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Academics - Exceptional Children - Best Practices for Identifying a Student with an Intellectual Disability
Academics - Exceptional Children - Best Practices for Identifying a Student with an Intellectual Disability
Audience: IEP Team Members
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/10/2027
My Talent: 422917
Contact: Kim Capuano
kim.capuano@cms.k12.nc.us
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Description: This course is recommended for any member of an IEP team to understand criteria for a mild intellectual disability when suspected for a student.
Academics - Exceptional Children - Reevaluation Determination Process in ECATS
Academics - Exceptional Children - Reevaluation Determination Process in ECATS
Audience: EC Teachers, Psychologists, and Related Service Providers
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/10/2027
My Talent: 426976
Contact: Kim Capuano kim.capuano@cms.k12.nc.us
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"This course is appropriate for EC teachers, psychologists, and related service providers. Participants will learn about the reevaluation determination process for students who have already been found eligible for special education and related services in NC and how to complete paperwork in ECATS.
Academics - Exceptional Children - Referral Process: Eligibility & Consent for Services in ECATS
Academics - Exceptional Children - Referral Process: Eligibility & Consent for Services in ECATS
Audience: EC Teachers, Psychologists, and SLPs
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/10/2027
My Talent: 426974
Contact: Kim Capuano kim.capuano@cms.k12.nc.us
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This course is appropriate for EC teachers, psychologists, and SLPs. Participants will learn about determining eligibility for special education and related services, obtaining parental consent to provide services, and how to complete paperwork in ECATS.
Academics - Exceptional Children - Referral Process: Referral & Consent to Evaluate in ECATS
Academics - Exceptional Children - Referral Process: Referral & Consent to Evaluate in ECATS
Audience: EC Teachers & Psychologists
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/10/2027
My Talent: 426974
Contact: Kim Capuano kim.capuano@cms.k12.nc.us
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This course is appropriate for EC teachers and psychologists. Participants will learn about the first steps of the initial referral process including the referral meeting, obtaining parental consent to evaluate and how to complete paperwork in ECATS and requesting/conducting evaluations.
Academics - Exceptional Children - IEP Process in ECATS
Academics - Exceptional Children - IEP Process in ECATS
Audience: EC Service Providers Who Case Manage Students
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/10/2027
My Talent: 426244
Contact: Kim Capuano kim.capuano@cms.k12.nc.us
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This course is appropriate for all EC service providers who case manage students and related service providers. Participants will learn how to develop a quality IEP using ECATS.
Academics - Exceptional Children - Getting Started with ECATS
Academics - Exceptional Children - Getting Started with ECATS
Audience: EC Staff & LEA Representatives
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/10/2027
My Talent: 426230
Contact: Kim Capuano kim.capuano@cms.k12.nc.us
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This course provides an overview of how to navigate the ECATS platform. The main menu, student information menu, and how to view, create, and upload documents in ECATS will be covered. It’s recommended for all EC staff and LEA Representatives.
Academics - Exceptional Children- Developing Invitations & Prior Written Notices in ECATS
Academics - Exceptional Children- Developing Invitations & Prior Written Notices in ECATS
Audience: EC Service Providers who case manage students and LEA Representatives
Start Date: 7/1/2026
Start Date: 7/1/2026
End Date: 6/10/2027
My Talent: 426229
Contact: Kim Capuano
kim.capuano@cms.k12.n6/10/2027c.us
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This course is appropriate for all EC service providers who case manage students and LEA Representatives. It covers parent identification and who to invite to IEP meetings, creating an invitation, and developing a prior written notice in ECATS..
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Igniting Creativity with Adobe Express
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Igniting Creativity with Adobe Express
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Teachers
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456755
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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Spark imagination and help students engage with core concepts through fun, creative projects. Adobe Express makes it easy to bring lessons to life with videos, graphics, and more—all aligned to skills students need. Participants will learn to use the creative tools in Adobe Express to bring learning to life.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Growing with Canvas
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Growing with Canvas
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Teachers
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456757
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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CMS has one recommended and approved LMS, Canvas. In this Instructure Canvas course, modified for CMS, you will learn how to use Canvas with your students. The course will cover the following:
Setting up your account and learning about communication.
