During this session, participants will focus on the ongoing implementation of the 2024 Standard Course of Study (SCoS) for World Languages, with an overview of the available support tools, updated resources, and 2026-2027 professional development. Policy questions will also be discussed, along with specific materials for classical, dual language/immersion (DL/I), heritage, and modern language programs.
This session focuses on translating North Carolina Standard Course of Study expectations into high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that drives student learning. Participants will examine the architecture of standards, unpack key concepts and skills, and align instructional planning, tasks, and assessments to ensure coherence and rigor.
Kelly Schultz entered the field of education in the Spring of 2008 as a secondary English Language Arts teacher. She has since progressed in the field serving as a curriculum coach, MTSS District Coordinator, and NCDPI Education Consultant. Kelly has taught in both Illinois and North... Read More →
Learn how middle school educators can successfully transition to teaching high school computer science courses through accessible tools, curriculum supports, and real classroom strategies that build confidence and capacity.
Join this session to explore the NC Social Studies Standards and support documents. Learn how to align instruction and assessment effectively while incorporating inquiry indicators to promote critical thinking. Discover valuable resources designed to support educators in implementing engaging, standards-based social studies instruction.
This session will explore practical, research-based strategies to support discourse in developing both mathematical understanding and academic language. Participants will examine what meaningful math talk looks like across K–12 settings and learn practical strategies to create inclusive environments where all students feel empowered to share, refine, and challenge ideas. Educators will strengthen their ability to facilitate discussion, ask purposeful questions, and shift toward student-centered sense-making so that every learner has access to rigorous and engaging mathematics.
This interactive session provides a high-level overview of the NC Student Success Standards and their alignment with MTSS, data-informed practice, and the ASCA National Model 5th Edition. Participants will explore what’s new, how the standards connect to existing systems and initiatives, and why this shift matters for school counseling practice and student outcomes.
This interactive session provides a high-level overview of the NC Student Success Standards and their alignment with MTSS, data-informed practice, and the ASCA National Model 5th Edition. Participants will explore what’s new, how the standards connect to existing systems and initiatives, and why this shift matters for school counseling practice and student outcomes.
This session will assist administrators and educators in deeply examining the common framework of the four artistic process strands of Connect, Create, Present, and Respond, the eight standards and 16 learning objective throughlines in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Participants will gain an understanding of how the new structure of the standards promotes interdisciplinary connections between the arts disciplines and other academic content.
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers and School Specialists. In this session, participants will dive into the 2025 North Carolina English Language Development (ELD) Standards to move toward a shared, school-wide responsibility for Multilingual Learner (ML) success. This comprehensive workshop explores the "who, what, and how" of supporting North Carolina's diverse ML population. Participants will analyze the ELD Standards Framework, and how they serve as the roadmap for weaving language development into core academic content. Key takeaways include: strategic resource navigation; evidence-based instructional strategies; collaborative leadership; data-informed decision making. Whether you are a district leader designing professional development or a classroom teacher looking for immediate instructional supports, this session provides the framework to ensure our MLs reach their highest potential.
In this K-12 session, unpack the ELA standards and dig into how they build across grade levels. Through collaborative discussions and real-world classroom examples, attendees will gain a better idea as to what standards-aligned instruction could look like in practice and how they support student growth in all areas of literacy. This session will also provide updates on the 2026 SCoS timeline, information regarding messaging and resources currently available to support installation, and a review of major shifts.
