ELMONT UFSD INTEGRATING LITERACY & SOCIAL STUDIES “A FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESS” SUPERINTENDENT AL HARPER

NYS SOCIAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION: FRAMEWORK, CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENT social-studies-introduction-framework- curriculum-assessment

Today’s Goals Explore the Social Studies Framework Identify and understand the three Social Studies Shifts and six Social Studies Practices. Analyze an inquiry based lesson to identify the Shifts and Practices.

NYS SOCIAL STUDIES: TOOLKIT AND INQUIRIES ys-social-studies-toolkit-and-inquiries

WHY DOES THE FRAMEWORK MATTER? Teaching Literacy Through Content - By incorporating complex texts, all Elmont students can accomplish a higher level of literacy and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for rigorous assessments in the framework of global content. Social Studies Literacy - Being literate in Social Studies means understanding the conventions by which documents within the Social Studies disciplines are written, including the integration of ReadyGen trade books, primary sources, images, maps, data, and artifacts. Doing Social Studies -Social Studies helps students understand, respect and appreciate the commonalities and differences that give the U.S character and identity. It lends itself to be incorporated into the 90 minute literacy block, character education program and other Elmont specific events.

THE FRAMEWORK Emphasis on: Balance of content and skills Civics and preparing students for citizenship and to take informed action.

THE FRAMEWORK Inquiry Arc 1.Developing questions and planning inquiries 2.Applying disciplinary concepts and tools 3.Evaluating sources and using evidence 4.Communicating conclusions and taking informed action

TIMELINE FOR ADOPTION OF FRAMEWORK & NEW ASSESSMENTS April 28, 2014 Early Fall 2014 June 2018 June 2019 June 2020 Framework adopted by the NYS Board of Regents NYSED to release a Field Guide with guidance on how to integrate social studies content, practices, and CCLS in the context of rigorous, inquiry-driven instruction The first administration for Regents examinations aligned to the Framework in Global History and Geography (Assessing Concepts and Skills from 10 th grade Global ). The first administration for Regents examinations aligned to the Framework in US History and Government Date for graduation of first class required to pass both Global and USHG aligned to the new Framework.

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The link to the curriculum is: Log In: Elmont (as written/case sensitive) Password: EUFSD45 (as written/case sensitive)

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?

TASK: 1.Go to the following website: The link to the curriculum is: Log In: Elmont (as written/case sensitive) Password: EUFSD45 (as written/case sensitive) 2.Select a grade specific unit that aligns to the Elmont Social Studies map (something that you would normally teach in Sept. through Jan.). 3. Within the unit select one lesson to explore :  Note the NYS Social Studies Framework  Note the Social Studies Practices within the lesson  Note the CC Learning Standards Literacy in History/Social Studies  Note the Essential Unit Question  Visit the resources within the lesson that have links 4.How would you use these resources in your Social Studies lessons? 5.What components of the Social Studies Framework will help strengthen instructional practices that will lead to an improvement in student achievement?

DISCUSSION POINTS: 1.How would you use the Putnam BOCES resources in conjunction with the Social Studies textbook when planning a unit/lesson? 2.What components of the Social Studies Framework will help strengthen instructional practices that will lead to an improvement in student achievement?