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Talk Path Live-Member Discount

My name is Theresa Grant, and I am the Chief Program Development Officer for TalkPath™ Live, an online therapy delivery system. As a vendor for the North Carolina Association of Public Charter Schools (NCAPCS), it would be my honor to share with you and/or your colleagues how using our therapists to supplement your ancillary service teams makes complete sense, both financially and programmatically.  In fact, as a member school of NCAPCS, you will receive the benefit of a 5% discount on all our services.  We offer the following:

 

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Neuse Charter School Installs RhinoWare Door Lockdown System

Neuse Charter School Installs RhinoWare Door Lockdown System
Smithfield K-12 Charter School chooses leading safe room technology in
response to ongoing security threats at schools around the country.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


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Perks for People-Back to School 2022

 

Perks for People ( www.perksforpeople.com ) is an easy and intuitive platform for NCAPCS members to take advantage of huge discounts on brand name consumer electronic products including: smartphone cases, chargers, screen protectors, Bluetooth headphones and speakers, and so much more!

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Integrated Student Support Plans: EDPlan 504 & EL

PCG partners with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to provide ECATS to all public and charter schools across North Carolina. In addition to IEP and MTSS software, they also provide solutions for 504 plans, health plans, and English Learner plans – all in one, comprehensive program that you already use.
By using their integrated, single sign-on platform for multiple services, you can ensure legal compliance while also saving case managers and teachers valuable time throughout the school day. Over 30 charter schools and networks in North Carolina already use PCG’s 504, health, and EL solutions.
Register today to learn more about PCG’s EDPlan 504 and EDPlan EL and the exclusive pricing offered in partnership with NCAPCS.

Click here to RSVP today for a webinar on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET, and save your spot to learn more about PCG’s EDPlan 504 and EDPlan EL modules in ECATS. Please feel free to forward to your case managers and staff who manage 504 and EL plans as well! A recording of the webinar will also be made available to all who sign up.

 

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TMSA-Visit from North Carolina Representative Julie von Heafen

Cary, NC - North Carolina Representative Julie von Heafen visited Triangle Math and Science Academy today to learn more about TMSA on National Charter School Week.

“It is a school I heard a lot about. I am really glad to be able to see it in person,” said Representative von Haefen. “You guys are lucky that you have such a great school.”

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ECATS Support for NCAPCS Members Only

Public Consulting Group (PCG) is the statewide vendor for ECATS (Special Education Case Management, Medicaid Documentation, and MTSS). PCG has additional planning and management tools to complement the ECATS platform for such things as Section 504, ELL, and more. Would this be something you'd be interested in? They charge a set-up fee of $1500 per module and approximately $10 per 504/ELL/AIG student. They are proposing a 5% discount through a partnership with NCAPCS for our members. See the chart below for an example. Please contact Rhonda if you are interested at [email protected].
   Pricing EDPlan 504 | Per Charter School

 

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Legislative Update from EQV Strategic May 2022

Utilities Oversight

A new Durham charter school is getting a second chance to open after state lawmakers required municipalities to provide water and sewer service to these non-traditional public schools. The State Board of Education approved a request Thursday from North Oak Academy to delay its opening by another year to 2023 as it tries to resolve a lawsuit with the city of Durham over access to utilities.

 

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ASCD Professional Learning Services & "The Achievery"

ASCD and AT&T Partnership Benefits NCAPCS Members

 ASCD is offering a free virtual professional learning opportunity.  ASCD has been partnering with AT&T to sponsor professional learning within schools around the country. Check out the flyer (attached) and let our contact at ASCD, Josh Sousa, know if your school would be interested.   You would choose three dates. And, during each of these dates, staff will receive 90 minutes of Professional Learning on the topic that they choose.  Staff will also receive 90 minutes of virtual coaching after each workshop.  Just complete one of the 90 min sessions this school year and you can schedule the other dates next year.

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Making the Most of your NCAPCS Membership

Thank you so much for being a member of NCAPCS. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing you with the highest level of member value and engagement, we want to welcome you to the Members Only area of our website. This message—and more coming in the near future— will help you get acquainted with the many self-service benefits you can manage from our website.

Please visit your profile to ensure that we have your correct contact information on file. In this area, you'll also be able to update several other key areas of information that will help us serve you better. 

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Activating the Charter School Base

Dear Charter School Leader,


Now more than ever we all need to come together to support all charter schools. NCAPCS would like to communicate with your parents and teachers in addition to you as school leaders. We would like to share information about the charter school movement with all stakeholders in order to activate our base.

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NC Education's Future

The House Select Committee on An Education System for North Carolina's Future held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 7, 2022 at  South Asheboro Middle School. In addition to the superintendent's from Randolph County Schools and Asheboro City Schools, Dr. Sharon Castelli, Superintendent of Uwharrie Charter Academy, gave a presentation on the future of NC education. See her PPT here:  https://www.ncleg.gov/documentsites/committees/House2021-209/3-7-2022/NC%20Education%20Future%20-%20Uwharrie%20Charter%20Academy.pdf.

House Passes 2022 Omnibus Bill with Charter Schools Program Funding

 

Statement from Nina Rees, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, on the House passage of the fiscal year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.

“We are grateful to our allies in Congress who believe in and advocate for charter schools, which are student-centered, tuition-free, and always public.

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Mythbusting

This is a post from the Durham Progressive Democrats on Facebook on March 9, 2022. A post like this contributes to the idea that charter schools are private schools and not part of the public school system. How would you refute this claim? As charter school stakeholders, it is important that we are prepared with the facts when these types of conversations arise, As part of our Mythbusting Series, we will address common charter school myths like this one and provide the truth.

Myth 1: “Charter schools are not public schools. They are unaccountable, private schools that take money away from district schools.”

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Resource Financial Affinity Program

Dear Charter School Leader:

Welcome to the Resource Financial Affinity Program. We are thrilled to have been chosen by the North Carolina Association for Public Charter Schools to be your company’s preferred mortgage lender, offering you many benefits and savings on your home financing solutions. 

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Carolina International School Announces New Head of School

The Board of Directors has completed its search for a new Head of School for Carolina  International School (CIS). The school’s Board of Directors met during their monthly  December meeting and determined that Dr. Paul Bryant will take the helm at Cabarrus  County’s first public charter school that focuses on international and environmental  curricula. He will begin his role on January 3, 2022. 

Dr. Bryant, an educator with almost thirty years of experience, has worked as a teacher, a  grant writer, and an administrator. He has expanded the programming, services, and  enrollment at five different universities. His work improved freshmen retention rates,  streamlined admissions processes, significantly increased the four-year graduation rate,  and resulted in successful accreditation processes. 

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U.S. Department of Commerce makes $3 billion in funding available to public schools

The U.S. Department of Commerce is making available $3 billion in funding for communities. Public schools are focused on educating students, but they also create jobs, provide capital improvements to community facilities, generate construction jobs—not to mention that they create the workforce of tomorrow.


As such, your schools may be eligible for the following Investing in America’s Communities programs:

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