Professional Development Opportunities
Apply Now for the M2-Si Educator Research Team!
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) are calling for applications from both DLI and Non-DLI 3rd-5th grade educators who teach science in North Carolina public schools to serve as paid consultants on grant-funded research and development. The Center for Applied Linguistics is working in partnership with NCDPI to develop an assessment system – the Multilingual Multimodal Science Inventory (M2-Si) -- to support multilingual learners in science in third through fifth grades. Participants will receive a stipend of up to $3000 for participation in the research and professional activities, registration and travel costs to attend the 2025 North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NCSTA) Professional Development Institute (PDI) November 5-7, and a one-day orientation meeting on November 8. in Winston-Salem, NC.
Click the link below for more information and to submit your application by August 31.
 Registration and details coming soon. Check https://www.eenorthcarolina.org for updates.
Engaging Secondary Newcomers in Content Area Literacy
WIDA is bringing a new professional development opportunity to North Carolina! We are excited to offer 'Engaging Secondary Newcomers in Content Area Literacy.' In this 1-day workshop, educators will explore key factors that influence literacy development in content areas, focusing on how to engage students in content learning. Participants will learn strategies to analyze newcomers’ literacy strengths and identify areas for growth. Through practical application, educators will gain tools for scaffolding instruction to ensure secondary newcomers can engage with grade-level content in reading and writing, promoting their academic success.
Participants will:
- Identify ways to create supportive and rigorous literacy learning environments for secondary newcomers in any program model
- Analyze secondary newcomers’ literacy strengths and areas of growth
- Examine approaches to scaffolding secondary newcomers’ engagement in grade-level content area literacy learning
This workshop is designed for secondary English language development specialists and content teachers who aim to create supportive and rigorous learning environments for adolescent newcomers.
Please complete the interest form below, and we will confirm your spot.
Access New Content in the External Implementation Guide: A Place for All Standards Resources
The Office of Academic Standards is excited to announce a new Canvas site to support the standards implementation process. The External Implementation Guide Canvas Page is a repository for all North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSOS) stakeholders. This repository provides a variety of resources for supporting administrators, educators, and parents during the implementation of the Standard Course of Study for each content area. The range of resources offers users an opportunity to determine their own specific needs and find materials that suit them.
This Canvas repository can be accessed with or without a Canvas account. Browse through resources to help you learn, plan, instruct, review, and inform yourself or others.
Student and Classroom Opportunities
Apples for Schools Program
Join the "Apples for Schools" Program from Horne Creek Farm!Help preserve the South’s agricultural heritage and create a “living classroom” for your students. Apply for an "Apples for Schools" grant and receive four heirloom apple trees for your school.
Why Participate?
- Connect students with agriculture and healthy eating.
- Hands-on learning in history, science, language arts, and math.
- Minimal maintenance with long-term benefits.
Educational Benefits:
- Learn apple cultivation history and science.
- Engage in STEAM activities like mapping and studying pollination.
- Foster a connection to nature and sustainability.
For more details, contact lisa.turney@dncr.nc.gov
Applications due by October 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
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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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