Revere Public School Educators: ELD Recognition Award (ERA) Applications Now Open!
The English Language Development (ELD) Recognition Award (ERA) was launched in the 2023-2024 academic year to honor the contributions of North Carolina ESL/ML teachers who have demonstrated excellence in their practice. This award is designed to acknowledge and celebrate the significant impact these professionals have on multilingual learners across the state.
Award Process
The ERA follows a structured timeline:
- March 14 - May 9, 2025 - PSUs use internal process to select ERA Candidate and complete Portfolio Packet
- May 9, 2025 - PSU Submits ERA Candidate Portfolio Packet to NCDPI
- May 30, 2025 - NCDPI Announces top 3 ERA Candidates
- June 24, 2025 - the winner is announced at the ML/Title III Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference
Recent Recipient
In 2024, Paola De Avila, from the ESL Department at Southern Lee High School in Lee County, was awarded the inaugural ELD Recognition Award. She was recognized at the NC State Board of Education meeting on September 5, 2024, for her outstanding contributions as an ESL teacher.
The ELD Recognition Award represents a significant step in recognizing the crucial role of ESL educators in North Carolina's public school system and their impact on multilingual learners' success.
Each NC PSU can nominate one ESL teacher for this award by May 9, 2025. For more information see the ERA brochure and view the information video.
Empowering Educators and Elevating Outcomes: Growing Success for MLs and The Standards Academy
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 Career and Technical Education (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!
- June 24-26 West: Buncombe County
- July 22-24 East: Chatham County
ML/Title III Team Sponsorships Are Available!
NCDPI requests PSUs to financially support individuals attending the conference for their professional development. We recognize some PSUs may have limited funding to send participants. The ML/Title III team has allocated limited sponsorship funds for interdisciplinary teams from areas of high need with limited teacher training options.
To be considered for a sponsorship, please apply.
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Final Collaborative Conversations PD for 24-25!
Collaborating to Support Dually Identified Students
May 8, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Registration
Join the ML/Title III Team for a practical and insightful webinar exploring how North Carolina educators are integrating content and language standards to better support multilingual learners—including those who are dually identified as Exceptional Children. Through real classroom applications and contextual examples, we’ll highlight effective collaboration between language and content teachers and share tools that make this work more intentional.
This session is ideal for educators and leaders seeking to strengthen instructional partnerships and ensure meaningful access for all students.
Renewing a License? Free eLearning Opportunities Are Available Now!
Looking for ways to complete CEUs?
Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics
Engaging Multilingual Learners in Science: Making Sense of Phenomena
Exploring the WIDA PreK-3 Essential Actions
Let’s Play! Multilingual Children’s Joyful Learning in PreK-3
Reframing Education for Long-term English Learners
Teaching Multilingual Learners Social Studies through Multiple Perspectives
The WIDA ELD Standards Framework: A Collaborative Approach
Learning and Fun For Your Students!
Time is Running Out! 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, the NC Symphony, the NC Zoo, and more (click here for a list of our DNCR’s 100+ sites and programs you can visit!)
Need help choosing a site or completing the application? Rebecca Barefoot, our Field Trip Fund Manager, is available for phone or virtual appointments! Contact her at fieldtripfund@dncr.nc.gov for personalized assistance. We are here to help!
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! Need ideas? Overwhelmed by the application? Email Rebecca at fieldtripfund@dncr.nc.gov.
Visit DNCR’s Learning Happens Here website to learn more and apply today!
Connect with the NCDPI Multilingual Learner/Title III Team!
ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov
Twitter: @NCDPI_MLs #NCMLs #NCELD
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