After considerable work and preparation from the Onslow County School's Teacher Leadership Councils (TLCs), the Department of Instructional Services is pleased to announce that the 2012-2013 Standards Division Documents based on the Common Core and Essential Standards are now available for all subjects and grade levels.

Please use these documents as you begin to work on unit plans, lesson plans, and common assessments for the 2012-2013 school year. It is imperative that all staff members have access to and utilize these division documents.

The Onslow County School System is rich with outstanding teacher leaders. Our TLC members have done considerable work in this process. We look forward to our continued TLC work during the 2012-2013 school year as we shift our focus to learning targets, task analysis, common assessments (MSL's) and developing benchmark assessments.