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Welcome to the 2024 NCSTA Professional Development Institute.
The Benton food service bar will be available in the Main Lobby during the lunch break on Thursday and Friday. Grab a quick bite and visit the Exhibit Hall.
StemScopes/Accelerated Learning offers a free lunch and learn session on Thursday. Get tickets at Booth 204.
Savvas offers a free lunch and learn session on Friday.  Get tickets at Booth 101.
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Thursday, November 7
 

8:30am EST

New End-of-Grade, End-of-Course, and NC Check-Ins 2.0 Assessments for 2024-25
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Test measurement specialists from the NC Department of Public Instruction's Office of Accountability and Testing will present on the new state formative and summative assessments for the 2023 science Standard Course of Study for grades 5 and 8 and biology.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Beth Nash

Beth Nash

Test Measurement Specialist, NCDPI Office of Testing and Accountability
I currently work for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as the State's mathematics and science test measurement specialist. In this role, I coordinate the development of State-produced assessments for mathematics, grades 6 through 12, and science, grades 8 through... Read More →
Presenters
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Michael Mahoney

NCDPI Office of Testing and Accountability
New Science Tests NCSTA 2024 pdf
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:30am - 9:20am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

9:30am EST

Earth/Environmental Science Share-a-Thon (Prize tickets given)
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Janina Millis, Amy Pitts, Alison Bennett, Ben Schosek and Ruthann McComb, Emma Refvem, Susan Nazario, Carla Butts 
Lead Presenter
LT
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:30am - 10:20am EST
Winston Ballroom 2

10:30am EST

General Session with Keynote Speaker
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Keynote Speaker
avatar for Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Dr. Carol O'Donnell

Director, Smithsonian Science Education Center
Carol O’Donnell is the director of the Smithsonian Science Education Center, which is dedicated to transforming K–12 Education through Science in collaboration with communities across the globe.O’Donnell is responsible for all operational activities and planning for the unit... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2

1:30pm EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - Biology and Earth/Environmental Science.
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
The purpose of this interactive session is to provide an overview of the new support documents for the 2023 Science Standards. Participants will engage in conversations highlighting how the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) connect to unpacking the standards. We will also discuss how the proficiency statements and academic language support student learning. This session will focus on Biology and Earth/Environmental Science.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Gavin Fradel

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Gavin Fradel is a science consultant in the K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction section in the Office of Academic Standards at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Gavin obtained his Undergraduate teaching degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Debra Hall

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Debra works as an Elementary Science Consultant in the Division of Academic Standards at NCDPI. She has a Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM Education. Prior to joining NCDPI, Debra worked as a classroom teacher and science specialist. During this time she... Read More →
avatar for Benita Tipton

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Benita Tipton works as a Secondary Science Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the Department in 2003, she taught high school science and college-entry biology at a community college. She earned a master’s degree in Education with a concentration... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Wood

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:30pm - 2:20pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

2:30pm EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
The purpose of this interactive session is to provide an overview of the new support documents for the 2023 Science Standards. Participants will engage in conversations highlighting how the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) connect to unpacking the standards. We will also discuss how the proficiency statements and academic language support student learning. This session will focus on Chemistry, Physical Science, and Physics.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Gavin Fradel

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Gavin Fradel is a science consultant in the K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction section in the Office of Academic Standards at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Gavin obtained his Undergraduate teaching degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Debra Hall

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Debra works as an Elementary Science Consultant in the Division of Academic Standards at NCDPI. She has a Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM Education. Prior to joining NCDPI, Debra worked as a classroom teacher and science specialist. During this time she... Read More →
avatar for Benita Tipton

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Benita Tipton works as a Secondary Science Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the Department in 2003, she taught high school science and college-entry biology at a community college. She earned a master’s degree in Education with a concentration... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Wood

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →
Grades 9 12 PS Ready Set Science Resources pdf
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:30pm - 3:20pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

3:30pm EST

Physical Science/Physics/Chemistry Share-a-Thon (Prize Tickets Given)
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Adrienne Evans, Ben Schosek and Ruthann McComb, Ashton Allgood-Batten, Alison Baker - Plasma Games, Dorothy Holley, Sam Wheeler, Mark Case, Sarmistha Ghosh, Kimberly Adams, Eliza Russell, Peter Panico, Carrie Jones  
Presenters
avatar for Adrienne Evans

