SC Council for the Social Studies From the President

Congratulations to Stephen Corsini!!

Thu, 10 Aug 2017 19:18:12 GMT

This is hot off the press from Dr. Pressley, of the SC Department of Education!

Congratulations to Stephen Corsini, long time member of SCCSS, as he will be joining the Social Studies team as a new Education Associate in the Office of Standards and Learning. Dr. Pressley says, "As a leader on the Social Studies Standards writing team and a former Social Studies teacher and instructional coach in Newberry County, Stephen will continue the great work that our Social Studies team has already begun."

Please congratulate Stephen on this accomplishment! We are excited of all the great things that he and Elizabeth King will accomplish!

Thanks for wanting to participate!

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:11:55 GMT

Thank you to all that applied to run for the Board of SCCSS. The ballot is now closed and we appreciate you efforts! Now, stay tuned for the ballot!

Want to expand your leadership?

Sun, 09 Jul 2017 17:28:44 GMT

Thinking about running for the Board of the SCCSS? We encourage you to do so!

Please use this link to complete the google form https://goo.gl/forms/Q14csC332SAO6f342

If you have questions, please contact either Jennifer Garrick at jgarrick@lexington1.net or Tracy Todd at Tracytodd@pickens.k12.sc.us

The deadline to compete the google form is July 22. We will begin voting on August 2nd and close the vote on September 13th.

The positions that are open are for 2 year terms. Please note that those running must be in good standing with SCCSS and National Council of Social Studies. We also encourage those running as Representatives of Elementary, Middle and High to have at least 50% of instructional time in the classroom.

Sometimes It Is Worth The Effort To Miss School

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 22:05:34 GMT

This morning, I felt like I was behind from the moment the alarm went off. I had missed two days of school last week to attend the Annual National Conference of Social Studies Conference in Washington, D.C., and now as I entered my classroom, I questioned if the days were worth what I had gained. The answer is a resounding "YES"!

As my students settled in this morning, I started the class discussing the two tours I had taken while at the conference. The first was to Lincoln's Cottage where he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation and the second was to the National Archives.

Lincoln's Cottage is a small, sparsely decorated home located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Lincoln used the cottage as an escape from the craziness of the time. He visited the wounded soldiers (it was a hospital during the Civil War), spent time resting with his wife and sons, and wrote parts of the Emancipation Proclamation on small scraps of paper that were collected by William Slave to be placed in Lincoln's desk drawer for further review the next day. This idea of Lincoln needing a respite from his daily life and his interactions with so many people closely involved in the war gave me a deeper understanding of the background of this beloved president. It also allowed me to discuss the Emancipation Proclamation from a different angle today in class. I felt like I had firsthand knowledge of the document that I have taught annually for the last dozen years for the first time. My two hours on site made me a better teacher today.

The National Archives are well-known from the movie National Treasure as it is the scene where the Declaration of Independence is stolen. The building itself houses several interactive exhibits as well as the Declaration, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. The Declaration always makes me a little teary-eyed. The fact that these men were willing to give up their lives, their freedom, and their sacred honors to give us the opportunity to be free. The Declaration itself is incredibly faded. However, four words are still clearly visible - "free and independent states". This is the heart of America. We are free and independent states. I love that! I had a nice discussion about those words with my students today. The Archives currently have an exhibit called "A More Perfect Union". In it, the curators have amassed several interactive stations where visitors can investigate important court cases, moments in history, and lesser known individuals. The exhibit gave me ideas of court cases to pair up for a stronger APUSH review for my students. It also made me think and remember and focus on why I love what I do so much. This visit also made me a better teacher today because students learn better when you make things come alive which is so much easier when you remember that you LOVE this subject!

So, you missed your shot at NCSS for this year. However, you still have a wonderful opportunity to be reminded of why you do what you do and become an even better teacher by attending the rescheduled SCCSS conference in Columbia on February 20th (reception), 21st (Conference), and 22nd (awards breakfast & breakout sessions). The conference will be a wonderful professional development opportunity. You don't want to miss out!

Registration is open. If you had already registered before the Hurricane forced a reschedule, you do not need to register again. However, you will need to book your room at the Columbia Marriott.

I look forward to seeing you in February! What you gain by attending will be worth the sub plans. :)

Please check under 2016 Conference for updates concerning Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 18:17:04 GMT

Please continue to check under 2016 Conference for updates concerning Hurricane Matthew. Your safety is something we take very serious. Please be aware and prepared. Contact me with any questions-

lesliecarter80@me.com or 803-240-3313
Leslie

You can see it FIRST! 2016 Conference Program!

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:44:50 GMT

Check out the conference program first!! Go to 2016 Annual Conference and click link to program!

This is the link for the inside of the program, the cover is very awesome and will be a big surprise! Thanks to James Bryan for his efforts on this huge task!

Leslie

National Humanities Center

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 15:17:20 GMT

The National Humanities Center is offering a webinar called, America in Class- Below are some opportunities for you to learn more and get more information about these topics!

Investigate the surprising connection between the raw reciprocity between rock and roll and serious literature by Florence Dore (UNC-Chapel Hill) for “A Good Man is Hard to Find” on October 4 . . .

or the “Landscape of Poetry" with Pulitzer Prize winner Rita Dove (University of Virginia) on January 19 . . .

or “The Historical Context of Black Lives Matter" with Yohuru Williams (Fairfield University) on Thursday, March 15 . . .

or the two-part series on the longview history of both sides of the U.S. - Mexican border with “A History the U.S. Border Patrol” with Kelly Hernandez (UCLA) on March 30 and “A History of Violence and Displacement in Mexico” with Elaine Carey (St. John’s) on April 6.

