Global Educator Digital Badge

The NCDPI Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB)  provides an opportunity for educators to focus their professional development on developing their own global context and understanding of how to integrate global education throughout curricula. It also provides the opportunity to build global competency in students. Currently, there are over 135 educators who have earned their GEDB, including teachers and principals from across the K-12 spectrum in Arts Education, Career & Technical Education (CTE), English as a Second Language (ESL), English Language Arts (ELA), Instructional Technology (IT), Math, Physical Education, Science, STEM, Social Studies, and World Languages.

Economics and Personal Finance Legislation (EPF) and NCCEE Summer Institutes  

According to House Bill 924/Senate Law 2019-82, Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) teachers and prospective Economics and Personal Finance (EPF) teachers are required to receive professional development provided by the North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE). "When practicable, teachers shall complete the EPF professional development course prior to teaching the EPF course in public schools. If necessary, teachers may begin teaching the EPF course in public schools while awaiting the next possible opportunity to complete a session of the EPF professional development course". Click here to access the calendar and Summer Institutes calendar for EPF professional development. To learn more about the EPF legislation, HB924/SL 2019-82, please view this informational slideshow.

Resource for Supporting

Multilingual Learners with Tech

Looking for ways to support your multilingual learners with technology? Here is a CCS ESOL resource to walk you through some tools that can help! Visit https://bit.ly/supportwithtech to learn more.

Spring 2023 End-of-Course / End-of-Grade Testing

Testing Reimbursement

DEADLINE is May 30, 2023

The office of Human Resources is NOW offering Testing Reimbursement for a LIMITED TIME for PRAXIS II or Pearson Exams. If you are a (n): 

• High school teacher who took a required licensure exam test to become highly qualified for grades 9-12
• Middle grades teacher who took a required licensure exam to become highly qualified for grades 6-9
• Elementary teacher who took required licensure exam to become highly qualified for grades K-6
• EC teacher who took a required exam to become highly qualified for Exceptional Children  in grades K-12
• CTE teacher who took a required exam to become highly qualified for Career and Technical Education
• Fully licensed teacher who has added an area of high need, including Math, Science and EC (is currently teaching in one of these areas). Proof of a submitted application to add the tested area to current teaching license to NCDPI (screenshot or email) or Updated NC License

Required documentation:

1)   Verification of payment (paid receipt) for required exam fee is attached. 

2)   The passing score report.

 ONE TIME FOR ONE EXAM ONLY.  Funds are LIMITED (First come, first serve).

Reimbursement form link: https://www.cravenk12.org/Page/20987

*Test must have already been completed. Not valid until a score report has been received. Testing should have occurred from 7/1/22 to present day.

2022-2023 for 2023-2024

 TRANSFER REQUEST PROCESS

The employee transfer list is NOW OPEN. It will remain open through Wednesday, May 31, 2023. 

• BEFORE placing your name on the transfer list using the link below, an employee MUST inform his/her present supervisor of the desire to transfer to another location/department. 

All Principals / Directors / Supervisors will have immediate access to the transfer list and will make contact if interested in scheduling an interview. 

• If a candidate's transfer is approved, it will be indicated on the spreadsheet under the column “HR Approval date”.  

Starting Thursday, June 1, 2023, transfers can only occur with consent of both administrators. Keep in mind, administrative transfers can occur at any time and there is a chance that we may transfer teachers based on changes in allotted positions.

After speaking with the principal/supervisor, an employee may add his/her name to the transfer list via the following link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yQIuVrg-EBTMd9E1o1C-XiKpepPVplrWOic8v_ol3g8/edit

Feel free to contact HR with any questions regarding the transfer process.

CTE Summer Camps for Middle School Students!

Havelock HS CHAMP Camp Registration Link

New Bern HS CHAMP Camp Registration Link

West Craven HS CHAMP Camp Registration Link

The link for 2023-2024 New Student Registration is now LIVE on the Craven County Schools website! Families can begin completing enrollment for their children using the online enrollment platform! Here is the link: https://www.cravenk12.org/Domain/251

EVAAS Roster Verification is Coming!

Dates for the 2023 EVAAS Spring Roster Verification process are as follows: 

• Preview Phase: April 6 - 19, 2023
• Teacher Verification Phase: April 20 - May 10, 2023
• School Verification Phase: May 11 - May 24, 2023
• District Verification Phase: May 25 - June 21, 2023

Principals should begin checking accounts in EVAAS to make sure all appropriate staff have the necessary rights and access. In addition, Principals should select two (2) individuals in the building who will be able to facilitate and support teachers during their claiming phase (April 20 - May 10) prior to the School Verification Phase. 

Need help? Follow this link for tutorials HERE!

Family STEM Challenge

CIBL and The Science House have partnered for the Family STEM Challenge, a 90-minute program that combines science learning and family bonding with school community participation. There are hands-on and competitive activities that demonstrate various scientific principles and are designed for parents and caregivers to self-guide their students through each activity. Each kit provides all the materials, supplies, and directions for three activities.

Grade Level(s): K-8

Date(s): Whenever You Want to Host

Location: Your School

Cost: $500 for Kit