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Weekly Message - State Superintendent June Atkinson
North Carolina Public Schools sent this bulletin at 08/17/2015 03:03 PM EDT
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Aug. 17, 2015
As we discussed at the July superintendents' meeting in the
Research Triangle Park, the NC Department of Public Instruction
launched on Aug. 1 the new online educator licensure system to
save teachers time and to make it more efficient for all involved.
Since the launch date, in just two full weeks of operation, we have
had 5,496 users establish an account in the system, and more than
1,050 applications have been submitted into the system. Our
licensure experts are pleased with how well the system is
performing and with the numbers we are seeing so far.
The new system automates the collection of the license
application, supporting documentation, and payment. This
eliminates the time-consuming, manual process of the past. We
estimate a significant improvement in processing time that will
continue to improve as the system matures. An added bonus is that the new system allows an
applicant to check the status of his/her application and monitor its progress through the approval
process. Throughout the years, I have heard from many of you about licensure issues, so I knew that
you would be interested in this improvement.
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MTSS Cohorts Update
The NCDPI Multi-Tiered System of Support team is preparing to begin statewide implementation in
September. Cohorts 1 and 2 consist of a combined 47 school districts, charters and state-operated
programs from across the state. Cohorts were selected and invited to participate in statewide training
by utilizing the results from the MTSS Readiness Instrument, as well as other sources of data. Any LEA,
charter school or state-operated program that submitted a MTSS Readiness Instrument received a link
to their results and a suggested plan of action. Additional professional development opportunities are
taking place across the state for teams not involved in Cohorts 1 and 2. Be on the lookout for these
opportunities and registration. All LEAs and charter schools have access to information regarding the
focus of the work at http://mtss.ncdpi.wikispaces.net, as well as through Twitter @ncmtss and
Facebook at NC Multi-Tiered System of Support. Questions may be directed to Amy Jablonski.
EVAAS Video: Are You Maximizing the
Power of Data?
During Principal READY 2014-15, principals statewide examined key reports in EVAAS and discussed
how to frame productive conversations with both Professional Learning Communities and individual
teachers. Participants used guiding documents to organize their school data so it can be used to help
increase student achievement. Preview this video and visit the READY Principals’ page for instructional
materials and contact information.(If you have issues viewing the video, copy and paste the links in
either the Chrome, Firefox or the Internet Explorer browser.)
The 2015-16 principal learning series schedule will be released early next month by the Educator
Effectiveness team.
ELA LiveBinder Updated
The K-12 English/Language Arts LiveBinder has been updated. Please visit this site for new resources
and professional development opportunities.
National School Lunch Program Meal
Eligibility Policy Announced
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently
announced the 2015-16 United States Department of Agriculture
policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in
North Carolina public schools. The USDA’s school meals’ program
helps ensure all students have access to nutritious meals at
school. For more information, including the federal income eligibility guidelines for July 1, 2015 through
June 30, 2016, please visit the NCDPI website and click on the appropriate link under “News.”
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Resources for Implementing Comprehensive School Counseling
Services
As you work with your school counselors to plan comprehensive school counseling services to meet the
needs of students and to help reach your School Improvement Plan goals, please keep in mind G.S.
115C-316.1 Duties of School Counselors. This legislation outlines how school counselors should spend
80 percent of their time in a variety of counseling services for students and 20 percent of their time
in counseling program management and system support. Guidelines and resources for following GS
115C-316.1 can be found on the NCDPI School Counseling Wiki. For additional information, contact
School Counseling Consultant Cynthia Floyd.
State Board of Education Schedules
Conference Call
The North Carolina State Board of Education will meet via
conference call on Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9 a.m. The conference
call will be hosted from the 7th Floor Board Room, Education
Building, 301 N. Wilmington St., Raleigh.
The agenda, which will be released on eBoard on Tuesday,
includes two Leadership for Innovation items dealing with charter schools. The meeting will be audio
streamed for those who cannot attend.
Questions regarding this meeting may be directed to the NCDPI Communications division at
919.807.3450.
NC Charter Schools Advisory Board to Meet
The North Carolina Charter Schools Advisory Board will meet Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 10-11:30 a.m.,
in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, Raleigh.Agenda items include a Ready to Open
update and a discussion of the virtual charter schools’ attendance policy. The Advisory Board meeting
will be audio streamed for those who cannot attend. To listen, click on the link under Live Audio Stream
at http://stateboard.ncpublicschools.gov.
NCVPS Offers Teachers Professional
Development Opportunities
Did you know NCVPS offers professional learning for teachers? The LEAD ED program currently offers
three, six-week courses with Shattering the Myths of Online and Blended Learning set to begin Sept.
14. In this course, teachers will gain an in-depth perspective of the advantages and challenges to
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online and blended learning by developing instructional and professional practices. NCVPS staff look
forward to seeing your teachers there!
Arts Education Opportunities
Arts4Life Professional Development Conference. NCDPI is partnering with Meredith College, the NC
Arts Education Leadership Coalition, and the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources to host
the first ever “ArtsR4Life” professional development conference for NC K-12 Arts Educators in Dance,
Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 12, at Meredith College,
Raleigh. You may register and create your Personalized Learning Plan online. NCDPI must receive the
$35 registration payment by Friday, Aug. 28. For questions about the conference, please
contact Christie Lynch Ebert or Slater Mapp.
Arts Education Coordinators Fall Meeting. The next meeting of the Arts Education Coordinators will
take place on Friday, Sept. 11, at Meredith College, Raleigh. The Coordinators meeting precedes
the NCDPI ArtsR4Life Conference. The NC Arts Education Coordinators, who represent school systems
across North Carolina, come together twice a year to discuss issues impacting arts education in public
schools. Faculty from Institutions of Higher Education and leadership from statewide organizations also
are invited to attend. Coordinators are encouraged to attend both the meeting and conference. The
letter of invitation and registration form are available on the Arts Education Coordinators page of the
NCDPI Arts Education Wikispace. Please contact Lisa Pearce for more information.
Educator Effectiveness Evaluation l
Professional Development System
Webinars: 2015 -16 Schedule
Three versions of the year-long professional development webinar schedule is available for your
convenience. Please review and post.
- Yearlong Table of Webinars: NC Educator Evaluation System Webinar Series
- Yearlong Smore version: https://www.smore.com/y5pzr
- Monthly Smore versions:
August 2015 Webinars – https://www.smore.com/d98sx
September 2015 Webinars – https://www.smore.com/u3r06
October 2015 Webinars – https://www.smore.com/e9t73
November 2015 Webinars – https://www.smore.com/2mspm
December 2015 Webinars – https://www.smore.com/0t4eq
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