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NCDPI Mathematics Team
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In This Edition:
- NCDPI Standards Revision Update:
- K-12 Mathematics
- NC ML/Title III
- ELA Standards Update Webinar Series
- Professional Learning Opportunities:
- NCDPI K-12 Math Content Series
- North Carolina Mathematics Coaching Network (NCMCN)
- NCDPI Character Education FREE Webinar
- ML/Title III 2025–26 Professional Development Series
- Applications: NC State Department of STEM Education Graduate Program
- Resources: NC K-12 Math Standards Resource Hub
- In Case You Missed It: NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours
 K-12 Mathematics Standards
Draft 1 Stakeholder Review and Feedback
The NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team is excited to announce the release of the first draft of proposed revisions to the K-12 Math Standard Course of Study. North Carolina State Board of Education policy specifies that the NC Department of Public Instruction will formally collect feedback on the proposed draft standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies.
The purpose of this survey is to obtain input from all stakeholders regarding the proposed K-12 Math Standards to help inform any additional revisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the draft standards.
This process began with a review phase, which was conducted throughout the 2024-2025 school year. The review phase included gathering relevant research and analyzing data obtained through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. The data obtained was analyzed by the K-12 Math Standards Data Review Committee (DRC). The DRC completed a formal report summarizing the data, trends within the feedback, and any resulting recommendations. The report was provided to the Standards Writing Team as the basis for starting the revision process.
This first draft of the proposed 2023 K-12 Math Standards is based on the analysis in the DRC Report. The K-12 Math team requests your thoughtful input and comments on Draft 1 of the proposed K-12 Math academic standards. To help in reviewing the draft standards, the K-12 Math team is sharing several resources to provide additional background information. These include:
Please feel free to choose which grades and courses you'd like to provide feedback on. You can choose as many grades and courses as you would like.
Please submit your responses by 5:00pm EST on Monday, December 8th, 2025.
Thank you! Your feedback is extremely valuable to the K-12 Math Standards revision process.
Focus Groups for NC ML/Title III Framework
The NCDPI Multilingual Learner/Title III Team is pleased to invite your Public School Unit (PSU) to take part in the upcoming ML/Title III Focus Groups. As part of our effort to design a comprehensive statewide framework that strengthens ML/Title III program quality and compliance, these focus groups will gather valuable insight into the current landscape of multilingual learner education in North Carolina.
We are asking PSU administrators and school leaders to select 1 representative for each applicable focus group. Representatives will receive up to eight guiding questions in advance to help them prepare responses that reflect their PSU’s unique needs and resources.
Focus Group Roles/Schedule
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Content Area Teachers November 13, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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ML/Title III Leaders November 14, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
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Instructional Coaches and Specialized Roles, including Exceptional Children (EC) Specialists, Academically/Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Specialists, Career Development Coordinators, Media Coordinators, November 14, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
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Administrators, Federal Program Directors, and Accountability Roles November 19, 2025 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM
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Other Support Roles, including School Counselors. MTSS Coordinators, Data Managers, etc. November 19, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
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Parents, Caregivers, and Families of ML Students November 19, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
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ML/ESL Teachers November 20, 2025 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Invitations are being sent to Chief Academic Officers in each PSU. Please follow up with them to build your Focus Group teams; Representatives must be selected by November 10, 2025! Your participation will ensure that this framework reflects the voices, expertise, and experiences of educators, leaders, and families across North Carolina!
Survey for NC ML/Title III Framework
In addition to the discussion in Focus Groups, the ML/Title III Team is also looking for broader data collection in the ML/Title III Field Survey. This survey will be open until December 1, and we encourage PSUs to share the link with schools, parents, and community members.
This statewide survey will gather input from educators, administrators, and partners across all regions to better understand current practices, challenges, and priorities in supporting multilingual learners. The insights collected will directly inform the design of a comprehensive framework that strengthens program quality, compliance, and equitable access for MLs across North Carolina.
ELA Standards Update Webinar Series
Mark your calendars for the 2025-2026 school year ELA Standards Update Webinars!
