TEA Social Studies Curriculum Update Texas Social Studies Supervisors Association Spring Conference March 24, 2011 Rosemary Morrow, PhD and Julie Brelsford 1 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

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College and Career Readiness Standards “If America is to remain competitive in tomorrow's global workforce, our students must first be able to successfully complete the first year of college without the need for remedial or developmental education.” Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, 3 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Higher Expectations Graduation Requirements Revised Social Studies TEKS College and Career Readiness Standards End-of-Course Tests 4 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Graduation Requirements Minimum High School Program Social Studies Requirements –U.S. History Since 1877 –World History OR World Geography –U.S. Government (one semester) –Economics (one semester) 5 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Graduation Requirements Recommended High School Program (RHSP) Social Studies Requirements – U.S. History Since 1877 – World History – World Geography – U.S. Government – Economics Neither the State Board of Education (SBOE) nor the Texas Education Agency (TEA) make specific sequence recommendations for social studies courses. 6 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Graduation Requirements Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) Social Studies Requirements – U.S. History – World History – World Geography – U.S. Government – Economics Advanced measures include any combination of four from original research/project, test data, and college academic courses. 7 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Classes in Twelfth Graders First class to have 4 X 4 RHSP Eleventh Graders First 8 th grade class affected by SSI grade advancement requirements Eighth graders First class to have end-of-course assessments as a graduation requirement 8 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Graduation Requirements The latest information regarding graduation requirements can be found at Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) 10 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Elementary Social Studies Content Kindergarten - self, home, family, and classroom Grade 1 - classroom, school, and community Grade 2 - local community Grade 3 - communities Grade 4 - Texas history from early beginnings to the present Grade 5 - United States history from 1565 to the present 11 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Middle School Social Studies Content Grade 6 - Contemporary world Grade 7 - Texas history from early times to the present Grade 8 - U. S. History from early colonial period through Reconstruction 12 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

High School Social Studies Courses U.S. History Since 1877 World History World Geography U.S. Government Economics with emphasis on Free Enterprise 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

High School Social Studies Electives Psychology Sociology Special Topics in Social Studies Research 14 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Revised Social Studies TEKS Longer introduction More specific More student expectations More historical figures Written with assessment in mind 15 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Longer Introduction Greater specificity “Including” and “such as” statement Role of U.S. free enterprise system Definition of Constitutional republic Celebrate Freedom Week and Constitution Day Statement regarding actions and the ideals in the founding documents 16 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

More specific – U.S. History example (2)(D) explain the significance of the following dates years as turning points: 1898, (Spanish-American War), , (World War I), 1929, 1941 (the Great Depression begins), , (World War II), 1957 (Sputnik launch ignites U.S.-Soviet space race), (Martin Luther King Jr. assassination and 1957.U.S. lands on the moon), 1991 (Cold War ends), 2001 (terrorist attacks on World Trade Center and the Pentagon), and 2008 (election of first black president, Barack Obama). 17 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

More Student Expectations GradeSE K GradeSE US38 WH44 WG1 Gov-2 Psy8 Soc21 Sp Topics10 Research18 Eco21 18 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

More Historical Figures – grade 5 example 1997 TEKS – 4 “including,” 19 “such as” historical figures Revised 2010 TEKS – 23 “including,” 12 “such as” historical figures 19 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Written with assessment in mind – world history (6)(A) The student is expected to: summarizecompare the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations 20 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Social Studies TEKS Revised social studies and economics TEKS second reading and final adoption – May 21, 2010 Effective date of revised social studies and economics TEKS – August 23, 2010 Implementation of social studies and economics TEKS – School Year 21 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Social Studies TEKS Revised social studies TEKS /index.html /index.html Revised economics TEKS /index.html 22 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Celebrate Freedom Week The purpose of Celebrate Freedom Week is to educate students about the sacrifices made in the founding of the United States and the values on which the United States was founded. The week of September 17 is designated as Celebrate Freedom Week in public schools in Texas unless the local board of trustees designates another week. c.html 23 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Personal Financial Literacy Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) has been incorporated into the new TEKS for Economics with an Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and its Benefits. Nine new sets of instructional materials have been added by the SBOE to the approved list. 24 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Bible Literacy The text of H.B (under “Documents”) and updated “Frequently Asked Questions” on the social studies web page: Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Bible Literacy PEIMS Numbers for Bible Literacy: – Independent Study in English: Hebrew Scripture (Old Testament) (1/2- 1 unit) (HEBSCEN) – Independent Study in English: New Testament (1/2-1 unit) (NEWTENG) – Independent Study in English: Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament (1/2-1 unit) (HSNTENG) – Special Topics in Social Studies: Hebrew Scripture (Old Testament) (1/2 unit) (HEBSCSS) – Special Topics in Social Studies: New Testament (1/2 unit) (NEWSCSS) – Special Topics in Social Studies: Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament (1/2 unit) (HSNTSS) 26 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Professional Development and Resources 27 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Professional Development Summer 2011 Professional development – summer 2011 and ongoing Social Studies K-12 Overview Grade 8 Social Studies Academy U.S. History Since 1877 EOC Success World History EOC Success World Geography EOC Success 28 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Instructional Materials Social Studies Instructional Materials – information to be provided as it becomes available TEKS, CRS, and Instructional Materials Working Document (Updated January 2011) Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved. 29

