Celebrate Filipino American History Month
Join us in celebrating October as Filipino-American History Month. RCW 43.117.120 acknowledges Filipino-Americans’ “lasting impact on the history and heritage of Washington State and the United States.”
To learn more about Filipino-American history in the United States, visit the Filipino American National Historical Society. Additionally, HistoryLink.org features several articles about Filipino-American history and people here in Washington State.
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October Observances
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This observance was launched in 1945 when Congress declared the first week in October as “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” Later renamed and extended to a month, NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy.
Also celebrated in October is LGBT History Month, a U.S. observance started in 1994 to recognize lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history and the history of the gay-rights movement. October was chosen as the month of observance since National Coming Out Day already existed as a holiday on October 11.
In October we also recognize Global Diversity Awareness Month, a month to celebrate and increase awareness about the diversity of cultures and ethnicities and the positive impact diversity can have on society.
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Book a Live Virtual Tour of the Washington State Capitol
Washington State Capitol Visitor Services now offers live virtual tours! Students and teachers interact in real time with a tour guide to explore the Washington State Capitol. Virtual tours give students the opportunity to see and learn about the historical spaces where government happens.
While a guided virtual tour is ideal, if you are unable to schedule a guided virtual tour – no worries! Students may explore the same virtual space on their own with Xplore Washington State Capitol Virtual Tour. 360 degree panoramas, voice overs, photos, and text guide them through the three branches of government and demonstrate the importance of voting and public participation in the law making process.
Book a Distance Learning Live Virtual Tour or find the Xplore Washington State Capitol webpage for your class.
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Do you have a good story to share?
OSPI is seeking stories that recognize Social Studies educators doing good work in grades K-12. We encourage administrators and educators to submit stories of districts, schools, classrooms, or community organizations promoting Social Studies. Send your story to SocialStudies@k12.wa.us.
Districts Apply Now for the Civics Grant!
These grants were created in response to SB 5092 Section 501 (4)(q) to support districts in enhancing civic education through in-service training and the development or adoption of curriculum and instructional materials.
Districts identified as first class are eligible for up to $1,500 and districts identified as second class are eligible for up to $750.
Districts may apply as a consortium (partner with other districts) in order to leverage this funding, such as combining funding and staff for a professional development opportunity. Visit the Social Studies website for more information.
Application deadline: November 4 | 4:00 pm PT
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2020-21 Assessment Reporting Requirements for Social Studies
Thank you for submitting your report! If you have not yet completed this, please report here now.
For the 2020–21 school year, school districts are required to report assessment information for the Arts, Educational Technology, Health and Physical Education, and Social Studies. For more information, visit the OSPI reporting website or the Social Studies reporting web page.
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Introducing the Washington State Ethnic Studies Portal
OSPI has launched the Washington State Ethnic Studies Portal on the Open Educational Resources (OER) Commons. Curated by the Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee, the site includes best practices, tools, and resources for districts and educators as they prepare for and implement Ethnic Studies Instruction (as per RCW28A.300.112). This site will continue to be updated to reflect the most current research and practice.
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Diversity in Juries
Why does it matter and why is it so hard to get?
Focusing specifically on jury diversity, this blog spotlights and links to lesson plans which judges will deliver in classrooms. Judges in the Classroom lesson plans and supporting materials are free for both teachers and judges.
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 2021 Student Mock Election: Get Prepared!
The Student Mock Election is a non-partisan event that teaches students about the elections process and becoming an informed voter. Students vote on real ballot measures and real candidates, just like they will when they turn 18. #FutureVoter
Voting is free to all Washington State public, private, tribal and homeschool students in grades K-12. No pre-registration necessary.
 TEACH with TVW Presents:
Breaking News: Governor Jay Inslee will be the next guest on TVW's CONNECTS! CONNECTS gathers student questions from around the state for a virtual Q&A which airs on TVW. Question submissions are due October 18th. Teach with TVW is a free resource for teachers to integrate into their civics curriculum.
LEARN HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Learn From History Coalition Launch & Resources
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is proud to join over two dozen other non-profit organizations and professional associations as an inaugural partner on the Learn From History Coalition, which launched September 8. The following resources can be useful in local advocacy and conversations about social studies learning and teaching:
Follow the Coalition online and on social media: LearnFromHistory.org | @LearnFromHist | Facebook.
International Archeology Day at the Burke
FREE and Open to the Public!
Join The Burke Museum for an afternoon of fun activities, including information on local and global archaeology, activities such as making your own Roman tablet, flint knapping, and more! For more information, visit AIA Puget Sound Facebook page or email ulrikek@evergreen.edu.
