September 14, 2010
TO Superintendents
Directors of Instruction
K-3 Principals
FROM Rebecca B. Garland, Chief Academic Officer
Angela H. Quick, Deputy Chief Academic Officer
Cindy W. Bennett, Director of K-12 Curriculum and Instruction
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL WORKSHOPS ON “READING INFORMATIONAL TEXTS” FOR K-3 EDUCATORS
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the regional education service providers (RESAs) are continuing the series of workshops on “Reading Informational Texts.” A copy of the overview of this session is attached. Please note that even though the sessions are being provided by the Cambium Learning Group/Voyager Learning Group, these workshops have been developed specifically for North Carolina. They will incorporate some of the existing materials from this company but have been modified or revised so that the sessions address the national Common Core Standards as well as the principles of literacy included in the Gates Literacy Initiative.
These sessions are for K-3 educators only. This includes principals, classroom teachers, literacy coaches, curriculum specialists, and central office staff. However, participants are expected and should be willing to provide this information to other K-3 faculty within the school.
The workshop will be provided twice in the Central Carolina RESA and twice in the Southwest RESA areas and are one full day in length. Breaks will be provided, but lunch is “on your own” for participants. Each session will be limited to 40 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no registration fee for the session, as expenses are being paid from the remaining Reading First budget. All four of these workshops are available to K-3 educators from across the state with no additional registration fee. Your LEA does not have to be a member of either of these RESAs to attend, and no prior approval is required for attendance.
Each workshop participant should plan to bring
• their reading or language arts curriculum guides and/or Teachers Editions and
• their science, social studies, math curriculum guides and/or Teachers Editions.
The general daily schedule for sessions is as follows:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Workshop (break time at the discretion of the trainer)
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Workshop/Evaluation (break time at the discretion of the trainer)
3:30 p.m. Workshop adjourn
Certificates of Attendance will be awarded for six (6) contact hours. No certificates will be available from DPI after the sessions.
Locations for the workshops and registration forms are included on the following pages.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
World View Fall Symposium, 2010
WORLD VIEW
2010 GLOBAL EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
FOR K-12 EDUCATORS
“Technology and Innovation in a Global Age”
October 20-21, 2010
The Friday Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Featured SessionS:
William Gaudelli, author of WORLD CLASS
Teaching and Learning in Global Times
Adam Garry, author of Teaching the iGeneration: 5 Eas y Ways to Introduce Essential Skills With Web 2.0 Tools
Co-sponsors:
NC State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction
UNC School of Education
World View’s 2010 Symposium addresses a vital topic for all 21st Century educators: Technology and Innovation in a Global Age. This symposium offers general sessions, concurrent sessions, and support for school-based teams in creating an Action Plan for globalizing schools and school systems. The program is designed for administrators and teachers in all disciplines. Educators will leave the program with strategies for helping their students learn about and with the world. 1.5 CEU credits will be offered.
Cost (North Carolina educators): Registration is $175 per person. A Team of 4 is $600 (save $100). A Team is comprised of 4 or more individuals from a school/college or district. Only $150 for each additional Team member.
Cost (Out-of-State Educators): Registration is $275 per person.
Local Hotel Information: World View has arranged for group rates at several local hotels. Visit the symposium website for updated information: http://www.unc.edu/world/2010K12Symposium.htm .
Please see the attached program for more information and a registration form. You may also register online by visiting: www.unc.edu/world.
Please note that space is limited. This program has “sold out” the last four years. Register today!
2010 GLOBAL EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM
FOR K-12 EDUCATORS
“Technology and Innovation in a Global Age”
October 20-21, 2010
The Friday Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Featured SessionS:
William Gaudelli, author of WORLD CLASS
Teaching and Learning in Global Times
Adam Garry, author of Teaching the iGeneration: 5 Eas y Ways to Introduce Essential Skills With Web 2.0 Tools
Co-sponsors:
NC State Board of Education and Department of Public Instruction
UNC School of Education
World View’s 2010 Symposium addresses a vital topic for all 21st Century educators: Technology and Innovation in a Global Age. This symposium offers general sessions, concurrent sessions, and support for school-based teams in creating an Action Plan for globalizing schools and school systems. The program is designed for administrators and teachers in all disciplines. Educators will leave the program with strategies for helping their students learn about and with the world. 1.5 CEU credits will be offered.
