Textbooks will be reviewed by teachers in the summer of 1999 and presented for adoption by the State Board of Education. Schools will start the 2000-2001 school year with a revised curriculum and new materials. End-of course tests will be field tested during this year. Staff development and documents are planned for parents, teachers, and administrators. In 2000 - 2001, assessments will be revised in Biology, Physical Science, Physics, and Chemistry for alignment with the revised curriculum.
Local districts are responsible for program accountability.
Institutions of Higher Education. NC Business Committee for Education. NC Science Leadership Association. NC Science Teachers Association. Council of State Science Supervisors.