K-12 CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY

DIRECTOR :: Cindy Williamson

MISSION ::The K-12 Curriculum, Instruction and Technology Division develops the North Carolina Standard Course of Study that advances a comprehensive, balanced, educational foundation to meet the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs of all students and; provides effective leadership to local education agencies on addressing the unique developmental and learning needs of students as they acquire the skills necessary to accomplish educational, career, civic and personal goals in a twenty-first century global society.

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SELECTED LINKS

  • Essential Standards Revision Survey Reminder
    Earlier in 2008, following extensive input from the Blue Ribbon Commission on Testing and Accountability, the State Board of Education crafted the Framework for Change - twenty-seven recommendations to dramatically change the scope of the Standard Course of Study and assessments and testing. The NC DPI has a five-year plan to implement the Framework for Change. As the first wave of content areas develop Essential Standards, it is pertinent that NC DPI receive input internally and externally. To provide input and feedback, you are requested to complete the brief survey located at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/survey-intro.zgi?p=WEB228MB3BQWHK

    The survey will be open until the end of February 2009.

  • 2009-10 Outline of the Course Coding Structure
    This document contains the course codes used in NC WISE and SIMS to identify courses taught in the North Carolina public school system as well as courses that may be taken at a community college, university or on-line. The booklet also provides a description of the course code structure, an explanation of the seven-digit code and numerous appendices to help explain various coding options.
    (pdf, 630kb)
    To see all current versions of course codes and courses that have been ended, go to http://www.ncwise.org/conversioninfo.html.

  • Honors Course Implementation Guide
    Standards approved by the State Board of Education for developing and implementing honors courses in our state.

  • Honors Course Review Protocol
    • Honors Course Review Protocol Memo (December 2006)
      (pdf, 114kb)
    • Honors Course Review Protocol Memo (October 2007)
      (pdf, 63kb)
    • Honors Course Rubric
      (pdf, 240kb)


  • NC Academic Scholars Program
    Information regarding challenging high school programs

  • North Carolina Graduation Project's Webpage
    This site contains the most current information regarding the NC Graduation Project. Check the site frequently for updates.

  • NC High School Exit Standards Implementation Guide
    This guide contains policy, procedures and strategies for implementing high school exit standards. Students beginning with the freshman class of 2006-07 are required to achieve proficiency on the five End of Course Assessments and successfully complete a graduation project. Topics in the handbook include: Policies, Graduation Project, Limited English Proficient (LEP) Considerations, and Exceptional Children (EC) Considerations.
    (pdf, 468kb)

  • North Carolina Extended Content Standards
    The No Child Left Behind Act requires that all students, including those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, have access to the standard course of study at grade level. This document provides entry point extensions so that all students can have meaningful and functional access to grade level standards. This reference document should be used to develop goals, activities and materials for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.

  • Cooperative Innovative High School Programs

  • Transition Planning For 21st Century Schools
    Because learning is a continuous process, transition planning is important for all who educate and guide students. UCLA (2003) urges schools to "understand the impact of transitions and establish a range of transition supports". Transition Planning is designed to support districts, schools, and classrooms with the development and evaluation of a comprehensive and coordinated transition plan. Although students experience transitions at each grade level, this document offers a framework for transitions that occur during preschool to kindergarten, second grade to third grade, elementary to middle grades, middles grades to secondary and beyond. Additional transition resources are provided.
    (pdf, 638kb)

  • School Improvement Plan
    • Checklist for SIP Planning for 2008-11 Cycle
      (xls, 28kb)
    • SIP template for 2008-11 cycle
      (doc, 32kb)


  • North Carolina in the World
    A collaborative statewide effort to increase K-12 student knowledge and skills about the world. The Center for International Understanding coordinates this initiative to assist educators preparing students to thrive in an increasingly global environment.

  • The Balanced Curriculum: A Guiding Document for Scheduling and Implementation of the NC Standard Course of Study at the Elementary Level
    This guiding document for elementary school focuses on the importance and value of delivering a well-rounded education which includes all areas of the Standard Course of Study.
    (pdf, 1.4mb | ppt, 860kb)

  • The Balanced Curriculum: A Guiding Document for Scheduling and Implementation of the NC Standard Course of Study in the Middle Grades
    This guiding document for the middle grades focuses on the importance and value of delivering a well-rounded education which includes all areas of the Standard Course of Study. The PowerPoint includes notes that can be used to provide an overview of the initiative and resulting document.
    (pdf, 70.4mb | ppt, 608kb)

  • K-2 Assessment Podcast
    (mp3, 7.0mb)

  • 21st Century Skills - An Interview with Nicky
  • Operating Procedures Manual for Enrollment of High School Intellectually Gifted and Mature Students in Community College
    These procedures have been prepared cooperatively by the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to facilitate effective planning for cooperative programs between community colleges and high schools in North Carolina. These procedures replace previous procedures for Huskins, concurrent enrollment, and intellectually gifted students programs. This document is effective with the planning cycle for cooperative programs between community colleges and high schools for the 2004-2005 high school and college academic year.
    (pdf, 383kb)

  • Last Best Chance 2004 - Middle Grades Task Force Report
    The Middle School Task Force Report includes data and research collected over a two-year period regarding the status of middle level education in our state. The Task Force provides the first comprehensive look at middle grade education since the 1989 publication of Last Best Chance. This document includes recoomendations endorsed by the State Board of Education.
    (pdf, 584kb)

  • Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
    This document is the current weighted grade agreement between UNC-General Administration, the North Carolina Community College System, and NCDPI.
    (pdf, 10kb)

  • Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA)
    This agreement is a transfer course list containing 600+ courses eligible for 5 quality points through the North Carolina Community College System.
    (pdf, 53kb)

  • UNC Minimum Course Requirements

  • NC Course of Study Graduation Requirements

  • Textbook Adoption

  • Employment and Licensure

  • Community College System