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Current Adoption for SY2025-26
ODE Supports
ODE Supports
Be sure to check out:
Far right column, "Examples include, but not limited to," which offer tangible, instructive content examples for each individual grade-level standard.
Essential Disciplinary Practices | The Top 10 Skills in Social Science: pgs. 6-8 and throughout.
Social Science Domains and Concepts: pg. 5.
Quick Start Guide: Start here! Overview of all new resources
Educator Supports & Resources
Educator Supports & Resources
Ethnic Studies Integration Factsheet.
Also, check out the Traditionally Underrepresented Groups Factsheet
Genocide Factsheet; and topic- specific Holocaust Factsheet
TSEL and Social Science Teacher's Guide and Lesson Sparks
What does TSEL look and sound like in practice?
Check out these tangible, grade-level examples.
Professional Learning Resources:
Includes modules for PLC work and additional asynchronous PD resources.
Search lessons/resources by topic, grade-level, and resource type.
High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Resources
High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) Resources
This spreadsheet includes all current state-approved K-12 Social Science instructional materials. Please click each individual tab for specific grade bands to see a break down of the scores and criteria. Additional resources include:
ODE Adopted Instructional Materials website (click Social Science)
Includes information on independent adoptions and postponing adoptions
Instructional Materials Evaluation Tool (IMET), which the Oregon teacher committee used to score them.
Curricular Analysis Framework: checklist for evaluating curricular resources
Are you looking for virtual logins, presentation videos, and/or sample physical copies of the new state-approved instructional materials? Are you considering a pilot?
Check out these K-8 slides which have the HQIM scores and links in a slightly easier-to- digest format!
Check out these 9-12 slides which have the HQIM scores and links in a slightly easier-to- digest format!
Materials Implementation Resources
Materials Implementation Resources
Clear step-by-step directions with check boxes, time-based phases, breakdowns and layers of leadership, and embedded diagnostic/self-assessment tool.
Additionally, consider Rivet's Implementation Tool Companion Guide which ncludes questions for PLCs & Classroom Observations, prompts for discussion, and tools to organize implementation groups.
A collection of insight, resources, and lessons from districts who have gone through the process of selecting, preparing for, and supporting the implementation of instructional materials.
Additionally, consider Instruction Partners’ Avoid the Common Pitfalls of Curriculum Implementation.
Additional ESD Supports
Additional ESD Supports
Interactive Educator Worksheets/Activities
Initial standards worksheet for grade-levels and/or courses
Includes lessons, infographics, and tips on centering media literacy & critical thinking
Professional Learning Opportunities
Professional Learning Opportunities
Social Science for a Better World
Social Science for a Better World
Special Event PLs this Year
Special Event PLs this Year
Holocaust Education: Link to flyer & application
Tribal Histories: Link to flyer & application
Email bparker@mesd.k12.or.us for more
Regional Social Science Leaders MeetUps
Regional Social Science Leaders MeetUps
5 in-person collaborations with Regional Social Science Leaders (TOSAs, Coaches, District Office and Admin, and more!) at MESD
We currently have 12 regional districts participating
Email bparker@mesd.k12.or.us for more
Student Survey Resources
Student Survey Resources
*Special thanks to MESD's Research and Evaluation lead, Amanda Shannahan! Please email Amanda for technical assistance or questions.
These sample focus group/interview questions are designed to help students share their experiences in social science classrooms. They align with the 2024 Standards and focus on how students see their identities, communities, and histories represented in the enacted curriculum.
These likert scale survey questions are designed to help students share their experiences in social science classrooms as connected to the Social Science Essential Disciplinary Practices.
This resource highlights how to use already collected SEED data to inform K-12 Social Science work. Topics include students' sense of belonging and opportunities to learn Tribal History/Shared History.
Please reach out with questions/suggestions!
Please reach out with questions/suggestions!
This website was created in partnership by Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) Social Science Specialist Brad Parker, and Lane Education Service District (LESD) Language Arts/Social Studies Specialist Leah Dunbar. Please reach out with questions or suggestions. