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Elementary, middle, and high schools are required to have assessments in place for students to learn essential academic learning requirements in Social Studies in the areas of history, geography, civics and economics. Additionally, there is a requirement that students in the fourth or fifth grade, seventh or eighth grade, and the eleventh or twelfth grade complete at least one Classroom-Based Assessment (CBA) developed by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), or district supported alternative, in civics. These OSPI-Developed assessments can be found on the OSPI Social Studies website.
Social Studies Assessments Reporting
OSPI is taking a new approach to support districts in meeting the requirements outlined in law. To meet the legislative reporting requirement for Social Studies, LEAs will attest if they have met the requirements of RCW 28A.230.095 Sections (1) and (2) through the 2023-24 Social Studies Instructional & Assessment Reporting Survey. This survey can only be completed once per district.
In order to support maximum response the due date has changed. The information for the 2023-24 school year must be submitted no later than September 30, 2024. OSPI will release a full bulletin that shares this information in the future.
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Please attend the Kip Tokuda Grantee Showcase on June 11, 20234 from 4-5:30pm on Zoom. Participants will learn about the purpose of the Kip Tokuda grant and see the progress that current grantees have made. Educators can earn equity clock hours.
The resources and materials created through the Kip Tokuda grant are intended to ensure that the World War II exclusion, forced removal, and incarceration of individuals of Japanese ancestry will be remembered, and the causes and circumstances of this and similar events will be addressed and understood.
Click here to access pdEnroller to register.
Click here to access previous Kip Tokuda grant resources.
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The Daniel J. Evans Civic Education Award recognizes up to four students in grades 3-12 for their civic leadership and academic achievement in social studies. This year’s nomination criteria have been expanded and the nomination process simplified.
Teachers, principals, counselors and other school personnel are encouraged to nominate students online. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2024.
When nominating a student, please be prepared to:
- Upload one of the following pieces of student work, completed by the nominee:
- An OSPI-Developed Assessment in civics
- A district-supported Classroom Based Assessment in civics
- A civics-related National History Day project or other project-based learning,
- A civics-related inquiry project
- Describe how the student nominee demonstrates civic leadership in their classroom, school, and/or community.
Question? Contact Hannah Tofte, OSPI Program Supervisor for Civic Engagement.
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The APA Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools (TOPSS) invites all high school psychology teachers to attend a one-day workshop on Wednesday, August 7, to be held at the University of Washington’s Professional and Continuing Education Department in Seattle.
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Topics: Delivering a high-quality psychology course by infusing research into the course; challenging teaching topics; and TOPSS resources.
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Presenters: Allyn Olsen of Hilltop High School (CA) and Scott Reed of Hamilton High School (AZ; retired).
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Keynote speaker: David Myers, PhD, of Hope College, will present an address on “Misinformation and Education in a Post-Truth Age.”
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Registration: $35 for any APA teacher affiliate (TOPSS member) or APA member, and $45 for all others. This includes coffee, lunch, and workshop materials.
This workshop takes place before APA 2024, an outstanding conference featuring hundreds of hours of programming on all subfields of psychological science, taking place in Seattle, August 8-10. Select programming at APA 2024 is available virtually. Registration for this workshop is separate from APA 2024 registration.
Teachers can register for the August 7 workshop online.
Learn more about APA 2024, including select programming for educators.
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Through Generation Citizen, students learn civics by DOING civics. They offer a project-based approach to civics education, in which young people learn about democratic systems and processes by actively working to solve problems in their local community in partnership with government and community leaders. As a student-centered program, Generation Citizen creates a dynamic learning environment by supporting social-emotional learning and creating platforms to elevate student voice.
They are looking for 5-6 high/middle school teachers or 1-2 districts to partner with Generation Citizen for this great opportunity. Spots are limited so please reach out if interested in piloting this program for the 2024-25 academic year. This pilot program will be fully sponsored and paid for in partnership with Fix Democracy First Education Fund, a WA state-based organization focused on supporting and expanding civic education statewide.
For more information on how to bring Action Civics to your school or classroom, please contact: Morgan Kim mkim@generationcitizen.org Program Director, West Generation Citizen
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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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