WEB HIGHLIGHTS – AUGUST 28, 2014
State Superintendent Talks about NC Standard Course of Study in Video
State Superintendent June Atkinson takes to the airwaves in a new video to share
information on recent Legislative decisions around NC's Standard Course of Study. To
view the video, please visit http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/ .
Teachers and Home Base are Subjects of State Superintendent’s Latest Blog
In her blog post for Aug. 27, State Superintendent June Atkinson shares the story of
second-year teacher Sally Smith and how Home Base will help to make this year a better
year for her. To view this blog post and earlier entries, please visit
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/statesuperintendent/blog/.
Exceptional Children Updates
• Amended Exceptional Children Policy Manual on the Web
The Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities was amended
July 2014. The amended document is available to review on the Exceptional
Children website at http://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/policies/nc-policies-governingservices-for-children-with-disabilities. Questions or comments may be directed to
the Exceptional Children Division at 919.807.3969.
• Webinar Discusses Changes to Traumatic Brain Injury Definition
A webinar discussing the changes to the definition of Traumatic Brain Injury is
now available to view on the Exceptional Children website at
http://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/disability-resources/traumatic-brain-injury. The
webinar, features Dr. Stephen Hooper from the Department of Allied and Health
Sciences at the UNC School of Medicine. Dr. Hooper highlights the rationale for
the change to the definition and how it may affect the teaching of students with
traumatic brain injury.
• Registration for EC Annual Conference now Online
Registration is now open for the 64th Annual Conference on Exceptional Children.
To access the registration link and other information regarding the conference,
please visit http://ec.ncpublicschools.gov/conferences-profdev/annual-conference.
2014-15 Consolidated Federal Data Collection Calendar Now Online
The Consolidated Federal Data Collection (CFDC) Calendar for 2014-15 highlights the
reports that are part of the CFDC, dates when data is collected for the reports, the type of
information collected, and why the data is collected. To view the calendar, please visit
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/program-monitoring/data/.
Dropout Data Collecting and Reporting Manual on the Web
The Dropout Data Collecting and Reporting Procedures Manual for 2014 is now
available on the web at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/research/dropout/collection/. The
manual guides school system personnel through the steps for dropout data collection and
reporting. It includes definitions, procedures and other information so school personnel
understand how to collect and report dropout data. The definitions and procedures in this
manual apply to the 2013-14 dropout data that is to be reported to the state for the 201415 school year.
Charter Schools Adds New Contact Page for Regional Consultants
A new page has been added the Charter Schools website that provides contact
information for its Charter School regional consultants. In addition, the new page features
a map that shows the counties for each region, and the schools each consultant serves. To
view the new page, please visit
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/charterschools/consultants/.
Title I Updates
• Title I Section Unveils New Handbook
A new resource is available on the Federal Program Monitoring website for Title I
directors. The Title I, Part A Handbook, 2014-15 provides tools and tips to assist
directors in managing their Title I programs throughout the year. In addition, the
technical assistance documents provide an overview of the authorizing statute and
should be used in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE)
policy guidance. To view the handbook, please visit
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/program-monitoring/resources/.
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Federal Program Monitoring and Support Update Features Latest Title I
News
If you’re a Title I director be sure and check out the latest version of the Federal
Program Monitoring and Support Update at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/program-monitoring/titleIA/. In this edition the
Federal Program Monitoring and Support section welcomes new staff, highlights
training dates, regional meetings and more.
School Safety Assessment Form Now Online The Assessment Screening Inventory for Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools has been
updated and is now available on the School Safety website at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/schoolsafety/assessment/inventory/. School
administrators can use this form to assess the safety of the school’s external and internal
environments, and in designing a school's safety plan.