Monthly Standards Update
Draft 4 Adopted as 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study
On January 8, 2026, the NC State Board of Education (SBE) adopted Draft 4 as the 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study for implementation in the 2027-2028 school year. The current 2017 ELA Standard Course of Study will remain in place for classroom instruction for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The newly approved K-12 ELA SCOS aims to serve as the framework that guides each Public School Unit (PSU) in the development of the curriculum and instruction for English Language Arts.
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.
To receive these updates straight to your inbox, please subscribe to our listserv. To view past listserv messages, visit the NCDPI ELA Webpage.
NCDPI ELA Team Communication Channels
The NCDPI ELA Team uses several communication channels to share information, updates, and opportunities with stakeholders, including listservs and social media. All stakeholders are invited and encouraged to subscribe to the general ELA listserv, as well as the ELA Team Facebook and Instagram pages.
Consider sharing the links to these channels with colleagues who would like to stay up-to-date on standards installation, professional learning opportunities, and more!
2026 ELA SCOS Installation Resources Available
Installation resources to support implementation of the 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study are available in the Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK) on the 2026 ELA SCOS page. Currently available resources include:
- Unpacking Documents by Grade-level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9-10, and 11-12
- Highlighted Vertical Progression
- Glossary
- Communications Toolkit
- 2017 and 2026 ELA SCOS Crosswalk
- Frequently Asked Questions Document
- NAEP and ACT Mapping Document
- Installation Timeline
Throughout the installation phase, supporting resources will be developed and shared. Stakeholders are encouraged to check the ELA Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK) often for updates and additional resources.
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2026 ELA SCOS Additional Installation Materials Available
Standards Implementation Guide
The Standards Implementation Guide aims to provide general guidance to PSUs on the considerations that must be made as PSUs and schools install newly revised NCSCOS.
Implementation of Adopted 2026 ELA SCOS
Note: The current 2017 ELA Standard Course of Study will remain in place for classroom instruction and assessment through the 2026-2027 school year.
Public school units (PSUs) are expected to implement the 2026 North Carolina Standard Course of Study for K-12 English Language Arts starting in the 2027-2028 school year. Details regarding professional learning opportunities and forthcoming resources will be shared via listservs and social media channels. Consider encouraging colleagues to subscribe to the ELA Team general listserv and/or follow the ELA Team's Instagram and Facebook pages, so they can stay informed throughout installation and implementation of the 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study!
ELA Standards Update Webinar Series
Mark your calendars for the final webinar in the ELA Standards Update series!
Join the NCDPI ELA Team to learn more about the newly adopted 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 final standards update webinar, and consider sharing the registration link with colleagues who would be interested in joining!
June 11, 2026 | 3:45 - 4:45 | Webinar Registration
Release of Draft 2 of the Proposed 2026 K-12 Math Standards
The NCDPI K-12 Math team is excited to announce the release of the second draft of proposed revisions to the K-12 Math Standard Course of Study. North Carolina State Board of Education policy specifies that the NC Department of Public Instruction will formally collect feedback on the proposed draft standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. The purpose of this survey is to obtain input from stakeholders on Draft 2 of the proposed 2026 K-12 Math Standard Course of Study to inform additional revisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards and standards proposed in Draft 2.
The K-12 Math team requests your thoughtful input and comments on Draft 2 of the proposed K-12 Math standards. Your insights are a key part of informing and guiding the revision process. To help you review the Draft 2 standards and provide feedback, the K-12 Math team is sharing several resources to provide additional background information. These include:
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Draft 2 Video and Draft 2 Video Script -The video gives a high-level overview of the standards drafting process, highlights some key points of interest with Draft 2, as well as some of the resources below.
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Summary of K-12 Draft 2 Notes - This document provides greater detail on some of the recommended edits/revisions to Draft 2 based on previous feedback.
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2026 K-12 Math Standards FAQ
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K-12 Progressions - This folder contains the vertical progressions for K-5, 6-8, Math 1 and 2, as well as the new progressions document, which outlines the vertical alignment for the proposed new high school courses. The folder also has a spreadsheet with all of the draft 2 standards by grade/course.
- AP Precalculus resources - We have provided revised versions of these resources based on edits to Draft 2
- Recommended Placement of NC Math 3 and NC Math 4 standards based on Draft 2 revisions
Participants will have the choice of providing either specific standard-by-standard feedback for any or all grades and courses OR choosing a more abbreviated 10 question survey giving feedback on the Draft 2 K-12 standards as a whole.
If you have any questions please contact Dr. Charles Aiken, Section Chief for Math, Science and STEM at charles.aiken@dpi.nc.gov.
Thank you for being a vital part in the review and revision of the North Carolina K-12 Math standards.
All survey responses must be submitted by 5:00pm EST on Monday, May 18th, 2026.
You can use this link to access the All-Stakeholder Survey for Draft 2 of the 2026 K-12 Math Standards.
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