PRISM/Patterns Professional Learning Opportunity

The State Board approved for NCDPI to contract with Carnegie Learning and WestEd, to partner on the PRISM Patterns Professional Learning Impact Study, a grant awarded by the US Department of Education. This grant-funded opportunity will help build the capacity for high-quality math instruction. The study will focus on 4th grade teachers, providing professional development tied to the NC grade 4 math standards, emphasizing key fraction content standards to build conceptual understanding and readiness for teaching concepts and skills related to fractions.

The professional development includes up to $1700 in stipends for teachers, with no requirement to teach a specific math curriculum.

The teacher commitments would not start until October 1, 2025.

Please complete the interest form here, and we will follow up to schedule a call to share more information. 

For more information, contact Dr. Charles Aiken (charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov)

Growing Success for Multilingual Learners and The Standards Academy Summer Conference

Two Conferences - One Powerful Opportunity!

Empowering Educators and Elevating Outcomes:  Growing Success for MLs and The Standards Academy

June 24-26 West: Buncombe County
July 22-24 East: Chatham County
July 25 Virtual Day (Growing Success for MLs only)

The NCDPI Office of Teaching and Learning is hosting two simultaneous and interconnected conferences: The Standards Academy and Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs). These events aim to empower educators and enhance educational outcomes by fostering collaboration among participants from Public School Units (PSUs). Both conferences are FREE, allowing attendees to move between sessions seamlessly.

The Standards Academy: The Office of Teaching and Learning receives many requests from the field for standards-based professional development. Participants will be guided through all content area standards, from unpacking to instructional practices. These sessions aim to give new and veteran educators a deeper understanding of the Standard Course of Study. In addition, sessions will be provided pertaining to Exceptional Children, honors-level coursework, Digital Teaching and Learning, and CTE.

Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs): This conference is specifically designed for educators committed to fostering enriching learning environments for MLs. It offers tailored sessions for content and ML teachers, administrators, curriculum specialists, and Title III professionals. Join experts from across the state and the Department of Public Instruction to explore strategies for integrating North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) standards into content courses and learn best practices to enhance language proficiency. The conference emphasizes creating meaningful engagement by linking language learning with practical applications, ensuring that ML students thrive academically.

This event provides a unique opportunity for educators to collaborate, exchange best practices, and elevate student outcomes! Don't miss the opportunity to send a school team! Review the conference brochure for more information, and register today!

NCCAT Virtual Math Collaborative

July 22-23, 2025

Join NCCAT July 22-23, 2025 for the annual Virtual Math Collaborative. This FREE virtual conference features 1-hour sessions led by top mathematics leaders from across North Carolina.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with fellow K-12 math educators. Space is limited. Register today. 

Draft 2 of the Proposed ELA SCOS General Survey Open

Survey Closes April 18, 2025

State Board of Education policy specifies that the NC Department of Public Instruction will formally collect feedback on the draft revised standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, and other education agencies. 

To support creation of Draft 2 of the Proposed 2025 ELA Standard Course of Study, the ELA Data Review Committee (DRC) completed a formal report summarizing the data and trends from Draft 1 standard-by-standard surveys. The report was provided to the ELA Standards Writing Team (SWT) for Draft 2. 

The purpose of the Draft 2 General Survey is to obtain input from educators and stakeholders familiar with the English Language Arts (ELA) Standard Course of Study in order to inform further revision decisions. As such, the ELA team requests your thoughtful input and comments on the draft revised academic standards for ELA to inform the revision process.

To support completion of the general survey, a Survey Companion Document has been created to explain in detail key changes and updates made within Draft 2 of the Proposed 2025 ELA SCOS. Based on data compiled and analyzed from standard-by-standard surveys for Draft 1, the ELA DRC made the following suggestions for revisions:

• Provide more specificity within the standards and objectives and clarify terminology where                 possible;
• Create supporting resources to clarify expectations and provide guidance, especially for fluency       with secondary grades;
• Confirm developmental and grade-appropriateness of skills;
• Confirm vertical progression of skills across grade-bands;
• Clarify mentioning of the Holocaust/genocide in secondary grade-bands; and
• Revisit grade banding for high school.

The Survey Companion Document provides context for revisions made to Drafts 1 and 2 of the        Proposed 2025 ELA SCOS.

NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) FIELD TRIP FUNDING 

Apply Today!

Apply today for the Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund, which reimburses NC public schools for visits to any state site managed by the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources (DNCR).

Eligible destinations include:

• NC State Parks,
• NC Historic Sites,
• NC Symphony,
• NC Zoo, and more

Click here for a list of our DNCR’s 100+ sites and programs you can visit!

Key Details:

✅ Funds cover: transportation (including charter buses), tour/activity tickets, special activities,                  substitute teachers, chaperone costs, meals for students in need, and more.
✅ Title I schools are funding priorities!
✅ Field trips to any DNCR-managed site are eligible – check our Find a Field Trip page or email us          at fieldtripfund@dncr.nc.gov to confirm.
✅ We WANT to fund your trip and are HERE TO HELP! 

NC Governor's School Summer Opportunity

Are you looking for a unique opportunity for this summer?

Teaching Positions open for the 2025 session of NC Governor’s School!

Come and work with talented and intellectually engaged high school students in a thriving learning community this summer – without grades! 

NCDPI is specifically seeking creative, engaging math teachers. This is an opportunity to play a role in shaping a life-changing summer for these amazing students. More information can be found on the employment page of our Governor’s School Website. Teachers are needed for the Governor’s School East campus, hosted by Meredith College. 

The Governor’s School will take place June 22-July 19, with faculty arriving on June 16 to begin orientation. We are currently reviewing applications and conducting interviews. If you have questions regarding any openings, reach out to us at ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Reach for the Stars! Be a Star!

STEM and Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities, Families, and Friends

Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 9AM-12PM

McKimmon Center, NC State University, 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC

"Reach for the Stars! Be a Star!" STEM & Resource Fair is a groundbreaking event aimed at bridging the gap between students with disabilities and their promising futures in the dynamic world of STEM. This fair is uniquely designed to offer a platform for students with disabilities to explore the skills, abilities, and knowledge essential for thriving careers in STEM. By connecting with STEM professionals and engaging in hands-on experiences, students gain invaluable insights into a wide range of thrilling opportunities within the field.

One of the most inspiring aspects of the event is our lineup of remarkable speakers who share their personal journeys as STEM professionals with disabilities. Their empowering stories serve as a powerful reminder that challenges can be overcome and dreams can indeed be realized, no matter the obstacles one may face.

The fair is filled with over 70 interactive exhibits and captivating activities crafted to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for learning among attendees. From robotics demonstrations to virtual reality simulations, students will have the chance to immerse themselves in the infinite possibilities that await them in STEM.

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.

NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with special guests, NCDPI Office of Exceptional Children consultants, 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.

NC2ML

The Amplifying Voices Podcast Series

We are very excited to introduce the Amplifying Voices Podcast series, brought to you by the NC2ML Visions Project 9-12 Co-design Team! The podcast aims to bring together NC teachers, teacher leaders, and mathematics education researchers to discuss the realities of supporting students’ engagement in mathematics discourse. Each episode will be hosted by Emily Hare (Guilford County Schools), Margaret Borden (NC State), and Josh Griffin (Franklin County Schools) who bring their fun personalities along with their knowledge of NC students, teachers, leadership, and policy to every conversation.

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.

Use this flyer to share the opportunity with colleagues.