Standard Course of Study & Supporting Resources
The 2017 ELA Standard Course of Study is in place for the 2026–27 school year. The 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study will be implemented beginning with the 2027–2028 school year.
Current: 2017 Standard Course of Study
2017 ELA Standard Course of Study (English)
2017 Curso Estándar de Carolina del Norte Artes del idioma inglés (Spanish/Español)
2010 and 2017 ELA Standard Course of Study Crosswalk
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Implement in 2027-2028: 2026 Standard Course of Study
The State Board of Education approved the 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study (SCOS) for implementation in the 27-28 SY. The current 2017 SCOS is in place throughout the 26-27 SY.
2026 ELA Standard Course of Study (English)
2026 Curso Estándar de Carolina del Norte Artes del idioma inglés (Spanish/Español)
2017 and 2026 ELA Standard Course of Study Crosswalk
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Resources
ELA Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK)
The Virtual Implementation Kit (VIK) is a repository for all English Language Arts stakeholders. This repository provides a variety of resources for supporting administrators, educators, and parents during the implementation of the 2017 Standard Course of Study. The range of resources and modes of navigation offer users an opportunity to determine their own specific needs and find materials that suit them. This Canvas repository can be accessed with or without a Canvas account.
Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS) Toolkit (LIST)
The Literacy Instruction Standards Toolkit (LIST) is a repository for all literacy stakeholders and provides a variety of resources for supporting administrators, educators, and parents during the implementation of the current LIS. To learn more about the LIS and the accompanying resources, visit the DPI LIS webpage.
Supporting Multilingual Learners
Stakeholders have different areas of expertise and are often responsible for different aspects of educational planning and delivery; however, collectively, they are responsible for the success of Multilingual Learners. Each teacher can contribute to deliver coordinated educational experiences for Multilingual Learners according to their own qualifications and areas of expertise (WIDA 2020). To aid content area educators in supporting Multilingual Learners, please visit the NCDPI ML/Title III Team’s ELD Standards Resource Hub.
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