Join the NCDPI ELA Team throughout the 25-26 academic year to learn more about the proposed English Language Arts Standard Course of Study.
Webinars will allow participants to:
- Gain a greater understanding of the proposed standards
- Explore proposed revisions to the 2017 SCOS
- Dive deeper into the proposed SCOS organization and structure
- Receive updates on the installation timeline and supporting resources
Upcoming Webinars
Register today for the remaining hour-long learning opportunities, and consider sharing the flyer with colleagues who would be interested in joining!
Previous Webinars
View recordings of previous webinars to catch up on information you may have missed or share the recordings with colleagues to keep them in the loop! Recordings to previous webinars are available in the ELA Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK) on the Professional Learning Page under On-Demand Resources.
NCDPI
K-12 Mathematics Content Series
The NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Content Series continues 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
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 free 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, 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 Character Education FREE Webinar
Join the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Character Education Initiative for a free Character Education webinar featuring Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement. Scarlett Lewis is the mother of Jesse Lewis, one of the children who lost his life in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. Since then, she has dedicated her life to spreading the message of choosing love over anger. Scarlett’s journey from unimaginable tragedy to transformation gave rise to a global movement rooted in three powerful words: Nurturing, Healing, Love.
This inspiring session will explore how the Choose Love Formula can strengthen school culture, student well-being, and community connection — while sharing a message of healing, hope, and courage.
🗓 Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–4:00 PM EST
📍 Register now!
Please share widely with any educators whom you think may be interested. Thank you for helping us spread this powerful message of Nurturing, Healing, Love as we continue to strengthen character education across North Carolina. 💛
ML/Title III 2025–26 Professional Development Series
Effective Content Instruction for ML Students in Writing
November 12, 2025 | 3:30 - 5:00 PM
In this session, participants will explore research-based strategies for planning and scaffolding writing tasks across content areas. Together, we will analyze texts to uncover key language features and practice ways to explicitly teach the language functions that drive academic writing. Educators will also gain practical tools for providing meaningful feedback that advances students’ expressive language skills. You’ll leave with actionable resources and classroom-ready approaches to make writing instruction more accessible, engaging, and effective for all multilingual learners.
Register via WebEx to attend this webinar!
Did you miss the Connected Teaching: Content, Collaboration, and Continuous Growth? Watch it today!
PD in Your Pajamas!
Try Developing Language for Learning in Mathematics
This workshop focuses on recognizing and designing mathematics instruction that simultaneously strengthens both mathematical reasoning and language development for multilingual learners. It takes approximately four hours to complete, and you are on your way to a math CEU (If approved by your district).
Explore even more e-learning opportunities! Sessions are available in social studies, science, and beyond. Check out the full menu of offerings!
Have a WIDA Account? You can access the workshops by logging into your existing WIDA account.
Do you need access? Contact your school or district's testing coordinators if you need an account to access the WIDA e-learning site. Ask them for access to self-paced professional learning!
Check with your PSU to confirm these e-learning opportunities qualify for CEU credit in your district or charter.
Questions? Email ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov
NC State College of Education
Take the Next Step in Your Career
with NC State's Department of STEM Education
Ready to take your knowledge and experience in STEM education to another level? Take the next step in your career through our innovative graduate programs in NC State's Department of STEM Education. We prepare experienced educators to become scholars and leaders in STEM education who impact research and practices. Alumni of our graduate programs go on to become leaders, faculty members, researchers, educators, and policymakers in their schools and districts, at universities and community colleges, in industry, and at state and federal agencies. Explore your options at ced.ncsu.edu/stem-ed/grad-options/.
Priority Deadline for Doctoral applications: December 1, 2025
Final Deadline for Doctoral applications: April 15, 2026
Deadlines for Master’s applications: December 1, 2025, April 15 & July 15, 2026
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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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NCDPI K-12 Mathematics Virtual Office Hours
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the NCDPI K-12 Mathematics team, with special guests, NC2ML representatives, 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.
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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
K-12 Math, Science, and STEM Section Chief
Charles.Aiken@dpi.nc.gov
984-236-2837
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