Academic Standards Office of Academic Standards The primary purpose of the Office of Academic Standards is to serve 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. The Office of Academic Standards additionally supports multiple legislative and grant-related programs, initiatives, and reporting requirements. Please visit the webpages on the side-rail to access information, materials, and resources across areas and programs. North Carolina Standard Course of Study (SCOS) Internal Procedures Manual On February 3, 2022, the State Board of Education approved an internal procedures' manual for reviewing, revising, and implementing content standards. The purpose of this manual is to provide explanation of and guidance on: the process to be followed when developing or revising a section of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS), the topics, categories, and minimum supporting materials to be included in the contents of a standard course of study, and the considerations that must be made as standards are being reviewed/revised/implemented. The manual is designed to assist with the task of revising or developing a content area of the NCSCOS. It is not intended to guide the development and/or revision of local curriculum guides or other curriculum support documents. Download the manual at the bottom of the page. Standards Review and Revision Updates Arts, K-12 In August, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Academic Standards’ team kicked off the review phase for K-12 Arts Standards. These standards will follow the NC Standard Course of Study Manual in terms of process and timeline. Per the Internal Procedures Manual, the review phase consists of data collection and analysis, as well as research. The NCDPI team is seeking input on the current K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. These surveys are being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Arts, Guidance, and/or World Language Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Any individual who wishes to provide input on the Standard Course of Study may complete this survey. This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades or courses you choose to review. We thank you for your time and input. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the standards review and revision process. All-Stakeholder Survey for K-12 Arts Standards *This survey will close November 17, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Guidance, K-12 In August, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Academic Standards’ team kicked off the review phase for K-12 Guidance Standards. These standards will follow the NC Standard Course of Study Manual in terms of process and timeline. Per the Internal Procedures Manual, the review phase consists of data collection and analysis, as well as research. The NCDPI team is seeking input on the current K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. These surveys are being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Arts, Guidance, and/or World Language Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Any individual who wishes to provide input on the Standard Course of Study may complete this survey. This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades or courses you choose to review. We thank you for your time and input. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the standards review and revision process. All-Stakeholder Survey for K-12 Guidance Standards *This survey will close November 17, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Healthful Living, K-12 On May 5, 2022, the NC State Board of Education granted permission for NCDPI to move forward with the review and revision of the K-12 Healthful Living standards, per SCOS-012. Data Review Committee Application (DRC) The NCDPI Healthy School Team is excited to share an opportunity for interested educators and community partners to participate in the K-12 Healthful Living Standards review process by serving on the Data Review Committee (DRC). The goal of this committee is to review data and trends on the current Healthful Living Standard Course of Study along with feedback collected from interviews, focus groups, and survey responses from stakeholders. The DRC will analyze this data to make recommendations for a separate Standards Writing Team (SWT) to consider. NCDPI is seeking applications from a range of stakeholders with experience in reviewing and compiling data including K-12 educators from all grade levels, content areas, and resource specialists. Equally important are school/district leaders, educators from institutions of higher education, and business and community leaders. Please use the links below to apply. NCDPI Health Education DRC Application NCDPI Physical Education DRC Application Standards Writing Team Application (SWT) The NCDPI Healthy Schools Team is excited to share an opportunity for educators, educational leaders, and stakeholders to participate in the K-12 Healthful Living Standards revision process by serving on a Standards Writing Team (SWT). The goal of these teams is to write the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) for Health and Physical Education based on the Data Review Committees’ recommendations. The Standards Writing Teams will be trained and have access to all research and data. The SWT will meet periodically throughout the revision process to review and revise the NCSCOS for Health and Physical Education. NCDPI is seeking applications from a range of stakeholders including K-12 educators from all grade levels, content areas, and resource specialists. Equally important are school/district leaders, educators from institutions of higher education, and business and community leaders. Please use the links below to apply. NCDPI Health Education SWT Application NCDPI Physical Education SWT Application All-Stakeholder Survey The NCDPI Healthy Schools team is seeking input on the current K-12 Healthful Living Standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. This survey is being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Healthful Living Standard Course of Study to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the Healthful Living standards revision process. NCDPI