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ARTS EDUCATION

Arts Education Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies, K-12
(
DPI Publication Sales, DPI and Learn NC web sites)

Scope and Sequence for Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, and Visual Arts
(
DPI Publication Sales, DPI and Learn NC web sites)

Arts Education K-12: Integrating with Reading, Writing, Math and Other Areas of the Curriculum
(
DPI Publication Sales and Learn NC web sites)

Arts Education K-12: A State Perspective on Classroom Instruction
(
DPI Publication Sales and Learn NC web sites)

Arts Education K-12: Promoting a Safe School Environment
(
DPI Publication Sales and Learn NC web sites)

Arts Education K-12: The Effective Use of Itinerant Teachers
(
DPI Publication Sales and Learn NC web sites)

Arts Education: Honors Course Standards
(
DPI Publication Sales and Learn NC web sites)

Arts Education Sample Assessment Items
(
Learn NC web site)

Arts Education Facilities Planner Grades K-8
(
DPI Publication Sales, DPI web sites)

Arts Education Facilities Planner Grades 9-12
(
DPI Publication Sales, DPI web sites)

Arts Education Newsletters from DPI
(
Learn NC web site)

The Pebble Book - arts education integrated lessons K-6
(limited copies still available from DPI Arts Education Consultants)

Dance Poster
(
DPI Publication Sales )

Music Poster
(
DPI Publication Sales )

Reference guides for Integrating the Curriculum K-5
(
DPI Publication Sales, DPI web sites)

Reference guides for Integrating the Curriculum 6-8
(
DPI Publication Sales, DPI web sites)

Procedures Manual for the Development of North Carolina Standard Courses of Study
(Division of Instructional Services)

North Carolina Academic Scholars Program
(revision in progress - not yet available)


SECOND LANGUAGES

List of Second (Foreign) Language Documents Available for Purchase

Instructional Strategies for Second Language Teachers - Exit Exam (2001)
Also at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org

Oral Language Assessment in the Foreign Language Classroom (2001)
Also at
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/

Hand in Hand with the Second Language Standard Course of Study (2000)
Also at
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/

Learning Other Languages in the 21st Century (2000)

Assessment, Articulation, and Accountability (1999)

Technology: The Common Language (1999)

Learning to Write - Writing to Learn: A Guide to the Teaching of Writing in the Foreign Language Class (1998)

Cover to Cover: A Guide to Foreign Language Programs, Instruction, and Resources (1997)

Foreign Language on the Block (1996)

First and Second Languages: The Reading and Writing Connection (1996)
Also at http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/

Publications Available from the Second Language Section
Latin for Everyone (1998)

 

Publications available on the web (free of charge)
Foreign Languages: The Key to Better Communication, 2000
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/ and http://www.ncpublicschools.org

High School Principals' Brief, 2001
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/
http://www.ncpublicschools.org

Middle School Principals Brief, 2001
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/
http://www.ncpublicschools.org

Elementary School Principals Brief, 2002
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/
http://www.ncpublicschools.org

Second Language Acquisition, 2001
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/
http://www.ncpublicschools.org

The 2001 Foreign Language Survey Report of Four-Year Colleges and Universities
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/secondlang/


ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Guides to the Standard Course of Study for LEP Students (K-5,6-8, 7-12)

Series of videotapes available on loan and via video streaming-
For list go to
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/ and click on English as a Second Language


INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Hard Copy from
NCDPI Publication Sales and on the Web in pdf format

Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Terms, Operation & Care (K-3)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM124

Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Keyboarding (K-4)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM125

Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Societal Impact (K-5)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM126 

 Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Ethical Issues (1-8)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM127

Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Telecomputing (4-7)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM128

Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Databases (4-8)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM129

Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Spreadsheets (4-8)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM130

Sample Computer Skills Curriculum--Word Processing (2-8)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM131

Preparing Our Students for an Information Environment
Publication Number: EM151

Computer Technology Skills Wall Posters (Grades 6-12)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: IP107

Web Resources
40 + Lesson Plans for Computer/Technology Skills on the Learn NC Website Select Instructional Resources; LNC Lesson Plan Database; Select By Author; select the letter I then In for integration strategies,dpi
Category: Media and Technology through
URL:
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/

Computer Technology Skills Wall Posters (Grades 6-12)
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: IP107

Computer/Technology Skills Section Web page,
Instructional Services Division Website . Links to resources, lesson plans, and strategies
Category: Media and Technology through
URL:
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/

Survey Instruments online for NC educators to register opinions about the current K-12 Computer/Technology Skills Standard Course of Study and questions and issues related to curriculum revision. found on the Instructional Services Division web page at the bottom of first screen.
Category: Computer/Technology
URL: http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/

Hard Copy from NCDPI Publication Sales and on the Web in pdf format

Preparing Our Students for an Information Environment
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM151

Information Skills Integration Strategies Support Document for Elementary Media Coordinators and Classroom Teachers
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM153

