Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning
Join the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction 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 to effectively integrate global perspectives and character education into their classrooms.
By attending, you will discover how infusing global and character education:
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Prepares students to become ethical, empathetic, and culturally aware global leaders.
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Cultivates compassion, responsibility, and understanding within a global context, thus helping students appreciate diverse perspectives.
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Fosters inclusive classroom environments where respect and collaboration thrive across cultural and social boundaries.
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Broadens perspectives and empowers students to engage with global issues that encourage innovative and thoughtful decision-making and problem-solving.
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Empowers educators to enhance their teaching practices and inspire their students with ready-to-use resources and strategies
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Aligns to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, the NC Professional Teaching Standards, and the NC Portrait of a Graduate.
The Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning will feature engaging workshops, expert speakers, and collaborative opportunities that deepen your understanding of how global learning and character development intersect to create impactful educational experiences. We look forward to seeing you on April 9, 2025!
Registration for this event is currently open!
Call for Proposals
Consider submitting a proposal to present a session at the Institute on Global Perspectives: Infusing Character Education into Global Learning. For ideas and guidance, view this NCDPI resource on developing professional development.
Proposals are due February 7, 2025.
For more information, follow us on X/Twitter, subscribe to our newsletter listserv, and email us at ncglobaleducation@dpi.nc.gov.
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NCCAT Session: Unlocking Advanced Differentiation with the NC Literacy Instruction Standards
Differentiating advanced learning with Literacy Instruction Standards allows teachers to create a more personalized learning experience for their students.
Participants will dive into the art of differentiation and understand how the Literacy Instruction Standards can support a learner-centered classroom that helps students reach their full potential. Our work will include understanding advanced learning pedagogical approaches, differentiation, identifying LIS resources, and creating meaningful classroom activities.
This program is designed for teachers in grades 4-12.
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When: March 17 - March 20, 2025
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Where: NCCAT Cullowhee Campus
Apply for this NCCAT session via the NCCAT website.
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Additional 2024-2025 Writing PD Series Webinars
To support integration of writing across disciplines, the ELA Team will continue its 2024-2025 Writing PD Series, covering the following topics:
Registration is open for the remaining webinars in the series. To register, view the flyer!
Participants who attend at least three out of the four sessions within this series will earn a 24-25 Writing Series digital badge.
In addition to these sessions, check out the Writing Guidebook as a resource to support writing instruction across disciplines K-12!
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New ML/Title III LIS Resource | Supporting Multilingual Learners through Literacy-Rich Instruction
This guiding document is designed to enhance literacy instruction for multilingual learners (MLs) by connecting the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS) with research-based practices that ensure access to content and core instruction.
 Key Highlights
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Aligned with the LIS: Focuses on the eight K-12 components of the LIS, demonstrating how ML supports are an integral part of effective literacy practices.
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Actionable Guidance: Includes teacher actions and linked resources to support planning and instruction tailored to the needs of MLs.
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Research-Based Best Practices: Grounded in proven methods to support MLs' linguistic and academic development.
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Flexible Application: Encourages professional judgment to expand and adapt supports for diverse classroom contexts.
Use this resource to create inclusive, rigorous, and engaging learning environments that foster ML success.
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Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, NCDPI is not in any way associated with the owner or operator of any of the 3rd Party Websites or responsible or liable for the goods and services offered by them or for anything in connection with such 3rd Party Websites. NCDPI does not endorse and makes no warranties, representations or undertakings relating to the content of any 3rd Party Website.
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