Teachers can sign up here: http://americaninclass.org/webinars/ http://americainclass.org/webinars/

Each webinar is 90-minutes long, and free for teachers by using the promo code NHCED. CEU credit is available upon completion. Virtual seats are limited, however, so early registration is strongly encouraged. We also can create a group registration with interested districts or schools.

We will be announcing several new projects in the coming months that recruit and assemble humanities educators from across the country to work closely with NHC scholars and staff on curriculum design and innovative technology. Our goal is to support teacher agency - and to build a strong network community of humanities advocates.

Landmarks of American History opportunity!

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:46:43 GMT

Landmarks of American History and Culture - workshops for teachers.

This NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop will allow an interdisciplinary group of teachers to enrich their knowledge of the Civil War by learning about ways that collective memories develop and circulate. Workshop participants will study the monuments and significant collections of objects and artifacts housed at cultural institutions throughout the Richmond, Virginia region.

Through the lectures, site visits, discussions, and interacting with primary source materials, teachers will come to understand the complexities of the collective memories of the Civil War, focusing on how collective memory tends to over simplify and present narrow versions of history. We will focus on how collective memories circulate and are represented through historic and artistic means.

The workshops will be the weeks of:

June 26-July 1

July 10-July 16

Participants must apply by March 1, 2016 and will be notified by March 31, 2016. All participants who complete the entire workshop will receive a stipend of $1,200 that is intended to help cover the costs of lodging, travel, meals, etc.

Please refer to the website for specific information:

http://legacyofthecivilwar.org/

Inventing America: Lowell and the Industrial Revolution

Fri, 29 Jan 2016 18:03:48 GMT

Need a fun activity for this summer! Read below!

NEH “Landmarks of American History and Culture” Summer Teacher Workshops

“Inventing America: Lowell and the Industrial Revolution “

The Tsongas Industrial History Center invites educators from across the U.S. to Lowell, MA, for “Inventing America: Lowell and the Industrial Revolution,” a week-long summer workshop funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The “Inventing America” workshops combine scholarly presentations with on-site investigations of the canals, mills, worker housing, and exhibits of Lowell National Historical Park. In addition to Lowell’s landmark resources, we will use drama, historical fiction, hands-on simulations, and field studies at Old Sturbridge Village, Walden Pond, and Concord, MA, to bring history to life.

Who: K-12 teachers (public & private), administrators, and school personnel

When: June 26– July 1; July 17 - 22, 2016 (choose one week)

Where: Tsongas Industrial History Center, Boott Cotton Mills, Lowell, MA

Deadline for applications is March 1, 2016

The Tsongas Center is a partnership of Lowell National Historical Park and UMass Lowell’s Graduate School of Education.

Housing available at UMass Lowell Inn and Conference Center

$1,200.00 stipend paid toward expenses.

CEUs/PDPs and graduate credit available through UMass Lowell.

What are you doing this summer? I have an opportunity for you from the Ashbrook Institute!

Thu, 15 Oct 2015 17:39:02 GMT

Our programs are designed to reignite your passion for American history and government. Take the content knowledge gained at these programs back to your classroom to inspire your students. Not only will you experience historic sites, like Independence Hall or Monticello, but you will also engage in thoughtful conversation by exploring primary documents with your fellow teachers and a historian/political scientist.

This spring our colloquia topics will include:

America in World War I (Kansas City, MO)
Jefferson and Education (Charlottesville, VA)
Reagan and the Modern Presidency (Grand Vista, Simi Valley, CA)
The American Founding (Philadelphia, PA)
LBJ as President: The Vietnam War (Austin, TX)

For more information regarding these programs, please click here.

TAH.org also provides program participants with:

Reading materials, to be read prior to the program
Up to 8 contact hours, with the option to earn 1 graduate credit
Hotel accommodations for the weekend (Friday evening through Sunday morning)
Complimentary continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, and refreshments during the program
A stipend of $225 to help defray the cost of travel to/from the program site

Are you ready to explore history in the places it was made?

Apply Now

The application deadline is Sunday, November 1, 2015.

We look forward to meeting you at one of our programs. Please direct any questions to our teacher programs team at Info@TAH.org or (419) 289-5411.

Peace Day Challenge!

Wed, 16 Sep 2015 17:44:29 GMT

Take up the Peace Day Challenge with the U.S. Institute of Peace!

Ahead of the International Day of Peace, which is marked each year on September 21, the U.S. Institute of Peace has created the Peace Day Challenge. We aim to raise the visibility of this day, to frame peace as an attainable alternative to the violence we see daily in the news, and to encourage individuals and communities across the U.S. and beyond to take an action for peace, to share it at #PeaceDayChallenge, and then to sustain it beyond the day. Learn more, and get involved at www.peacedaychallenge.org! Because Peace is Action, and it starts with You!

American President Webinar Series for NCSS members! Not a member, join today through SCCSS

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 18:44:23 GMT

American Presidents Webinar Series

American Presidents and the challenges they faced will be the focus of TAH.org’s Saturday Webinars for Social Studies Teachers for the 2015-2016 academic year. Drawing from our list of 50 Core Documents, and exploring related sources, TAH.org’s American Presidents webinar series is designed to give teachers a deeper understanding of the issues – domestic and foreign – that each of 10 presidents faced, and how those men handled the challenges of their times.

