PREVIOUS HIGHLIGHTS 2007

DECEMBER 14, 2007 - NCDPI WEB HIGHLIGHTS

Spanish Version for "Changing the Way We Do Business" Workshops now Online
Documents for "Changing the Way We Do Business in the Village through Parents/Family Empowerment" workshops have been translated to Spanish, and can be reviewed and downloaded from the Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Web site. The goal of the workshops is to increase awareness of the benefits of parental involvement in our schools. To view the Spanish or English versions of the material, please visit: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/racg/.

NC Children’s Trust Fund Application Available on Web
Application resources are now available online for the NC Children’s Trust Fund 2008-2011 funding cycle at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/success/childrenstrust.html. The Children's Trust Fund was established in 1983 by the North Carolina General Assembly (G.S. 110-147) to provide funds for programs and services to prevent child abuse and neglect. The funds are distributed through grants to North Carolina public or private non-profit organizations, agencies, schools, and interagency efforts with broad community involvement. Grant applications are due by 5 p.m. on or before Feb. 1. All grants will be funded for a period of three years. Notification of awards will be made in April with the funding cycle beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2011.

Innovative 21st CCLC Afterschool Programs Sought for Recognition
NCDPI is accepting nominations for 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) afterschool programs throughout the state that are innovative and exceptional. The recognition process is strictly voluntary, and is competitive. To view and download the award criteria and application, please visit: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/21cclc/recognition/. Submissions must be received in the School Safety and Climate Section no later than March 14 at 5 p.m. The award ceremony is scheduled for May 9. Those with questions should contact Ed Bell at 919.807.3926. The 21st CCLC Grant funds assist schools, school districts and faith- or community-based organizations to provide before, afterschool and summer services.

Seminar on Online K-12 Professional Development Scheduled
NCDPI in cooperation with the United Star Distance Learn Consortium is conducting a special seminar on online K-12 professional development, Thursday, Jan. 17, at 1:45 p.m. The seminar will be transmitted to various video locations throughout the state and via live Webcast. This video conference will use USDLC’s Literacy to Learn: Professional development for educators. To register and learn more please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/distancelearning/onlinek12pd.htm, or contact Linda Walters, phone, 919.807.3497 or email, lwalters@dpi.state.nc.us.

Featured Publications at NCDPI

To order, please call 800.663.1250 or visit Publication Sales on the Web at http://www.ncpublicschools.org/publications/

Student Sampler: Facts in Brief on North Carolina
The Student Sampler was compiled to assist elementary school students' with their study of North Carolina. It introduces readers to the people, places and events that have shaped North Carolina's history. The sampler includes addresses, phone numbers and Web sites for further research.

SR141, 2006, $5.00

Certificate of Honor
The Certificate of Honor is a general certificate designed to honor students at all grade levels for actions to be filled in by the teacher. (100 certificates per pack).

A4, 2005, $10.00