1. Governor’s Teacher Network and
North Carolina Independent
Colleges and Universities
Deans of Teacher Education Meeting
High Point University
April 24, 2015
Joyce Gardner
Director
Educator Preparation
Governor’s Teacher Network and
NC Teacher Corps
Educator Effectiveness Division

2. The central focus of our work is improving student learning ...
by enabling and
ensuring
great teaching.

3. Moving to Digital Age Models
Competency mastery … instead of
advancement based on time
Anywhere, anytime learning … instead of fixed places and times for learning
Personalized learning … instead of one-size instruction

4. Cross-district Strategic Solutions Series
“This framework offers a structure for presenting issues, asking questions and gathering feedback.”
One hour topic based online forum
Topic requests from LEAs or individuals
Interactive, engaging format
Staff serve as facilitators using a protocol
to keep process moving timely and efficiently.
Instant virtual professional learning network!
“A great venue for gathering feedback and ideas from peers across the state we never
get to see.”
Video example: Protocol: Registration:

6.
What are the strengths of the educator preparation programs offered by your institution?

7.
What actions and/or changes would strengthen educator preparation in North Carolina?

8.
How can DPI staff (Regional Education Facilitators, Professional Development Leads, C&I Consultants) support your work with pre-service and in-service teachers?

9.
What would be the components of a seamless system of support for teachers from pre-service to retirement?

10. What do you want to talk about/change/improve?
What do you want to talk about/change/improve?

11. How can NCDPI (Joyce) help you as we move through the next months?
How can NCDPI (Joyce) help you as we move through the next months?

12. North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching CULLOWHEE, NC
MAY 1-3, 2015

13. NCDPI ELA Support
The English Language Arts department would be happy to visit your classrooms virtually or in person and speak to your pre-service teachers on any of the following topics:
Text complexity
Reading strategies
Close reading
Resources to support foundational skills
Academic Language
Great resources to support instructional practice
Or topic of your choice

14. DPI ELA Contact Information
Julie Joslin, Ed.D. Kristi Day, M.Ed Section Chief K-5 ELA English Language Arts Consultant Lisa McIntosh, MSA Anna Lea Frost, M.Ed K-5 ELA 6-8 ELA Consultant Consultant Angie Stephenson, M.Ed 9-12 ELA Consultant
Feel free to contact us
We are here to support you in any way that we can

15. Blueprints - under review
Dr. Betty Brown Ph. D., Professor
Chair, Department of Educational Specialties
School of Education
UNC Pembroke

16. WikiCentral