Academic Standards Academic Standards Division The primary purpose of the Academic Standards Division 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 Academic Standards Division 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 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. 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. Data Review Committee (DRC) The NCDPI K-12 Science is excited to share an opportunity for interested educators and community partners to participate in the K-12 Science Standards review process by serving on the Data Review Committee. The team 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 view additional information to apply. The application window will remain open until 11:59 pm on June 6, 2022. All-Stakeholder Survey The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) K-12 Science team is seeking input on the current K-12 Science 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 Science 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 Science standards revision process. The survey will remain open until 11:59pm on July 1st, 2022. Funding Opportunities Educational and Competitive After-School Robotics Program (PRC 201) APPLICATION CLOSED The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) anticipates funding to hold in reserve and to award as grants, approved by the SBE, to (i) promote evidence-based, after-school programs for robotics education and competition, (ii) motivate students to pursue education and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) while building critical life and work-related skills, and (iii) re-engage students and remediate learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the Competitive After-School Robotics Grant is to increase the number of students demonstrating proficiency in science and math and to support schools in their efforts to increase the number of students interested in pursuing education and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Competitive After-School Robotics Grant will allow participating students to enhance their experiences in STEM and enable them to advance soft skills (communication, collaboration, etc) to support educational growth. Participating educators will have an opportunity to guide student teams in their learning and growth while advancing a skillset and earning a stipend. View the RFP and Guidance Document. Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant Program (PRC 196) The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) anticipates funding to hold in reserve and to award as competitive grants, approved by the SBE, to promote access to innovative digital and personalized learning solutions for high school students that bridge the gap between chemistry and physical science classes and career and technical education (CTE) career pathways. The purpose of the Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant Program is to promote access to innovative digital and personalized learning solutions for high school students demonstrating proficiency in science and math and to support schools in their efforts to increase the number of students pursuing education and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Districts and PSUs participating in the pilot must incorporate the software program developed by Plasma Games, Inc., in select STEM classes, and CTE programs, to encourage student interest and workforce development. A local school administrative unit participating in the pilot shall provide the Department with a plan for the placement of the STEM-focused educational technology developed by Plasma Games, Inc., in its schools and may include a plan from the pilot program established pursuant to Section 4.2D of S.L. 2020-4, as enacted by Section 1.1(e) of S.L. 2020-80, if the unit participated in that pilot. View the RFP and Guidance Document. Files NCSCOS Manual - February 2022.pdf PDF • 2.03 MB - February 04, 2022
Academic Standards Academic Standards Division The primary purpose of the Academic Standards Division 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 Academic Standards Division 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 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. 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. Data Review Committee (DRC) The NCDPI K-12 Science is excited to share an opportunity for interested educators and community partners to participate in the K-12 Science Standards review process by serving on the Data Review Committee. The team 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 view additional information to apply. The application window will remain open until 11:59 pm on June 6, 2022. All-Stakeholder Survey The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) K-12 Science team is seeking input on the current K-12 Science 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 Science 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 Science standards revision process. The survey will remain open until 11:59pm on July 1st, 2022. Funding Opportunities Educational and Competitive After-School Robotics Program (PRC 201) APPLICATION CLOSED The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) anticipates funding to hold in reserve and to award as grants, approved by the SBE, to (i) promote evidence-based, after-school programs for robotics education and competition, (ii) motivate students to pursue education and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) while building critical life and work-related skills, and (iii) re-engage students and remediate learning loss resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the Competitive After-School Robotics Grant is to increase the number of students demonstrating proficiency in science and math and to support schools in their efforts to increase the number of students interested in pursuing education and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The Competitive After-School Robotics Grant will allow participating students to enhance their experiences in STEM and enable them to advance soft skills (communication, collaboration, etc) to support educational growth. Participating educators will have an opportunity to guide student teams in their learning and growth while advancing a skillset and earning a stipend. View the RFP and Guidance Document. Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant Program (PRC 196) The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) anticipates funding to hold in reserve and to award as competitive grants, approved by the SBE, to promote access to innovative digital and personalized learning solutions for high school students that bridge the gap between chemistry and physical science classes and career and technical education (CTE) career pathways. The purpose of the Plasma Games Pilot Competitive Grant Program is to promote access to innovative digital and personalized learning solutions for high school students demonstrating proficiency in science and math and to support schools in their efforts to increase the number of students pursuing education and career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Districts and PSUs participating in the pilot must incorporate the software program developed by Plasma Games, Inc., in select STEM classes, and CTE programs, to encourage student interest and workforce development. A local school administrative unit participating in the pilot shall provide the Department with a plan for the placement of the STEM-focused educational technology developed by Plasma Games, Inc., in its schools and may include a plan from the pilot program established pursuant to Section 4.2D of S.L. 2020-4, as enacted by Section 1.1(e) of S.L. 2020-80, if the unit participated in that pilot. View the RFP and Guidance Document. Files NCSCOS Manual - February 2022.pdf PDF • 2.03 MB - February 04, 2022
