Literacy Instruction Standards

On October 7, 2021, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved the Literacy Instruction Standards (LIS)

as outlined in Section V of SB 387: Excellent Public Schools Act of 2021. The LIS set a level of expectation for

teaching literacy in core instruction and serve as a framework for the development and alignment of curriculum

and instruction for all public schools statewide. While the NC Standard Course of Study (NCSCOS) sets student

expectations, the LIS and their associated instructional practices set expectations for teaching literacy.

Modification of local curriculum and instruction begins in the 2022-2023 school year, with full implementation

expected by 2024-2025. Please note: resources & dates are tentative and subject to change.

• Timeline

• Literacy Instruction Standards Toolkit