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On behalf of the NCDPI Mathematics Team, we would like to welcome everyone back to a New School Year of New students and New opportunities! Hoping this 2024-25 school year is all that you've dreamed, planned, and hoped for! Here's to New start to great learning!
NCDPI Mathematics Team
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In This Edition:
- Introducing our new NCDPI K-5 Mathematics Consultant
- Professional Learning Opportunities:
- NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Content & Pedagogy Series
- NCDPI Honors Level Coursework
- 2024 AIM Conference
- 2024 "Leading With Character" Summit
- 2024 -25 ML/Title III Professional Learning Offerings
- NC2ML / NCCAT Secondary Math Vision Retreat
- Actuarial Science Day and Career Fair
- 2024-25 Schoolnet Webinars Professional Learning Opportunities
- InSTEP - FREE Online Course
- UNC World View Opportunities
- 2024-2025 Teacher-Student Initiative
- UNC World View K-12 Global Education Symposium
- UNC World View Community College Symposium
- Applications and Surveys
- WIDA Professional Learning Sponsorship Opportunity
- 2025 State and National School of Character
- Data Science for Everyone (DS4E) Chart the Course Survey
- Resources
- NC K-12 Math Standards Resource Hub
- External Implementation Guide
- In Case You Missed It
- K-12 Mathematics Standards Review Overview
- Patterns: 4th Grade Math PD Grant
Welcome our new NCDPI K-5 Mathematics Consultant!
Jennifer Parker
A little about Jennifer
Jennifer has 21 years of education experience in the state of North Carolina. She served as a classroom teacher, math coach/interventionists, and district office facilitator for K-5 Mathematics and most recently Pre K-12 Mathematics. For the last 18 years, she has supported students, teachers, and school leaders in Orange County Schools. Previously, she was a classroom teacher in the Alamance-Burlington school system to begin her career. Jennifer is looking forward to collaborating with math leaders across the state of North Carolina to support the mathematical development of our elementary students.
Welcome to DPI, Jennifer!
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NCDPI
The NCDPI K-12 Math Content & Pedagogy Series resumes in the 2024 Fall season!
Teachers, teacher leaders, instructional coaches, district staff, and administrators are offered professional learning opportunities to engage in mathematics content and effective teaching practices. Sessions are focused on elementary, middle, and high school mathematics content and pedagogy aligned to the NC mathematics standard course of study while highlighting practitioners in the field. These sessions are designed to be interactive and engaging.
Participants can earn 2 contact hours per session. Each session meets virtually for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time to provide feedback. Sessions will be recorded; however, participants will only receive contact hours when participating in real-time sessions.
The information and resources shared are both beneficial and useful. Don't miss this opportunity and please share with teachers and leaders in your area!
ES Register here MS Register here HS Register here Share: ES Flyer Share: MS Flyer Share: HS Flyer Contact: Jennifer Parker Contact: Tammy Lackey Contact: Lisa Ashe jennifer.parker@dpi.nc.gov tammy.lackey@dpi.nc.gov lisa.ashe@dpi.nc.gov or Joseph Reaper joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov
We look forward to seeing you there!
NCDPI HONORS LEVEL COURSEWORK
REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Fall 2024
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.
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2024 AIM Conference
Raleigh Convention Center
October 7-9, 2024
The AIM Conference is an agency-wide event and an excellent opportunity for you to share your expertise with the field. This year’s conference supports public school units as they plan for and implement the Portrait of a Graduate.
See the 2024 AIM DRAFT Agenda.
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 The Friday Institute, Raleigh NC
October 30, 2024 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for the 2024 "Leading With Character" Summit to discover the transformative impact of Character Education. By attending the first annual Character Education Summit, you will be able to:
- Understand the 11 Principles of Character Education and how to transform your school's climate and culture.
- Hear the success stories of State and National Schools of Character recipients and discover how they have revitalized school climate and culture through character education initiatives.
- Engage with experts and school leaders to delve deeper into Character Education
Registration is Free!
