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 All-Stakeholder Survey 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 January 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Data Review Committee (DRC) Application This application is for educators, educational leaders, and stakeholders who desire to become part of the K-12 Arts Education Standards revision process. The DRC will meet periodically throughout the revision process to review and discuss data, as well as draft recommendations for revision. Applications will be available until November 18, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their selection the week of December 12-16, 2022. The Arts Education DRC will consist of a range of external stakeholders including university professors, content professionals, and experts from partner organizations. Please review the Scope of Work. Arts Education DRC Application These applications will close January 20, 2023, 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. All-Stakeholder Survey 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 January 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Data Review Committee (DRC) Applications This application is for educators, educational leaders, and stakeholders who desire to become part of the K-12 Guidance Standards revision process. The DRC will meet periodically throughout the revision process to review and discuss data, as well as draft recommendations for revision. Applications will be available until November 18, 2022. The Guidance DRC will consist of a range of external stakeholders including university professors, content professionals, and experts from partner organizations. Please review the Scope of Work. Guidance DRC Application These applications will close January 20, 2023, 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. The process of reviewing and revising the Healthful Living Standards continues to move forward. All Standards surveys as well as the Data Review Committee (DRC) and Standards Writing Team (SWT) applications were closed on October 21. Members of both the DRC and SWT will be notified in November with an initial meeting of the DRC to occur in December. 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 Update (November 2022) On November 17th, the NC Dept. of Public instruction released the first draft of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Standards. This process began with a review phase, conducted through the Spring, Summer, and early Fall of 2022. The review phase included gathering relevant research and analyzing data obtained through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. The data obtained was analyzed by the NCDPI Office of Learning Recovery and provided to the K-12 Science Standards Data Review Committee (DRC) for further review. The DRC completed a formal report summarizing the data, trends within the feedback, and any resulting recommendations. The report was provided to the Standards Writing Team (SWT) as the basis to start the revision process. This first draft of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Standards is based on the analysis in the DRC Report. The report identified several themes in the feedback received during the review phase: In both the Public School Unit (PSU) and All Stakeholder Surveys, approximately 70% of the responses indicated a preference to keep the current 2009 standards. An analysis of the qualitative findings from focus groups and interviews indicated a desire to clarify the language in the standards/objectives and to embed the Scientific and Engineering Practices to support real world applications. Feedback demonstrated a need to align the strands (the categories under which the standards and objectives are organized) to current research and frameworks related to K-12 Science Education, specifically those strands within A Framework for K-12 Science Education (e.g., Matter and its Interactions, From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes, Earth’s Place in the Universe). The report also indicated the need to focus on the vertical alignment of the standards. The NC State Board of Education Standard Course of Study Manual specifies that the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will formally collect feedback from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies on each draft of the revised K-12 Science Standards. The NCDPI is seeking input from all stakeholders regarding the proposed K-12 Science Standards and to inform any additional revisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the draft standards. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the K-12 Science Standards revision process. The survey will close at 11:59pm on Sunday December 18th, 2022. 2023 Draft 1 Proposed K-12 Science Standards All Stakeholder Survey World Languages, K-12 All-Stakeholder Survey 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 January 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Data Review Committee (DRC) Application Applications for the World Languages Data Review Committee (DRC) are now open through Friday, November 18. DRC members review the data collected and compiled from Standard-by-Standard surveys, regional focus groups, and interviews, as well as research, policies, and legislation that pertain to World Language education. Note: The DRC analyzes the feedback and makes recommendations that help drive both the review and revision phases, so individuals chosen for the DRC cannot serve on the Standards Writing Team (SWT) that is convened during the revision phase. Applications can be submitted through November 18, 2022. The World Languages DRC will consist of a range of external stakeholders, including: K-12 educators, educational leaders, university professors, content professionals, experts from partner organizations, and community members. The DRC members will be chosen from across the state’s eight regions (pictured in the map below) and represent varying perspectives and experiences regarding the current Standard Course of Study, the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. This application is for those who desire to become part of the World Languages DRC and the Standards review and revision process. DRC members are selected using a clear process of solicitation, application, screening, and approval. The NCDPI World Languages team trains the DRC members on the data collected and how to analyze it.Then the DRC analyzes all data points for trends, themes, and ultimately recommendations for revision. For more information about the DRC, including the selection process and scope of work, please see the details in the application or view pages 14 - 16 of the North Carolina SCOS Internal Procedures Manual. Please view the Scope of Work. World Languages DRC Application These applications will close January 20, 2023, 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 