For the 2015-16 season, TAH.org has partnered with the National Council for the Social Studies to bring two special, NCSS members-only webinars to teachers. If you’re a current NCSS member, make sure to let us know on the registration page so that you can be part of these two American Presidents webinars, one each semester.

Our first webinar George Washington: Father of the Country, will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at 11:00 am until 12:15 pm EST. Live webinars will be held each month through May 7, 2016.

Medal of Honor Essay Challenge

Sat, 01 Aug 2015 17:22:05 GMT

For many young people, heroes take the form of athletes, people with wealth or power, or sadly, criminals with status. Recipients of the Medal of Honor are true heroes and their stories need to be known, appreciated, shared and told by our nation’s youth. The CHALLENGE concept was inspired by our recognition of the need to educate our nation’s youth on the true meaning of a hero and also after attending the Medal of Honor Bowl, 2015, noting the presence at the game of living recipients, each with a story to share.

In 2012, the news media began addressing the crisis of poor writing in America. Some of the reasons that students note is a lack of connection to what they are asked to write as well as a lack of understanding of how to write. Therefore, the CHALLENGE presents an essay challenge that requires the research, writing and reporting of the details for the events/s for Medal of Honor Recipients. The CHALLENGE believes that students will appreciate the opportunity to write on a hero of their own choice and grow as writers in the process. Because the challenge includes national distribution to schools, the CHALLENGE will provide detailed instructions that mimic writing proficiency guidelines for standardized testing, plus the writing curriculum found in the A Backpack Journalist, which we will donate to support the challenge.

All CHALLENGE essays will be reviewed by our staff teachers and qualified volunteers, with the winning compositions assembled in a BOOK that will be published and released for sale at the Medal of Honor Bowl in 2016.

The value of this CHALLENGE and BOOK provide a vehicle for the Medal of Honor Bowl to provide an educational value to their mission and support the Medal of Honor Society.

In the low country of South Carolina we will be also be found as an “in-school” program, while distributing information to 27 states via the Youth Challenge Foundation, the Future Farmers of America Organization. DODEA Schools and various military associations. We are also connecting with public affairs within each military branch, and the Pentagon Channel and DINFOS. Our distribution to schools across the United States is through the US Department of Education, with the support of our Senatorial offices.

Essay Youth Challenge http://www.mohbowl.com/challenge/

During this highly engaging, Essay Youth Challenge, students will research and learn about the true American Hero: The Medal of Honor Recipient. Each youth will prepare an essay with their research results in either written form or a short movie presentation. The short movie presentation may include the use of the IPAD or other video format, but must be performed by the author of the essay. The presenter may also use props and dress to help deliver their presentation.

The CHALLENGE content will access (www.cmohs.org) and other multiple websites that are designed to support the research required. The CHALLENGE will take into consideration Differentiated Learning Styles, supported by scholastic journalism lesson plans by A Backpack Journalist. Basics on how to research, and then write interview questions, letters and short essays on the subject matter are included also. A Backpack Journalist is donating the basic writing and interviewing guidelines and lesson plans. Movie production guidelines focus on the use of the IPAD and IMOVIE.

Teaching American History webinars!

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:14:40 GMT

TAH.org and NCSS have partnered to provide a series of three webinars concerning the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and the change in the Constitution that they represented and did not represent. We will seek to understand these amendments within the Constitution’s basic structure to see how they fix problems endemic to the Constitution, while also understanding these amendments in their immediate context as vehicles to bring peace and protection for freedmen at the end of the Civil War. We will look at the layers of context and the immediate effects of these amendments-and also why they failed to secure their goals in the years immediately following the Civil War.

Even though you may have missed the first webinar this past Tuesday there's still time to register for the remaining two installments now.

Tuesday, July 14: Completing the Constitution with the 14th Amendment
This webinar focuses on how states would be re-integrated into the Union in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War and the powers Congress assumed in that extraordinary time. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in all states of the Union, holding states to consistent standards for free labor and giving enforcement of this provision to the national Congress. Yet problems arose about the unequal treatment of freedmen after the war ended, giving rise to the need for a more radical limit on state power if the Union’s goals in the Civil War were to be accomplished.

Tuesday, July 21: The 15th Amendment and the Failure of Reconstruction
Reconstruction presents a dual-edged dilemma, as Republicans tried to re-integrate the Southerners back into the Union while providing protection for freedmen. The easier the terms of re-integration for the Southerners, the more difficult it would be to secure rights for the freedmen. The formula Republicans hit upon was to secure freedmen through the vote, so that they could, in effect, protect themselves. This strategy, adopted by the Grant Administration, required a huge effort on behalf of the Union army and law enforcement and was ultimately abandoned as requiring too much of an abridgment on Southern self-government.

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET / 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm PT

Presenter: Scott Yenor, Associate Professor and Department Chair of Political Science, Boise State University, Idaho; partner faculty member, Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, Ashland University, Ohio.

Register Now

Series Fee: $60 NCSS members / $150 NCSS non-members

Graduate credit: Available at an additional fee through Ashland University. More details will be provided in registrant notification.

You can read more about these programs on our Teacher Programs Calendar, or click here to register.

If you have any questions, please contact Jeremy Gypton, Teacher Programs Manager, at jgypton@tah.org.

