The newly adopted California History-Social Science Framework provides instructional guidelines focused on content, literacy, inquiry, and citizenship. This website provides a number of professional development opportunities and resources to assist K-12 teachers with implementing the Framework in preparing all students to be informed, responsible, and engaged citizens in our democratic society.
California Democracy School
Ethnic Studies
C3 Framework
History Day LA
FAIR Act
State Seal of Civic Engagement
Ethnic Studies
California Graduation Requirement – Resource Materials
This two-part series is designed to provide educators with background information of the history, the many conflicts, and complex issues that have occurred and continue to occur in the Middle East and the State of Israel. The series, moderated by Dr. Michelle Herczog, Coordinator III, History-Social Science at the Los Angeles County Office of Education features Dan Gold who is a Los Angeles Area Educator and Community Leader with a Master’s Degree in Middle Eastern Studies.
The broadcast, funded by Project CRESC at the San Diego County Office of Education, offers an unbiased, neutral presentation to help educators, particularly educators implementing ethnic studies curriculum, understand the many complexities surrounding Israel’s position in the Middle East.
The State of Israel: Past, Present, Future (Part 1)
Part One focuses on ancient Jewish history, up until the establishment of the State of Israel.
The State of Israel: Past, Present, Future (Part 2)
Part Two continues the story when Israel became an independent nation and describes what has occurred since.
Upcoming Events
NOV 7th, 2023: Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x Ethnic Studies Symposium
Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, struggles, and contributions to American society of the Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x community to prepare you to teach Ethnic Studies and commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month all year long.
NOV 8th, 2023: Ethnic Studies in Elementary Classrooms: How and Where to Begin
Explore the intentional use of narrative children’s literature. Learn how to select meaningful and accurate stories and create appropriate and impactful classroom activities re-centering underserved peoples, events, and issues that are often overlooked or underrepresented.
NOV 14th – 15th, 2023: Exploring Implicit Bias in the History-Social Science Classroom
Work collaboratively to identify specific opportunities in the HSS curriculum and school contexts to create a more anti-racist, inclusive narrative that will connect with more students and the communities you serve.
DEC 12th, 2023: Intersectionality at Work: LGBTQ+ Content and Support for Ethnic Studies
At this training, participants will walk away with a toolbox of ideas to identify intersectional representation throughout LGBTQ+ history, including but not limited to people of different races, ability status, gender identities, and sexual orientation.
FEB 1st & FEB 20th, 2024: Integrating Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking in the Social Studies Classroom
Acquire hands-on, classroom proven techniques and tools to increase the use of writing, speaking and listening to strengthen social studies instruction for all students.
FEBRUARY 7, 2024: African American Ethnic Studies Symposium at the Fowler Museum at UCLA
Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, struggles, and contributions to American society of the African American community to prepare you to teach Ethnic Studies and commemorate Black History Month all year long.
MARCH 2, 2024: History Day L.A.
Learn more at https://www.lacoe.edu/about/events/history-day-la
March 18, 2024: Intersectionality at Work: Ability/Disability in Ethnic Studies
Taking an intersectional approach to instruction is critical to ensure that we are looking beyond an individual identity and meeting the needs of those who are most marginalized in society. Developing a lens of intersectionality in this way, helps us challenge stereotyping and polarization, explore the richness of the human experience, and highlight the variations that exist within ethnic diversity This training will enhance your knowledge and skills to be a champion for students with abilities/disabilities through the intersection of ethnic studies.
March 19 – 20, 2024: Cultrural and Ethnic Minorities in American Society Exploring Arab American, Armenian American, Jewish American, and Sikh American Studies
The purpose of this two-day symposium is to provide educators with background knowledge and instructional resources from nationally recognized institutions to teach students of the struggles and contributions of Arab, Armenian, Jewish, and Sikh Americans in American society in their ethnic studies classrooms.
APRIL 23, 2024: Native American Ethnic Studies Symposium
Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, struggles, and contributions to American society of the Gabrielino-Tongva community to prepare you to teach Ethnic Studies and commemorate Native American heritage all year long. This event will be held at the Kuruyvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center, a heritage site of the Gabrielino-Tongva tribe.
MAY 7, 2024: Asian American and Pacific Islander Ethnic Studies Symposium at the Chinese American Museum
Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the history, culture, struggles, and contributions to American society of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community to prepare you to teach Ethnic Studies and commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month all year long.
MAY 15-16, 2024: Creating Civically Engaged Students: Aligning Ethnic Studies and the State Seal of Civic Engagement
Ethnic Studies and the State Seal of Civic Engagement have the capacity to build students' social consciousness as well as the civic knowledge and skills needed to address today's societal issues effectively and responsibly. Equip yourself with the tools and strategies for all K-12 students to address controversial issues as responsible, civic-minded citizens, dedicated to strengthening our democracy.
