Professional Learning

Unpacking Documents for the New 2024 Standard Course of Study

Unpacking Documents are teacher-facing tools that break down each objective in the North Carolina Arts Education Standards into clear, usable components. Each document helps educators understand what students need to know and do to master the standard. You'll find aligned vocabulary, vertical connections across grade levels, suggested teacher moves, and examples of evidence that demonstrate student learning. These resources support intentional planning, promote equity by clarifying expectations for all learners, and offer ideas to bring each objective to life in the classroom.

• Dance Unpacking Documents
• General Music Unpacking Documents
• Vocal and Instrumental Music Unpacking Documents
• Theatre Arts Unpacking Documents (Including Technical Theatre)
• Visual Arts Unpacking Documents

For Teachers

The Professional Development Catalog contains titles, descriptions, and links to professional development orchestrated by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Arts Education Section in the Academic Standards Division. Topics are organized thematically, with the newest professional development offerings closest to the beginning of this document. Please refer to the Table of Contents below for an overview of offerings.

Several of the Professional Development Series have digital badging opportunities, and those requirements are listed with the series. Sessions required for the badge are marked with an asterisk (*) whereas the choice sessions are not.

For District Arts Education Leaders

More information for DAEL Professional Development can be found on the District Arts Education Leadership NCDPI Webpage.