SC Social Studies Leadership Chautauqua

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 12:30:39 GMT

Good luck to the great minds in Charleston today! Lead SC!

Post pictures and share information! SCCSS has 5 Board Members in attendance! SC Geographic Alliance, SC Economics, Columbia's Holocaust Organization is there and many more!

Online PD about homelessness in the U.S.

Mon, 18 May 2015 18:57:00 GMT

On Tuesday, May 19 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET, ITVS, in partnership with American Graduate and the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY), will host an online professional development event featuring a screening of film modules from the Independent Lens documentary, The Homestretch. This event will include a live chat with the filmmaker and experts who are leading national efforts to improve systemic support for the over 1.6 million young people who experience homelessness in the U.S.

The Homestretch follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school, graduate, and create a new life. Each of these smart, ambitious youths - Roque, Kasey, and Anthony - will surprise, inspire, and challenge audiences to rethink stereotypes of homelessness as they work to complete their educations while facing the trauma of being alone and abandoned at an early age.

This online screening and live chat will introduce new resources and tools that leverage the powerful stories featured in The Homestretch to build the capacity of educators and administrators to support students who are experiencing homelessness realize their full potential.

Filmmaker Anne de Mare as well as representatives from NAEHCY and the National Association for Homeless Education will share insights into the unique educational needs of youth experiencing homelessness, and discuss the systems that best support children and youth to learn, succeed academically, and achieve their dreams.

The conversation will surely be richer with participation from your network; we hope you will mark your calendar, bookmark the online event link and join us for this important event on Tuesday.

Below is further detail about the event, including the online event link.Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Learn more about The Homestretch: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/homestretch/

Teacher Appreciation Today!!!

Tue, 05 May 2015 16:28:35 GMT

On May 5, 2015, CiCi’s Pizza is showing their thanks by inviting teachers to eat free on May 5th from 4pm until close. Valid teacher ID required to receive free buffet.
Select Chick-Fil-A locations are offering teachers a free sandwich with a valid id! (Call your local Chick-Fil-A to see if they are participating.)

Thank you PSTA for this information!

Leslie

Opportunity for YOUR students! Riley Institute!

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:20:50 GMT

Furman’s Emerging Public Leaders is a leadership and civic engagement program for high school students sponsored by the Richard W. Riley Institute of Government, Politics and Public Leadership. This week-long summer program (June 21 – 26, 2015) offers a series of experiences that enable students to develop into civic minded and engaged leaders in their communities. During the week, participants attend workshops at Furman that prepare them to plan and implement a service project addressing a specific need within their own communities. Students will then return to campus in the spring to present the results of their projects to their peers and a panel of judges. Additional project funds are awarded to the winner.

The program is free of charge to all current juniors who are selected this spring to participate.

Here is the link to the EPL website that contains a short video about the program, a link to the application, and additional information. Please forward this link to students who may be interested. https://riley.furman.edu/education/projects/emerging-public-leaders/emerging-public-leaders

Applications are due Friday, May 8, 2015. Interested teachers, counselors, and administration may contact Melanie Armstrong (melanie.armstrong@furman.edu or 864-294-3688) at the Riley Institute for additional information.

SLO- Teacher Evaluation meeting

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 18:34:06 GMT

SLO- Teacher Evaluations! From PSTA

Palmetto State Teachers Association still has a few spots open for their SLO Workshop tomorrow from 1pm-5pm. Registration will be open until 5pm tonight if you are interested in learning how Student Learning Objectives will be used in your evaluations next year.

Opportunity for YOUR Students through Ashbrook Academy

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:27:33 GMT

Do you have an exceptional history or government student who is looking for a challenge this summer? If so, suggest the Ashbrook Academy to them!

The Ashbrook Academy is a week-long summer program from June 14th through 20th on the campus of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. The Academy is designed for rising juniors and seniors with a deep interest in American history and government. We will study the American experiment through an understanding of the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, and King's "I Have a Dream" speech. I encourage you to visit our website, www.AshbrookAcademy.org, for more information and a full schedule of events for the week.

The Academy is $750, but that includes room and board, all educational materials, and two elective credits in political science that are fully transferrable to any other accredited university. Some scholarship opportunities are also available.

If you know a student who would be a good candidate for the Academy, please direct them to our website where they may apply online. The application deadline is Friday, May 1st, 2015.

Summer Workshop in the Berkshires- AIER Workshop

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:25:44 GMT

Apply Key Economic Concepts and Create Lesson plans:

Summer Workshop for High School Teachers

The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), located in the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts, will hold its second Teach the Teachers workshop for high school teachers June 22-26, 2015. Teachers will hear leading experts in economic education and will integrate key economic concepts such as money and inflation, business cycles, and government and the economy into a lesson for their students.

Presenters include:

Scott Wolla, senior economic education specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

o Taught history and economics for 14 years

Jane Lopus – professor of economics, California State University, East Bay

o Director of the Center for Economic Education, former high school economics teacher

Bonnie Meszaros, assistant professor of education, University of Delaware

o Past president, National Association of Economic Educators

Research staff and fellows of the AIER, a nonprofit economic research institute

Teachers will construct lesson plans, test them with their peers, and gain feedback. They will learn how to apply economics to real-life problems and educational approaches to delivering content to 21st century learners.

Deadline for applying: May 1, 2015. Enrollment limited to 20.

Cost: $150 registration fee (refundable upon completion of the workshop). Accommodations and meals are provided. Travel expenses are reimbursed up to $150. A stipend of $500 is provided for teachers who field test a lesson in the classroom and provide a feedback report.