Adrienne Evans

Apex Friendship High
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:30pm - 4:20pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2

5:30pm EST

Reception
Thursday November 7, 2024 5:30pm - 6:15pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Thursday November 7, 2024 5:30pm - 6:15pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2

6:15pm EST

Awards Ceremony - Prize Giveaway, Grant-a-Wish Winners Announced
Thursday November 7, 2024 6:15pm - 7:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Thursday November 7, 2024 6:15pm - 7:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
 
Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

Biology/Life Science Share-a-Thon and Unconference (Prize Tickets Given)
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Rachel Pedler, Tiara Davis, Kelly Pipes, Pamela Phillips will share.
Meet fellow biology/life science teachers for an opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am EST
Winston Ballroom 2

9:00am EST

Keynote Speaker & Breakfast
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Keynote Speaker
avatar for Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E.

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E.

Dr. Nehemiah Mabry, P.E. (affectionately known as Dr. Nee) is an Engineer, Educator and Entrepreneur based in Raleigh, North Carolina. His technical experience includes 15+ years as a NASA Researcher, Bridge Design Engineer, and Adjunct Professor.Dr. Mabry is also the CEO and Founder... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 10:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2

10:40am EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - 6-8
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
The purpose of this interactive session is to provide an overview of the new support documents for the 2023 Science Standards. Participants will engage in conversations highlighting how the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) connect to unpacking the standards. We will also discuss how the proficiency statements and academic language support student learning. This session will focus on 6-8 Science.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Gavin Fradel

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Gavin Fradel is a science consultant in the K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction section in the Office of Academic Standards at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Gavin obtained his Undergraduate teaching degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Debra Hall

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Debra works as an Elementary Science Consultant in the Division of Academic Standards at NCDPI. She has a Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM Education. Prior to joining NCDPI, Debra worked as a classroom teacher and science specialist. During this time she... Read More →
avatar for Benita Tipton

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Benita Tipton works as a Secondary Science Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the Department in 2003, she taught high school science and college-entry biology at a community college. She earned a master’s degree in Education with a concentration... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Wood

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:40am - 11:30am EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards

11:40am EST

Middle School Share-a-Thon
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
Janina Millis, Ben Schosek and Ruthann McComb, Michael Giddens, Alison Baker- Plasma Games, Alyson VanAlphen   
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Hafey

Michelle Hafey

Program Associate, UNCW Center for Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Friday November 8, 2024 11:40am - 12:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  • Grade Level 6-8

1:40pm EST

Ready...Set...Science Resources! - K-5
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
The purpose of this interactive session is to provide an overview of the new support documents for the 2023 Science Standards. Participants will engage in conversations highlighting how the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI), Science & Engineering Practices (SEP), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) connect to unpacking the standards. We will also discuss how the proficiency statements and academic language are used to support student learning. This session will focus on K-5 Science.
Lead Presenter
avatar for Gavin Fradel

Gavin Fradel

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Gavin Fradel is a science consultant in the K-12 Standards, Curriculum and Instruction section in the Office of Academic Standards at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Gavin obtained his Undergraduate teaching degree in Middle Grades Education with a concentration... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Debra Hall

Debra Hall

K-5 Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Debra works as an Elementary Science Consultant in the Division of Academic Standards at NCDPI. She has a Ph.D in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on STEM Education. Prior to joining NCDPI, Debra worked as a classroom teacher and science specialist. During this time she... Read More →
avatar for Benita Tipton

Benita Tipton

Secondary Science Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Benita Tipton works as a Secondary Science Consultant with the NC Department of Public Instruction. Prior to coming to the Department in 2003, she taught high school science and college-entry biology at a community college. She earned a master’s degree in Education with a concentration... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Wood

Alexis Wood

Secondary Science Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction
Alexis Wood joined the NCDPI Office of Academic Standards after teaching high school for 20 years in Lenoir and Wake Counties. Her primary job as a member of the Office of Academic Standards Science Team is to provide support to PSUs at the secondary science level that ensures the... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:40pm - 2:30pm EST
Winston Ballroom 2
  Strategies for engaging learners to meet the new science standards
 
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