Keeping You in the Know: TEKS SS Review & Revision Updates
A meeting has been set for this coming Monday, May 16, 2022 (SBOE special meeting at 8:00 AM to Discuss Proposed Framework for Kindergarten-Grade 8 Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. You can attend in-person or virtually.
Individuals can register to testify starting on Thursday and Friday of this week here.
You can find additional information on the SBOE website.
Advocating for better social studies education? Consider the positions of your TXCSS on improving social studies in Texas!
Humanities Texas Summer 2022 *In-Person* and Online Professional Development Institutes: Register Now!
FREE HUMANITIES TEXAS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SUMMER 2022
Beginning in June, Humanities Texas will hold FREE in-person and online professional development programs for social studies and ELA teachers in Texas schools.
The programs are free of charge to teachers and their schools. All participants will receive CPE credit and a wealth of curricular materials.
Teachers participating in the in-person programs will receive a $400 stipend and are eligible for travel reimbursement of approved travel costs up to $300. On-campus housing is also available to out-of-town teachers at no cost. For more details about arrangements and eligible expenses, please see the Humanities Texas website.
Teachers can register to attend on the Humanities Texas website.
Join Your Social Studies Colleagues in Philadelphia, December 2-4, 2022
National Council for the Social Studies is excited to welcome our members and all social studies educators, administrators, and specialists from across the globe to the first face-to-face NCSS Annual Conference since 2019.
The NCSS Annual Conference is the largest gathering of K-12 social studies classroom teachers, college and university faculty members, curriculum designers and specialists, district and state social studies supervisors, international educators, and social studies discipline leaders. The conference will feature:
500+ sessions to increase your professional development;
A growing lineup of featured speakers and panels;
Opportunities to network and exchange ideas with other social studies professionals; and
An exhibit hall highlighting the latest resources and services for your classroom, school, or business.
Clinics, tours, and special social events.
KELLY BELLAR - Region 10 K-12 Social Studies Consultant - Teaching & Learning
Email: kelly.bellar@region10.org
Website: https://www.region10.org/programs/social-studies/service-offerings/
Location: Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 972-348-1432
Twitter: @Region10SS
