Science
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About The NCDPI K-12 Science Team
The K-12 Science Team's purpose is to support teachers with the North Carolina Science Standards. The current state content standards were approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education in 2023, with required implementation for schools in 2024. The work of the K-12 Science Team includes: academic standards; support documents and professional learning.
Contact the K-12 Science Team for more information or to request support for your Public School Unit.
The NCDPI K-12 Science Team
Charles Aiken, Ed.D.
Section Chief for Math, Science, and STEM
Charles.Aiken@dpi.nc.gov
(984) 236-2837
Debra Hall, Ph.D.
K-5 Science Consultant
debra.hall@dpi.nc.gov
(984) 236-2845
Gavin Fradel
6-8 Science Consultant
gavin.fradel@dpi.nc.gov
(984) 236-2836
Benita Tipton
9-12 Science Consultant
benita.tipton@dpi.nc.gov
(984) 236-2843
Alexis Wood
9-12 Science Consultant
kathryn.wood@dpi.nc.gov
(984) 236-2849
Information
For more information about the work of the K-12 Science team, visit our subpages below:
Standard Course of Study & Supporting Resources