Cost (North Carolina educators): Registration is $175 per person. A Team of 4 is $600 (save $100). A Team is comprised of 4 or more individuals from a school/college or district. Only $150 for each additional Team member.
Cost (Out-of-State Educators): Registration is $275 per person.
Local Hotel Information: World View has arranged for group rates at several local hotels. Visit the symposium website for updated information: http://www.unc.edu/world/2010K12Symposium.htm .
Please see the attached program for more information and a registration form. You may also register online by visiting: www.unc.edu/world.
Please note that space is limited. This program has “sold out” the last four years. Register today!
New Learn NC Offerings for the Fall
LEARN NC has several professional development opportunities coming up in the next month, including courses for teachers of STEM courses, social studies, ESL, writing and literacy, as well as courses for administrators. Even better, we have six courses that cost $75 or less!
In addition to online courses, we also have a free webinar on using online digital textbooks for differentiated instruction. See below for details:
*****
Web-based Digital Textbooks: Differentiation and customization for 21st century learners
Friday, September 10, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. OR
Wednesday, September 15, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Bobby Hobgood, Ed.D., Director of Research and Development in Online Curriculum and Instruction
Mobile computing greatly affects how students access and process new information. With smart phones, laptops, and blended-learning environments becoming more and more common, how will you meet the needs of a plugged-in, tech-savvy classroom?
"Web-based Digital Textbooks: Differentiation and customization for 21st century learners" explores the concept of free online textbooks. We'll demonstrate how to use these digital texts to differentiate instruction, as well as effectively reach 21st century learners. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions during this 45-minute web conference. Beyond the session, all digital resources are freely available to anyone with access to the internet!
Follow this link to register for this session. Registration is free, but seats are limited. Please sign up today
*****
STEM COURSES
Teaching Elementary Electricity and Circuits through Inquiry
Oct 6–Nov 16 * Brandon Beard * 3.0 CEUs * $75
Boost your understanding of electricity and currents -- and impart that understanding to elementary students -- using inquiry-based instruction.
******
Discovering Linear Functions Through Technology
Sep 22–Nov 9 * Anthony Dove * 3.0 CEUs (mathematics) * $25
This course will help you learn to integrate technology into the teaching of functions to help remove the mystery and engage students in deeper understanding of this important concept.
*****
Middle Grades Science Learning
Sep 22–Nov 11 * Samantha Barlow * 3.0 CEUs * $225
This course will engage teachers in scientific investigations, the nature of science, and practices that scientists use to make sense of phenomena in the world—all of which are key factors in the science and inquiry strands of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
*****
Algebraic Thinking in Elementary School
Oct 6–Nov 16 * Lori Bell * 3.0 CEUs * $75
Learn to teach basic algebraic concepts to upper-elementary students. Research shows these concepts can develop students' problem-solving abilities, leading to better understanding of math throughout their lives.
*****
CUTTING-EDGE INSTRUCTION
Introduction to Online Learning
Sep 22–Oct 12 * 3 weeks * Shauna Flach * 1.0 * $50
Are you interested in taking an online course, but unsure where to begin? Maybe you’re a little nervous about not seeing your instructor and your classmates in-person. If so, Introduction to Online Learning is the course for you. This course introduces first-time online learners to the characteristics, requirements, tools, and practices of distance learning.
*****
Designing a Virtual Field Trip
Sep 22–Nov 2 * Claire Lambert * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Use internet resources to design a “virtual field trip” for your students. You’ll study strategies and resources to create effective and engaging virtual field trips aligned to state and national standards.
*****
English I and Web 2.0 Tools in 1:1 Technology Settings
Sep 22–Nov 9 * Lisa Hervey * 3.0 CEUs * $25
In this workshop, participants will experiment with many free web tools each week to develop lessons that correspond to the six strands in the English I North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS).
*****
CAROLINA ONLINE TEACHER PROGRAM
Moodle Training - Carolina Online Teacher Program
Sep 8–Sep 28 * Brian Thacker * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Want to teach an online course yourself? Learn the basics of teaching in the Moodle online course management system.
*****
Facilitating Online Collaboration - Carolina Online Teacher Program
Sep 22–Oct 19 * Jon Karpinos * 2.0 CEUs (Technology) * $150
Communication is the lifeblood of online courses—learn how to make the most of it. Develop the skills to facilitate good online communication, moderate online discussion, and promote better accomplishment of instructional goals within the virtual classroom.