Credit: AIER has partnered with Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) to provide three graduate in-service credits for the course ($300) or 45 Professional Development Points ($100). A certificate of completion from AIER and MCLA is also available at no additional cost.

Substitute reimbursement: If your school is in session for all or part of the workshop week, AIER will reimburse a school district for hiring a substitute teacher.

To register and for more information: https://www.aier.org/teach-teachers OR contact Michelle Ryan, Education Programs Coordinator at (413)528-1216 X 3129 (michelle.ryan@aier.org)

Economics for Leaders! Stipends available!

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 00:49:24 GMT

Teacher Stipends Available!

APPLY HERE!

Quick Links

Economics for Leaders

EFL Sites and Dates

EFL Online Application

Teacher Testimonials

FAQs

Economic Topics

New Program - Economic History for Leaders!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Linda Geiger

Program Director, EFL

lgeiger@fte.org

530.792.8694

TEACHER STIPENDS AVAILABLE!

Economics for Leaders

Teachers attending the Economics for Leaders (EFL) programs at these sites will

receive a $150 stipend upon their successful completion of the program:

EFL Austin June 14-19 University of Texas - Austin

EFL St. Louis July 12-17 Washington University

EFL Seattle July 26-31 University of Washington - Seattle

In addition, teachers who commute daily to any of the EFL sites will receive a

$150 commuter stipend!

2015 Economics for Leaders - Teacher Schedule

June 14 - 19 University of Texas - $150 STIPEND AVAILABLE!	Austin, TX
June 21 - 26 University of Colorado University of the Ozarks	Boulder, CO Clarksville, AR
July 12 - 17 Washington University - $150 STIPEND AVAILABLE! College of William & Mary	St. Louis, MO Williamsburg, VA*
July 19 - 24 University of Chicago	Chicago, IL
July 26 - 31 University of Washington - $150 STIPEND AVAILABLE!	Seattle, WA

* New Economic History for Leaders program - runs July 13 - 19

ECONOMICS FOR LEADERS

Economics for Leaders (EFL) represents a unique experience in economics education that brings together teachers looking to improve their teaching skills in economics. The EFL one-week program is rigorous and encompasses 50+ hours of instruction.

The goal of each EFL program is to provide teachers with lesson plans of simulations and activities, economics content instruction, and a networking opportunity with other teaching professionals. The combination of classroom instruction, question and answer sessions, small group discussion and workshops presents information in a rich and varied format, encouraging active participation. Economics professors, who have been selected from across the nation for their expertise, along with skilled mentor teachers, provide content instruction and run simulations and activities that are designed to illustrate economic principles. Both new and experienced teachers will benefit from attending this program.

A feature of EFL that past participants have found especially useful is the demonstrations: the EFL staff model the activities and simulations with high school students. Attending teachers gain direct experience with the lesson plans before they leave at the end of the week.

Learning has never been so easy, rewarding, or inexpensive!

Choose from numerous dates and sites
Thirty teachers accepted per program
Lodging, materials, and most meals covered by FTE - a value of over $1300.
$150 stipends available for teachers attending the EFL program in Austin, TX; St. Louis, MO; and Seattle, WA!
$150 stipend available to participants who commute to the program
Based on Voluntary National Standards in Economic Education
Nationally acclaimed instructors

Three semester hours of graduate credit in economics are available for $306 through the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

APPLY HERE!

Summer Activity from SC Center for Teaching about Asia

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:29:51 GMT

The South Carolina Center for Teaching about Asia (SCCTA) is offering this residential seminar addressing social studies and global studies standards that pertain to East Asia. More details can be found at the SCCTA website http://www.furman.edu/sccta. As a residential program, this seminar has particular advantages. Participants are housed in apartment-like dorms with fellow teachers. The opportunities for informal discussions and networking are particularly rich. The speakers approach their presentations assuming that although participants may teach about China and Japan, they most likely have had little opportunity for formal detailed instruction in the histories and cultures of these regions. The goal is to build confidence in teaching about these fascinating and significant “major players” in the world current students are inheriting.

How to apply:

The application can be accessed at http://www.furman.edu/sccta. Qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Contact:

Becky Duckett, Programs Coordinator Email: becky.duckett@furman.edu

Department of Asian Studies

Furman University

Greenville, SC 29613

Gilder Lerhman- History by the Era

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 13:13:22 GMT

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-by-era

Have you seen what Gilder Lerhman has created? History by the Era! Primary Source documents, so much to see!

Please use this site as a review tool!

This could be great in any classroom!

Leslie

Opportunity Knocking! Apply Now!

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 02:14:48 GMT

"Rethinking the Gilded Age and Progressive Era: Capitalism, Democracy, and Progressivisms, 1877 to 1920”

A Summer Institute for Current and Future K-12 Teachers

Sponsored by the: National Endowment of the Humanities

July 5-31, 2015

Chicago, Illinois

www.gildedandprogressive.org

The Chicago Metro History Education Center, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Loyola University Chicago invite K-12 teachers to apply for “Rethinking the Gilded Age and Progressive Era: Capitalism, Democracy, and Progressivisms, 1877 to 1920.” Participants in this National Endowment for the Humanities-sponsored program will spend four weeks in Chicago, a center of Progressive Era reform, engaging in vigorous discussions about this critical time period in American history and creating materials to use in their classrooms. Award-winning historian Robert Johnston (University of Illinois at Chicago) will guide the institute’s academic content, with the help of renowned experts in history, art, and architecture. Charles Tocci (Loyola University Chicago) will direct teaching application discussions, along with master teacher Michael Biondo (Maine South High School). For more information, contact Rachel Allmen, CMHEC, gape@chicagohistoryfair.org.