Information Skills Integration Strategies Support Document for Middle Grades Media Coordinators and Classroom Teachers
Category: Media and Technology through
Publication Number: EM154


HEALTHFUL LIVING

Documents In Healthful Living/ Physical Education

General Playground Safety information - NCDPI Physical Education Consultant and NCDPI

Resource page (http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources.html)

Healthful Living Safe Schools Checklist - Healthful Living Resources Page on DPI Web site (http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources/)

Physical Education for Progress Act - Healthful Living Resources Page on DPI Web site
(
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources/)

Middle / Jr. High School Athletics in NC Public Schools Manual - Healthful Living Resources Page on DPI Web site
(http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources/)

Healthful Living Curriculum - Healthful Living Resources Page on DPI Web site
(
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources.html)

Scope and Sequence - Healthful Living Resources Page on DPI Web site
(
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources.html)

Matrix of major changes on Healthful Living Curriculum - Healthful Living Resources Page on DPI Web site
(
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources/)

Physical Education in "ACTIVE" CD-ROM Resource for Teachers, Recreation Specialist and Day care services - Be Active NC Web Site (www.beactivenc.org)

Assessment Documents for Healthful Living Curriculum - Learn NC web site (http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/)

Lesson plans for Healthful Living - Learn NC web site ( http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/)

Adapted Physical Education - NCDPI Publications

Demonstration School Brochure - NC Physical Education Consultant and NCDPI web site
(
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/resources/)

In addition we are working with NCAAHPERD producing documents of best practices for sell at the NCAAHPERD State Convention. Information is available at www.ncaahperd.org

Also we have been working with DHHS in writing a vision document (recommendations and strategies) for communication and marketing strategies for reducing obesity and overweight in young people. This will be available through the Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy Schools CD-ROM and PowerPoint available at www.nchealthyschools.org

Health Education and Driver Education - Healthful Living

Healthful Living Standard Course of Study and Grade Level Competencies sold in publications and on the web at
hhttp://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/health/)

Healthful Living Scope and Sequence Charts sold in publications and on the web at
/curriculum/health/scos/

Matrix for comparing the revised and previous standard course of study for healthful living in publications or at
www.ncpublicschools.org under curriculum HL and resources

Newsletter for health education teachers NCAAHE (North Carolina Association for the Advancement of Health Education) mailed the newsletter to members and it is also available at
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/health/

Driver Education Information Packet available on the web
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/health/

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers document and a flow chart for protocol under the state guidelines for the Drop Out Prevention and Lose Control Lose Your License legislation
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/health/

Elementary activities for implementing the revised standard course of study
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/health/

Healthful Living and Driver Education web pages with resources for teachers on the Learn NC website at
http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/health/


English Language Arts

English Language Arts Instructional Strategies for the Exit Exam

Composing Conversations: Implementing Writing Conferences in High School

Writing Across the Curriculum: Informational Writing

All are available from our ELA Curriculum Resources page: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/languagearts/resources.html

 


Social Studies

* Social Studies: An Essential Component of Education notebook for LEA supervisors

*Revision of the North Carolina Social Studies Standard Course of Study

*K-12 Social Studies Matrices

*Elementary Social Studies Tips For Parents to Develop Effective Citizens

*A Parent's Guide To The Middle School Social Studies Standard Course of Study

*Parent's Guide to Secondary Social Studies

*The Student Citizenship Act of 2001

Best practices and strategies are included within these documents.

 


Mathematics

Math Resources

All are available at http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/ unless otherwise indicated.

Glossary of Mathematical Terms for Parents and Teachers (web only)

Math Stars Newsletters Grades 1-8**

Superstars III Grades K-8 (only available from NCDPI Publications)

Observation Profiles: Grades K-8**, Introductory Mathematics (web only)

Problem Solving Decks, Grades 1-8 (web only)

Strategies for Instruction in Mathematics: K-2**
Week by Week Essentials Grades 3-8**
(updated regularly on the web)

Resources for Algebra** (updated regularly on the web)

Indicators for High School Mathematics (web only, updated regularly)

Mathematics Resources for the NCHSEE (web only)

**available through NCDPI Publications

 


Exit Exam
Strategies for Improving Student Achievement

Curriculum Matrices for the High School Exit Exam
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/student_promotion/

 


Division of School Improvement
1. Local School System Intervention Strategies on the web at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/student_promotion/localstrategies.html

2. K-5 Intervention Strategies on the web at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/student_promotion/sas_guide/k5toc.html

3. 6-8 Intervention Strategies on the web at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/student_promotion/sas_guide/68toc.html

4. 9-12 Intervention Strategies on the web at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/student_promotion/sas_guide/912toc.html

5. Intervention Strategies and Practices on the web at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/student_promotion/practices.pdf

6. Funding your School Initiatives on the web at
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/student_promotion/funding.pdf


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