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On behalf of the NCDPI Mathematics Team, we would like to welcome everyone back to a New School Year of New students and New opportunities! Hoping this 2025-26 school year is all that you've dreamed, planned, and hoped for! Here's to New start to great learning!
NCDPI Mathematics Team
We encourage those of you who receive the Math updates to please share this issue with others who are not currently subscribed to our listserv and invite them to subscribe to the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Newsletter on the NCDPI Subscriptions webpage.
In This Edition:
- NCDPI Standards Revision Updates
- Professional Learning Opportunities:
- NCDPI K-12 Math Content Series
- North Carolina Mathematics Coaching Network (NCMCN)
- NCDPI Advanced Math Course (AMC) Webinar
- Workshop: Unlock the Power of Writing for Multilingual Learners
- 2025-26 WIDA PD: Secondary Newcomers in Content Area Literacy
- North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators (NCAEE) Fall PD Conference
- ECU STEM Education Online Book Study
- Applications: Wake Electric Membership Corporation Opportunities
- Resources: NC K-12 Math Standards Resource Hub
- In Case You Missed It: K-5 Math Unpacking Documents
 K-12 Math Standard Course of Study Standards Writing Team
The NCDPI K-12 Math team is excited to share that during the April 2, 2025, State Board of Education meeting, the Board voted to initiate the revision process for NC K-12 Math Standards. This process is guided by State Board policy as detailed in the.
During their September meeting, the State Board of Education approved changes to the standards revision timeline for all standards, including math, to now allow for a two-year installation period of new standards. For the K-12 math standards process, the timeline will now be to adopt new standards during the summer of 2026, support the installation of new standards over the course of the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years, and begin implementing/using the new K-12 Math standards with the start of the 2028-2029 school year.
The K-12 Math Standards Writing Team began reviewing the recommendations from the last July with the goal of releasing a first draft of potential revisions to the K-12 Math standards later this Fall.
Please contact Dr. Charles Aiken (charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov), Section Chief for Math, Science, and STEM, with any questions
NCDPI
K-12 Mathematics Content Series
The NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Content Series will continue in the 2025 Fall Season. Teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, district staff, and administrators have responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback. To broaden the scope of this opportunity, this season features sessions designed for K-12 Mathematics overall, as well as, sessions designed for specific grade bands. Sessions are focused on mathematics content and pedagogy while highlighting practitioners in the field. Participants earn 2 contact hours per session. Each session meets virtually for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time. The information and resources shared are both beneficial and useful.
All sessions are FREE!
 ES Register here MS Register here HS Register here Contact: Jennifer Parker Contact: Tammy Lackey Contact: Lisa Ashe jennifer.parker@dpi.nc.gov tammy.lackey@dpi.nc.gov lisa.ashe@dpi.nc.gov or Joseph Reaper joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov
Don't miss this opportunity and please share with teachers and leaders in your area!
We look forward to seeing you there!
North Carolina Mathematics Coaching Network
We are proud to announce the formation of the
North Carolina Mathematics Coaching Network (NCMCN)!
Research has shown that effective mathematics coaching supports the continuous development of mathematics teachers and impacts student learning. With this in mind, the NCMCN is being formed as a state wide professional learning community for coaches who support math teachers in grades K-12.
As a coach of mathematics teachers, you can participate in the NCMCN through four open sessions throughout the year. Everyone is invited to attend according to your schedule. Sessions will be led by the NCDPI math team and university partners.
Dates:
- Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 pm - Register
- Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 pm - Register
- Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 pm - Register
- Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 pm - Register
For more information, please contact Joseph Reaper - joseph.reaper@dpi.nc.gov
NCDPI Advanced Math Course (AMC) Webinar
As we enter another year of implementing the Auto enrollment/ Advanced Math Course (AMC) legislation, NCDPI is offering an Overview Webinar to support districts with implementation and reporting efforts - now that we’ve all transitioned to the Infinite Campus platform. In the meantime, we encourage districts to begin verifying that all students who are eligible for placement in an advanced mathematics course (via scoring a Level 5 on an end of grade or end of course test in 2024-25) are placed appropriately this year.
Join us on Tuesday, September 9th from 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Click here to join!
The team will answer frequently asked questions and will overview resources to support effective implementation of the legislation.
For more information, contact Stephanie Cyrus, Advanced Learning and Gifted Education Consultant, Stephanie.Cyrus@dpi.nc.gov.
Unlock the Power of Writing for Multilingual Learners
Two 2-Day Workshops | Elementary & Secondary Tracks
Join us for this dynamic 2-day workshop designed to spark powerful writing growth for multilingual learners! Using the Teaching and Learning Cycle, we’ll explore how writing instruction can do more than prepare students for academic success—it can empower them to share their voices, connect with others, and advocate for what matters most to them.
Designed for both elementary and secondary contexts, the workshops focus on how intentional, language-rich instruction empowers multilingual learners—not just to succeed in academic writing, but to use writing as a powerful tool to understand the world, express themselves, learn from one another, and advocate for what matters most.
Both workshops guide participants through a pedagogical approach that apprentices students into academic genres, showing how authentic, content-based writing tasks foster deep understanding of how language works in written form. Educators will leave with ready-to-use strategies that support multilingual learners in becoming confident, capable writers across disciplines.
