Reading Informational Texts Workshop from DPI

The “K-3 Reading Informational Texts” workshop that was held here at UNCC in October (as well as around the state) was a huge success, and DPI is planning on doing the same for grades 4-8 and 9-12. The dates we have set aside for the training at UNCC are:

• March 17, 2011 for grades 4-8 with a repeat of that workshop for March 31.
• March 18, 2011 for grades 9-12 with a repeat of that workshop for April 1.

The meetings are tentatively scheduled to be held in the Cone Center, room 210.  More official information will be sent to LEA’s from DPI after the holidays.

Social Studies Professional Development

Free Professional Development:
1. 21st Century Learning: Putting on Global Lenses (4 CEUs)
This interactive, online professional development is intended for K-12 Social Studies teachers but is available to all classroom teachers. The course will examine local and global educational trends and enable teachers to recognize the influences of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and other aspects of culture on a student’s development, personality and school performance. It will also aid teachers in considering and incorporating different points of view in their instructional planning. Components of the training will assist teachers in providing evidence for Standards II, III, and IV of the Teacher Evaluation Tool. Flyer is attached.

2. Belief Systems and Religions in East Asia
A series of Collaborative Simulcast Broadcasts for K-12 Teachers Sponsored by National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA) Sites and North Carolina Teaching Asia Network (NCTAN). Teachers who attend a session and submit a lesson outline will earn professional development credit and an opportunity to apply for study tours to Asia.

Fay Gore
Social Studies Consultant
K-12 Curriculum & Instruction Division
NC Department of Public Instruction
6345 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-6345
919-807-3954
919-807-4046 (Fax)
fgore@dpi.state.nc.us

Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education at Stanly County Community College

Beginning this fall UNCC will offer a Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education at Stanly County Community College. The program is intended for students interested in becoming elementary school teachers in their home communities. The program is designed for students who have earned the Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in Early Childhood Education. This program will accept certain AAS courses and advise students about other general education and academic concentration requirements. We will provide the remaining Elementary Education courses necessary to complete a Bachelors of Arts degree in Elementary Education, and recommendation for North Carolina licensure. We believe the Stanly County Community College site will be of advantage to staff that may live in this area.

Deadline to apply is March 15, 2011 so please help us spread the word about this exciting educational opportunity to your students and anyone else you feel may benefit from this great opportunity. We would be happy to send brochures to display about the program; or, If you find that you would like to schedule an information session for your students, please do not hesitate to contact Carolyn Salanger at Carolyn.salanger@uncc.edu .

Thank-you for your assistance.


Terri
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Terri Fish
UNC Charlotte | Extended Academic Programs
9201 University City Blvd. | Charlotte, NC 28223
Phone: 704-687-6518 | Fax: 704-687-4305
tfish3@uncc.edu | http://DistanceEd.uncc.edu