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NCDPI's Office of Academic Standards serves as the authoritative source for the review, revision, and support for the implementation of state content standards in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCoS).
Please see the information for March 2024 below as we progress through the process to update the North Carolina World Language Standards:
- Revision Phase Progress
- Moving from Draft 2 to Draft 3
- World Language Standards Timeline through 2027
- Standards Resources
- Print Copies of Literacy Instruction Standards Available for Purchase
- NCDPI Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference Registration
- Communications
Revision Phase Progress
Moving from Draft 2 to Draft 3
The NCDPI World Languages team appreciates everyone who provided their input and comments on Draft 2 of the proposed K-12 World Language academic standards. The Draft 2 data was compiled by NCDPI's Office of Learning Recovery (OLR) and analyzed by the World Languages Data Review Committee (DRC) when they met last week. The DRC's Data Report for Draft 2 with recommendations to inform Draft 3 will be shared with the Standards Writing Team (SWT) when they meet in mid-April.
Draft 3 is on-track to be done in May so that it can be presented to the State Board of Education for discussion at the monthly meeting on June 5 - 6, 2024.
World Language Standards Timeline through 2027
The following are projected timeframes and subject to change. Please see pages 17 - 27 in the North Carolina SCoS Internal Procedures Manual for details about each of the phases summarized below, both before and after the roadmap visual.
Revision Phase: 2023 - 2024
- Standards Writing Team (SWT) selected and meetings held periodically
- SWT creates Draft 1 of new standards and Standard-by-Standard surveys used for feedback from individuals and groups
- DRC compiles feedback for SWT on Draft 1
- SWT creates Draft 2 and general feedback survey used for input
- DRC compiles feedback for SWT on Draft 2
- SWT creates Draft 3 to present to the State Board of Education for discussion and approval
 Installation Phase: 2024 - 2025
- New standards provided to all stakeholders
- NCDPI prepares statewide professional development and updates support documents
- Public School Units (PSUs), or districts and charter schools, develop plans for rollout of new standards in local curriculum
Initial Implementation Phase: 2025 - 2026
- New standards used in all K-12 classrooms
- PSU rollout of local training and curriculum writing
- NCDPI facilitates statewide training with materials and support documents for new standards
Full Implementation Phase: 2026 - 2027 and beyond
- Professional development at state and local levels expanded and shared with lessons learned
- NCDPI and PSUs collaborate to identify and address needs
- Annual needs assessment survey deployed to collect data on implementation and future needs
Standards Resources
Print Copies of Literacy Instruction Standards Available for Purchase
NCDPI Growing Success for MLs Summer Conference Registration
Make plans now to join experts from across the state and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for the ML/Title III Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Summer Conference. This year's conference theme, "Unlocking the Power of Multilingual Learners for Academic Success," promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience.
Multiple Formats: There are two face-to-face locations and a virtual option. Whether you prefer the collaborative energy of in-person events or the flexibility of virtual participation, you're covered!
Dynamic Sessions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions led by experts in the field and DPI. The carefully curated sessions cover a range of topics, from best practices and collaboration techniques to effective engagement with schools, families, and communities.
This includes sessions on dual language/immersion (DL/I) and heritage programs, as well as the Global Languages Endorsement (GLE), NC's Seal of Biliteracy, such as:
- DL/I + LIS = K-5 Language Acquisition
- Elevating & Celebrating Bilingualism - Strike a Chord with CDM, AIG, and GLE
- Heritage Language Courses + LIS = Essential Literacy for Graduation
- Responding to GLE Data through an Equity Lens
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and build a supportive professional network!
Communications
The World Languages #SettingTheStandard newsletter is a monthly publication that features:
- updates about our progress in the current phase
- reminders about dates and deadlines for stakeholder input
- links to where more details are posted about the process
Archived editions of the World Languages #SettingTheStandard newsletter are located in the Communications area of the World Languages Resources Hub at https://go.ncdpi.gov/WLresources, along with other publications like the #WLWednesdays newsletters.
If you want to receive messages from NCDPI World Languages like the newsletters, go to the NCDPI Sign Up for Updates page or click on the button below to add your email address to the World Language listservs.
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Connect with NCDPI World Languages!
Dr. Ann Marie Gunter, K-12 World Languages Consultant
NCDPI World Languages: go.ncdpi.gov/WLteam
Twitter: #NCWLstandards #SettingTheStandard
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