State Education Demographics

• Number of K-12 students: 1,397,124
• Number of School Administrative Units: 216 LEAs (Local Education Agencies) (117 public schools + 99 charter schools)

Standards Resources:  Curriculum and Instruction

State Science Standards

• Information: The 2009 NC Essential Standards for Science were approved by the NC State Board of Education in February 2010. These new standards will be implemented in the 2012-2013 school year. The 2004 Standard Course of Study for Science will be the tested curriculum through the 2011-2012 school year.

2005-2006: Implementation Year for K-8 2004 curriculum; 9-12 still using 1999 curriculum

State Science Assessment Information:

• Type of Assessment: Multiple Choice
• Grades Tested: In 2009, the NC General Assembly did away with state end-of-course assessments for Chemistry and Physics.

North Carolina Public School Accountability Services

North Carolina Science Teachers Association (NCSTA)
The Science House
NCDPI Science Webpage
North Carolina Science Mathematics, and Technology Education Center

Other CSSS members from this state:

Associate Members

Clara Stallings

Affiliate Members

Linda Stroud

Honorary Members

Bill Spooner