DPI Instructional Services: Primary Education http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/ Primary Education 2008-02-05T12:21:04-05:00 It's Primary! http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2008/02/its_primary_1.php 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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]]> a.smith 2008-02-05T12:21:04-05:00 <![CDATA[<strong>LATEST NEWS</strong>]]> http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2008/02/latest_news.php 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

]]> a.smith 2008-02-05T11:46:15-05:00 Quick Tips from NC Kindergarten Teacher Leaders http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2008/02/quick_tips_from.php Check out some great ideas and ideas that REALLY work-- straight from NC kindergarten classrooms!

]]> Instructional Resources a.smith 2008-02-04T10:12:38-05:00 <![CDATA[<strong>The Power of K!</strong>]]> http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2007/10/the_power_of_k.php 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

]]> a.smith 2007-10-05T11:31:52-05:00 NC Children's Trust Fund http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2007/10/nc_childrens_tr.php 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

]]> Legislation & State Board Policy a.smith 2007-10-04T15:15:16-05:00 Kindergarten Position Paper Endorsed by the NC State Board of Education http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2007/08/kindergarten_po.php Download file

The Primary Team, along with a task force of kindergarten teachers, administrators, consultants and B-K Higher Education faculty has created a position paper: The Power of K: North Carolina Position Statement on Kindergartens of the 21st Century. This paper is in response to the many challenges facing kindergarten teachers across our state and nation. Because the early childhood years, birth through age 8, are the most powerful years for learning, growth and development in the life of a child and because kindergarten holds a place in the education of a student as one of the foundations for the attitudes about learning that children and families will carry with them throughout their years of schooling and beyond, it is critical that NC kindergarten programs provide a solid educational and developmental base for all children. Early childhood professionals across the state have asked that a state-level position be established regarding effective practices in kindergarten.

]]> e.phillips 2007-08-30T13:57:28-05:00 2007 Math & Science Institute http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2007/07/2007_math_scien.php Hats off to the three rounds of folks who attended the DPI Math & Science Institutes! It was a FANtastic summer filled with great ideas, thoughts and laughter.

Please find below several of the handouts and ideas presented. Looking for the First & Second Grade center posters with the SCoS objectives included? They are in the works and should be possted here shortly! Enjoy!


NEW! Kindergarten Center Posters with SCoS objectives Download file

First Grade Center Posters: Download file
Computer Center Poster: Download file
Center Tips & Materials Posters: Download file

Math & Science Family Night Posters:
Directions: Download file
Plan to Do at Home: Download file
Great Math & Science Questions to Ask: Download file

]]> Instructional Resources a.smith 2007-07-12T10:13:15-05:00 <![CDATA[<strong>Kindergarten Entry Date</strong>]]> http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2007/07/hot_topic_3.php State Board of Education's Weekly Legislative Update June 22, 2007

"The most significant news of the week is the passage of HB 150, Every Child Ready to Learn, which modifies kindergarten admission requirements starting in the 2009- 2010 school year. Currently, a child must be five years old on or before Oct. 16. In 2009, the birth date cutoff changes to Aug. 31".

HB 150 - Every Child Ready to Learn. An Act for Modifying the School Admission Requirements to Ensure that Every Child is Ready to Enter Kindergarten and Thereby Reduce Student Dropout Rates in Later Grades. This bill would change the birth date cutoff from Oct. 16 to Aug. 31.

Passed in the Senate; presented to the Governor

]]> Legislation & State Board Policy a.smith 2007-07-01T10:18:25-05:00 Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in the Schools http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2007/02/hot_topic_2.php In January 2007, DPI and DHHS finalized the revision of the current MOU regarding child abuse/neglect reporting procedures in the schools. Download the revised MOU for a full report of responsibilities and recommendations to support healthy development of all NC children.

MOU: Download file

MOU Announcement Letter: Download file

]]> a.smith 2007-02-21T16:37:57-05:00 Recess for Elementary School Students http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2006/11/hot_topic_1.php Council on Physical Education for Children
A Position Paper from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education

]]> Instructional Resources a.smith 2006-11-27T17:02:33-05:00 2008-2009 Kindergarten Health Assessment http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2006/11/20062007_kinder_1.php The Kindergarten Health Assessment has been REVISED for the 2008-2009 school year.

Click HERE for the most recent version. Download file

]]> Legislation & State Board Policy a.smith 2006-11-27T17:01:50-05:00 Centers in the K-2 Classroom http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2006/11/centers_in_the.php Kindergarten Center Posters: Help identify the specific Kindergarten Standard Course of Study Objectives each center offers!
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Computer: Download file

First Grade Center Posters: Help identify the specific First Grade Standard Course of Study Objectives each center offers!
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K-2 Center Tips & Materials Posters: Great for Family Nights, teachers new to K-2, and administrators!
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Learning Centers: The Chocolate Chips in the Instructional Cookie
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Center Guideline Checklist
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Managing Center Time
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Differentiating Learning Centers
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Balance Teaching the Management of Centers with the NC SCOS Suggested materials for the first weeks of school directly tied to the NC SCOS Kindergarten objectives!
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]]> Instructional Resources a.smith 2006-11-27T17:00:13-05:00 Environmental Principles http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2006/11/your_k2_classro.php Download file

]]> Instructional Resources a.smith 2006-11-27T16:58:10-05:00 K-2 Schedule & Routines http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2006/11/k2_schedule_rou.php K-2 Daily Schedule and Routine Tips
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Sample Kindergarten Schedules
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]]> Instructional Resources a.smith 2006-11-25T16:57:10-05:00 Best Practices K-2 http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ec/archives/2006/11/getting_ready_f.php Excellent Teaching Practices in Primary Classrooms
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NAEYC Top 10 Signs of a Good Kindergarten Classroom
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