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 Civics, Economics, Geography, History, Skills for Public Life
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Congratulations to James Nau of Lakeside School, Seattle!
OSPI is pleased to announce the Gilder Lehrman Institute Washington State History Teacher of the Year for 2022.
Visit GLI to see state winners of the 2022 National History Teacher of the Year Award.
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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.
Apply Now for the Kip Tokuda Memorial Grant!
Form Package #969
The Kip Tokuda Memorial Civil Liberties Public Education Program is created to do one or both of the following:
- Educate the public regarding the history and the lessons of the World War II exclusion, removal, and detention of persons of Japanese ancestry through the development, coordination, and distribution of new educational materials and the development of curriculum materials to complement and augment resources currently available on this subject matter; and
- Develop videos, plays, presentations, speaker bureaus, and exhibitions for presentation to elementary schools, secondary schools, community colleges, and to other interested parties.
Apply through EDS or See the Profile for more information about this grant opportunity.
FP #969 Application Due Date: Monday, October 17 | 4:00 PM
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K–12 Intensive Tutoring Programs Competitive Grant Opportunity
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is opening competitive grants for LEAs to establish intensive tutoring programs in the 2022–23 school year to benefit K–12 students. Learn more in the bulletin.
Grant Timeline
August 1 | Application of FP 204 K–12 Intensive Tutoring Support opens
August 29 | Application of FP 204 K–12 Intensive Tutoring Support closes
September 15 | Award notifications sent
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New Youth Opportunity from Washington State Parks
Recruiting Youth Ages 14–18 Years of Age to Serve on NW Region Youth Outreach Program
Washington State Parks NW Region Office is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic youth to help improve Washington State parks! Youth will serve and improve parks through positive activities, strengthening relationships, advising policy, appreciating diversity, and forming more supportive relationships between youth, adults, and parks staff. See the flyer or handout for more information about this opportunity, or submit your application.
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August is National Back to School Month!
Prepare for the Big Return With These Resources
Find information on easing transition jitters, managing kids’ tech use, getting involved in the school, and more. Edutopia Resources for Parents
This past school year was unusual. But with students heading back to school, there's a lot we can do to bolster our children’s feelings of confidence and security as they head into a new year. Here are ways to get in the back-to-school mindset and cope with any anxieties or emotions. PBS Back to School
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Fueling My Healthy Life
NEW! Fueling My Healthy Life Nutrition Education for 7th and 8th Grade Students
USDA’s Team Nutrition is excited to announce the release of new Fueling My Healthy Life nutrition education for 7th and 8th grade students, available at fns.usda.gov/tn/fueling-my-healthy-life. This standards-aligned and inquiry-based collection of educational resources is designed to engage middle school students using a variety of learning styles.
Educators can pick and choose from a variety of learning activities to create a fun lesson with easy to access digital materials including informational text articles, student assessments, digital interactives (i.e., games), and videos.
The USDA also released a tool to help school staff determine if certain foods meet the nutrition requirements to be sold in school fundraisers and student stores on campus: https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/guide-smart-snacks-school.
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Americans with Disabilities Act-People on the Move
Universal Design Benefits All
What is Universal Design? Simply put, Universal Design is good design. Universal design is the design of buildings, products, services or environments to make them accessible to all people, regardless of age, disability or other factors.
This blog provides resources to learn about the ADA in general, and spotlights two lessons from iCivics for teachers to deliver; one is about how civic action effects change, and the other is primarily focused on the public accommodations aspects of the ADA, through the lens of a real conflict involving the PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin (2001).
Minors and Contracts
What are the responsibilities and protections that people have on both sides of an agreement or contract?
People often have questions about contracts, from whether it makes a difference whether that agreement/contract is made verbally, with a handshake (or elbow bump), or in writing. This blog spotlights and links to lesson plans which judges will deliver in classrooms. This piece is a supplement to the lesson plan called Minors and Contracts.
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Understand & Support BIPOC Mental Health
“Mental Health America recognizes that Black, Indigenous, and people of color have rich histories that go #BeyondTheNumbers. While there are stories of resilience born out of oppression, persecution, and abuse, there is immeasurable strength in each of these cultures.
"In an increasingly diversified America, we acknowledge the specificity of individual and group experiences and how it relates to their beliefs and well-being. BIPOC communities are significantly more likely to develop mental health conditions, and one of the major barriers to mental health treatment is access and the need for understanding mental health support. #BeyondTheNumbers explores the nuances and uniqueness in BIPOC communities.”
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US & World History Focus of 115th Annual Conference
The Pacific Coast Branch of the American Historical Association will hold its 115th annual conference at Portland State University. Panels all day on the 11th and 12th will focus on a wide range of historical topics in US and world history. Look for information at www.pcb-aha.org. The site will be updated frequently as the conference approaches.
August 10-12 | Registration will cost $25 and include access to all panels.
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Universal Design for Learning in the Arts Classroom
Professional Learning Opportunity – 3 free Clock Hours
Join artist, author, and educator Liz Byron at this free, virtual professional learning opportunity for art teachers. The first 50 to register (who participate in the workshop) will receive a copy of Liz’s book, Art for All.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a powerful framework that offers a roadmap to reduce learning barriers and achieve expert learning regardless of your teaching circumstances. In this 3-hour session learn what UDL is and how to apply it to your arts curricula; you will expand your instructional toolkit and transform your pedagogy while providing all your artists with options to be more motivated, resourceful, and goal-directed.
Tuesday, August 16th | 9 am – noon | Register Now! | Earn up to 3 clock hours
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 Accessibility in Open Educational Resources
A series of 3 no-cost Academies Designed to Build Capacity in Educator Teams
ISKME and CAST’s National AEM Center invite teams of educators to learn how to use accessible Open Educational Resources (OER) to make learning more equitable and bust the barriers to learning that millions of learners experience every day. This opportunity is free to educators and you can watch an explanation here.
The series will consist of six 90-minute webinars with activities between each. The series is split into three levels that have two sessions per level. Each of the six sessions will feature Accessibility and OER experts, resources and group breakout work time.
- 101 - Fundamentals of Accessibility and OER on Sept. 27th and October 4th - 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT
- 201 - Adapting and Creating Accessible OER on Oct. 11th and October 18th - 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT
- 301 - Curating and Evaluating OER for Accessibility on Oct. 25th and Nov. 1st - 7:00pm ET/4:00pm PT
Apply as a team by September 13th. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Soriano (msoriano@cast.org) or Joanna Schimizzi (joanna@iskme.org).
OSPI Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Ambassadors Pilot Program
Coming this fall: A free professional learning series for Washington State teachers and teacher-librarians who want to strengthen their Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship instruction and leadership practice.
Earn free clock hours and other perks while building skills that help you guide students to navigate the digital landscape, fight misinformation, and present themselves online in empowering and productive ways.
Read the handout or visit this OSPI webpage to learn more.
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Museum of Glass Connects with Young Artists
Junior Curator Academy (JCA) is an interactive mini-series focusing on art objects and installations at Museum of Glass. Artists, Museum staff, and subject matter experts explore the creation process, influences, and materials used in individual works of art. All JCA content is aligned with Learning Standards, as defined by the Washington State Legislature, assisting home learners and educators in fulfilling academic credits virtually.
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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