2024-25 SY ML/Title III PL Offerings
Join us for the 2024-2025 school year as the NCDPI ML/Title III Team presents an exciting new webinar series covering a range of standards-based topics.
Don't miss these invaluable opportunities to enhance your skills.
- Collaborating within DL/I - (Recording | Slides)
- Collaborating to Integrate ELD Standards - Oct. 30
- Collaborating School-Wide for MLs - Dec. 4
- Collaborating withing an MTSS - March 24
- Collaborating to Support Dually Identified Students - May 8
See more information for Collaborative Conversations.
Keep scrolling through the document to learn more about the WIDA PL Offerings (Limited Seats Available - registration required)
- When Language and Disability Meet (Webinar)
- Collaboration Practices and Potentialities (F2F)
- Nurturing Speaking Growth (Webinar)
- Writing with MLs in the Elementary Grades (F2F)
- WIDA Español: Instructional Planning in the Bilingual Classroom
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NC2ML / NCCAT Secondary Math Vision Retreat
December 2-5, 2024
Cullowhee, NC
Calling all 6-12 district math teams! Join this awesome partnership between NCCAT and NC Collaborative for Mathematics Learning (NC2ML) as we work together to co-create a vision for high-quality equitable mathematics instruction!!!
We only have room for 10 teams, so sign up today!
Session Title: Co-Creating a Vision for Equitable Math Instruction
Description: A shared vision of high-quality and equitable instruction is essential for large-scale instructional improvement in mathematics. This four-day retreat will assist district teams in developing a district-wide vision of high-quality and equitable secondary mathematics instruction. This retreat is open to district teams serving grades 6-12.
Sign up Form: https://bit.ly/NC2MLVisionsRetreat
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Actuarial Science Day and Career Fair
UNC Charlotte
Friday, September 27, 2024
The Actuarial Science Program and the Actuarial Science Club at UNC Charlotte are holding their annual Actuarial Science Day and Career Fair on Friday, September 27, 2024 in the Lucas Room of the Cone building. University students, high school students, parents, and teachers are invited to learn about the actuarial field, which is consistently ranked among the top STEM professions.
Event begins at 10 am with guest speakers and presentations followed by lunch at 1 pm, provided to all registered participants.
The Career Fair will take place from 2 pm - 4 pm, where employers meet and connect with interested actuarial students and STEM majors from high schools and universities across the Carolinas.
To register and for more information, please visit:
https://charlotte-csm.symplicity.com/events/actuarial24/overview
Space is limited, so please register by September 20th.
2024-25 Schoolnet Webinars
The state IIS Schoolnet contains thousands of questions that align with NC standards for teacher use. Schoolnet has monthly webinars on multiple topics for teachers to learn more about how to use this resource.
For more information, please contact Rebecca Stokes, rebecca.stokes@dpi.nc.gov
InSTEP
Invigorating Statistics and Data Science Teaching through Professional Learning
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.
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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
UNC World View Opportunities
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.
UNC World View Fall 2024 Programs
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.
Learn more here!
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!
Click here to 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!
Click here to register for the November 1, 2024 symposium.
A limited number of registration scholarships are available. Contact worldview@unc.edu to request a scholarship.
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WIDA Sponsorship Opportunity
NCDPI requests PSUs to financially support individuals attending the WIDA Professional Learning opportunities. We recognize some PSUs may have limited funding to send participants. In support of the ongoing efforts to have statewide ML/Title III education, the training opportunities in K-12 public education, the ML/Title III team has allocated limited sponsorship funds for individuals from areas of high need, with limited teacher-training options. Make sure participation is approved by your supervisor.
This sponsorship reimburses educators for transportation, lodging, and meals.
Sponsored educators will be responsible for
- Up-front payment of all fees related to this professional learning event
- Submission of reimbursement paperwork
- Presentation or portfolio on the impact of learning for their classroom, school, or PSU
- Design a PD or instructional activity to share with NCDPI and use within your PSU
- Upload the task within 30 business days after the event to a folder that will be provided
Applications are due September 15, 2024, and decisions on whether you receive a sponsorship or not will be announced by September 25, 2024.
