February 2016 state board review

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Educator Evaluation and Licensure:

Congratulations to: the following Blue Ribbon School winners:

Proposed Policy Changes

Beverly Wood Elementary in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Chocowinity Primary School in Beaufort County Rock Ridge Elementary in Wilson County

N.C. Goes 12 for 12 on the National Index for Charter School Authorizers The National Association of Charter School Authorizers credited NCDPI and the State Board of Education with utilizing all 12 of its best practices in deciding whether to authorize new charter schools. For the complete list of practices and further details, visit http:// www.qualitycharters.org/ for-authorizers/12-essential -practices/

Approved David Machado David Machado as the new Director of the Office of Charter Schools from Lincoln County.

The staff at NC DPI are recommending a number of changes to teacher licensure and educator evaluation processes that impact several existing State Board of Education policies. The catalyst for the proposed changes are due to the Every Student Success Act passed in December 2015. Some of the key changes include: Eliminate student growth as a formal standard (Standard 6 & 8) in the NC Educator Effectiveness System. This proposed policy change includes the following impacts: 

Districts will continue to participate in NCFEs and ASW process (It was noted the ASW process will be a pilot once again and further modifications will be forthcoming)

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DPI will continue to collect and report (internally and publicly) on student growth for teachers, principals, and schools

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Student growth reported as a standardized artifact for teachers, principals, and schools

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DPI will continue to calculate three3-year average for teachers/principals

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Student growth not a component of overall status rating for teachers and will not impact employment process

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Student growth (school-level) continues to be a component of the school report card

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Grant funds will be used to possibly modify indicators within Standards 1-5 to accommodate the elimination of Standards 6 & 8 to show student growth

Redefine HQ for Elementary Teachers 

To be considered HQ in elementary school, a teacher must have passed the reading portion of the Pearson Test for North Carolina: Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum; the math portion (and other applicable subjects) must be passed within the first two years of employment.

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Effective August 1, 2016, elementary teachers must pass all licensure examinations within the first two years of employment (per state statute).

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Actions and Policy Issues 1. Approved the following reports for the Joint Education Oversight Committee: 1) Educator Preparation Report Cards, 2) Annual Charter Schools Report and 3) Driver Education Multi-Year Survey where the bottom line shows over a period of four years; 116, 000 students took Drivers Education at a cost of $27 million. There is a basic split in costs for direct, in-house services and contract services.

2. Approved membership for Advisory Board to Governor Morehead School for the Blind, Council on Educational Services for Exceptional Children, and approval of new Advisory Board members for the NCVPS. 3. Discussed the proposed policy to mandate Student Perception Surveys that have been voluntary for the last three years. The discussion included concerns such as: not necessary, many locals provide their own survey data, time away from instruction, cognitively and developmentally appropriate questions and to involve teachers who in many cases have their own type of survey to collect data on the school year in their classroom. If this data source is going to be mandated (even though) the Superintendent’s Advisory Group said it should remain voluntary) the process must be done right.

4. Approved the following charter extensions for charter schools with expiring 10-year charters: these schools are receiving another 10- year charter: Clover Garden, Crosscreek, KIPP Gaston College Preparatory, Roxboro Community School, Pine Lake Preparatory, and New Dimensions. A seven-year charter renewal was recommended for Queen’s Grant Community School. A three-year charter renewal was recommended for Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School. A three-year charter renewal was recommended for Hope Leadership Academy with the stipulation that they meet academic growth each school year. In case that they do not meet growth, they will be asked to appear before the Charter School Advisory Board. Non-renewal was recommended for Kennedy Public Charter and Crossroads Charter High School.

5. Approved the Study on Charter School Closure Funds, connected to charter schools that are part of the state retirement system.

6. Approved the allotment formula for summer reading camps due to legislative change connected to Read to Achieve. The extra $20 allows students in need of support in grades 1 and 2 as well as grade 3 the opportunity to attend reading camp.

7. Discussed proposed policies to assist reform work within low-performing schools.

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Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities In May 2015, the State Board of Education began discussing proposed changes to Policies Governing Services for Children with Disabilities based on federal guidelines and changes needed on how (SLD) students with learning disabilities are identified and supported. There has been public feedback, NC Council for Exceptional Children provided a written statement regarding changes and face-to-face meetings within communities. The SBE approved the policy changes that are being

transitioned for final implementation beginning July 1, 2020.

A MTSS Power point presentation provides an overview of the process of support combining RtI and PBIS systems. The MTSS is part of the policy changes.

The NC Council for Exceptional Children position paper is included here for your review.

To address concerns of EC teachers, NCAE and Hope Street Group sponsored an EC Forum in NCAE Region 6 on January 30, 2016. Issues facing EC teachers in regards to time, resources, assessments and legal were discussed and possible solutions drafted. The final paper will be shared with members over the next few months.

Opportunities for Member Engagement 

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NCAE Region 6 Leadership Session, February 6, 2016, 10-2 at the Cumberland County School Educational Resource Center—396 Elementary Drive, Fayetteville, NC.

NCAE ESP Statewide Conference Embassy Suites in Greensboro March 4-6, 2016. http://www.ncae.org/whats-new/education-support-professionals-conference/ 

Members who are currently on Payroll Deduction for dues—there is a contest in process for PRD members who switch prior to the NCAE Convention. There will be three cash prizes; one $450, and two $200. You can go online and click on the NCAE 2.0 button to switch to E-Dues (credit card or personal checking account).

Thanks and remember February is SHOW your LOVE for NCAE!

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