New Resource: Academic Discourse Playbook
The NCDPI ELA Team is excited to announce the release of a new resource to support student discourse in the classroom K-12 and across content areas: The Academic Discourse Playbook!
Inside, find three recommendations to support student discussion and writing in response to text, content topics, etc. and enrich learning and comprehension. Embedded throughout are resources including sample anchor charts, note-catchers, and graphic organizers. All resources are provided in an editable template format so that educators can adapt and modify them as needed to suit the needs of their students.
Note: The Academic Discourse Playbook is intended to support the Comprehension: Discussion & Writing Component of the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS). Consider incorporating its content into PLC conversations in the 25-26 SY to support alignment of instruction to the LIS.
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Literacy Instruction Standards Toolkit Update
In July 2025, the NCDPI ELA Team updated the homepage and organizational structure of the Literacy Instruction Standards Toolkit (LIST) to streamline organization of resources to support implementation of the LIS K-12 and across content areas.
Updates include
- Descriptive captions for each button to help stakeholders find relevant resources;
- Tabbed navigation on some pages to categorize resources;
- A "Return to Homepage" button at the bottom of each page to aid navigation through the LIST; and
- A "What We're Reading" page where stakeholders can see professional reads and research the ELA Team is currently exploring.
Please note: Previously bookmarked pages may have different URLs following the update. Explore the updated LIST and bookmark new pages, as needed!
 The updated LIS Toolkit homepage provides streamlined organization for resources supporting the implementation of the Literacy Instruction Standards. First row, three buttons from left to right: About the ELA Team, Literacy Instruction Standards, LIS Professional Development. Second row, three buttons from left to right: LIS Aligned Resources, Virtual Implementation Kit, Visit the DPI LIS Webpage. Final row, two buttons from left to right: Connect with Other DPI Teams, What We're Reading.
Engaging Secondary Newcomers in Content Area Literacy
WIDA is bringing a new professional development opportunity to North Carolina! We are excited to offer “Engaging Secondary Newcomers in Content Area Literacy.” In this 1-day workshop, educators will explore key factors that influence literacy development in content areas, focusing on how to engage students in content learning. Participants will learn strategies to analyze newcomers’ literacy strengths and identify areas for growth. Through practical application, educators will gain tools for scaffolding instruction to ensure secondary newcomers can engage with grade-level content in reading and writing, promoting their academic success.
Participants will:
- Identify ways to create supportive and rigorous literacy learning environments for secondary newcomers in any program model
- Analyze secondary newcomers’ literacy strengths and areas of growth
- Examine approaches to scaffolding secondary newcomers’ engagement in grade-level content area literacy learning
This workshop is designed for secondary English language development specialists and content teachers who aim to create supportive and rigorous learning environments for adolescent newcomers.
Please complete this interest form, and we will confirm your spot.
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