As we prepare for spring testing, just a reminder that Pearson/KDE released KSA items from the KSA for Social Studies. You can find links to the Practice Tests and 2022 KSA Released Items materials on our State Assessment page, along with other information for preparing for the KSA.

• 2020 Practice Tests - Demonstrated within TestNav, this can help students become familiar with test structure and technology used for KSA.

• Spring 2022 Released Items - Items can be helpful for test structure and skill practice for stand alone and cluster set items. Included are the released items, standards alignment, and several options for viewing students responses including the Anchor Set, Practice Set, and Qualifications Set.

Teacher leaders from 6 schools and 50 JCPS students gathered at the Frazier Museum in January for a district Mikva Soapbox Mainstage event. Students selected the Mainstage speakers after hearing their peers' 3 minutes speeches about topics that mattered to them.  Hear from students about their experiences in the news clips and interviews below. 

See our Action page for more information about how Mikva can support taking informed action in your class!

• Mikva Soapbox in JCPS Elementary Schools Interview

• WHAS 11 - Kentucky students compete in speech showcase, voice their concerns within the community

• KET.org Kentucky Edition- 23 min. mark

March 16th  4:30-6:00 pm
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Belouga offers teachers three unique experiences. Learn about their content, how to set up classrooms to talk with students around the world, and how to create content individualized to students. 

• Teachers who join will get a year subscription to Belouga

  • Available to the first 30 teachers who sign up!

  • Receive District Stipend or Credit 

Document Based Question (DBQ) Project is a provided resource to support the implementation of inquiry instruction. See the Upcoming PD Page or Vector for more information on PD opportunities. PD Credit & District Stipend available

• 3.20- DBQ Using Dialogue and Debate to Improve Student Writing: A Closer Look at Thrash-Out 4:30-6:00 pm

• 4.10- DBQ Collaborative Writing Alternative for DBQ Essay 4:30-6:00 pm

Join our Mikva learning sessions throughout the year to learn more about implementing the JCPS Civic Dispositions and civic engagement in your classroom. Learn more about Mikva and to see some awesome student Soapbox submissions on our Action Page. 

Upcoming Events!

•  3.22 - Mikva Cohort 4:30-6:00 pm
  Join us for next steps for implementing Issues to Action.

See the Upcoming PD Page or Vector for more information on PD opportunities.

Hosted by UK in partnership with the Jewish Heritage Fund, teachers looking to build skills in teaching the Holocaust and related content are invited to register for spring 2023 workshops. Workshops are interactive and include 10 total hours of content through both live workshop sessions (6 hours) and asynchronous activities (4 hours). Workshops are available both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Some workshops occur over multiple days while others are one-day events. 

Teachers, para-educators, librarians, and other instructional staff serving grades 6-12 can opt to participate for a stipend of $250 OR for professional learning hours, not both. Stipends are limited and will be awarded based on order of registration. 

Workshops will be facilitated by experienced teachers from across the Commonwealth, including several JCPS teachers, trained as UK-JHF Initiative teacher leaders and well as UK professors from the College of Arts & Sciences and Education. Each workshop will vary slightly and will explore a range of topics. 

JCPS Social Studies will be sponsoring 10 hours of PL credit for attending any of these events. Contact Rebecca Ingram for more information to request PL credit.

Click here for more information and to register today!

Hosted by Center for Civic Education
James Madison Legacy Project Expansion Program professional development includes 52 hours of high-quality interactive sessions for middle and high school educators in a professional learning community led by mentor teachers. Educators will gain new content and pedagogies that will invigorate students' engagement in civics and constitutional democracy while supporting social and emotional learning goals. 

Click Here for flyer with more information. 

Contact Glenn Manns, Kentucky We the People Coordinator with questions.

The Kentucky Historical Society is now accepting proposals for this year’s Kentucky History Education Conference on Thursday, July 13, 2023! This year’s conference will be in person with a virtual track of sessions available. We are looking forward to a stimulating day of history themed sessions, activities, conversations, and fun.

KHS is accepting session proposals through Friday, April 14. Presenters receive free conference registration. To submit a proposal, visit the KHS website.

Registration and vendor information will be available soon! If you have any questions, contact katie.turer@ky.gov.