*****
ESL/GLOBAL EDUCATION
Scaffolding Content for English Language Learners (K-5)
Sep 22–Oct 12 * Carrie Hill * 3.0 CEUs * $225
Acquire effective strategies for reaching ESL students in your own classroom. This course will help you relate to students’ lives and cultural struggles as they adapt to a new language.
*****
LEP Training 101
Sep 29–Oct 19 * Carrie Hill * 1.0 CEUs * $75
This course will prepare you to take on the role of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Coordinator or ESL Teacher. Although you may already know strategies for teaching ESL students, this course is like a manual that teaches you the policies, procedures, and job duties that accompany dealing with LEP students in North Carolina schools.
*****
WRITING AND LITERACY
Adolescent Literacy for Middle Grades
Sep 22–Nov 2 * Julie Joslin * 3.0 CEUs * $225
Acquire strategies for teaching reading comprehension across all middle school curriculum areas. You’ll learn how to help students unlock text to become more strategic readers.
*****
SOCIAL STUDIES
American Indians in the United States
Sep 22–Nov 16 * Kathryn Walbert * 3.0 CEUs * $225
Discover American Indian history from the earliest evidence of human habitation through the present day. Archaeological finds, treaties, oral histories, photographs, and more will enrich your exploration of Native American history nationwide.
*****
Integrating Primary Sources into the Social Studies Classroom
Oct 6–Nov 23 Kim McEachen 2.0 CEUs $150
Develop a personal collection of web-based resources for curricular use, as well as create preliminary plans to enhance a curriculum unit.
FOR ADMINISTRATORS
Data-Based School Reform for Administrators
Sep 28–Nov 15 * David Coley * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Research shows that effective school improvement plans should be based on careful analysis of school data. In this course you’ll use technology to identify, gather, and analyze data for patterns and trends; examine the role of data in equity reform; and develop action plans in support of school-based data.
*****
A Crash Course in ESL for Administrators
Oct 20–Nov 16 * Carrie Hill * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Grasp pedagogy, policy and procedure for teaching and working with English language learners. This course will prepare administrators to work with ESL parents and create a welcoming environment for ESL students.
*****
About LEARN NC
LEARN NC, an agency of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, serves more than 30,000 teachers and students daily. In addition to online professional development, LEARN NC delivers lesson plans, best practices and classroom content at no cost to schools in 50 states, 145 countries, and all 115 North Carolina school systems via www.learnnc.org.
Please visit our website for a complete list of LEARN NC courses open for enrollment.
In addition to online courses, we also have a free webinar on using online digital textbooks for differentiated instruction. See below for details:
*****
Web-based Digital Textbooks: Differentiation and customization for 21st century learners
Friday, September 10, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. OR
Wednesday, September 15, 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Presenter: Bobby Hobgood, Ed.D., Director of Research and Development in Online Curriculum and Instruction
Mobile computing greatly affects how students access and process new information. With smart phones, laptops, and blended-learning environments becoming more and more common, how will you meet the needs of a plugged-in, tech-savvy classroom?
"Web-based Digital Textbooks: Differentiation and customization for 21st century learners" explores the concept of free online textbooks. We'll demonstrate how to use these digital texts to differentiate instruction, as well as effectively reach 21st century learners. Participants will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions during this 45-minute web conference. Beyond the session, all digital resources are freely available to anyone with access to the internet!
Follow this link to register for this session. Registration is free, but seats are limited. Please sign up today
*****
STEM COURSES
Teaching Elementary Electricity and Circuits through Inquiry
Oct 6–Nov 16 * Brandon Beard * 3.0 CEUs * $75
Boost your understanding of electricity and currents -- and impart that understanding to elementary students -- using inquiry-based instruction.
******
Discovering Linear Functions Through Technology
Sep 22–Nov 9 * Anthony Dove * 3.0 CEUs (mathematics) * $25
This course will help you learn to integrate technology into the teaching of functions to help remove the mystery and engage students in deeper understanding of this important concept.
*****
Middle Grades Science Learning
Sep 22–Nov 11 * Samantha Barlow * 3.0 CEUs * $225
This course will engage teachers in scientific investigations, the nature of science, and practices that scientists use to make sense of phenomena in the world—all of which are key factors in the science and inquiry strands of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
*****
Algebraic Thinking in Elementary School
Oct 6–Nov 16 * Lori Bell * 3.0 CEUs * $75
Learn to teach basic algebraic concepts to upper-elementary students. Research shows these concepts can develop students' problem-solving abilities, leading to better understanding of math throughout their lives.
