1. A+ UPDATE
A+ SCHOOLS OF NORTH CAROLINA is a program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources

2. YOUR A+ LIAISONS
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3. A+ NETWORK WOWS!
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4. A+ NETWORK STATS Nearly 25,000 students and 1,800 teachers
in 61 A+ schools in all 8 regions
41 LEAs
PK – 12th grades
Including 7 charter schools
in 34 urban, rural and suburban NC counties
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5. NEW SCHOOLS JOIN THE A+ NETWORK!
Audrey Garrett Elementary (Mebane)
China Grove Elementary (China Grove)
Greenway Park Elementary (Charlotte)
Long Creek Elementary (Charlotte)
Raleigh Oak Charter (Raleigh)
Royal Oaks Elementary (Kannapolis)
The Capitol Encore Academy (Fayetteville)
A+ provided full or partial funding for 4 of the 7 new schools
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6. LOOKING FOR ON-SITE PD THIS SCHOOL YEAR?
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7. SUMMER 2019 WHATS
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8. SUMMER 2019 PD INFO
If you haven’t already indicated interest in your school attending a summer 2019 A+ PD Conference, please contact Michelle ASAP!
Dates and locations will be confirmed within the month
A+ will not be able to offer on-site PD during August
On-site PD is scheduled at least 6-8 weeks in advance
FUNDING SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER 2019 PD CONFERENCES!!
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9. MORE NEW SCHOOLS IN THE WORKS!
Freedom Trail Elementary (Elk Park)
Belmont Central Elementary (Belmont)
New Hope Elementary (Gastonia)
Gravelly Hill Middle School (Efland)
Iron Station Elementary (Iron Station)
WB Wicker Elementary (Sanford)
Sandy Ridge Elementary (Durham)
Uwharrie Charter School (Asheboro)
Schools are currently in the exploration
and discovery process
with applications due in December
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10. PLEASE STAY CONNECTED Fall A+ Newsletter will be out soon!
MICHELLE MAZAN BURROWS
Like us and share your great happenings on Facebook at
A+ Schools – North Carolina
Or on Twitter
@AplusSchoolsNC
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11. DATES TO REMEMBER
The Eastern/Central Regional Leadership Meeting on Tuesday, March 19, will be held at Barton College in Hardy Alumni Hall from 10-3 p.m.
The Western/Piedmont Regional Leadership Meeting on Thursday, March 21,
will be held at GW Carver
Elementary in Kannapolis from 10-3 p.m.
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12. What needs different words or revision? How is the progression?
Is it clear?
What needs clarity?
What needs different words or revision?
How is the progression?
Anything you recommend?
Add sticky notes to wall charts
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13. What did you learn?
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14. What do you think about this document/process?
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15. How might you use this with your staff?
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16. What might be the benefit (or challenge) of sharing this with your central office leaders?
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17. What is your one vision for you school?
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