Customizing and organizing your Canvas course.
Create activities and assignments.
Evaluate student work with Speedgrader and the grade book.
Collaborate, share, and copy in Canvas.
This course provides 1.0 DLC CEUs upon completion.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Nearpod Essentials: Transform Your Learning
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Nearpod Essentials: Transform Your Learning
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Teachers
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456761
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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Learn how to differentiate your processes in your content by using Nearpod to give students choice and voice in their learning. In this course, we will guide you through a Nearpod lesson using the free version available in CMS (Silver membership) and explore various ways to engage your students in your lessons. We will take the time to demonstrate by letting you participate in a Nearpod lesson, while we model how it works from both the teacher's and student's perspectives. We will then give you time to adapt one of your lessons to Nearpod so you can leave with a product.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Promethean ActivPanel
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Promethean ActivPanel
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Teachers
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456756
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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Learn to maximize your Promethean ActivPanel for interactive teaching. This course covers essential tools, apps, and features to help you create and deliver engaging lessons tailored to your panel type
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Integrating Digital Content and Instruction
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Integrating Digital Content and Instruction
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Teachers
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456759
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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Learn to select effective digital tools and create a classroom environment that fosters authentic problem-solving and student voice. This course explores strategies for using technology to support creativity, collaboration, and active learning.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Digital Portfolios with Adobe Express
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Digital Portfolios with Adobe Express
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Teachers
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456760
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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Explore strategies to help students creatively showcase their learning using digital tools. Complete a quick assignment to earn a badge and certificate for 30 minutes of professional learning
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Maximizing Maker Mentality
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Maximizing Maker Mentality
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456781
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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Participants will create a makerspace program that fosters maker mentality, integrates the design process, and inspires curiosity and inquiry in students, while aligning with content area standards. This may be done within a classroom, library, or a larger designated space.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Soar with Sora! E-books for Every Reader
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Soar with Sora! E-books for Every Reader
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Instructional Staff
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456655
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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Learn to navigate Sora, CMS’s ebook platform, and explore features that support independent reading. Discover strategies to integrate ebooks into lessons or school-wide initiatives and promote access to diverse digital content.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: ONE Access for All
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: ONE Access for All
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Instructional Staff
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456787
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
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In this course, participants will learn to utilize the resources in ONE Access and will plan for integration into content and sharing resources w/colleagues. This supports college and career readiness for students, as educators will learn to use these digital resources to build strong content knowledge.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Game Changers! Book Access for All Kids
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Game Changers! Book Access for All Kids
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Instructional Staff
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456661
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
You are required to register in My Talent
Develop authentic, student-centered programs that foster a love of reading. This course helps literacy and library leaders increase access to diverse texts, incorporate student voice and choice, and create initiatives that celebrate lifelong reading.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Minecraft - Craft a Games-Based Learning Classroom
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Minecraft - Craft a Games-Based Learning Classroom
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators/Instructional Staff
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456758
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
You are required to register in My Talent
This course enables educators to use Minecraft Education to transform and improve their teaching with digital game-based learning. You'll learn what Minecraft Education is, how it differs from other versions of Minecraft, perform basic in-game actions, and discover how to make conventional lessons more engaging and interactive with learning experiences.
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Thinking Like a Lawyer (A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking for All Students)
Office of Academic Performance - Digital Learning & Library Services - K-12 Media Coordinators: Thinking Like a Lawyer (A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking for All Students)
Audience: K-12 Media Coordinators
Start Date: 6/13/2026
Start Date: 6/13/2026
End Date: 8/14/2026
My Talent: Section: 456785
Contact: Kim Ray
kimberly.ray@cms.k12.nc.us
You are required to register in My Talent
Explore five instructional strategies that spark curiosity, integrate diverse perspectives, and promote critical thinking through equitable instruction. Participants will analyze examples, collaborate in discussions, and reflect on classroom application.
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