Benefits include:

Stimulating readings and discussions with scholars and peers

Time to explore and create practical applications for your classroom

A $3,300 stipend to defray travel, lodging, and study expenses

A chance to personally experience Chicago’s Gilded Age and Progressive Era history and culture

For full details, visit www.gildedandprogressive.org

Applications are due March 2, 2015.

Choices Program- Application date March 16th!

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 20:47:18 GMT

Do you use the Choices Program in your classroom? My students LOVE the content, discussion and idea development that comes from this program.

Want to learn more? Want to be a trained leader? Want to sign up to receive emails? click here or go to this site for more information

http://www.choices.edu/

The Middle East in Transition
Brown University | Providence, RI
July 13-17, 2015

Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2015.

Syrian refugees | Iraq | ISIS | Iran’s nuclear policy

No other region of the world looms larger on the U.S. foreign policy agenda than the Middle East. The 2011 Arab uprisings have shaken up the social and political landscape of the region. What role should the U.S. play in the region? What can be learned from past U.S. involvement to improve relations between the United States and the Middle East in the future?

Join the Choices Program and scholars from the Watson Institute for International Studies at the 2015 Choices Leadership Institute to examine these complex issues. Scholar presentations will investigate both the recent history of the Middle East and multiple perspectives on current U.S. policy towards the region. Participants will examine instructional strategies for engaging secondary students in the study of contested international issues, share best practices with other dedicated and innovative teachers, and explore plans for conducting effective professional development.

Cost

Participants are responsible for a $195 institute fee (payable upon acceptance), housing, and some meals.

Application

Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2015.

Brown Vs. Board of Education workshop funded by National Endowment for the Humanities

Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:33:35 GMT

This was shared with me, so I wanted to share with you!

We are inviting school teachers (grades 6-12) to apply to participate in one-week workshop, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, on school desegregation in Virginia and the historic Brown v. Board of Education decision. During this workshop, to be held in Richmond, Virginia, in late July 2015, teachers will interact with leading scholars in the field, visit historic sites and archives related to school desegregation in Virginia, and discuss curricular and instructional strategies related to teaching this subject.   Would you pleasepass along information about this workshop to the teachers in your state? Attached are the flyer and a link to the project website: http://thelongroadfrombrownneh.weebly.com/ If you have any questions, please contact us at ThelongroadfrombrownNEH@gmail.com . Many thanks for your help! Project directors: Dr. Yonghee Suh, Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University Dr. Brian Daugherity, Assistant Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University

Happy New Year!

Fri, 16 Jan 2015 16:37:21 GMT

Welcome back teachers!

I wanted to share something from the National Council for History Education.

Please check visit their website if you are interested and want more information.

Leslie

Students Need You!

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:30:05 GMT

Are you coming to speak on the AP issue during the testimonial session of the SC Board of Education meeting? November 12th, at 1? If you will please enter your information into this form.

We need teachers to come and give their testimony to educate the board and other parties about AP US History.

If you have questions, please contact Leslie Carter, Jeff Eargle, Charles Vaughan or Tracy Todd.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18bvU7hQtyenpOSvkf5G8lkIeu97DbhmHtsUgS9FE8oU/viewform?usp=send_form

Calderwood writing Project Course: US History- Due date end of October

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 19:34:05 GMT

The Education Department at WGBH Boston is producing The Calderwood Writng Project Course: U.S. History undefined a series of online interactive lessons focused on writing in history/social studies in high school. The project calls for 10-12 media-based, interactive cross-curricular lessons that address a US History topic while requiring the high school students to write extensively. We are looking for academic and classroom advisors with expertise in writing instruction and CCSS to guide and review our work. The work would probably begin in January 2015 and would include an honorarium for your time.

If you're interested, please send a resume to carolyn_jacobs@wgbh.org. The proposal is due the end of October so we are anxious to identify candidates as soon as possible. Thank you.

What is going on about AP US History?

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:04:00 GMT

Please follow the news/ SC Board of Education website regularly and of course, SCCSS website. As we get closer to Nov. 12th, the next SC BOE meeting, I encourage you to contact the entire Board and share your concerns over this issue of threatening to change the existence of the current AP US History course.

Please attend the meeting in Columbia on Nov. 12 and share your personal feelings on how the State Board of Education should NOT change the AP US History test.

The meeting will be in the Rutledge Conference Center. SEE YOU at the Voting Booths and at the SC Board of Education Meeting. This is critical!

Leslie

lesliecarter80@me.com

Free Electronic book!

Wed, 08 Oct 2014 19:10:12 GMT

http://teachingamericanhistory.org/form/50coredocs/?source=dedicated

Another reason to join NCSS, I just got this email about a free book on the 50 Most important Documents in American History from TeachingAmericanHistory.org

Click on this link to receive your free electronic book on 50 most Important American Documents.

This could be a great tool in your class!

National Council for the Social Studies First Timers!

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 15:30:50 GMT

Are you interested in attending the National Conference in Boston? If you would be a first timer, please check this out! This is a great opportunity for a scholarship!

There are many awesome activities planned! You will not want to miss this!

