{"id":3734,"date":"2024-06-17T13:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T17:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learningally.org\/?page_id=3734"},"modified":"2026-01-07T09:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:29:40","slug":"north-carolina","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learningally.org\/solutions-for-school\/school-grants\/north-carolina","title":{"rendered":"North Carolina"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section class=\"how-to-advocate-section mobile-revers\" style=\"--background-color: #ffffff;\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title underlined\" style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 38px;--title-width: 100%;--title-decor-color: #005fb3;\">Learning Ally and the Old North State<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text\" style=\"--text-color: #002f6c;\"><p>The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has provided funding for K-12 public and charter schools to support their struggling readers with the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"display: inline-block; border: 2px solid #005fb3; padding: 5px 15px; min-width: 150px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3737\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17134542\/tea-logo-header-2_0-1-N-Carolina.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"61\" height=\"66\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"buttons-list\" style=\"--button-text-color: #ffffff;--button-color: #005fb3;\">\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vQLc4WPUWgCiaULCcghzs11j-NHYZJLs03I_MXX4m5g\" class=\"button\" title=\"Learning Ally Overview\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning Ally Overview<i class=\"cta-icon arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"--image-size: cover;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18144250\/AdobeStock_573477364-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n    <section class=\"how-to-advocate-section revers\" style=\"--background-color: #ffffff;\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title underlined\" style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 38px;--title-width: 100%;--title-decor-color: #005fb3;\">Enroll today and access the Audiobook Solution for free<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text\" style=\"--text-color: #444444;\"><p>Enrolling in Learning Ally&#8217;s North Carolina\u2019s state grant program is a straightforward and guided process designed to connect your educational institution with the resources it needs. Complete the form below to get started:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"buttons-list\" style=\"--button-text-color: #ffffff;--button-color: #005fb3;\">\n                                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/districts-schools\/classroom-resources\/exceptional-children\" class=\"button\" title=\"Find Your District Contact Now \"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find Your District Contact Now <i class=\"cta-icon arrow fa fa-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"--image-size: cover;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/18144227\/AdobeStock_523241072_cropped-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"ignite-student-section\">\n                    <section class=\"section-rich-text mt-75\">\n                <div class=\"rich-text-container\">\n                                            <div class=\"rich-text_heading\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title\">Make the most of your access<\/h2>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"rich-text_content text-center\">\n                            <div class=\"content\"><p>Discover how Learning Ally and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vQLc4WPUWgCiaULCcghzs11j-NHYZJLs03I_MXX4m5g\" target=\"_blank;\">NCDPI\u2019s state grant<\/a> can transform your educational environment. This grant is specifically designed to support North Carolina\u2019s educators and students by providing essential resources and tools to enhance reading proficiency and accessibility across the state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/section>\n                <section class=\"section-multicolumn-icon mt-75 mb-75\">\n            <div class=\"columns-container\">\n                                        <div class=\"column\" style=\"--column-width: calc(33.33% - 20px);\">\n                                                        <div class=\"column_icon\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Headphones_Circle-300x300.png\" alt=\"Headphones_Circle\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Get started<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p>Connect with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpi.nc.gov\/districts-schools\/classroom-resources\/exceptional-children\" target=\"_blank;\">district contact<\/a> and verify your details to make sure you qualify.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"column\" style=\"--column-width: calc(33.33% - 20px);\">\n                                                        <div class=\"column_icon\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Laptop-300x300.png\" alt=\"Laptop\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Access high-interest titles<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p>Access the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution anytime, anywhere by <a href=\"https:\/\/iigglobal.teamwork.com\/app\/tasks\/39786625\" target=\"_blank;\">downloading the app<\/a> or browsing our library of <a href=\"https:\/\/learningally.org\/Portals\/6\/Docs\/TeacherResources\/Featured_Audiobooks.pdf\" target=\"_blank;\">featured titles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"column\" style=\"--column-width: calc(33.33% - 20px);\">\n                                                        <div class=\"column_icon\">\n                                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Doc-300x300.png\" alt=\"Doc\"\n                                        loading=\"lazy\">\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"column_title\">\n                                    <h3>Parent resources<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"column_text\"><p>Create a culture of literacy by providing resources for students and families Download parent letters in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningally.org\/Portals\/6\/Docs\/TeacherResources\/Parent%20Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank;\">English<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningally.org\/Portals\/6\/Docs\/TeacherResources\/Parent%20Instructions%20Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank;\">Spanish<\/a>, and student letters in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningally.org\/Portals\/6\/Docs\/TeacherResources\/Student%20Instructions.pdf\" target=\"_blank;\">English<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningally.org\/Portals\/6\/Docs\/TeacherResources\/Student%20Instructions%20Spanish.pdf\" target=\"_blank;\">Spanish<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <section class=\"how-to-advocate-section\" style=\"--background-color: #ffffff;\">\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"title underlined\" style=\"--title-color: #002f6c;--title-size: 30px;--title-width: 100%;--title-decor-color: #005fb3;\">Mandatory Getting Started Sessions<\/h2>\n                                                    <div class=\"text\" style=\"--text-color: #444444;\"><p>During these mandatory twice-monthly 1-hour webinars and office hours sessions, a Learning Ally Team member will guide you in making the most of the Learning Ally Audiobook Solution and ensure that students get the tools they need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>The companion Office Hour sessions are an opportunity for participants to review and ask questions regarding the content presented at the previous weeks&#8217; webinar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please sign up for each session using the links below.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>Dates:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\"><a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/b73TrepKSDya2xdXWP_d5g\" target=\"_blank;\"><strong>Webinar #1<\/strong><\/a>: <strong>Setting up Educators<\/strong> &#8211; September 8th at 3:00 pm<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/gjkbPUPfSgu0tERu9c7ApQ\" target=\"_blank;\"><strong>Office Hours<\/strong><\/a>: September 15th at 3:00 pm<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\"><a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/xB48ER3USmmcrp1JYEFlFg\" target=\"_blank;\"><strong>Webinar #2<\/strong><\/a>: <strong>Engaging Educators<\/strong> &#8211; October 13th at 3:00 pm<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/dwBKLgmCQT26vYYEdgQ51w\" target=\"_blank;\"><strong>Office Hours<\/strong>:<\/a> October 20th at 3:00 pm<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\"><a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/v31M7idSTRmc0XUp-9O80A\" target=\"_blank;\"><strong>Webinar #3:<\/strong><\/a> <strong>Learning Ally Data<\/strong> &#8211; November 10th at 3:00 pm<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/AgaTcUZkRNKa2Mn7J5E0jw\" target=\"_blank;\"><strong>Office Hours<\/strong><\/a>: November 24th at 3:00 pm<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding-bottom: 10px;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/5LoLmpiPTyuaNavir-QH0w\" target=\"_blank;\">Webinar #4<\/a>:<\/strong> <strong>Supporting Strong Reading Habits<\/strong> &#8211; January 12th at 3:00 pm<br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #005fb3;\" href=\"https:\/\/learningally.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/WPzBtElZTCqIW52Y8KuuOQ\" target=\"_blank;\"><strong>Office Hours<\/strong><\/a>: January 26th at 3:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n                                                        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"media-content\">\n                            <div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"--image-size: cover;\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.learningally.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/01091108\/Woman_on_laptop.jpeg\" alt=\"educator on video call\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                <\/div>\n  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