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Social Sciences - Professional Development

As the result of reform efforts that began with the Oregon Act for the 21st Century expectations for students, and consequently teachers, have been raised. To meet these new expectations educators are being asked to master new skills and responsibilities and deepen their content knowledge. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is one way to meet these needs.

Social Sciences Teacher Updates

The Oregon Social Sciences Teacher Update is a monthly e-newsletter that provides teachers and other educators with information about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and lectures, concerts, and exhibitions.

Social Sciences Videoconference Materials

ODE staff offered professional development sessions to aid teachers in implementing the Social Science Analysis work sample beginning during the 2004-2005 school year. Materials from the sessions are available here that provide guidance for classroom instruction and work sample scoring.

Social Science Analysis Scoring
Social Science Analysis Scoring Guides and new scoring materials.

Social Sciences Videoconference Oregon Department of EducationSeptember 21, 2004 12/02/2004 (4.98 MB)
Social Science Analysis Scoring Videoconference, January 2005 02/02/2005 (253.50 KB)

ODE Supported Professional Development

Social Sciences Teacher Leaders Cadre
Each leader on this list has engaged in special training on Oregon Social Sciences Standards, and will continue to work with the Oregon Department of Education to keep up to date with standards as they evolve and mature. Oregon educators needing professional developers are invited to contact a social sciences teacher leader.

Private Organization Supported Professional Development

George Washington Teachers' Institute
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01/04/2013 (806.20 KB)
Seeking Oregon Participants
July 28-August 3, 2013
Established in 1999, the George Washington Summer Residential Teachers' Institute is a highly competitive program which brings teachers to Mount Vernon, Virginia for an intensive week of study at Washington's home. Participating teachers immerse themselves in the study and discussion of this critical period of American history and the remarkable role George Washington played in the founding of our nation. Teachers will have the opportunity to:

Examine the character and accomplishments of George Washington while living on his 18th-century estate.
Engage in active discussion of 18th century history with top historians.
Explore Mount Vernon and the Washington, D.C. area through interactive workshops, tours, field trips, and group projects.
Discuss how to integrate teaching history into English, Science, Math and Geography curricula in accordance with current education standards.
Return to your classroom with new knowledge, teaching materials and enthusiasm to share with your colleagues and students.

In 2013, Mount Vernon will host sessions by state to build the foundation for statewide collegial networks of teachers who can share classroom ideas, lesson plans and resources.

This year's sessions will be held the following weeks:

Session 1
Alabama, Arkansas, Nevada, Oklahoma
Application deadline: March 22, 2013
Session 2
California, Florida, Georgia, Minnesota, North Carolina
Application deadline: April 5, 2013
Session 3
Massachusetts, New York, Ohio
Application deadline: April 5, 2013
Session 4
Connecticut, Maryland, Oregon, Pennsylvania
Application deadline: April 5, 2013

All teachers accepted into the institute receive a travel stipend and reside on the grounds of Washington's home. Participants are required to complete one lesson plan for dissemination to teachers across the nation on the Mount Vernon website, and perform one in-service session for colleagues in their home district or state.

Candidates from Oregon should complete the state-specific application available at hhttps://www.mountvernon.org/sites/mountvernon.org/files/GW%20Teachers%20Institute%20OR%20Application%202013b.pdf. Candidates from all other states should use the general application. Completed applications should be sent to dschallom@mountvernon.org with "Teachers' Institute Application" in the subject line.

Through private funding, the George Washington Teachers' Institute is open only to teachers in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.

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