Supervisory-Administrative
Hitching to the Literacy Wagon: History and the Common Core
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmFind out how aligning to the National Common Core State Standards for Literacy in Social Studies can help move history instruction toward inquiry while improving disciplinary literacy.
All We Know That May Be So: Economics and Curriculum
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:03pmThis session is a "window" on recent economic surveys in the school curriculum. What are current state requirements? Testing? Latest research about required versus integrated courses? Professional development? Curriculum materials?
What's New? Policy and Practice for College, Career, and CITIZENSHIP!
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:02pmGet the most up-to-date policies, research findings, and practices to prepare students for college, career, and citizenship in the 21st century. Gain critical information and skills to advocate for change.
Healthy Campus/Community Initiative Engages School Partners in Mississippi Delta
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmLearn how a partnership formed between a regional university, local P-12 schools, and the community-at-large is building a sustainable culture for health and wellness in the Mississippi Delta.
Great Lessons! Developing Curriculum through Field Study and Lesson Study
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:01pmLesson Study can transform the rich experiences of teachers' Field Study into powerful classroom activities for their students. Explore the process and results of this professional development model.
Gayle Thieman: Visions and Experiences of an NCSS President
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThe Archives Committee welcomes all conference attendees to their annual Past President interview. Special guest Gayle Thieman (2007) will discuss NCSS policies and her experiences during her time in office.
Critical Issues in Social Studies Assessment
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 1:00pmThis roundtable session examines critical issues in standardized assessment -- including both ends and means, principles and practices -- from local, state, national, and global perspectives.
From Statehouse to Schoolhouse Redux: How We Earned an A
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:59pmThis session will describe the process used to create the distinctive components of the South Carolina Academic Standards, support documents and assessments that earned an A from the Fordham Institute.
Unfolding New Roadmaps to Geographic Literacy
Submitted by TimDaly on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 12:58pmHow do we improve geographic education for 21st century learners? Explore and discuss the results of a two-year project to enhance professional development, instructional materials, assessments, and research in geography.