If you have any questions, please contact me! lesliecarter80@me.comc

http://www.socialstudies.org/conference/scholarships

SC State Superintendent to open the Conference!

Fri, 12 Sep 2014 01:05:30 GMT

Yes! The candidates for election in the position of SC Superintendent are coming to Columbia for the Conference, October 2-4 to meet SC Teachers and talk about the importance of Social Studies! They are coming to meet the teachers who are doing the important work! You are not going to want to miss this face to face opportunity with those who lead our state and make the decisions that directly affect our classroom and of course our students!

Citizenship is critical, and Voting is Citizenship! Please do not miss this opportunity with the next Superintendent of Education for SC!

Leslie

Do you have your SCGA BBQ shirt ready for football season?

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:44:35 GMT

Have your ordered your BBQ map of SC shirt yet? It is the newest item from the South Carolina Geographic Alliance! Order it now, so you can wear at the Conference! I will be wearing my shirt! They also make cool presents!

Click the link below for an image of the shirt! They are $15 and for more information check out the link http://artsandsciences.sc.edu/cege/

Shirt Sample (1).pptx

Historic Columbia tours

Sun, 07 Sep 2014 22:25:19 GMT

Come learn about the history of down town Columbia! We have 3 possible tours for you to sign up and learn about! You will not want to miss this! Don't delay!! Register today!

Leslie

Have you registered for the conference yet?

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:37:30 GMT

Have you voted and registered?

There are several amazing sessions on Advanced Placement and Technology!

You are going to love it!

Leslie

Congrats Tracee Simpson

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 12:32:25 GMT

Congrats to Tracee on recently being appointed to the Conference Committee for National Council for the Social Studies!

SCCSS Elections

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:05:44 GMT

SCCSS Elections update!

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you some information about the SCCSS elections-

1. VOTE by the deadline!

2. Middle School Representative- last year, the elected Middle School Representative resigned, and the Board appointed one of the candidates to that position, following the Constitution (Guidelines for the organization) an election is required to fill that position.

3. Why no Treasurer? Sadly, no one self appointed or entered their hat into the ring. The Executive Board will appoint one and then open the position during the next election, also following the Constitution guidelines. If you are interested, please contact Leslie Carter lesliecarter80@me.com with resume before September 15, 2014 where the board will review resumes and nominate for the position.

As always, Please review the Constitution to be fully aware of the job requirements.

Leadership is YOU!

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:50:54 GMT

SCCSS is currently taking nominations to serve on the Executive Board. Please take a moment and really think about people you would like to nominate or even nominate yourself. Who knows your potential better than yourself! Deadline for nominations is Friday, August 8th 2014.

Tracy Todd has more information if you are interested! Or call one of your Board Members and ask about the position…or the position may just seek you!

Leslie

Conference 2014!!!

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:23:36 GMT

A Capital Time at the Museum: History Comes alive when the Teachers arrive!

I can not wait! We have some really exciting presentations scheduled for this year for the conference! You will not want to miss out!

The conference registration forms will be on the website by the end of the week! You can register to secure your spot and then have your book keeper send in the funds before the conference! You will not want to miss this year…we have some major exhibitors already on board along with some great presentations that will keep you up to date on your teaching practices! Don't delay! Talk to your Principal today!

Leslie Carter

60th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education

Wed, 14 May 2014 15:43:07 GMT

Hi everyone,

May 17th, marks the 60th anniversary of the landmark decision of Brown vs. Board of Education. Please take a moment to visit this website provided by the National Parks service for more information.

http://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm

-Leslie Carter

SC Economics Institute

Mon, 05 May 2014 18:28:18 GMT

SC Economics is offering a great institute on Energy, Economics and the Environment- June 9-27 at 2 campus locations. To register and or get more information, please visit www.enlighensc.org

You do not want to miss out! This is a great opportunity!

Today in History

Tue, 29 Apr 2014 14:37:15 GMT

Today, April 29th, the World War II monument opened in Washington DC.

To read more about it, please visit the following website from the History Channel!

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

May Professional Development

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:48:01 GMT

As May approaches, please be aware of two staff developments SCCSS is working to provide our State. May 3 is the First Teachers in the Field activity! We are traveling to Kings Mountain and Cowpens. We are thrilled to have an expert on both fields AND he is from SC! Don't miss this great opportunity! Only 4 spots left!

Are you an AP US History teacher and wondering about the changes that are occurring to the test? Don't miss this Professional Development as well. You don't have to teach the course to attend, you just have to love History!

Leslie

Important Information for all Educators!

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 19:17:31 GMT

James Bryan, Past President of SCCSS and Former S.C. Social Studies Coordinator, creates a document that is extremely important for sharing information about upcoming opportunites across our state and Nation.

Please review this critical document and share with all interested educators!

Thanks for all you do in our classrooms on a daily basis!

