North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Did you know that July 15-19 is National Summer Learning Week? With many learning opportunities in full swing through school districts and community organizations in North Carolina, summer learning keeps children safe, healthy and ensure they return to school ready to succeed.

Two new Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) performance tasks, both related to arts education, are now available: 🎶 2nd Grade Arts Education (Music) 🎨 9-12 Arts Education (Visual Arts) These hands-on activities incorporate PoG’s durable skills with academics aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study. Y View all performance tasks at https://lnkd.in/exwf3V2h. These learning experiences were created by teachers for teachers, incorporating the Portrait's durable skills with academics aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.

We're HIRING! If you are dedicated and a visionary with great leadership potential, check out the Center for Safer Schools’ listing for Assistant Director of Training and Safety. Learn more and apply - https://go.ncdpi.gov/4knqw. Application deadline is July 23.  #schoolsafety #nced

The Portrait of a Graduate performance task envisioned by Stokes County Schools’ Dr. Kimberly Thompson-Hairston and her team of fellow educators challenges students to explore how everyday human activity impacts the planet. Students are tasked with delivering a presentation to community stakeholders about solutions to these issues that could be implemented in their own community.    All of the performance tasks are available to NC educators on the NCDPI website at https://lnkd.in/exwf3V2h.

More highlights from the 2024 Teacher/Principal Leadership Institute at North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) - Ocracoke. #NCTOYPOY #nced

A new analysis from the North Carolina Department of Commerce's Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD) finds that durable skills included in the NC Portrait of a Graduate are essential to every occupation in the state and jobseekers need these skills to meet employer demand. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ettGR493

The State Board of Education holds its monthly meeting via conference call July 11 beginning at 9 a.m. Watch the meeting on the NCDPI YouTube Channel - go.ncdpi.gov/79vwy. The meeting agenda is available at go.ncdpi.gov/48mqy.

Highlights from Day 1 at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) - Ocracoke where our 2024 NC Regional Teachers and Principals of the Year are participating in leadership development training. #nctoypoy #nced

Educators, administrators, and parents and caregivers - if you're looking for resources related to the 2023 North Carolina K-12 Science Standard Course of Study then check out the NC K-12 Science Standards Resource Hub. The repository houses the standards, communications and support documents. Science stakeholders are encouraged to browse, reference, download, share, discuss and adapt the resources. See what's available at https://lnkd.in/ebZb4tkY.

NC Title 1 Teachers! It's time to apply for an Aquarium Scholars grant! The program provides immersive STEM experiences from the NC Aquariums and Jennette’s Pier at LITTLE TO NO COST to your school! Interested in learning more? Visit the North Carolina Aquariums website - https://lnkd.in/eJ-aNi6B. Deadline to apply is Sept. 6.