Webinars for Common Core State Standards in High School Mathematics

Maria Hernandez, Mathematics Instructor at the NC School of Science and Mathematics, is leading
sessions on the new Standards in high school math next week and the following week.
The study of recursion is a new topic for North Carolina Common Core Math I/Algebra I/IM I standards.
In the first session on Oct. 29, Ms. Hernandez used recursive equations to model linear and exponential
growth. These modeling problems included financial and biological applications. For the Nov. 6 session,
Maria will explore various real world applications of ratio and proportion and she will highlight materials
from www.turnonccmath.net

All participants must REGISTER prior to joining the session. Please do so by using the link provided
below:

Topic: Ratio and Proportion Leading to Slope
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 6
Time: 3 pm
Meeting Number: 648 978 784
(This meeting does not require a password.)
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MORE INFO: Dr. Maria Pitre‐Martin, Director of K‐12 Curriculum and Instruction,
maria.pitremartin@dpi.nc.gov

November and December Webinar Trainings ‐ Phase II Professional Development Online Modules: Exploring the Possibilities

This webinar will give you an overview of the Phase II online professional development modules
released by NCDPI this past summer. We will discuss various ways in which these online modules can be
implemented to best serve your needs at an individual, school or district level.

The webinar will provide an opportunity to:

• Learn more about the modules currently available
• Explore and learn about flexible implementation methods
• Review strategies that can be used to facilitate learning face to face and online
• Ask questions and give feedback

* Sessions are recurring. Register here:

November 14, 1‐2 pm. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/139176369
November 14, 3‐4 pm. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/218229304
December 4, 1‐2 pm. https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/578388056

MORE INFO: Yvette Stewart, Educator Recruitment and Development, Yvette.stewart@dpi.nc.gov

Online Evaluation Tool: Professional Development Plan Mid‐Year Review

This webinar will provide you with an opportunity to review the process for completing the mid‐year
review of the teacher's Professional Development Plan.

The following topics will be addressed during the webinar:

• Review the North Carolina State Board of Education policy on the Evaluation Process;
• Demonstrate the teacher process for accessing the existing Professional Development Plan, reviewing the plan at mid‐year, and authenticating the plan;
• Demonstrate principal process for accessing the existing Professional Development Plan, reviewing the plan at mid‐year, and authenticating the plan; and
• Share resources, strategies, and best practices for developing SMART goals at the mid‐year review to promote continuous professional growth.

To register please visit http://ncees.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/Upcoming+Webinars

MORE INFO: Eliz Colbert, eliz.colbert@dpi.nc.gov

Register for Webinar on Educator Effectiveness for School Administrators

Please join the NC Department of Public Instruction and NC Principals and Assistant Principals
Association for a webinar on educator effectiveness. The webinar will provide updates on the new
student growth standards, EVAAS, and the Measures of Student Learning: NC's Common Exams.
The webinar will be held on December 6 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

To register, please visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/926283128.