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If you have information or opportunities you'd like to share in the monthly K-12 Science newsletter, please send a request to gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov no later than the third Monday of every month. Note: Not all requested items are guaranteed to be included.
K-12 Science Virtual Office Hours
On Thursday, April 24, 2025 the NCDPI K-12 Science Team wrapped up our 2024-2025 office hour series. Two very special guests, Dr. Jen Stalls (Pitt County) and Dr. Brad Rhew (Guilford County) joined the team to discuss how their districts use the Page Keeley Formative Assessment Probe books along with NCDPI K-12 Science Team's Formative Assessment Probe Alignment Guide resource.
You can watch the recording and access the PDF of this presentation on the K-12 Science Canvas Hub's Professional Development section under the "Office Hours 2024-2025" heading.
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Professional Development Opportunities
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 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!
- Connect with other educators, share ideas, and build a supportive professional network.
Don’t miss the chance to turbocharge your expertise by elevating your impact in supporting multilingual learners at the MLs Summer Conference and strengthening your understanding of content standards at the Standards Academy!
All K-12 NC educators are invited to attend.
The goal is for participants to be able to sign up for sessions at both conferences in either Western or Eastern North Carolina.
- June 24-26 in Western NC - Buncombe County
- July 22-24 in Eastern NC - Chatham County
- June 27 and July 25 are Virtual Days Growing Success for MLs only)
This event is open to all teachers, coaches, school leaders, professional development providers, and community partners interested in elementary science and STEM education in Western North Carolina. It is a continuation of the Community of Practice initiative that began in January 2024 and will focus on connecting, collaborating, and sharing innovative teaching practices. This year’s theme is collaboration and the event is designed so participants will leave with an action plan to guide efforts as they begin the 2025-2026 academic year. The day is sponsored by the Western Carolina University Jay M. Robinson Distinguished Professorship within the School of Teaching and Learning and College of Education and Allied Professions. There is no charge.
Summer Working Group for Science Teacher Leaders
Are you looking for a group of like-minded science teacher leaders to collaborate with as you implement NC’s new science standards? This summer, we are creating a virtual working group for district science specialists and/or science teachers who work with other science teachers to craft their vision for science education in their school or district aligned to the new standards. With that vision, we will support one another to create professional learning resources for your work context to implement that vision.
We will meet every other week over the summer for an hour and a half. (Meeting dates: June 17, July 1, 15, and 29, and Aug 12, tentatively from 10:00 to 11:30.) The first half hour will be a facilitated whole group session, then the last hour will be small group working sessions (based on content and/or grade level) where folks can share ideas and resources, provide feedback, and collaborate. We will hold a kick-off meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30. Please register here to receive the Zoom link for the kick-off and/or calendar invitations for the summer work sessions.
This working group is free and available to any science teacher leader in the state. Please contact Emma Refvem (emma_refvem@dpsnc.net) for more information.
Natural Science Teaching Position Open for 2025 Session of NC Governor's School
Are you looking for a unique opportunity for this summer?
Come and work with talented and intellectually engaged high school students in a thriving learning community this summer – without grades!
NCDPI is specifically seeking a creative, engaging natural science teacher. 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!
GLE Student Spotlight Submissions Requested
Celebrate Biliteracy in Your PSU!
The NCDPI Global Languages Endorsement (GLE) Team is seeking Student Spotlight submissions from districts and charter schools, or Public School Units (PSUs)! Student Spotlights are published quarterly via NCDPI listservs and social media channels to celebrate students who have satisfied the requirements of the Global Languages Endorsement (GLE), North Carolina’s Seal of Biliteracy! View recent Spotlights that have highlighted student biliteracy in Transylvania County Schools and Henderson County Schools.
Want to celebrate and elevate student language achievements in your PSU? Consider submitting a Student Spotlight via the link or the button below. The submission form is open and accepting responses.
The GLE is one of seven high school diploma endorsements available to public school students in North Carolina. To learn more about the GLE and its requirements, visit the NCDPI Global Education Recognitions and High School Diploma Endorsements webpages.
For questions about the GLE or Student Spotlight submissions, please contact the NCDPI GLE Team members:
Dr. Ann Marie Gunter, K-12 World Languages Consultant: ann.gunter@dpi.nc.gov
Catie Cohen, 9-12 English Language Arts Consultant: catie.cohen@dpi.nc.gov
Dr. Debra Hall
K-5 Science
debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov
Gavin Fradel
6-8 Science
gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov
Benita Tipton
9-12 Science
benita.tipton@dpi.nc.gov
Alexis Wood
9-12 Science
kathryn.wood@dpi.nc.gov
Additional Contacts
Dr. Charles Aiken
Section Chief K-12 Mathematics, Science and STEM
charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov
Howard Ginsburg
K-12 Integrative STEM Specialist
howard.ginsburg@dpi.nc.gov
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