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Register Now for NCED Connect Symposium Jan. 21-23
The 2024 NCED Connect Conference, brought to you by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's Office of Digital Teaching and Learning, will take place January 21-23 in Greensboro.
This event is tailored to district and school leaders, SIS coordinators, data managers, librarians, instructional technology facilitators and instructional coaches. The conference will feature sessions on the North Carolina Student Information System, all Homebase applications, instructional technology pedagogy, AI in Education for school leadership and teachers, data privacy and school media programs.
Learn more and register here.
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Number 9
WRAL: "Wake County Teen Graduates From NC State in One Year, Advocates for Dual Enrollment Benefits"
"A former Wake County student recently graduated from NC State University in just one year as valedictorian and at only 19 years old.
Now as a Wolfpack alum, he has become devoted to sharing with other current high school students and their families on the opportunities and resources available for them to complete college courses while in high school.
'It can be a lot of difficulty to navigate a program like this, especially when you are in high school [and] you already have other obligations,' said Richard Basile, a former Panther Creek High School student.
While attending Panther Creek, Basile took dual enrollment courses at Wake Tech Community College through the states Career & College Promise (CCP) program that allows high school students to enroll in college level courses at any North Carolina community college and university through their high school."
Read the full story here.
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Number 8
Join Ready, Set, App! - Deadline Jan. 27
The North Carolina Business Committee for Education’s (NCBCE) Ready, Set, App! challenge is a mobile app development competition for high school students sponsored by Lenovo™. Student groups are asked to develop a mobile app using a mobile app development platform (e.g., MIT App Inventor) to solve a problem in their school or community. Ready, Set, App! focuses on three primary pillars:
- Mobile App Development
- Professional and Personal Development
- Interpersonal and Soft Skills Development
Over the course of a few months, students will take a unique idea and turn it into a full-functioning original app. No previous coding experience is necessary, as an incredible team of interns will be there to help along the way.
To join, students will need to create a team of three to five students per team and find an advisor. The advisor can be a teacher, school staff member or any adult community leader (e.g., Girl Scout/Cub Scout leader, Boys and Girls Club leader, sports coach, etc.).
Registration is open now and closes at 11:59 p.m. on January 27.
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Number 6
NCVPS Spring 2025 Registration is Still Open!
There’s still time to register for Spring 2025 courses with North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS)! With over 130 options—including Advanced Placement, CTE, world languages, arts, health and physical education, middle school, OCS, core courses and more—students can find the perfect courses to match their academic goals and needs. The program also provides access to classes that may not be available locally, making it easier for every student to succeed.
Key Dates:
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Open Enrollment: Early Start and Standard Start classes are open for enrollment through February 3, 2025.
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Options After February 3: We’ve got you covered even after the open enrollment window closes!
After Open Enrollment Options:
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Transfers: Schools can transfer individual students or entire classes after open enrollment ends. To begin the transfer process, simply open a ticket with our Virtual Support Center.
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Emergency Requests: We know the recent hurricane disrupted operations for many schools. If your school has unique circumstances, contact our Virtual Support Center—we’re here to help.
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Co-Teaching: Schools can continue adding students to existing co-teaching OCS and intervention courses throughout the semester. However, please note that new sections cannot be opened at this time.
NCVPS is committed to breaking down barriers and offering flexible, high-quality learning opportunities to help students achieve their goals and prepare for the future. Have questions? Reach out anytime for more information!
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Number 5
Language Magazine: "An Unexpected Powerhouse" - The Story Behind North Carolina’s Success in Dual Language Education
"North Carolina’s climb to fifth in the nation for dual language immersion (DLI) programs is the result of strategic, long-term collaborations between the state's public and private sectors.
With higher graduation rates, stronger test scores, and better earning potential, a greater percentage of North Carolina students are experiencing the lifelong benefits of bilingual education. This success directly feeds into our state’s top-ranked workforce, a key factor in North Carolina being named the best state for business by CNBC in 2023."
Read the full article here.
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Number 4
Sign Up for NCDPI's Digital Accessibility Newsletter
NCDPI has a new Digital Accessibility Newsletter! See the last edition here.
Each issue will bring news, resources and insights on accessibility, along with topics like understanding WCAG standards, user experiences and upcoming events. Whether you are just starting to learn about digital accessibility or you are looking to deepen your knowledge, this newsletter has something for everyone.
Anyone is welcome to subscribe to the newsletter here.
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Number 3
Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning - Register Now
Join the NCDPI Global Education Steering Committee for the inaugural Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning on April 9, 2025, at the Friday Institute in Raleigh, NC! This engaging, all-day professional development event is designed to provide educators with the tools and strategies needed to integrate global education and character education effectively into their classrooms.
The Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning will feature engaging workshops, expert speakers and collaborative opportunities that deepen educators’ understanding of how global learning and character development intersect to create impactful educational experiences.
Learn more and register here.
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Video: State Superintendent Mo Green Shares Vision for Agency, NC Public Schools
At his first State Board of Education Meeting on January 9, State Superintendent Mo Green shared his vision for the agency and North Carolina’s public schools.
Watch the video and hear Superintendent Green's full remarks.
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