2013-14 SC Calendar - April Issue from James B.docx

Greetings! Fellow South Carolina Educators-

Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:22:24 GMT

As we get closer to the end of the school year, I wanted to share several opportunities that are available to you.
First, we have totally redone the SCCSS website

www.sccss.apricot.org

This was done in efforts to make it more of a teacher tool and place to visit for up to date information about events, Professional Development opportunities. The Council has envisioned a website that Social Studies Educators would visit for information relating to our discipline. Please share your thoughts with me about information you would like to see more of at lesliecarter80@me.com
Do you know about the 2 major battles fought in SC that had a major effect on the success of the American Revolution? We are pleased to announce the first “Teachers in the Field” Experience at Cowpens and Kings Mountain Battlefields. Robert W. Brown, Jr., Expert and published author on the topics will lead us on a knowledgable tour of the sites and participants will receive a copy of his book. You will not want to miss this on May 3, 2014. Registration is now open and this is something you will not want to miss!
Everyday, amazing educational learning occurs in Social Studies classrooms across our state. I am going to challenge you to nominate a fellow teacher, program of study, and or student for an award. I am also going to challenge you to present at our upcoming conference. Was there a topic you thought should have been addressed? Did you walk away and think, “Wow, I could share my activity that relates!” There is amazing leadership in our state and it is time to utilize those skills. If you are interested in running for a position on the board, or helping out in any capacity, please contact me or check the website for updates.
Good luck as we move into testing season. I am right there in the trenches with you. Please accept my challenge and nominate and present!
Thanks for all you do everyday to improve Social Studies education across our state- YOU are making a difference!

Happenings from Leslie Carter

Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:53:27 GMT

I want to take a moment to thank everyone for their outstanding job aboard the Yorktown at our fall conference. Without the tireless efforts of organizers, exhibitors, presenters, and attendees, it would not have been a success. A special thank you to Garrett Walker and Tracee Simpson who worked tirelessly to ensure a successful conference. In October, Garrett resigned from the role of President in order to spend more time with family and professional obligations. His efforts were greatly appreciated by educators across the state. Thank you Garrett for a great job! Get ready for the 2014 conference in Columbia! Conference information can be found at www.sccss.org.
We are all aware of Common Core and the rigors we face with implementation in our state and districts. Common Core ensures the important of social studies curriculum. Our discipline teaches writing, inquiry, and development of opinion, which is aligned with Common Core. Every day in Social Studies classrooms, students are engaged in the techniques that the Common Core emphasizes. Politics aside, good teaching is good teaching and our students deserve an active curriculum.
I am very excited to share another resource which is poised to reform social studies instruction. The College, Career and Civic Life Framework- otherwise known as C3 was developed by teachers and professors from around the nation. Inquiry is interesting for students and this is the heart of social studies and C3. One of the driving principles of this resource is that social studies is composed of deep and enduring understandings, concepts and skills from the disciplines and those skills are needed for todays society. Please visit this website http://www.socialstudies.org/c3 to download a free copy of C3. I would like for you to let me know your thoughts on C3. Please email me your comments.

I recently attended the National Social Studies Conference in St. Louis where I had the opportunity to hear amazing speakers discuss the future of education. I was reminded of something very powerful by the President of NCSS, Steve Armstrong. He asked the audience to remember the teacher who made a difference in their life. Then he pointed out that as teachers, we are that influential person to a student today. I encourage you to continue to build relationships with students and continue to be that influential person in our students' lives!
Amazing learning opportunities are occurring in classrooms across the state. Please continue to share your opportunities with teachers at SCCSS's conference, the call for proposals will come out in the next couple of months and I hope you apply to present. Again, follow our website for information concerning mini-grants and opportunities for teachers over the summer.
Thank you for all that you do for social studies in our great state!
Sincerely,
Leslie Carter
President of South Carolina Council for the Social Studies

SC Council for the Social Studies From the President

Congratulations to Stephen Corsini!!

Thanks for wanting to participate!

Want to expand your leadership?

Sometimes It Is Worth The Effort To Miss School

Please check under 2016 Conference for updates concerning Hurricane Matthew

You can see it FIRST! 2016 Conference Program!

National Humanities Center

Landmarks of American History opportunity!

Inventing America: Lowell and the Industrial Revolution

What are you doing this summer? I have an opportunity for you from the Ashbrook Institute!

Peace Day Challenge!

American President Webinar Series for NCSS members! Not a member, join today through SCCSS

American Presidents Webinar Series

Medal of Honor Essay Challenge

Teaching American History webinars!

Register Now

SC Social Studies Leadership Chautauqua

Online PD about homelessness in the U.S.

Teacher Appreciation Today!!!

Opportunity for YOUR students! Riley Institute!

SLO- Teacher Evaluation meeting

Opportunity for YOUR Students through Ashbrook Academy

Summer Workshop in the Berkshires- AIER Workshop

Economics for Leaders! Stipends available!

Summer Activity from SC Center for Teaching about Asia

Gilder Lerhman- History by the Era

Opportunity Knocking! Apply Now!

Choices Program- Application date March 16th!

The Middle East in Transition Brown University | Providence, RI July 13-17, 2015

Application Deadline: Monday, March 16, 2015.

Syrian refugees | Iraq | ISIS | Iran’s nuclear policy

Cost

Application

Brown Vs. Board of Education workshop funded by National Endowment for the Humanities

Happy New Year!

Students Need You!

Calderwood writing Project Course: US History- Due date end of October

What is going on about AP US History?

Free Electronic book!

National Council for the Social Studies First Timers!

SC State Superintendent to open the Conference!

Do you have your SCGA BBQ shirt ready for football season?

Historic Columbia tours

Have you registered for the conference yet?

Congrats Tracee Simpson

SCCSS Elections

Leadership is YOU!

Conference 2014!!!

60th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education

SC Economics Institute

Today in History

May Professional Development

Important Information for all Educators!

Greetings! Fellow South Carolina Educators-

Happenings from Leslie Carter

The Middle East in Transition
Brown University | Providence, RI
July 13-17, 2015