Professional Learning

The NCDPI ML/Title III Team is committed to providing high-quality professional learning to educators of MLs. The NCDPI ML/Title III Team's goal is to prepare educators with the knowledge and resources they need to meet the diverse needs of MLs. Characteristics of our training offerings include:

• Face-to-face, online, and blended formats
• Customization for diverse audiences including, ML teachers, general education/content teachers, and administrators
• Certificates of attendance to submit to PSUs for license renewal credit

View the accordion below to see more information about professional learning opportunities.

To request support for your PSU, please contact the NCDPI ML/Title III Team at ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov.

Program Coordinators

ML/Title III Program Coordinators are encouraged to attend statewide and regional meetings with the NCDPI ML/Title III team to receive updates on policy, legislation, compliance, and other relevant information. All school districts should have a English Learner (EL) program coordinator/designee to develop and establish district-wide protocols and procedures for the implementation of the English learner program based on federal and state guidance, coordinate district-wide activities for professional development and family engagement, and collect and report information related to English learners and Immigrant Children and Youth. To attend statewide and regional meetings with the NCDPI ML/Title III Team, update the contact information below.

EL Coordinator Field in the EDDIE Database

The Educational Directory and Demographical Information Exchange (EDDIE) is an online application containing PSUs' information. The EL Coordinator field is available. Contact your school administrator to keep this information updated.

Private EL Program Coordinator Listserv

The Private EL Program Coordinator Listserv is a mailing list used by the ML/Title III Team to share policy and guidance updates. New EL coordinators and/or district leaders should contact Susan Walz at susan.walz@dpi.nc.gov to be added to this list.

Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference

The NCDPI ML/Title III Team hosts the Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference, an annual event for all ML educators.  Please join our listserv to receive conference information, including dates and locations.