Fall 2013 Social Studies Supervisors Institute Village Inn Event Center, Clemmons NC November 15, 2013 Internet Login Information Login access = Password = Wiki site: Internet Login Information Login access = Password = Wiki site:

NCDPI K-12 Social Studies Team Section Chief Fay Gore K-12 Consultants: Ann Carlock Justyn Knox Steve Masyada Michelle McLaughlin Program Assistant Bernadette Cole

Are We READY?

 Essential Standards  Crosswalks  Unpacking Documents  Key Terminology  Online Modules  Graphic Organizers  SS Updates & Webinars  SS Wiki Site  SI 2011 Resources UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARDS  Concept-Based Lesson Planning  Online Resources  Classroom Assessment Samples  Data Literacy  SI 2013 Resources  Unit Development Planning & Design  Aligning Classroom Assessments  Disciplinary Literacy  SI 2012 Resources DEVELOPING LOCAL CURRICULA IMPROVING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE Phase I Phase II Phase III NC K-12 Social Studies

3 Shifts in the Essential Standards  Written Using The Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy  Organized Around Five (5) Conceptual Strands  Written To A Conceptual Framework

 Essential Standards  Crosswalks  Unpacking Documents  Key Terminology  Online Modules  Graphic Organizers  SS Updates & Webinars  SS Wiki Site  SI 2011 Resources UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARDS  Concept-Based Lesson Planning  Online Resources  Classroom Assessment Samples  Data Literacy  SI 2013 Resources  Unit Development Planning & Design  Aligning Classroom Assessments  Disciplinary Literacy  SI 2012 Resources DEVELOPING LOCAL CURRICULA IMPROVING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE Phase I Phase II Phase III NC K-12 Social Studies

Disciplinary Literacy

Honors Implementation Information

How Are You Sequencing? Social Studies Electives There are no NCDPI prerequisites for any of the social studies elective courses Social Studies Essential Standards: Electives American Humanities Psychology Sociology The Cold War Turning Points in American History Twentieth Century Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Twenty-First Century Geography World Humanities African American Studies American Indian Studies Latin American Studies Advanced Placement (AP) social studies courses offered by College Board AP European History AP Government and Politics: U.S. AP Government and Politics: Comparative AP Human Geography AP Macroeconomics AP Microeconomics AP Psychology AP U.S. History (May fulfill both U.S. History graduation requirements) AP World History (May fulfill the World History requirement)

Course Code Connections

 Essential Standards  Crosswalks  Unpacking Documents  Key Terminology  Online Modules  Graphic Organizers  SS Updates & Webinars  SS Wiki Site  SI 2011 Resources UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARDS  Concept-Based Lesson Planning  Online Resources  Classroom Assessment Samples  Data Literacy  SI 2013 Resources  Unit Development Planning & Design  Aligning Classroom Assessments  Disciplinary Literacy  SI 2012 Resources DEVELOPING LOCAL CURRICULA IMPROVING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE Phase I Phase II Phase III NC K-12 Social Studies

K-12 Social Studies Wiki

Phase IV What Does it Mean to be Literate in Social Studies?

The C3 Framework

Inquiry and the C3 Framework Inquiry at the heart! Formed by core* disciplines of civics, economics, geography, and history. Composed of deep and enduring understandings, concepts, and skills from the disciplines. Emphasizes skills and practices as preparation for democratic decision-making.

Inquiry Arc in C3 Framework Set of interlocking and mutually reinforcing ideas featuring four dimensions of informed inquiry in social studies: –Developing questions and planning inquiries –Applying disciplinary tools and concepts –Evaluating sources and using evidence –Communicating conclusions and taking informed action See our previous webinar at

Global Task Force Recommendations Goals –Understand the current state of global education in North Carolina –Explore successful practices and new ideas –Develop a set of commitments to improve the global awareness, competency, and engagement of North Carolina’s high school graduates.

The 5 Commitments Robust and Cutting-edge Teacher Support and Tools Leading-edge Language Instruction New School Models District Networking and Recognition Strategic International Relationships

Student Formative Assessment Tool Goal is to helps learners:  Assess their competency in the five strands of social studies around learning  Document their active engagement in social studies  Become reflective and autonomous in their learning.

Analyzing Student Work Pilot  Process to collect data to populate Standard 6 for educators teaching in grades/subjects where there is no End of Grade (EOG), End of Course (EOC), Common Exam, or Career Technical Education (CTE) assessment  Involves the collection of student work to document student growth  Social Studies Pilot with World History & 7 th Grade  Contact Jennifer DeNeal at or

Break Out Sessions  Getting Student to Go Beyond the Textbook  Using Data to Inform your Social Studies Program  Incorporating Global Education Into Your Social Studies Program  How to Expect and Get Good Performance From Diverse Learners  Strategic Planning For Social Studies  Online Resources for Educators from the NC Government & Heritage Library

Informational & Closing Sessions  NC Final Exams Update (*Note: Write any questions you have about the NC Final Exams on the index card in your packet. We will collect them at the end of lunch)  Elevating & Advocating for Social Studies

NEXT STEPS What can we do to elevate and advocate for Social Studies?

Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year Recognizes outstanding history teaching at state and national level K-5 and 6-12 in alternate years State winner: $1,000 award, archive of books and resources for school Criteria: –3 years classroom experience –Commitment to American History –Creativity and innovation –Use of primary sources 2014 nominations are for Contact Steve Masyada at nc.gov for more information. nc.gov Website: n.org/programs- exhibitions/national- history-teacher-year n.org/programs- exhibitions/national- history-teacher-year Justin Ashley of McAlpine Elementary School, 2013 NC Winner! (photo: Union County Weekly News)Union County Weekly News

National Council of the Social Studies Awards Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the YearOutstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award for Global Understanding Given in Honor of James M. BeckerAward for Global Understanding Given in Honor of James M. Becker Grant for the Enhancement of Geographic LiteracyGrant for the Enhancement of Geographic Literacy FASSE Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars AwardFASSE Christa McAuliffe Reach for the Stars Award

North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Awards Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year –$ check –Session presentation on topic of choice at NCCSS conference NCCSS Student Teacher Scholarship –$1, scholarship NCCSS Teacher Grants –Up to $1, Outstanding Senior Social Studies Award –For graduating students!

North Carolina’s Official Senate Youth Site Next Year’s Applications Available – August 1,

RHO KAPPA  National Social Studies Honor Society  rhokappa.socialstudies.org

REFLECTIONS What do we need to do or continue to prepare our student to be college, career and civic READY?

 Essential Standards  Crosswalks  Unpacking Documents  Key Terminology  Online Modules  Graphic Organizers  SS Update Webinars  SS Wiki Site UNPACKING THE STANDARDS  Concept-Based Lesson Planning  Online Resources  Classroom Assessment Samples  Data Literacy  Unit Development Planning & Design  Templates That Support Unit Design  Aligning Classroom Assessments  Disciplinary Literacy DEVELOPING LOCAL CURRICULA INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN Phase I Phase II Phase III NC K-12 Social Studies

 Partnership with Capitol Broadcasting  Charactermattersnc.com  NC Youth Advisory Council  Student Leadership Institute