2026 ELA SCOS Installation Resource Spotlight
2017 & 2026 ELA SCOS Crosswalk
The Crosswalk illustrates the variance between the 2017 NC ELA Standard Course of Study and the adopted 2026 NC ELA Standard Course of Study. This resource can be used to assist with adapting and/or revising local curriculum.
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Additional Installation Resources Available
Throughout the installation phase, supporting resources will be developed and shared. Stakeholders are encouraged to check the 2026 ELA SCOS page in the ELA Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK) often for updates and additional resources. Current resources available in the VIK include
- K-12 and grade-band specific 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study documents,
- the 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study Glossary,
- a Communications Toolkit,
- the 2017 & 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study Crosswalk,
- a Frequently Asked Questions document,
- the NAEP & ACT Mapping document, and
- the Standards Installation Timeline.
In an effort to keep stakeholders informed, the NCDPI ELA Team will provide monthly standards updates that contain the latest announcements and current news regarding the Adopted 2026 ELA SCOS. These updates are sent the first Friday of every month. Consider encouraging colleagues to subscribe to our listserv. Previous First Friday messages can be accessed on the Standard Course of Study & Supporting Resources webpage.
ELA Standards Update Webinar Series
Join the NCDPI ELA Team for the final webinar in the ELA Standards Update series to learn more about the newly adopted 2026 English Language Arts Standard Course of Study.
Webinars will allow participants to:
- Gain a greater understanding of the adopted 2026 standards
- Explore revisions to the 2017 SCOS
- Dive deeper into the adopted 2026 SCOS organization and structure
- Receive updates on the installation timeline and supporting resources
Final Webinar Registration
Register today for the remaining standards update webinar which will take place in June, and consider sharing the flyer with colleagues who would be interested in joining!
Previous Webinars
View recordings of previous webinars to catch up on information you may have missed or share the recordings with colleagues to keep them in the loop! Recordings to previous webinars are available in the ELA Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK) on the Previous Professional Learning page.
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ML/Title III Professional Learning Opportunities & Updates
3rd Annual English Language Development Recognition Award
Recognizing ML Teachers of Excellence!
The nomination process for the 2025-26 ELD Recognition Award is now open! If you would like to nominate an ESL/ML teacher of excellence, please contact the ML leadership team and let them know. The nominee will submit a portfolio highlighting their initiatives and contributions.
The nomination process will close on May 17. If you have any questions, please reach out to walter.moore@dpi.nc.gov or marshall.foster@dpi.nc.gov. Or, drop in during our office hours, Thursdays at 10:30.
One Conference Site - Two Amazing Opportunities
Join NCDPI Office of Teaching and Learning for the Standards Academy and the Growing Success for MLs summer conferences. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, school leader, or district support staff, these conferences offer powerful opportunities to deepen your expertise, collaborate with colleagues, and prepare for a successful school year.
Explore the brochure for additional information
Effective Content Instruction for ML Students in Reading and Listening
Turn reading and listening into exciting adventures for your multilingual learners! Join us for a lively professional development session where you’ll discover creative, research-backed strategies to boost ML students’ skills while diving deep into meaningful content. Unlock the secrets to blending explicit language instruction with engaging, content-rich activities that make reading and listening come alive.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 8, 3:30-5:00 pm
Register today for this professional learning webinar!
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Hold the Phone: Exploring the Intersections of Screen Time, Brain Health, and Learning
Visiting Scholars Speaker Series & Community Networking Conference
Speakers on six panels will engage in meaningful dialogue on topics related to screen time, brain health, and learning across various fields including but not limited to neuroscience, education, literacy, technology, aging, neurology, physical health, mental health, pediatrics, psychology, communication, and philosophy.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information and to register, visit the Center for Literacy Education website.
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On-going Teacher Professional Learning
The Wake Forest Center for Literacy Education sponsors professional learning for K-12 educators. Using a lifelong learning approach through short enrichment courses, these non-credit bearing classes focus on meaningful professional learning around topics in literacy education designed specifically for K-12 teachers and administrators.
View upcoming courses and register on the Center for Literacy Education Teacher Professional Learning webpage.
Please note: There is a non-refundable $20 registration fee for all participants, though every K-12 public school educator, university pre-service teacher, and Wake Forest alumnus who attends an entire professional learning course will receive a $20 gift card to reimburse their registration fee.
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NCRA Annual Reading Conference
March 15-17, 2026
The North Carolina Reading Association Annual Reading Conference is a multi-day professional learning event designed to advance literacy instruction, leadership, and advocacy across North Carolina and beyond. It brings together educators, literacy leaders, researchers, policymakers, authors, and partners to strengthen reading and writing instruction across grade levels and learning contexts.
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The 55th Annual Reading Conference will take place next week from March 15-17, 2026 in Winston-Salem, NC. The conference will provide
- Up to 20 hours of professional development.
- Research-based literacy sessions.
- Networking with passionate educators.
To learn more about--and register for--this conference visit NCRA's Sched site.
The NCDPI ELA Team will be providing a Literacy Instruction Standards for Leaders session and two 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study update sessions during the conference!
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