Health Education Stakeholder Standard-by-Standard Survey NCDPI Physical Education Stakeholder Standard-by-Standard Survey Science, K-12 On May 5, 2022, the NC State Board of Education granted permission for NCDPI to move forward with the review and revision of the K-12 Science standards, per SCOS-012. K-12 Science Standards Updates (August 2022) By the middle of August, the Science team will have completed 9 focus groups, one for each State Board of Education region as well as one for the Charter Schools across the State. The K-12 Science team has selected the members for the Data Review Committee who will begin their work reviewing feedback from survey data as well as feedback from interviews and focus groups the first week of September. We are excited to have representation from across the State. For additional background: The goal of this committee is to review raw data and trends on the current standards and make recommendations based on this data for the Standards Writing Team to consider as they revise the standards The DRC reviews extensive data collected by surveys, focus groups, and interviews, as well as research on other states’ standards, national standards and frameworks, and scholarly research All applicants were reviewed under a “blind” rating system Multiple divisions assisted in reviewing and rating applicants Every effort was made to ensure diversity and representation By the beginning of September, the K-12 Science team will also submit recommendations for members for the Standards Writing Team, which was chosen in a similar format to the Data Review Committee. For more detailed information on the process and procedures involved please review the N.C. Standard Course of Study Manual. You can also review the most recent Monthly Standards Update provided to the State Board of Education. World Languages, K-12 In August, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Academic Standards’ team kicked off the review phase for K-12 World Language Standards. These standards will follow the NC Standard Course of Study Manual in terms of process and timeline. Per the Internal Procedures Manual, the review phase consists of data collection and analysis, as well as research. The NCDPI team is seeking input on the current K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. These surveys are being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Arts, Guidance, and/or World Language Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Any individual who wishes to provide input on the Standard Course of Study may complete this survey. This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades or courses you choose to review. We thank you for your time and input. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the standards review and revision process. All-Stakeholder Survey for K-12 World Language Standards *This survey will close November 17, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Files NCSCOS Manual - February 2022.pdf PDF • 2.03 MB - February 04, 2022
Academic Standards Office of Academic Standards The primary purpose of the Office of Academic Standards is to serve 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. The Office of Academic Standards additionally supports multiple legislative and grant-related programs, initiatives, and reporting requirements. Please visit the webpages on the side-rail to access information, materials, and resources across areas and programs. North Carolina Standard Course of Study (SCOS) Internal Procedures Manual On February 3, 2022, the State Board of Education approved an internal procedures' manual for reviewing, revising, and implementing content standards. The purpose of this manual is to provide explanation of and guidance on: the process to be followed when developing or revising a section of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS), the topics, categories, and minimum supporting materials to be included in the contents of a standard course of study, and the considerations that must be made as standards are being reviewed/revised/implemented. The manual is designed to assist with the task of revising or developing a content area of the NCSCOS. It is not intended to guide the development and/or revision of local curriculum guides or other curriculum support documents. Download the manual at the bottom of the page. Standards Review and Revision Updates Arts, K-12 In August, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Academic Standards’ team kicked off the review phase for K-12 Arts Standards. These standards will follow the NC Standard Course of Study Manual in terms of process and timeline. Per the Internal Procedures Manual, the review phase consists of data collection and analysis, as well as research. The NCDPI team is seeking input on the current K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. These surveys are being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Arts, Guidance, and/or World Language Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Any individual who wishes to provide input on the Standard Course of Study may complete this survey. This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades or courses you choose to review. We thank you for your time and input. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the standards review and revision process. All-Stakeholder Survey for K-12 Arts Standards *This survey will close November 17, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Guidance, K-12 In August, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Academic Standards’ team kicked off the review phase for K-12 Guidance Standards. These standards will follow the NC Standard Course of Study Manual in terms of process and timeline. Per the Internal Procedures Manual, the review phase consists of data collection and analysis, as well as research. The NCDPI team is seeking input on the current K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. These surveys are being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Arts, Guidance, and/or World Language Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Any individual who wishes to provide input on the Standard Course of Study may complete this survey. This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades or courses you choose to review. We thank you for your time and input. