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This update contains the time sensitive announcements and current news impacting K-12 Social Studies in North Carolina public schools. As always, we encourage those of you who receive the updates to please share this issue with others who are not currently subscribed to our listserv. To receive Social Studies Updates please sign up using the link Social Studies Listerv Update or follow us on Twitter.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Leading with Character Summit
October 30, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday Institute: 1890 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
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:
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Understand the 11 Principles of Character Education and how to transform your school's climate and culture.
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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.
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Engage with experts and school leaders to delve deeper into Character Education.
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. The School of Character Application deadline is November 8, 2024
If you need funding to apply please contact Justyn Burgess at Justyn.Burgess@dpi.nc.gov
Learn More and Get Started!
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Online Course: Inquiry In the Social Studies Classroom
Are you ready to transform your teaching by fostering students' curiosity and critical thinking? Our online Canvas course is designed to equip social studies teachers with the tools and strategies needed to effectively implement inquiry-based learning.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Align inquiry with NC Social Studies Standards
- Foster student questioning, engagement, and exploration
- Create a dynamic, inquiry-centered learning environment
This self-paced course offers practical guidance and actionable steps to elevate your teaching. You can also earn 1 CEU while gaining the skills to empower your students as lifelong learners through inquiry.
Deadline For Completion: December 31, 2024
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AWARDS, GRANTS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
The United States Senate Youth Program & Scholarship
Applications are now open and will close October 6
The U.S. Senate Youth Program is merit-based and highly competitive. Qualified junior or senior high school students applying to the program must show evidence of demonstrated leadership through public service in elected or appointed positions where they currently and actively represent a constituency in organizations that relate to government, public affairs, history, and/or community service.
Share this year’s U.S. Senate Youth information with students in your district, school, and community.
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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 2024-2025 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 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.
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HOLOCAUST EDUCATION RESOURCES &
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
“Teaching About Trauma: The Holocaust & Genocide Elective”
OCTOBER 7-9, 2024 at NCCAT in Cullowhee, NC
It’s finally here! Get ready to teach North Carolina’s NEW state-level Holocaust and Genocide Studies elective! This NCCAT program is sponsored by NCDPI and is intended for 6-12 social studies and English teachers who are teaching or who anticipate teaching the NEW state-level Holocaust elective. Over two and a half days, educators will become active learners training on appropriate methods and strategies for teaching this new elective in both social studies and English classes.
Sessions will include:
- understanding the intent of the objectives and how to use the unpacking supports,
- learning the importance of best practices in Holocaust education such as balancing perpetrator-heavy histories with victim-centered perspectives,
- exploring the complexities of trauma-informed pedagogy, and
- discussions addressing current anxieties in the field post October 7th and share how to safely approach modern-day manifestations of concepts present in the course, such as antisemitism and genocide.
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Office of Academic Standards News & Updates
Honors Level Coursework Professional Development
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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