Winter ELA SCOOP Now Available!

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December 15, 2022

English Language Arts

 

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

 

Hot Off the Press: Winter Issue of the ELA SCOOP Now Available

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LIS Series Issue 2: Winter 2022

 

Phonological Awareness, Phonics, & Fluency

 

Over the 22-23 school year, this series of The SCOOP will focus on providing more context on quality literacy instruction through the lens of the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS). Over the course of four issues, readers can expect to take a deeper dive into key literacy components and their standards.  Each section will also have a “Try It” suggestion for educators and PLCs to reflect on and adapt their current instruction.

 

This issue focuses on the LIS Components of Phonological Awareness, Phonics, & Fluency and includes elementary considerations, secondary considerations, and "Try It" suggestions for K-5 and 6-12 educators and PLCs.

 

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*This issue as well as the Fall Issue on Reading Materials, Engagement, and Academic Language & Vocabulary can be found in the ELA LiveBinder.


Reminder: LEA Form Due Today, December 15th

Per SB387, no later than December 15, 2022, and in a form prescribed by the State Board, each local school administrative unit shall submit to the State Board a concise explanation of its literacy curriculum and instruction, as aligned with the standards and model literacy implementation plan.

The form should reflect the current state of literacy instruction in your PSU. This will allow DPI to provide feedback, so PSUs can modify their curriculum and instruction for full implementation and alignment to the LIS in the 24-25 SY.

Helpful links for completing and submitting the form:

Form Submission

Model and Non-Model

To view the timeline and learn more about this form, visit the DPI LIS webpage. Questions? Contact the NCDPI ELA Team.


Professional Learning

LIS Learning Series

Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, there will be a series of professional learning involving multiple content areas.  The LIS are to be used by all teachers in every content area for core instruction.  Thisseries will focus on integrating the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS) into standards-aligned content area instruction. These sessions are open to K-12 educators.

  • Literacy in Science: December 15, 2022
  • Literacy in Math: January 25, 2023
  • Literacy in Social Studies: April 27, 2023
  • Literacy in ELD: May 11, 2023
  • Literacy in ELA: Recording & Slide Deck 

Bonus LIS Learning Series Sessions Added!

  • LIS for PK-5: February 7, 2023
  • Integrating LIS: Content Area Literacy: February 14, 2023
  • Writing Strategies for K-5: February 21, 2023
  • Improving Reading for Secondary Students: February 28, 2023

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