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About the Professional Development Directory
The North Carolina Professional Development Directory provides information about organizations offering professional development to teachers, administrators, and staff of North Carolina public schools. The directory is a joint effort of NC DPI, the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, and LEARN NC.
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Carolina Online Teacher Program (COLT)
Now you can earn a LEARN NC Certificate in online instruction through the Carolina Online Teacher program (COLT). In five core courses and two electives, totaling a minimum of 17 CEUs, you’ll master the component skills of online teaching: effective collaboration and facilitation, creating learning communities, navigating the virtual classroom, and developing student-centered instruction.
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Finding best practice resources using the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards
This video demonstrates how to find best practice resources that are aligned to the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards on the LEARN NC website. For best viewing, use full-screen mode, which you can turn on with the button to the left of the volume...
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Invest in Teachers Award
This article describes LEARN NC's Invest in Teachers Award, with links to an application and information about deadlines.
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Invest in Teachers Award: Application tips
This page provides helpful strategies for applying for the Invest in Teachers Award, a program to provide funding for online professional development for North Carolina public schools.
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LEARN NC Local Coordinator Job Description
This page explains the duties expected of district-level coordinators for LEARN NC.
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LEARN NC professional development - Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about LEARN NC professional development courses.
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