Social Studies Webpage Check out the curriculum social studies webpage: 30 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

An RtI Model Tier I – High quality, focused core curriculum – For all students Tier II – Small group intervention – 10 to 20% of students Tier III – Intensive intervention – 5 to 10% of students 31 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Strategies for providing support: –Learning –Listening –Speaking –Reading –Writing 74a.html#74.4 English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) 32 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Interdisciplinary learning experiences for all grade levels Aligned to TEKS and CCRS Designed to engage learners and allow for individualized pacing Resources available at Training available through ESCs Gifted/Talented (G/T) Performance Standards 33 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

ELA/Reading Update TEKS – ELA/Reading TEKS professional development - provided through ESCs – Elective courses adopted March 2010, to be implemented beginning Instructional Materials – New K - 1 middle school reading and 2-12 literature/reading The Dyslexia Handbook - updated and SBOE-approved - September Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Math Current Professional Development – Middle-school Students in Texas: Algebra Ready (MSTAR) Math Academies for grades 5 – 8 – Elementary Students in Texas: Algebra Ready (ESTAR) for grades K – 5 – Geometric Approach to Algebra Readiness (GATAR) for grades 6 – 8 – Algebra I End-of-Course (EOC) Success Professional Development – MSTAR Math Academies Follow-Up: Summer 2011 – Algebra II EOC Success: Summer 2011 – Geometry EOC Success: Summer 2011 MSTAR Universal Screener for grades 5 – 8 – Focused on skills needed for algebra readiness – Can be accessed at 35 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Science New K-12 science TEKS implemented in Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC) still an option on the Recommended High School Program - FAQ at Professional development Spring and summer Chemistry and Physics EOC Success Ongoing - K-12 Overview, 5-8 Science Academy, Biology EOC Success Science Instruction Materials Proclamation 2012 (Science) postponed Request for supplemental instructional materials that meet all of the new and expanded TEKS: Grades 5-8 and Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics and Chemistry (IPC), and Physics 36 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

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What You Need to Know The Texas Virtual School Network (TxVSN) provides additional opportunities and options for Texas students through online courses for grades TxVSN courses are teacher-led, highly interactive online courses that have been reviewed and comply 100% with the TEKS and with the National Standards of Quality for online courses. All high school courses are taught by Texas certified teachers who have special professional development for teaching online. 40 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

What You Need to Know Middle schools are now eligible to request courses for high school credit. TxVSN allotment paid for courses offered over the summer of Stay tuned for information regarding Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

TEA Best Practices Clearinghouse (BPC) Examples/summaries collected from high- performing campuses, districts, and charter schools Access to Texas-specific and general best practice research reports and resources Convenient means for schools to share successful practices One-stop shopping web site for Texas-focused educational best practices Link: 42 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

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Project Share Project Share provides an e-learning platform to support a community of practitioners dedicated to improving teaching and learning through an interactive and engaging environment. Information is available from your education service center (ESC). 45 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Project Share Option 1: Enter through the Project Share website at Option 2: Enter through the Epsilen website at Contact your ESC for account information. 46 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Project Share Complete online professional development courses Collaborate and share resources with other teachers – same interests – same professional development needs Access digital content – Online repositories – State owned instructional materials 47 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

Project Share provides an elearning platform to support a community of practitioners dedicated to improving teaching and learning through an interactive and engaging environment. Information is available from your education service center. Project Share 48 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

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OnTrack for College Readiness 50 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

OnTRACK Overview Online learning tools (lessons) for students in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies developed to increase student preparedness and performance on STAAR high school assessments leading to a higher degree of College and Career Readiness. All learning tools are being developed within TEA’s Project Share platform and it is free. 51 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

OnTRACK Purpose Help students exceed the minimum score required on each high school STAAR assessment in order to meet graduation requirements. Prepare all students to meet the college- readiness component of the STAAR assessments. 52 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

OnTRACK Courses Should be used as a supplemental resource May be used as intervention or acceleration materials with students Include World Geography, World History, and U.S. History courses 53 Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved.

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TEA Curriculum Contacts Rosemary Morrow, Ph.D. Director of Social Studies Division of Curriculum Copyright © Texas Education Agency All rights reserved. Julie Brelsford Assistant Director of Social Studies

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