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the standards review and revision process. All-Stakeholder Survey for K-12 Guidance Standards *This survey will close November 17, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Healthful Living, K-12 On May 5, 2022, the NC State Board of Education granted permission for NCDPI to move forward with the review and revision of the K-12 Healthful Living standards, per SCOS-012. Data Review Committee Application (DRC) The NCDPI Healthy School Team is excited to share an opportunity for interested educators and community partners to participate in the K-12 Healthful Living Standards review process by serving on the Data Review Committee (DRC). The goal of this committee is to review data and trends on the current Healthful Living Standard Course of Study along with feedback collected from interviews, focus groups, and survey responses from stakeholders. The DRC will analyze this data to make recommendations for a separate Standards Writing Team (SWT) to consider. NCDPI is seeking applications from a range of stakeholders with experience in reviewing and compiling data including K-12 educators from all grade levels, content areas, and resource specialists. Equally important are school/district leaders, educators from institutions of higher education, and business and community leaders. Please use the links below to apply. NCDPI Health Education DRC Application NCDPI Physical Education DRC Application Standards Writing Team Application (SWT) The NCDPI Healthy Schools Team is excited to share an opportunity for educators, educational leaders, and stakeholders to participate in the K-12 Healthful Living Standards revision process by serving on a Standards Writing Team (SWT). The goal of these teams is to write the North Carolina Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) for Health and Physical Education based on the Data Review Committees’ recommendations. The Standards Writing Teams will be trained and have access to all research and data. The SWT will meet periodically throughout the revision process to review and revise the NCSCOS for Health and Physical Education. NCDPI is seeking applications from a range of stakeholders including K-12 educators from all grade levels, content areas, and resource specialists. Equally important are school/district leaders, educators from institutions of higher education, and business and community leaders. Please use the links below to apply. NCDPI Health Education SWT Application NCDPI Physical Education SWT Application All-Stakeholder Survey The NCDPI Healthy Schools team is seeking input on the current K-12 Healthful Living Standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. This survey is being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Healthful Living Standard Course of Study to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the Healthful Living standards revision process. NCDPI Health Education Stakeholder Standard-by-Standard Survey NCDPI Physical Education Stakeholder Standard-by-Standard Survey Science, K-12 On May 5, 2022, the NC State Board of Education granted permission for NCDPI to move forward with the review and revision of the K-12 Science standards, per SCOS-012. K-12 Science Standards Updates (August 2022) By the middle of August, the Science team will have completed 9 focus groups, one for each State Board of Education region as well as one for the Charter Schools across the State. The K-12 Science team has selected the members for the Data Review Committee who will begin their work reviewing feedback from survey data as well as feedback from interviews and focus groups the first week of September. We are excited to have representation from across the State. For additional background: The goal of this committee is to review raw data and trends on the current standards and make recommendations based on this data for the Standards Writing Team to consider as they revise the standards The DRC reviews extensive data collected by surveys, focus groups, and interviews, as well as research on other states’ standards, national standards and frameworks, and scholarly research All applicants were reviewed under a “blind” rating system Multiple divisions assisted in reviewing and rating applicants Every effort was made to ensure diversity and representation By the beginning of September, the K-12 Science team will also submit recommendations for members for the Standards Writing Team, which was chosen in a similar format to the Data Review Committee. For more detailed information on the process and procedures involved please review the N.C. Standard Course of Study Manual. You can also review the most recent Monthly Standards Update provided to the State Board of Education. World Languages, K-12 In August, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) Office of Academic Standards’ team kicked off the review phase for K-12 World Language Standards. These standards will follow the NC Standard Course of Study Manual in terms of process and timeline. Per the Internal Procedures Manual, the review phase consists of data collection and analysis, as well as research. The NCDPI team is seeking input on the current K-12 Arts, K-12 Guidance, and K-12 World Language standards from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies. These surveys are being shared to gather thoughtful input and comments from stakeholders familiar with the Arts, Guidance, and/or World Language Standard Course of Study in order to inform revision decisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the current standards. Any individual who wishes to provide input on the Standard Course of Study may complete this survey. This survey is estimated to take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete, depending on how many grades or courses you choose to review. We thank you for your time and input. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the standards review and revision process. All-Stakeholder Survey for K-12 World Language Standards *This survey will close November 17, 2022, at 5:00 PM. Files NCSCOS Manual - February 2022.pdf PDF • 2.03 MB - February 04, 2022
