TECHNOLOGY UPDATE:

Google is moving to ClassLink on Oct 27!

Before calling the HelpDesk, please follow these 3 steps first:

Make this your homepage:

https://launchpad.classlink.com/craven

Watch the training video:

https://youtu.be/X6VwNWUP8LE

Print your log in guide:

Here is the file

NCAEE Conference October 14th

The North Carolina Association of Elementary Educators (NCAEE) will be hosting a virtual conference on Saturday, October 14 from 8:30 AM - 12:00 noon.  We are excited to have Donna Bledsoe, the 2023 NC Wells Fargo Principal of the Year as our keynote speaker, along with many other dynamic speakers across our state.You can register for the conference at www.ncelementary.com.  Come join us as we help educators across NC "Level Up" for our students!

Testing Reimbursement (Licensure)

DEADLINE is May 31, 2024

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 7/1/23 to present day.

WEBSITE FEEDBACK NEEDED

As we work to transition to our new template and layout, we want to hear what you like about our current site(s) and what you would do differently to make our new website(s) the best they can be. Please provide your feedback HERE. We appreciate your input.

Didn’t get a chance to attend NCBOLD Professional Development this summer?  Check out the NCBOLD 23 Backpack folder with all presentations from the events and the NCBOLD On-Demand Library spreadsheet with live video recordings of the sessions.

Are you looking to enhance your classroom experience and empower your students to become more empathetic, responsible, and caring citizens? Join NCDPI for our 2023-2024 webinar series on integrating Character Education and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into your social studies classrooms. The first webinar will focus on Self-Management to discover practical strategies to help your students regulate emotions, set goals, and demonstrate self-discipline. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to create a positive and productive learning environment in your social studies classroom!

2023-2024 Webinar Series

Integrating SEL and Character Education into Your Social Studies Classroom

September 27, 202

4-5pm EST



2023-2024 Webinar Series

Register Now!

Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, the NCDPI ML/Title III Team will be a series of professional learning involving multiple standards-based topics.  These sessions are open to K-12 educators. 

Best Practices for Working with Newcomers

October 9, 2023

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Register

Standards-Based Academic Language Development

December 12, 2023

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Register

Reframing Education for Long-Term English Learners

January 16, 2024

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Register

Exploring Grading for Multilingual Learners

March 12, 2024

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Register