Social Studies Education News: Be a Part of the Cadre, Recognize Students, Project Citizen

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 06/21/2018 02:54 PM PDT

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Applications for Social Studies Cadre: Due June 30

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Your Opportunity to . . .

  • Deepen your Teaching Practice
  • Collaborate with Teachers across Washington
  • Contribute to Social Studies Learning & Teaching

The OSPI Social Studies Program is now accepting applications for openings for practicing educators to serve on OSPI's Statewide Social Studies Cadre. Interested teachers may apply by completing the online application.

Find out more about what Sue Metzler (photographed to the right), Mukilteo educator, has accomplished as part of this amazing group: From the Cadre: Keep Social Studies Alive!

The Social Studies Cadre serves as a teaching and advisory team for state social studies education. Using their teaching experience and expertise in social studies education, they work in support of OSPI’s Civic Education Initiative.

With the expanded state focus on civic education, this year’s selection of new members for the Washington State Social Studies Cadre takes on additional importance. Cadre members will lead the professional development required by the new civics legislation.

Cadre positions are open in the following Education Service Districts and grade bands.

  • ESD 105: Elementary
  • ESD 112: Elementary and Middle School
  • ESD 113: Middle School
  • ESD 114: Middle School
  • ESD 121: High School
  • ESD 123: High School
  • ESD 171: Middle School
  • ESD 189: High School

The deadline for applying is June 30, 2018. Applications will be vetted during July, and all applicants will be notified of results by August 1, 2018. New Social Studies Cadre members will be announced in September. Positions that are not filled during this process will remain open until filled.

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Nominate a Deserving Student for the Daniel J. Evans Civic Education Award

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Cece, a former D.J. Evans Awardee

Do you have students who have shown civic leadership at school or in your local community? If so, you have an opportunity to recognize their contributions. Read more about this award program, established by the Washington State Legislature to shine a light on contributions made by third- through twelfth-grade student leaders. 

Learn more from former award recipient, Cece (Marysville School District): Cece.

Nominate a student online by June 30: DJ Evans 2018.

Professional Development Opportunity! Project Citizen

Project Citizen professional development trainings present unique opportunities for elementary, middle school and high school teachers to take part in professional development featuring We the People: Project Citizen, one of the country’s foremost civic education programs.

  • Learn how to use Project Citizen in your setting
  • Learn about public policy and policy-making from experts in the field
  • Examine strategies to improve literacy skills with authentic civic action
  • Apply classroom management skills to project-based learning
  • Integrate interdisciplinary learning into classroom instruction
  • Enhance use of interactive teaching methods

    Find the full flyer and registration form here: Project Citizen.

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    Recurring Features: OSPI’s Civic Education Initiative & Social Studies Teachers Connect

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    OSPI Social Studies supports standards-based learning and teaching for students and teachers across Washington State. Information on Social Studies K-12 Learning Standards and classroom-based assessments for civics, economics, geography, and history is available on the website. The site provides information on graduation requirements, the laws and regulations governing social studies, and resources (people, organizations, programs, and processes) that enhance social studies curriculum and practice. 

    OSPI’s Civic Education Initiative (CEI) seeks to ensure that every student is provided a high-caliber civic education from kindergarten through high school graduation. This year’s work focuses on building the Washington Social Studies Commons and WA C3 State Hub, an open educational resource featuring high-quality, Washington-centric inquiries for use by K-12 social studies students and teachers alike. If you would like to participate, please contact Carol Coe, Social Studies Program Supervisor, OSPI, by phone (360-725-6351) or email: carol.coe@k12.wa.us.

    Visit Social Studies Teachers (SST) Connect. Explore the curriculum maps and the instructional maps to find contact information of colleagues in Washington state who are teaching the same courses or working on the same instructional practices as you. Share your contact information. Make 2017-18 the school year to meet and learn with colleagues beyond your school and district.