2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog
2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog
2013-14ProfessionalDevelopmentCatalog
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Introduction to the New Social Studies Framework: Grades 9-12<br />
How does the new Social Studies Framework apply to grades 9-12?<br />
This workshop will present an overview of the new NYSED Social Studies Framework as it applies to<br />
grades 9-12. To be of assistance to those planning curriculum revision, special emphasis will be placed<br />
on examining the new elements: the ten unifying Themes, the five Social Studies Practices, and the<br />
Common Core Reading and Writing Standards. Mrs. Grant will share instructional strategies related to<br />
these new elements.<br />
PARTICIPANTS: Social studies teachers 9-12, social studies department chairs, special educators, directors<br />
of curriculum<br />
DATE/TIME: Nov 22 <strong>2013</strong> 8:30AM - 3:00PM<br />
COST: $148 for Curriculum Center Members; $170 Curriculum Center Non Members<br />
LOCATION: Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES; Yorktown Heights, NY; School Services Building<br />
FACILITATOR: Alice D. Grant was Social Studies Department Chair (6-12) at Pelham Memorial High School<br />
in Pelham, New York. A consultant to the College Board in AP United States and European History and<br />
Pre AP Social Studies instruction, Ms. Grant has taught graduate level courses for AP history teachers and<br />
methods courses for pre-service teachers and has presented numerous workshops on pre AP, AP, and<br />
Regents teaching strategies throughout the region. Honored by both the Westchester and New York<br />
State Councils for Social Studies with the Distinguished Social Studies Educator Award, she is also a charter<br />
member of the New York State Academy of Teaching and Learning. Ms. Grant’s experience as an<br />
Advanced Placement History teacher and her on-going work as a College Board consultant in Advanced<br />
Placement History and Pre AP/Vertical Teams programs prepare her to assist districts to respond to the<br />
higher standards articulated in the Common Core in History/Social Sciences. Ms. Grant is available to<br />
provide onsite consultation in your district.<br />
Social Studies<br />
REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY: 11/8/<strong>2013</strong><br />
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