives with 41 districts and charter schools around the state along with ongoing professional development and networking opportunities for badged facilitators.
Click here to find various resources, including standards-aligned online K-8 content for ELA, social studies, science and math, the Education Empowered Podcast, instructional videos, webinar series and full course content. Please reach out to the Office of Virtual Instruction Services to let them know how they can support your district or school by reaching out to one of the Virtual Instruction Consultants; Content Development Lead; or director, Melissa Davis.
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Number 3
North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) Hosting Fall 2024 Parent Orientation
NCVPS is hosting an orientation for new NCVPS parents. Topics will include how to best support students, how to access the NCVPS Virtual Support Center and how to use the Canvas Parent App and Observer Access to monitor student progress. Also included will be student engagement opportunities like the NCVPS Peer Tutoring Center, clubs and guest speaker series.
Presenters: NCVPS Staff, teachers, and students
Audience: Parents and mentors of NCVPS students
Register below:
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EdNC: "New Virtual Educator Preparation Program Available at Wake Technical Community College"
"Wake Technical Community College announced a new, online accelerated pathway in July for those interested in becoming a licensed elementary school teacher.
The program, which launches this fall, is part of a collaboration with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the North Carolina Community College System called the Cultivating Carolina Classrooms initiative. The program provides individuals with a bachelor’s degree an alternate path to earning credentials for elementary education licensure.
Dr. Ileetha Groom, director of K-12 education at Wake Tech, said that skilled, well-qualified teachers are needed now more than ever.
'Many new teachers transition from other professions. Our new program will prepare them by focusing on literacy, STEM, and classroom management skills,' Groom said. 'We work closely with the local school system to ensure our program integrates with school mentoring as well as local and state requirements.'"
Read the full story here.
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