It's Primary!
Mission
The Primary Education Team at DPI provides curriculum and staff development support for North Carolina’s Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade professionals in North Carolina’s Public Schools. We are committed to providing children a Solid Road to Success by supporting primary educators as they create a caring community of learners, teach to enhance development and learning, construct appropriate curriculum, assess children’s learning and development, and establish relationships with parents.
For additional information about K-2 Primary Education, please contact
Lucy Roberts, Primary Education Chief, 919.807.3848; lroberts@dpi.state.nc.us View image
Eva Phillips, Title 1 Kindergarten, 919.807.3850; ephillip@dpi.state.nc.us View image
Amy Smith, K-2 Consultant, NC Children's Trust Fund, 919.807.3852; asmith@dpi.state.nc.us View image
Anne Barnes, NC Children's Trust Fund; 919.807.3851; abarnes@dpi.state.nc.us View image
Stephen Carter, Program Assistant 919.807.3853; scarter@dpi.state.nc.us Download file
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Posted by a.smith | February 5, 2008 | 12:21 PM | Permalink |
LATEST NEWS
2008-2009 Kindergarten Health Assessment
The Kindergarten Health Assessment has been REVISED!
Click HERE for the most recent version: Download file
Please note the following changes:
*Addition of stereopsis screening to the vision screening section as required by the Early Childhood Vision Care Commission
*The addition of obesity and sickle cell trait as check boxes in the top third of the form
Posted by a.smith | February 5, 2008 | 11:46 AM | Permalink |
Quick Tips from NC Kindergarten Teacher Leaders
Check out some great ideas and ideas that REALLY work-- straight from NC kindergarten classrooms!
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Posted by a.smith | February 4, 2008 | 10:12 AM | Permalink | Instructional Resources
The Power of K!
CONGRATULATIONS to North Carolina's 36 KINDERGARTEN TEACHER LEADERS!
Thank you to the many kindergarten teachers, principals, county administrators, and superintendents who shared interest and dedication to the Kindergarten Teacher Leader Initiative. Your commitment to our young children and families is tremendous.
Thirty-six teachers have been selected, from the outstanding 219 applications received, to participate in this first 3-year cohort of Teacher Leaders. More opportunities for professional development and connections will be offered in the future for all, so please continue to check this webpage and stay connected with us through the K-2 Primary list serve.
Thank you for offering to help lead the way towards building an even stronger foundation for all of our kindergarten students.
Who are NC Kindergarten Teacher Leaders? Download file
Posted by a.smith | October 5, 2007 | 11:31 AM | Permalink |
NC Children's Trust Fund
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 public or private non-profit organizations, agencies, schools, and interagency efforts with broad community involvement. Approaches emphasize education and broad family support services that positively impact family relationships.
For more information about obtaining a grant, visit: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/success/childrenstrust.html
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Posted by a.smith | October 4, 2007 | 3:15 PM | Permalink | Legislation & State Board Policy