HSS Professional Development Resources
Professional development opportunities for educators that focus on effective implementation of the state content standards.Successful implementation of the content standards, curriculum development, and instruction depend on teacher preparation and on long-term professional development. As described in the History-Social Science Framework, ongoing professional development should be planned for all teachers who teach the social sciences and should take place locally and regularly. Effective professional development is long-term and focused on increasing teachers' knowledge of and practice in the social sciences and their ability to teach the included courses. All professional development programs in the social sciences should emphasize the effective implementation of the state content standards, the guidelines presented in the framework, and training on the use of state-adopted kindergarten through grade eight history-social science instructional materials.
General Social Science
- The Buck Institute for Education (BIE)
BIE is a non-profit research and development organization working to make schools and classrooms more effective through the use of problem and project based learning. BIE creates curriculum and training materials, provides professional development, and conducts and disseminates research. - California Council for History Education (CCHE)
CCHE is the California ally of the National Council for History Education . The CCHE was established in 2005 in order to advance the study and teaching of history in schools throughout California, provide a program of professional activities for history educators in California, and promote professional interaction among history educators in California. - California Council for the Social Studies (CCSS)
CCSS is a non-profit professional organization serving both public and private school educators, and is the leading voice for quality social studies education in California. This organization is affiliated with the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) . CCSS promotes and supports social studies education through service, advocacy and leadership development. They are collectively committed to the strengthening and teaching of the social studies discipline though professional development, public awareness and collaboration at local, state, and national levels. - California’s History-Social Science Project (CHSSP)
CHSSP is one of California's Subject Matter Projects and provides high quality professional development for educators at the pre-kindergarten through post-secondary levels. Participation in CHSSP fosters the development of knowledgeable history-social science educators who take responsibility for the development and implementation of standards-based comprehensive and sequential programs in history-social science at every educational level. CHSSP local programs and activities are designed to deepen teachers' knowledge of history, geography, civics, and economics, and enhance teachers' instructional strategies in the teaching of those disciplines. - National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Programs for Educators
Each year NEH’s Division of Education Programs offers school teachers tuition-free opportunities to study important humanities topics in NEH Summer Seminars, Institutes, and Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops. Summer programs focus on important topics, texts, and questions in the humanities; enhance the intellectual vitality and professional development of participants; build a community of inquiry; provide models of excellent scholarship and teaching; and promote connections between teaching and research in the humanities. Applications are due annually at the beginning of March.
American History
- American Historical Association
The American Historical Association (AHA) encompasses every historical period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas of employment. - National Humanities Center
The National Humanities Center is the only major independent American institute for advanced study in all fields of the humanities. This organization provides online professional development workshops and seminars for high school U.S. history and American literature teachers. In addition, there is a wealth of primary source documents as well as lesson resources on their Web site.
World History
- American Historical Association
The American Historical Association (AHA) encompasses every historical period and geographical area and serves professional historians in all areas of employment. - California World History Association
The California World History Association is an affiliate of the World History Association . This organization is dedicated to supporting the scholarship and teaching of world history in California and the West Coast. - Global Exploration for Educators Organization (GEEO)
GEEO is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to helping educators travel internationally and bring their experiences back into the classroom. Visit GEEO's Web site to find out more about upcoming travel opportunities.
Economics
- California Council on Economic Education (CCEE)
CCEE is a statewide network that leads in advancing the economic literacy of the people of California. Their goal is to help students become successful participants in the global economy.
Civic Education
- California – We the People
This organization is a component of a national civic education program developed and administered by the Center for Civic Education. They offer professional development workshops, content seminars, and institutes for teachers and community based organizations throughout the school year and during the summer. - Center for Civic Education
The Center for Civic Education specializes in civic/citizenship education, law-related education, and international educational exchange programs for developing democracies. Programs focus on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights; American political traditions and institutions at the federal, state, and local levels; constitutionalism; civic participation; and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. - Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools
This organization is a coalition of 40 organizations nationwide that is committed to improving the quality and quantity of civic learning in our nation’s schools. - Walter & Leonore Annenberg Presidential Learning Center at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library
Education programs including professional learning, free standards aligned resources, scholarship programs, and online student and teacher program opportunities.
Financial Literacy
- Financial Literacy Resources
Superintendent Torlakson highlights supplemental resources to help parents, students, and educators ensure that California's next generation of consumers are financially responsible.
International Studies
- International and Area Studies
The Office of Resources for International and Area Studies (ORIAS) is dedicated to providing scholarly resources and supporting professional development for kindergarten through grade twelve teachers addressing international studies.
Questions: Stacey Greer | sgreer@cde.ca.gov | 916-323-5818