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February Spotlight: ELD and CTE
This month’s issue highlights how the NC English Language Development (ELD) standards are implemented in CTE courses to support Multilingual Learners (MLs) accessing and succeeding in career-focused curricula. CTE courses provide valuable opportunities for students to prepare for their careers while applying academic knowledge in real-world contexts. By integrating the NC ELD standards, MLs can engage meaningfully in CTE courses, promoting equity and expanding career opportunities. This approach enhances language proficiency through targeted instruction relevant to each student's chosen career. Additionally, it boosts student engagement by linking language learning to practical applications, making education more relevant and impactful.
Explore how the NC ELD Standards can be applied in CTE.
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Empowering Educators and Elevating Outcomes: Growing Success for MLs and The Standards Academy
Take two important steps to share the magic that happens in your schools and classrooms.
1) Submit a proposal today!
By sharing your "boots on the ground" expertise, you can inspire fellow educators to create more effective learning environments for multilingual learners. Your practical strategies, innovative ideas, and proven methods will support teachers and benefit ML students across North Carolina!
Submit Your Proposal through March 1, 2025
2) Register for Empowering Educators and Elevating Outcomes: Growing Success for MLs and The Standards Academy (Explore the brochure for more information)
- June 24-26 West: Buncombe County
- July 22-24 East: Chatham County
- June 27 and July 25 Virtually (Growing Success for MLs ONLY)
 Information on School-Related State and Federal Legal Requirements
Pertaining to Immigrant Students and Families
Dear District and School Leaders,
In recent days, the federal government has rescinded its policy of limiting immigration enforcement
actions in certain “sensitive areas,” including elementary and secondary schools. This action has
generated concerns and questions from the North Carolina public school community about the law
regarding immigrant students and families, as well as the legal obligations of public school officials.
Interactions with law enforcement officers are primarily a matter for local public school governing boards
and administrators to address by developing and implementing local policies, plans and protocols in
consultation with their attorneys. The purpose of this information is to provide information to local
school officials and their attorneys regarding state and federal legal requirements related to immigrant
students and families. This information also includes a link to an external resource designed to help
North Carolina public schools address the physical and emotional needs of their students.
Read the full memo from Superintendent Green
Congratulations! NABE DL/I Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Jhonatan Marin Mesa, 1st grade DL/I teacher at Hunter Elementary School in Guilford County, North Carolina.
Jhonatan has been an educator for the last 12 years. He is originally from Medellin-Colombia. He holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana (Medellín), and and M.Ed in Elementary Education from Elon University in NC. He was the first Latino to receive the Guilford County Schools Teacher of the Year award in 2023 and serves the Hunter Elementary Schools' community in Greensboro NC as a Dual Language/Immersion Spanish Teacher. He loves his family and is very passionate about soccer, EdTech and Environmental Sustainability.
As an enthusiastic first grade teacher, his road to be 2025 NABE Teacher of the Year started when his supervisors and colleagues at carABE noticed his hard work within his school community and nominated him. After the nomination, he was invited by NABE to submit a portfolio including the answers to some questions related to bilingualism and his philosophy of teaching. At the end, after meeting all legal and technical requirements, and NABE reviewing his portfolio, he was appointed as the 2025 Teacher of the Year.
Jhonatan was congratulated by former Secretary of Education, Dr. Miguel Cardona, along with members of the carABE board, and NCDPI.
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State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green’s “Mo Wants to Know” tour is coming to all eight regions of North Carolina this March and April.
The superintendent is hosting listening and learning sessions with community stakeholders statewide, including the eight public events listed below. All parents, students, educators, school and district staff, public officials and other community members are invited to attend.
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March 17, 6 p.m. – Western Region – Tuscola High School (Haywood County Schools)
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March 18, 6 p.m. – Northwest Region – Hibriten High School (Caldwell County Schools)
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March 24, 6 p.m. – Piedmont Triad Region – Mount Tabor High School (Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools)
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March 26, 6 p.m. – Southwest Region – Harold E. Winkler Middle School (Cabarrus County Schools)
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March 27, 6 p.m. – Sandhills Region – Westover High School (Cumberland County Schools)
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March 31, 6 p.m. – Southeast Region – John J. Blair Elementary School (New Hanover County Schools)
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April 7, 6 p.m. – North Central Region – Northern High School (Durham Public Schools)
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April 9, 6 p.m. – Northeast Region – Northeastern High School (Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools)
"The strategic plan we create will advance my vision for every child in North Carolina to achieve educational excellence and for our public schools to be the best in the country,” Green said. “For the plan to be effective, it must be driven by the people we serve – from students and teachers to employers and community leaders. I encourage anyone who cares about the future of public education to join us on the ‘Mo Wants to Know’ tour.”
Connect with the NCDPI Multilingual Learner/Title III Team!
ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov
Twitter: @NCDPI_MLs #NCMLs #NCELD
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