ELMONT UFSDINTEGRATING LITERACY & SOCIAL STUDIES

“A FRAMEWORK FOR SUCCESS”

SUPERINTENDENT AL HARPER

NYS SOCIAL STUDIES INTRODUCTION: FRAMEWORK, CURRICULUM, ASSESSMENThttps://www.engageny.org/resource/nys-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

https://www.engageny.org/resource/nys-social-studies-toolkit-and-inquiries

Course of Study Remains Same

Grade Course of Study

Kindergarten Self and Others

Grade 1 My Family and Other Families, Now and Long Ago

Grade 2 My Community and Other Communities

Grade 3 Communities around the World

Grade 4 Local History and Local Government

Grade 5 The Western Hemisphere

Grade 6 The Eastern Hemisphere

5 NYS Social Studies Learning Standards Remain the Same

Standard 1: History of the United States and New York

Standard 2: World History

Standard 3: Geography

Standard 4: Economics

Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship, and Government

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 FRAMEWORKInquiry Arc 1.Developing questions and planning inquiries2.Applying disciplinary concepts and tools3.Evaluating sources and using evidence4.Communicating conclusions and taking informed action

TIMELINE FOR ADOPTION OF FRAMEWORK & NEW ASSESSMENTSApril 28,

2014Early

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-driveninstruction

The first administration for Regents examinations aligned to the Framework in Global History and Geography (Assessing Concepts and Skills from 10th 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.

https://www.engageny.org/resource/nys-social-studies-framework-part-2-skills

5 6

The link to the curriculum is: www.pnwboces.org/ssela

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: www.pnwboces.org/ssela

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?