Elementary Track: September 29th and 30th in Winston Salem:
- Explore writing instruction grounded in science content with applications across subjects.
- Learn how to build knowledge, analyze mentor texts, co-construct writing, and guide students’ independent practice.
- Engage students in reflection and revision cycles to strengthen writing skills and voice.
Secondary Track: October 2nd and 3rd in Bladen County:
- Centered on social studies writing, with connections to ELA and science.
- Focus on disciplinary genres that prepare students for secondary-level academic demands.
- Emphasis on building background knowledge, unpacking mentor texts, co-writing with students, and supporting independent application.
- Includes cycles of review and revision to refine student writing.
- Note: This workshop focuses on disciplinary writing and does not address foundational literacy for SIFE/SLIFE students.
Key Outcomes for All Participants:
- Build background knowledge so students can write with confidence.
- Use mentor texts to uncover the language of specific genres.
- Co-create writing with students as a scaffold for success.
- Guide students in applying language strategies independently.
- Foster reflection and revision to grow student voice and effectiveness.
Register to attend one of these sessions by completing this form. The ML/Title III team will contact you via email to confirm your reservation or inform you that you are on a waitlist.
Please email ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov with any questions.
2025-26 WIDA Professional Development:
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 this interest form, and we will confirm your spot.
North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators Fall PD Conference
Celebrate the 20th birthday of the NC Association of Elementary Educators (NCAEE) at the statewide conference on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm at The Arts Based School in Winston-Salem.
Our keynote, award-winning educator, Lindsay Phillips, will start the day with an engaging and motivation message. Choose from four dynamic breakout sessions featuring hands-on learning in content areas, leadership development, and social-emotional learning.
Lunch is on your own with many options within a short walk. We will conclude our conference with an exciting door prize drawing and NCAEE birthday cake. The cost of the conference is only $10 plus a minimal processing fee.
Space is limited—register today at .
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ECU Center for STEM Education
PreK-5 educators are invited to mark your calendars for book study meetings on Zoom on the second Monday of each month from 4:00-4:45 p.m. beginning September 8, 2025.
Register Here!
If you plan to participate, make plans to get the book by our first meeting.
Contact study leader, Katie Schwartz at schwartzca@ecu.edu with any questions.
Sponsored by the ECU Center for STEM Education.
Wake Electric Membership Corporation
Do you know a teacher with a tech-based teaching idea but no budget?
Just because it's summer vacation doesn't mean it's time to give technology a break! It's never too late for educators to start planning for the upcoming school year. Wake Electric is awarding up to $20,000 for local teachers in our service territory to bring new technology into their classrooms.
What are Classroom Technology Awards?
Classroom Technology Awards (or CTA grants) give up to $3,000 in grant funding to K-12 teachers within Wake Electric's service area. These grants are designed to support specific technology needs that benefit students in the classroom.
These grants can be used to help fund new computers, tablets, 3D printers, Chromebooks, SMART boards, software etc.
Eligibility
All K-12 educators in our service territory (Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Vance and Wake counties) are eligible to apply-regardless of subject area.
Judges look for applications that demonstrate originality, creativity, and innovation, as well as strong writing quality.
Think A Classroom Doesn't Need Tech?
Technology can enhance any classroom, regardless of subject area or grade level. Whether it's for accessibility or creativity, if it helps students learn, it qualifies.
Previous winners have used this grant for:
- TI-83 Calculators
- CAD/CAM Design software
- Coding Robots
- Tutoring Subscription
- Digital Microscope
Visit https://ced.ncsu.edu/math-summit/ for more information.
The application deadline is September 15th
 Designed for K-12 educators, Bright Ideas grants fund creative, classroom-based projects that enhance learning and inspire students. Whether you're planning a hands-on science experiment or a new art initiative, Bright Ideas can help make it happen!
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Grants up to $3,000
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Deadline: September 15
 Teachers can receive up to $3,000 to integrate cutting-edge technology into their classrooms, helping students engage with learning in new and exciting ways. From tablets to software, CTA supports the tools that bring education into the 21st century.
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Grants up to $3,000
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Deadline: September 15
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.
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K-5 Unpacking Document Update
In an effort to improve clarity and support, the 2017 K-5 Mathematics Unpacking Documents have undergone some revisions effective June 2025. These revised unpacking documents may be accessed through
Please use this document to identify changes.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Parker, K-5 Math Consultant - jennifer.parker@dpi.nc.gov.
NC DPI Mathematics Consultants
Jennifer Parker
K-5 Mathematics Consultant
(984)236-2842
Jennifer.Parker@dpi.nc.gov
Tammy Lackey
K-8 Mathematics Consultant
(984) 236-2839
Tammy.Lackey@dpi.nc.gov
Dr. Lisa Ashe
6-12 Mathematics Consultant
(984) 236-2840
Lisa.Ashe@dpi.nc.gov
Joseph Reaper
6-12 Mathematics Consultant
(984) 236-2841
Joseph.Reaper@dpi.nc.gov
Dr. Charles Aiken
Math, Science, and STEM Section Chief
Charles.Aiken@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2837
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