*****
CUTTING-EDGE INSTRUCTION
Introduction to Online Learning
Sep 22–Oct 12 * 3 weeks * Shauna Flach * 1.0 * $50
Are you interested in taking an online course, but unsure where to begin? Maybe you’re a little nervous about not seeing your instructor and your classmates in-person. If so, Introduction to Online Learning is the course for you. This course introduces first-time online learners to the characteristics, requirements, tools, and practices of distance learning.
*****
Designing a Virtual Field Trip
Sep 22–Nov 2 * Claire Lambert * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Use internet resources to design a “virtual field trip” for your students. You’ll study strategies and resources to create effective and engaging virtual field trips aligned to state and national standards.
*****
English I and Web 2.0 Tools in 1:1 Technology Settings
Sep 22–Nov 9 * Lisa Hervey * 3.0 CEUs * $25
In this workshop, participants will experiment with many free web tools each week to develop lessons that correspond to the six strands in the English I North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS).
*****
CAROLINA ONLINE TEACHER PROGRAM
Moodle Training - Carolina Online Teacher Program
Sep 8–Sep 28 * Brian Thacker * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Want to teach an online course yourself? Learn the basics of teaching in the Moodle online course management system.
*****
Facilitating Online Collaboration - Carolina Online Teacher Program
Sep 22–Oct 19 * Jon Karpinos * 2.0 CEUs (Technology) * $150
Communication is the lifeblood of online courses—learn how to make the most of it. Develop the skills to facilitate good online communication, moderate online discussion, and promote better accomplishment of instructional goals within the virtual classroom.
*****
ESL/GLOBAL EDUCATION
Scaffolding Content for English Language Learners (K-5)
Sep 22–Oct 12 * Carrie Hill * 3.0 CEUs * $225
Acquire effective strategies for reaching ESL students in your own classroom. This course will help you relate to students’ lives and cultural struggles as they adapt to a new language.
*****
LEP Training 101
Sep 29–Oct 19 * Carrie Hill * 1.0 CEUs * $75
This course will prepare you to take on the role of Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Coordinator or ESL Teacher. Although you may already know strategies for teaching ESL students, this course is like a manual that teaches you the policies, procedures, and job duties that accompany dealing with LEP students in North Carolina schools.
*****
WRITING AND LITERACY
Adolescent Literacy for Middle Grades
Sep 22–Nov 2 * Julie Joslin * 3.0 CEUs * $225
Acquire strategies for teaching reading comprehension across all middle school curriculum areas. You’ll learn how to help students unlock text to become more strategic readers.
*****
SOCIAL STUDIES
American Indians in the United States
Sep 22–Nov 16 * Kathryn Walbert * 3.0 CEUs * $225
Discover American Indian history from the earliest evidence of human habitation through the present day. Archaeological finds, treaties, oral histories, photographs, and more will enrich your exploration of Native American history nationwide.
*****
Integrating Primary Sources into the Social Studies Classroom
Oct 6–Nov 23 Kim McEachen 2.0 CEUs $150
Develop a personal collection of web-based resources for curricular use, as well as create preliminary plans to enhance a curriculum unit.
FOR ADMINISTRATORS
Data-Based School Reform for Administrators
Sep 28–Nov 15 * David Coley * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Research shows that effective school improvement plans should be based on careful analysis of school data. In this course you’ll use technology to identify, gather, and analyze data for patterns and trends; examine the role of data in equity reform; and develop action plans in support of school-based data.
*****
A Crash Course in ESL for Administrators
Oct 20–Nov 16 * Carrie Hill * 2.0 CEUs * $150
Grasp pedagogy, policy and procedure for teaching and working with English language learners. This course will prepare administrators to work with ESL parents and create a welcoming environment for ESL students.
*****
About LEARN NC
LEARN NC, an agency of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education, serves more than 30,000 teachers and students daily. In addition to online professional development, LEARN NC delivers lesson plans, best practices and classroom content at no cost to schools in 50 states, 145 countries, and all 115 North Carolina school systems via www.learnnc.org.
Please visit our website for a complete list of LEARN NC courses open for enrollment.
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