October 23 | 1-4 pm | Masks required
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Teacher Guides Available on OER
Find valuable teacher guides for the League of Women Voters' elementary level (grades 3-5) textbook The State We're In: Washington on the Open Educational Resources (OER) hub. Each lesson plan corresponds with a chapter of the textbook for use in the classroom. The resource is designed to engage students with a launch activity, focused notes, and a focused inquiry.
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The Breath Project Seeking Educators
The Breath Project (TBP) is excited to be launching a multi-year collaborative initiative, The Reparations Project, and is looking to collaborate with instructors and professors who are willing to incorporate a mock-trial assignment into their curriculum in the 2021-2022 academic year.
The topic of the mock-trial is fictional lawsuit that takes place in an unnamed small town in the rural south. The suit for reparations is brought by the descendants of slaves against the descendants of former slave owners, both of whom are still living in the same community. TBP will provide the background and facts on which the suit is based.
If you are interested, please email thebreathproject2020@gmail.com
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Attention: Dual and Multilanguage Educators
Now Available: "Since Time Immemorial" Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum Spanish Language Resources
Welcome to the opening of the 2021-2022 school year! The Office of Native Education is excited to announce that Spanish language lesson resources for the Since Time Immemorial tribal sovereignty and history curriculum are now available! Spanish language resources for most of the lessons, kindergarten through high school, are included as you navigate to lessons for your grade level. Please join us for any of our upcoming introductory webinars as we navigate through the curriculum website. The webinars are free. Additional information, including webinar dates and registration information, can be found on our STI Fall Training Schedule, or read the memo.
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Learning With the Libraries
Join Online Fall Series
The folks at CS4 (Council of State Social Studies Specialists) would like to share opportunities for professional development this Fall. Libraries include the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum and the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum. Learn more about the series.
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Learn with Climate Generation
Extreme Weather Phenomenon
Climate Generation, a nationally recognized nonprofit providing interdisciplinary climate change education training and resources for over 15 years, is offering climate change education professional development opportunities for educators in science, humanities, and social studies, and author interdisciplinary curriculum resources. Join their Fall workshop series to learn about the best practices of climate change education.
If you are unable to make these events live, you can find the recordings, related resources, and supporting material on the Teach Climate Network Hub. It is open to any and all educators! You can sign up for the Network to get your unique username, password and start exploring.
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Invitation for WA History & Social Studies Teachers
Annual Conference - Online
Secure your space to meet with an author of a recently published work of history. The conference is offering a copy of one of these three books to each teacher who attends, but space is limited, so sign up today! Participating authors are:
- Kenneth R Coleman (Dangerous Subjects: James D. Saules and the Rise of Black Exclusion in Oregon),
- Lawrence M Lipin (Eleanor Baldwin and the Woman’s Point of View: New Thought Radicalism in Portland’s Progressive Era), and
- Joseph Taylor III (Persistent Callings: Seasons of Work and Identity on the Oregon Coast).
October 28 | Noon | Email lsmarshall@ou.edu to sign up.
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Washington State Archives Presents:
A public trust: Webinar on records and research at Puget Sound Regional Branch
Trick or treat yourself to the final Archives Month adventure with the Puget Sound branch. Senior Records Consultant Emily Venemon will discuss the importance of public records and the role of the State Archives’ regional branch system in preserving public access. Reference Archivist Jessica Jones will talk about the scope of archival government records held at the Puget Sound branch and how those records are used by researchers, and provide a look into how research requests are fulfilled.
October 30 | 10:00-11:00 am | Register here for this free webinar
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Professional Development with Author Alan Gratz
Refugee: Integrating Authentic Literature in the Classroom with Author Alan Gratz
In this online session, participants will hear Alan talk about his book Refugee, the story of three young people from different eras and different parts of the world who are connected by their desperate, perilous attempts to flee dangerous situations in their homelands and their dreams of a better, safer tomorrow.
November 4 | 4:30-6:00pm PT | Clock hours | Learn more and register
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WSCSS Fall In-service 2021
Fact or Fake: Navigating the New Information Landscape
Join a dynamic group of speakers, including a keynote session from the Center for an Informed Public at University of Washington, at this FREE virtual event.
November 6 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 3 Clock hours | Register for WSCSS
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Free PD with the Bill of Rights Institute
Religious Liberty: Constitutional Conversations for the Classroom
Register today for a two-day professional development workshop. This workshop is best suited for Middle and High School Social Studies and English Language Arts teachers. Visit the Bill of Rights website to register.
November 13-14 | Vancouver, WA | 8 Clock hours | Stipend offered
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NCSS 101st Conference: Solidarity in Social Studies
After much deliberation, the NCSS Board of Directors has made the decision to host the 101st Annual Conference as a fully virtual event taking place on November 15-21, 2021.
The 56th annual meeting for CS4 will also be held online starting on the evening of Tuesday, November 16, and ending on the evening of Thursday, November 18.
Please note the CS4 website has not yet been updated to reflect the virtual meeting.
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