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NCPTA Special Education for “Inclusion for ALL” Virtual Town Hall

Join the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association’s (NCPTA) Special Education for “Inclusion for ALL“, a Virtual Town Hall Saturday, March 6, 2021 10:00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Click here to download and share the flyer. Register here           Registration closes Thursday, March 4, 2021 You must register to receive the event’s Zoom link and other updates about the event including pre-registration for breakout sessions.   MC: Ryan Jor El- Author, Speaker, Host, Co-Host “Trending” on WCCB Charlotte Author Keynote Speaker: Doreen Byrd, Senior Parent Educator at Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC)   Workshop & Presenters:  Title:  Making the Connection: Communication is […]

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In Case You Missed It! The NCPTA Gates team November Virtual Town Hall Now Available!

Here’s a look back at the NCPTA Gates team Virtual Town Hall that was facilitated on November 10th in collaboration with BEST NC and the Edunomics Lab at Georgetown University. We discussed ways that families and community leaders can leverage school-level per pupil expenditure (PPE) and other school report data on to advocate for school improvement and student success. We hope you enjoy the recording! Click here to watch.

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A Conversation About Public Education with Governor Roy Cooper

North Carolina PTA, Public Schools First NC, and the Public School Forum of North Carolina co-sponsored a conversation with Governor Roy Cooper on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Panelists from each organization asked the governor questions about critical issues facing public education in North Carolina. Click here for the full conversation.

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In Case You Missed It: NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Forum

North Carolina PTA partnered with the Public Schools First NC, Public School Forum of North Carolina, and the NC League of Women Voters to host a Candidate’s Forum for the NC Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday, September 10 in Raleigh, NC. Democrat Jen Mangrum and Republican Catherine Truitt took part in the Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate forum. Click here to view now.

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NCPTA, in partnership with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), will host Virtual Town Halls

      On Wednesday, July 22nd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Spanish and Sign Language Interpreters will be provided) and Thursday, July 23rd (Sign Language Interpreter will be provided) from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., NCPTA, in partnership with North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), will host Virtual Town Halls. The purpose of these Virtual Town Halls is to provide a forum for North Carolina families to hear important updates and information about COVID-19 and NC school reopening from health care professionals. There will also be a Q&A session. These Virtual Town Halls will allow

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Debate vs. Discussion: Strategies for Healthier Conversations

Amy Kobos – Health and Wellness Promoter, Fayetteville We’re passionate about our beliefs and what we think is right or wrong.  We want to make our points clear and strong to people like our partners, co-workers, school board, and politicians. But, oftentimes, these conversations get heated. Debates aren’t always unhealthy.  Debating has purpose. It teaches individuals how to feel confident and be able to defend their ground. Debating provides us with the necessary tools to cultivate a sense of confidence.  And, we need confidence to create change. But discussions allow us to bring more people onto our team to work

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National PTA Announces Charlotte Town Hall Meeting on Bullying Prevention

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Discovery Education & the National PTA Cordially Invite You to a Town Hall Meeting   Making it Better: Summit to Foster a Positive School Environment and Prevent Bullying Featuring: Thursday, May 9, 2013 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC  28212 Register Online by Tuesday, May 7 You must be registered to attend. Space is Limited. For additional information, please email [email protected]

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