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In This Edition:
- K-12 Math Standards Review: Data Review Committee Applications
- Professional Learning Opportunities:
- NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Content & Pedagogy Series
- PRISM/Patterns Professional Learning Opportunity
- 2024 NCCTM State Math Conference
- NC2ML / NCCAT Math Vision Retreat
- 2024 FREE Make Math Moments Virtual Summit
- NCDPI Honors Level Coursework
- 2024 -25 ML/Title III Professional Learning Offerings
- 2024-25 Schoolnet Webinars Professional Learning Opportunities
- InSTEP - FREE Online Course
- K-12 Student Opportunities
- 7th Grade AQ-IQ Contest
- K-12 Hour of Code Student Expo
- Applications and Surveys
- 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 Virtual Office Hours
- K-12 Mathematics Standards Review
K-12 Mathematics Data Review Committee (DRC) Application Open!
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s (NCDPI) K-12 Mathematics team is excited to share the application for the Math Standards Data Review Committee (DRC).
As part of the K-12 Math standards review process, guided by the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) Procedures Manual, the K-12 Math team is seeking applications from a range of stakeholders with experience in reviewing and compiling data including K-12 educators from all grade levels, content areas, and resource specialists. Equally important are school/district leaders, educators from institutions of higher education, as well as business and community leaders.
The DRC is responsible for reviewing feedback collected from interviews, focus groups, survey responses from stakeholders, and research from other states and national/international organizations. DRC members will collaborate to analyze the data and create recommendations for use by a separate Standards Writing Team. Click here to read the full DRC Scope of Work (SOW).
In the Spring of 2025, NCDPI will also seek applicants to participate in the revision/writing process by serving on the Standards Writing Team (SWT). If you are also interested in being a part of the SWT, a separate application will come in mid-Spring of 2025. Individuals can only serve on one of these two committees.
DRC applications are due by 8:00am EST on Monday. December 2nd, 2024. All applicants will be notified of their selection status between Monday, December 16th, 2024, and January 10th, 2025.
DRC members will be asked to participate in an in-person kick-off event on January 29th-31st, 2025 in Asheboro, NC.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Charles Aiken (charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov)
NCDPI
The NCDPI K-12 Math Team announces its 2024 Fall Content & Pedagogy Series Schedule!
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!
PRISM/Patterns Professional Learning Opportunity
We have received a lot of interest in the PRISM grant for 4th-grade math. Our goal is at least 100 schools and 300 teachers.
NCDPI and our partners, Carnegie Learning and WestEd, are still accepting interest from PSUs who wish to participate in the PRISM Grant. The grant is focused on supporting 4th-grade math teachers in building their self-efficacy and effectiveness as math teachers with an emphasis on conceptual learning for fractions. Here are two fliers, one from Carnegie with information about the Patterns Professional Development platform and another from WestEd with specific information related to participation. Please feel free to reach out to their contacts or me for any additional information.
PRISM Participation Overview
PATTERNS Professional Development Platform Overview
For more information, contact Dr. Charles Aiken (charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov)
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NCCTM
2024 State Math Conference
November 14-15, 2024
Leadership Seminar November 13
Benton Convention Center
Winston-Salem, NC
Full Schedule
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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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NC2ML / NCCAT Elementary Math Vision Retreat
January 13-16, 2025
Cullowhee, NC
NC2ML and NCCAT are partnering for the second time to do a four day elementary math leadership retreat for district teams across NC
Session Title: Flourishing in Mathematics: Co-Creating a Vision for High Quality Equitable Mathematics Instruction.
Description: A shared vision of high-quality instruction among administrators, teachers, and other stakeholders is essential for large scale instructional improvement in mathematics. This 4-day retreat will assist school districts in the development of co-creating a vision for high-quality mathematics instruction. At the retreat, each team will: collaborate with mathematics leaders to learn more about high-quality equitable math instruction, develop and align a district-wide vision of mathematics instruction, and create a plan to implement the vision.
The NC2ML/NCCAT Visions Retreat will take place on January 13-16 at the NCCAT campus in Cullowhee, NC. This program is open to districts focused on elementary mathematics. Each district will bring a team of four people in different roles so that they can learn and plan together. Each participating district team should include:
- K-5 classroom teacher
- school-based teacher leader (coach or classroom lead teacher)
- an elementary principal (or assistant principal/principal intern)
- a district leader
NCCAT provides food and lodging. NC2ML is paying for the presenters and materials. Your district would need to pay for a sub for the participating teacher and mileage for the team.
Here is a flyer for the retreat. https://www.nc2ml.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NC2MLNCCAT-Retreat-Flyer.pdf
If you are interested in attending the retreat, please complete the following form:
Strengthen Your Math Teacher "Moves"
NOVEMBER 15th, 16th, 17th 2024
1 Free Virtual Conference Weekend = 180 Days of Math Lessons, Resources, ideas, and Inspiration!
K-12 Educators: Empower your pedagogical practice and deepen your mathematics content knowledge, while enjoying every minute of it.
This is your year of math confidence. It's Your year for math moments! Get close and personal with 30+ of the most influential math education speakers in our profession and classroom teachers joining together to help you tackle the most important ideas for your classroom.
Through a three-day series of LIVE VIRTUAL SESSIONS, you'll learn how to step over the threshold to feeling confident and successful in your math class, and never look back.
Click link for more information: https://summit.makemathmoments.com/#
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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2024-25 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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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
7th Grade AQ-IQ Contest
Each year the North Carolina Division of Air Quality invites 7th grade students to participate in the AQ-IQ Contest which combines S.T.E.A.M. education and project-based learning with student creativity to teach air pollution science to students across the state. The contest gives these students an opportunity to learn about air quality and think about solutions to air pollution and put THEM in charge of creating a project to educate others about an air quality problem.
The AQ-IQ contest allows students to explore their interests and strengths while engaging with the material and learning about air quality. Students are asked to think creatively while designing their projects. Past projects have been posters, videos, Minecraft creations, games, and artistic projects off all sorts!
Winners will be recognized during the summer of 2025 at a REGIONAL and STATEWIDE level and will receive AWESOME prizes!
For details about how to enter, deadlines, general information and past project examples, please visit the NC Environmental Education webpage.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Keith Bamberger at keith.bamberger@deq.nc.gov, or Janina Millis at janina.millis@deq.nc.gov.
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K-12 Hour of Code Student Expo
RSVP by December 2 for December 12 Event
Computer Science, IT, and Technology Education is excited to announce the K-12 Hour of Code Student Expo. Student-led Computer Science teams from across North Carolina will be showcasing the skills they are learning within the realm of coding and Computer Science.
Students will present current Computer Science projects and activities happening in their school. Join the fun-filled learning as students provide demonstrations and hands-on activities for NCDPI employees, SBOE members, legislators, media, and others.
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When: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00 - 3:00 pm
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Where: Marsh Creek Community Center at 3050 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604
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.
For more information, please contact: Natalie Hulbert, Natalie.hulbert@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
NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours
On Tuesday, October 15, 2024 the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with special guests, NCDPI Testing and Accountability specialists and NCSU InSTEP representatives, held an office hour for NC math school and district leaders. This office hour featured information, opportunities, and resources from all groups as well as updates from NCDPI Mathematics team.
Click here for the agenda, presentation, and recording.
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K-12 Mathematics Standards Review Overview
ALL K-12 Stakeholder surveys are closed as of November 4, 2024.
Thanks to all stakeholders for providing feedback! Your input is extremely valuable and will be used for decision making during our K-12 Math Revision process. Thank you again!
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.
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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