CCS Staff In the Know

Just a reminder to submit any Professional Development certificates of completion in order to receive CEU credits for licensure. Please make sure the total activity hours, date, name, name of educator and what license category it belongs to.

Frontline contains all PDs that you have taken but if you have not completed a feedback survey or evaluation associated with that PD then the PD cannot be processed for credits. What is reflected in Frontline is not always reflected in the HRMS system.

To check your CEU credits please visit the District website at https://www.cravenk12.org/Page/13004.

Contact Ann Varano at ann.varano-allison@cravenk12.org if you need assistance with any Frontline PG issues or CEU credits within HRMS. If you have questions concerning realignment of CEUs please discuss with your Professional Growth Administrator at your school. Have them review and send an email indicating what needs to be adjusted.

Lady Cardinal Program

Do you know a high school girl interested in public service and a future career in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics? The NC Department of Administration (DOA) is accepting applications for the summer Lady Cardinal Mentorship Program. This four-week, paid annual mentorship program with state government leaders is open to North Carolina high school girls, grades 9-12.

Learn more here.

2023 NC Jr. Chef Competition!

Teams of high school students (grades 9-12) currently enrolled in a North Carolina public school that participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are encouraged to work with their teachers and local School Nutrition Program to create a school lunch entrée recipe that adheres to NSLP regulations, features at least two North Carolina grown ingredients and one USDA Foods item, and appeals to students for the 2023 NC Jr. Chef Competition. Student members of the top three teams win scholarships to attend Sullivan University. The 1st place team advances to the Southeast Jr. Chef Competition.

Applications with recipes and permission forms are due February 3. Learn more and apply here.

Check out the DITF monthly newsletter to read about PD opportunities, Apple, Google, Pear Deck, Canvas, and Discovery Education updates.

Click here to access the newsletter.

Please contact sarah.emmerich@cravenk12.org

if you would like to participate!

mClass Testing for Grades K-5

January 18 - February 7

All Reading Retained students will complete the 3rd Grade Measures
All students in Grades 4-5 will complete Oral Reading Fluency, Oral Language, and MAZE.

myFutureNC will host the State of Educational Attainment in North Carolina virtually on Monday, February 6, from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. All sectors (education, business, government, philanthropy, non-profit) and North Carolina citizens are invited to join us as we share the top findings from North Carolina's State of Educational Attainment Report and proposed solutions to address the state of emergency around workforce talent and the education pipeline in NC. We will highlight success stories among our K12 and higher education partners and forecast needs and clear solutions to help us achieve the state's educational attainment goal of 2 million degrees or industry-valued credentials by 2030 among North Carolinians ages 25-44.

To ensure North Carolina remains economically competitive now and into the future, it is critical that all citizens are aware of the state’s educational attainment goal – to have 2 million North Carolinians ages 25-44 hold an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by 2030.

Governor’s School Summer Employment Opportunities

Are you interested in working with exceptionally talented, intellectually engaged high school students in a thriving learning community this summer? If so, come join us at the NC Governor’s School.

NCDPI has openings in a variety of positions, ranging from Instructors to support staff to Teacher Assistant/Counselors (TACS).

The summer session will be from June 12-July 15 for staff (June 18-July 15 for students) and will be at two campuses: Meredith College and Winston-Salem State University.

Being on staff at NC Governor’s School will allow you to play a role in a life-changing summer for these amazing students. It’s an opportunity to work with students in an environment where creativity and curiosity are valued and learning takes place without the pressures of grades or tests.

NCDPI will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews through an on-going process.

Position availability, job descriptions, and application are available Governor’s School Employment Information.

For General Information on NC Governor’s School, please visit the NC Governor's School website.

If you have questions, please contact Rodney Allen at ncgovschool@dpi.nc.gov.

CTE Month is Coming!

Did you know that February is CTE Month? CTE Month is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value and achievements of CTE programs across the country.

Career and technical education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields, including health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing, hospitality and management, and many more. CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Be on the lookout for exciting news and activities that will take place in our middle schools and high schools during the month of February to highlight CTE Month!

The CCS Art teachers would like to thank the Twin Rivers Artist Association and the Craven Arts Council and Gallery, Inc. for sponsoring their Valentine fundraiser. These community groups provide the card materials, feature the card displays, sponsor a reception for the artists, and manage the card sales. Their efforts to support art in our schools are much appreciated.

UNC World View Global Education Updates

Winter/Spring 2023 Programs

CEU or Contact Hours Offered at All Programs!

Preparing Students for Work in a Global Economy

February 3 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM ET | Via Zoom | Free

This program will provide an overview of how to start integrating global content into what is already being taught in courses.

Click here to register for the February 3, 2023 program.

Global Education 101

February 16 | 4:00PM - 5:30PM ET | Via Zoom | Free

Global education experts will offer K-8 educators an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of global competencies.

Click here to register for the February 16, 2023 program.

Understanding China's Role in Climate Change and Climate Solutions

February 24 | 11:00AM -12:00PM ET | Via Zoom | Free

This program will explore how the world’s most populous country approaches questions of climate change.

Click here to register for the February 24, 2023 program.

Professional Learning Opportunities: NCDPI Math Content Series

NCDPI Mathematics team will be kicking off an Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Content Series in January 2023. This is one of a series of virtual PD sessions open to teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, district staff, and administrators. Participants will earn 2 contact hours per session. Each session meets for 90 minutes with a 30-minute asynchronous reflection time. Sessions will be focused on elementary and middle school mathematics content and will highlight practitioners in the field.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Applications for the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Summer Accelerator Courses and Sessions are now open. For more information, visit https://www.ncssm.edu/summer-programs/accelerator.