Monthly Standards Update
In May 2024, the NCDPI ELA Team began revision of the current 2017 ELA Standard Course of Study (SCOS). In an effort to keep stakeholders informed during the Revision Phase, the NCDPI ELA Team will provide monthly standards updates that contain the latest announcements and current news regarding the ELA SCOS.
These updates will be sent the first Friday of every month. View the revision timeline for an overview of the revision process.
Draft 2 General Survey Closed
The General Survey for Draft 2 of the Proposed 2025 ELA Standard Course of Study (SCOS) closed on April 18, 2025. Thank you to all who provided thoughtful feedback on the draft standards!
The ELA Data Review Committee (DRC) will reconvene on May 12, 2025 to review trends in the feedback, complete a data report for Draft 2, and make further recommendations for revision for Draft 3 of the Proposed 2025 ELA SCOS.
On May 19, 2025 the ELA Standards Writing Team (SWT) will reconvene to finalize revisions to Draft 2 for Draft 3 in preparation for discussion by the North Carolina State Board of Education in June 2025.
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Registration Open: ML/Title III and Standards Academy Combined Conferences
Get ready for an unforgettable experience! This year, we're thrilled to bring you the Growing Success for Multilingual Learners (MLs) Summer Conference alongside the Standards Academy—creating a one-of-a-kind opportunity to attend sessions at both events!
Don’t miss the chance to turbocharge your expertise by elevating your impact in supporting multilingual learners and strengthening your understanding of content standards!
View the brochure for this combined event for dates, locations, and additional details! Share with colleagues who might be interested in attending. Don’t miss out—register today!
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ML/Title III Sponsorship Opportunity for the 2025 Conference
Deadline May 15, 2025
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) encourages Public School Units (PSUs) to financially support educators attending this conference as part of their professional development. Registration for the conference is free; however, we recognize that some PSUs may have limited funding available to send participants.
To support ongoing statewide ML/Title III training opportunities in K–12 public education, the ML/Title III team has allocated sponsorship funds for interdisciplinary teams from high-need areas with limited access to teacher training.
New for the 2025 Conference
DPI will sponsor teams of three educators per school, PSU, or region.
These teams should include:
- An ES/ML teacher or coordinator
- A school or district administrator
- An instructional coach, general educator or teacher leader
Recipients are expected to cover all costs and will be reimbursed for:
- Transportation
- Lodging
- Meals
Sponsored educators will be responsible for:
- Up-front payment of all conference-related fees
- Submission of all required reimbursement paperwork
- Completion of a brief presentation or portfolio showcasing the impact of the conference on their classroom, school, or PSU (guidelines will be provided upon acceptance of the sponsorship)
Application deadline: May 15, 2025.
Questions? Contact ESLTitleIII@dpi.nc.gov.
2024-2025 Writing PD Series Webinars Concluded
Thank you to all who participated in the 2024-2025 Writing PD Series, which concluded in April! Certificates of attendance for each webinar have been distributed. Digital badges were also sent earlier this week to participants who attended and participated in three or more sessions. Earners are encouraged to display their badges in email signatures, resumes, CVs, etc.
Materials from sessions in the series can be accessed using the links below. Feel free to bookmark and share the materials with colleagues in your local setting!
- Teaching Grammar in Context (October 10)
- Teaching Vocabulary in the Context of Writing (November 7)
- Writing in Response to Reading (March 20)
- Time-Constrained Writing (April 10)
The ELA Team appreciates the participation in this school year's webinar series! For additional guidance on incorporating writing into instruction, reference the Writing Guidebook and its embedded resources.
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Applications Available for the K-12 Math Standard Course of Study Standards Writing Team
The NC Department of Public Instruction K-12 Math Team is excited to announce the NC State Board of Education has approved to transition from the review phase of the N.C. K-12 Math Standard Course of Study to the revision phase. The process is guided by the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) Procedures Manual, adopted by the Board of Education in February 2022.
The first step is establishing the Standards Writing Team (SWT). Working in grade-level/content area groups, the SWT considers possible revisions to K-12 Math when and where applicable. This may involve slight modifications, major modifications, deletions, additions, or no changes to current standards. The SWT Scope of Work provides a full explanation of the requirements for the SWT.
All SWT members will be asked to participate in an in-person kick-off event July 29th - 31st in Asheboro, NC. NCDPI will reimburse for any travel costs associated with the training.
SWT applications are due by 8:00am EST, Monday, May 12th, 2025. Applicants will be notified of their selection status between Monday, June 16th, 2025, and Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.
Please contact Dr. Charles Aiken (charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov), Section Chief for Math, Science, and STEM, with any questions.
Complete the Math Standards Writing Team Application to apply. The QR code below will also provide access to the application.
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