NCDPI Web Highlights – December 13, 2013
How Growth is Measured When Content Standards Change
In the 2012-13 school year, North Carolina implemented new, more rigorous content
standards in all content areas. The assessments administered in the 2012-13 school year
were aligned to these content standards. A document that outlines how growth is
measured from one year to the next when content standards change, is available on the
Educator Effectiveness website at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/effectivenessmodel/evaas/resources/.
Home Base Release and Upgrade Documentation New on the Web
A new page that provides information on new releases and upgrades to Home Base
applications is available online at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase/updates/releases/. Don’t forget, you also can
see what’s new with Home Base by reading the weekly Home Base updates at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/homebase/updates/biweekly/?year=2013.
Global Education to Prepare Students for Living, Working in a Worldwide
Community
A new website highlighting global education is now available at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/globaled/. The website provides resources
and supporting action that will be used to ensure that every public school student in North
Carolina graduates fully prepared to live and work in an interconnected world. In
addition, the State Board of Education Report on the Task Force for Global Education
and a timeline to implement the recommendations for global education is also available
on the website.
Incentive and Support Document for National Board Candidates Now Online
A document that outlines incentives and support offered for National Board certification
candidates is available online at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/educatoreffectiveness/nationalboardcertification/resourc
ecenter/. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look for the section entitled, “Local
incentives and support.” The document highlights incentives by school district for the
2013-14 school year.
District Personnel Share Memories and Experiences for 2013 CCSA
Have you reserved your spot for the Collaborative Conference on Student Achievement,
March 3-5? If you are sitting on the fence, take a look at what district personnel across
the state are saying about last year’s conference at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/academicservices/conference/. Look for the section near
the bottom, entitled “2013 Attendee Videos.”
Featured Publications for NCDPI Publications Sales
To order, please call 800.663.1250 or visit Publication Sales on the web at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/publications/.
Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities - Amended Oct. 2013
This updated guide lists the policies that govern services provided by public agencies
within North Carolina that educate children with disabilities, ages 3-21.
EC144, 2013, $16
Standards for Mathematical Practice Poster (Small)
This poster describes a variety of expertise that math educators at the elementary, middle
and high school levels should seek to develop in their students. It provides a reminder of
the critical behaviors mathematically proficient students should demonstrate. This poster
is a smaller version of MA190 - Standards for Math Practice Poster (10 per pack).
MA194, 2013, $6