All-Stakeholder Survey 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 January 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM. Data Review Committee (DRC) Application This application is for educators, educational leaders, and stakeholders who desire to become part of the K-12 Arts Education Standards revision process. The DRC will meet periodically throughout the revision process to review and discuss data, as well as draft recommendations for revision. Applications will be available until November 18, 2022. Applicants will be notified of their selection the week of December 12-16, 2022. The Arts Education DRC will consist of a range of external stakeholders including university professors, content professionals, and experts from partner organizations. Please review the Scope of Work. Arts Education DRC Application These applications will close January 20, 2023, 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. All-Stakeholder Survey 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 January 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Data Review Committee (DRC) Applications This application is for educators, educational leaders, and stakeholders who desire to become part of the K-12 Guidance Standards revision process. The DRC will meet periodically throughout the revision process to review and discuss data, as well as draft recommendations for revision. Applications will be available until November 18, 2022. The Guidance DRC will consist of a range of external stakeholders including university professors, content professionals, and experts from partner organizations. Please review the Scope of Work. Guidance DRC Application These applications will close January 20, 2023, 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. The process of reviewing and revising the Healthful Living Standards continues to move forward. All Standards surveys as well as the Data Review Committee (DRC) and Standards Writing Team (SWT) applications were closed on October 21. Members of both the DRC and SWT will be notified in November with an initial meeting of the DRC to occur in December. 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 Update (November 2022) On November 17th, the NC Dept. of Public instruction released the first draft of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Standards. This process began with a review phase, conducted through the Spring, Summer, and early Fall of 2022. The review phase included gathering relevant research and analyzing data obtained through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. The data obtained was analyzed by the NCDPI Office of Learning Recovery and provided to the K-12 Science Standards Data Review Committee (DRC) for further review. The DRC completed a formal report summarizing the data, trends within the feedback, and any resulting recommendations. The report was provided to the Standards Writing Team (SWT) as the basis to start the revision process. This first draft of the proposed 2023 K-12 Science Standards is based on the analysis in the DRC Report. The report identified several themes in the feedback received during the review phase: In both the Public School Unit (PSU) and All Stakeholder Surveys, approximately 70% of the responses indicated a preference to keep the current 2009 standards. An analysis of the qualitative findings from focus groups and interviews indicated a desire to clarify the language in the standards/objectives and to embed the Scientific and Engineering Practices to support real world applications. Feedback demonstrated a need to align the strands (the categories under which the standards and objectives are organized) to current research and frameworks related to K-12 Science Education, specifically those strands within A Framework for K-12 Science Education (e.g., Matter and its Interactions, From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes, Earth’s Place in the Universe). The report also indicated the need to focus on the vertical alignment of the standards. The NC State Board of Education Standard Course of Study Manual specifies that the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will formally collect feedback from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies on each draft of the revised K-12 Science Standards. The NCDPI is seeking input from all stakeholders regarding the proposed K-12 Science Standards and to inform any additional revisions, which may include changes, clarifications, additions, deletions, or replacements to the draft standards. Your feedback is extremely valuable to the K-12 Science Standards revision process. The survey will close at 11:59pm on Sunday December 18th, 2022. 2023 Draft 1 Proposed K-12 Science Standards All Stakeholder Survey World Languages, K-12 All-Stakeholder Survey 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 January 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Data Review Committee (DRC) Application Applications for the World Languages Data Review Committee (DRC) are now open through Friday, November 18. DRC members review the data collected and compiled from Standard-by-Standard surveys, regional focus groups, and interviews, as well as research, policies, and legislation that pertain to World Language education. Note: The DRC analyzes the feedback and makes recommendations that help drive both the review and revision phases, so individuals chosen for the DRC cannot serve on the Standards Writing Team (SWT) that is convened during the revision phase. Applications can be submitted through November 18, 2022. The World Languages DRC will consist of a range of external stakeholders, including: K-12 educators, educational leaders, university professors, content professionals, experts from partner organizations, and community members. The DRC members will be chosen from across the state’s eight regions (pictured in the map below) and represent varying perspectives and experiences regarding the current Standard Course of Study, the North Carolina World Language Essential Standards. This application is for those who desire to become part of the World Languages DRC and the Standards review and revision process. DRC members are selected using a clear process of solicitation, application, screening, and approval. The NCDPI World Languages team trains the DRC members on the data collected and how to analyze it.Then the DRC analyzes all data points for trends, themes, and ultimately recommendations for revision. For more information about the DRC, including the selection process and scope of work, please see the details in the application or view pages 14 - 16 of the North Carolina SCOS Internal Procedures Manual. Please view the Scope of Work. World Languages DRC Application These applications will close January 20, 2023, at 5:00 PM. Files NCSCOS Manual - February 2022.pdf PDF • 2.03 MB - February 04, 2022
