New Elective Course & Professional Development Opportunities Galore!

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September 3, 2024

English Language Arts

Now Available: Course Framework and Unpacking for New Holocaust and Genocide Studies Elective

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is excited to announce the release of the new Holocaust and Genocide Studies elective, a cornerstone of the Gizella Abramson Holocaust Education Act of 2021.

An unpacking document and framework guidance document have been developed. Each provides clear learning objectives and guidance on what students should know, understand, and be able to do.

View supporting resources for this new elective course!

UNC World View 2024-25 Programs

World View is a public service program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, providing global education professional development since 1998. World View equips K-12 and community college educators with global knowledge, best practices, and resources to prepare students to engage in our interconnected and diverse world. Check out these offerings for Fall 2024!

2024-2025 Teacher-Student Initiative

Economic Sustainability: Empowering the Next Generation

of Global Problem-Solvers

For NC High School and Early College Educators | In-Person and Virtual Program | $1000 Stipend

The Teacher-Student Initiative is a program designed for North Carolina high school and early college teachers who are interested in infusing their classrooms with global learning. During the 2024-2025 program, educators from diverse subject areas, from pre-calculus and history to fine arts and foods, will work with UNC-Chapel Hill Professor Arv Malhotra (Kenan-Flagler Business School) to strengthen their understanding of Economic Sustainability: Empowering the Next Generation of Global Problem-Solvers and make connections to educators’ STEAM specialties. This year's theme will provide students with the opportunity to study economic sustainability in Kenya and work together with others to take steps to solve problems.

Educators will connect this research with their STEAM specialties and work alongside the TSI assistant director, faculty, and peers to design a lesson plan that puts that learning into action in their classrooms. UNC World View Students Day will allow students to engage directly with Prof. Arv Malhotra virtually.

Educators will also receive one-on-one coaching with the Assistant Director for the Teacher-Student Initiative, professional development and UNC resources, a stipend of $1000, and up to 3.0 CEUS or 30 PDCH.

Applications close September 12, 2024.

UNC World View K-12 Global Education Symposium

Opening Classrooms to the World

For K-12 and Early College Educators | October 10 | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM ET | Friday Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC

The 2024 K-12 Global Education Symposium, Opening Classrooms to the World, will set a foundation for interdisciplinary global learning in schools and districts across North Carolina and beyond. To prepare students to thrive in our interconnected world, plenary talks and smaller sessions will spark innovation, examine global issues, and build global competencies in educators.

The program will support classroom teachers, support personnel, and school and district administrators as they develop or advance global education in their schools and districts. Participants will gain new knowledge, strategies, and resources that support curricula and global programs that open classrooms to the world. All educators are encouraged to come with a team and enjoy a great day of learning and networking!

Register for the October 10, 2024 symposium! A limited number of registration scholarships are available. Contact worldview@unc.edu to request a scholarship.

UNC World View Community College Symposium

Thriving Globally: What’s Next for Community College Students

For Early College and Community College Educators | November 1 | 9:00 AM-4:15 PM ET | Friday Conference Center, Chapel Hill, NC

Community college students are transitioning into a global workforce where they will need to adapt to evolving local and global challenges and opportunities.

The 2024 UNC World View Community College Symposium will bring early college and community college educators together to explore global themes that are relevant to various disciplines, including business, health, and education. Speakers will address topics like

America's Place in the World
Preparing Community College Students for Global Business
Globalizing the Health Sciences
The Impacts of AI in Europe vs the USA

Educators will engage in plenary talks, panel discussions, and interactive themed sessions to gain global knowledge and resources on how to incorporate global teaching and learning. We encourage you to bring a team to this day of learning and networking!

Register for the November 1, 2024 symposium. A limited number of registration scholarships are available. Contact worldview@unc.edu to request a scholarship.

Honors Level Coursework Regional Professional Learning

In this session, participants will delve into the components of the new honors policy and learn how to evaluate current honors-level courses to ensure they meet the required depth and complexity. They will explore the Honors Level Course Development and Evaluation Tool and other resources while receiving guidance on policy implementation. Additionally, participants will deepen their knowledge of advanced learning indicators and engage with best-practice instructional strategies that support honors-level coursework.

Bring a team of 4-5 people who are involved with overseeing honors implementation in the district. Consider the roles of CAOs, Instructional coaches, high school principals and APs, lead teachers, etc. This PD is a “train-the-trainer” model.

Information and Registration

Upcoming 2024-2025 Writing PD Series

To support integration of writing across disciplines, the ELA Team will offer four webinars in the 2024-2025 school year, covering the following topics:

Teaching Grammar in Context (New Date: October 10);
Teaching Vocabulary in the Context of Writing (November 7);
Writing in Response to Reading (March 20); and
Time-Constrained Writing (April 10, for secondary educators).

Registration is open for this series. To register, view the flyer!

Participants who attend at least three out of the four sessions within this series will earn a 24-25 Writing Series badge.

New 24-25 Office of Academic Standards Statewide Supports Document

The Office of Academic Standards is excited to share a yearlong look of upcoming webinars, resources, and leaders’ meetings. Access the document to view available supports. This link will stay live and be periodically updated, so bookmark and check back regularly!

Note: The date in the footer indicates the latest update.

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