Questions? Contact ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov
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2025 State and National School of Character
Apply to be a 2025 State and National School of Character
Has your school or district cultivated a supportive and caring community? Do you think your staff, students, and the larger community have successfully implemented the 11 Principles of Effective Character? Apply this fall for State or National School of Character and receive valuable insights and feedback to enhance your school culture regardless of the outcome.
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Application Deadline: November 8, 2024
Learn More and Get Started!
If you need funding to apply please contact Justyn Burgess at Justyn.Burgess@dpi.nc.gov
Data Science for Everyone (DS4E)
Help Shape the Future of K-12 Data Science Education!
DS4E is excited to announce the launch of the "Chart the Course" campaign, aimed at developing the first-ever national K-12 data science education framework. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving over 100 education leaders, industry experts, and students, working together to define the essential data science and data literacy skills that students should learn by high school graduation.
Your insights are crucial to ensuring that this framework is comprehensive, inclusive, and reflective of the data skills students need to thrive in a data-driven world. We invite you to learn more about this process and to vote in our platform to make your voice heard.
Join us in this transformative journey and help shape the future of education!
Vote in the platform here and help DS4E Chart the Course for the future of K-12 Data Science Education: datascience4everyone.org/vote
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NC K-12 Math Standards Resource Hub
The NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team has created a repository to provide a variety of resources for supporting school leaders, administrators, educators, and parents/caregivers. The NC K-12 Math Standards Resource Hub houses the standards, communications, and recommended resources related to the implementation of the North Carolina K-12 Math Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS).
The hub includes:
- K-12 standards and unpacking documents
- Previous PD presentations, recordings, and resources
- At Home Resource Guides for parent/guardians
- Math Options Chart aligned to post graduation plans
- STEM Content Integration
Math educators are encouraged to browse, reference, download, share, discuss, and adapt resources.
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External Implementation Guide
A Place for All Standards Resources
The External Implementation Guide is a repository for all North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSOS) stakeholders. This repository provides a variety of resources for supporting administrators, educators, and parents during the implementation of the Standard Course of Study for each content area. The range of resources offers users an opportunity to determine their own specific needs and find materials that suit them.
This Canvas repository can be accessed with or without a Canvas account. Browse through resources to help you learn, plan, instruct, review, and inform yourself or others.
Office of Academic Standards External Implementation Guide.pdf
K-12 Mathematics Standards Review Overview
The NCDPI Math team has launched the K-12 Mathematics Standards Review process.
Key things to know:
- All K-12 Math standards will be reviewed at one time, unlike the previous review/revision process.
- The currently planned timeline:
- 2024-2025 school year for Review (focus groups, surveys, interviews, research etc.).
- 2025-2026 school year for Revisions (If approved for revisions by the SBE)
- 2026-2027 school year for Installation
- 2027-2028 school year for Implementation
Details were shared in the Math Office Hour on May 21, 2024.
4th Grade Math Professional Development Grant
Recruiting Schools and Districts Now!
NCDPI received a 5-year grant for nearly $8 million to implement a virtual learning professional development platform known as “Patterns” with 4th grade math. The study focuses on building knowledge and confidence in math with a focus on NC 4th grade standards and content related to fractions. Teachers will explore ways to implement an inquiry-based approach to math instruction and work with coaches and colleagues from across the state.
DPI is now recruiting schools and districts who may be interested in participating or learning more about various opportunities and ways to be involved. Opportunities include a short-term study in the Fall of 2024 as well as more in-depth participation starting in the Fall of 2025.
CEU’s, college credit, and stipends are all available!
To learn more: Read the NCDPI press release sent on Monday, December 11, 2023.
Please feel free to email Dr. Charles Aiken (charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov)
NC DPI Mathematics Consultants
Jennifer Parker
K-5 Mathematics Consultant
(984)236-2842
Jennifer.Parker@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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