K-12 Science Virtual Office Hours
The K-12 Science Section will offer office hours during the 2024-25 School Year. Each session will focus on a particular topic and target a specific audience. The office hours sessions for the first semester is shown in the table below. Information about upcoming sessions and registration can also be found on the K-12 Science Canvas Hub.
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Registration Link
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September 18, 2024 3:30-4:30
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2023 K-12 Canvas Hub and K-12 Science Classroom Assessment Examples
The purpose of this session is to share information on the newly released K-12 classroom assessment examples and how they can be used formatively in the science classroom.
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District leaders, principals, administrators, and classroom teachers
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Recording
Slides
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October 16, 2024 3:30-4:30
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K-12 Science Assessment
This session will include the NCDPI Test Measurement Specialists and will provide an overview of science testing in grades five, eight and Biology.
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District leaders, principals, Science curriculum specialists, teachers, and administrators
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Registration
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November 19, 2024 3:30-4:30
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Supporting Exceptional Children with the new 2023 K-12 Science Standards
This session is a collaborative presentation between the Office of Exceptional Children and the K-12 Science team to support science learning.
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District leaders, principals, Science curriculum specialists, teachers, and administrators
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Registration
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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...
- Links to classroom formative assessment examples are now housed in the K-12 Science Support Documents. Click on the K-12 Support Documents button to locate them.
- September's office hours recording and slide deck are both accessible in the Professional Development button.
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Join us for the 11th annual STEAM Career Showcase for Students with Disabilities – a free event for learners in grades 6–12. Connect with role models with disabilities who have thriving careers in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM). Learn about their personal journeys and strategies for success. Gain practical knowledge that you can apply to your interests and future career paths.
Enjoy a keynote presentation by Kay McMillan, co-founder of Youth LEAD NC, breakout sessions with expert panelists and an opportunity fair.
ASL interpretation and live captions will be provided for welcome, keynote presentation and breakout sessions. Keynote presentation will be available live via YouTube.
The event will be held on October 15, 2024 from 9:30am - 12:30pm.
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More information coming soon.
We are looking for K-12 students and teams to showcase their Computer Science talents. Please see the FLYER HERE for all location and registration information. We hope to see you on December 12th.
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The English/Language Arts section has created a one pager about the importance of literacy in science. Click on the image to the left for access. |
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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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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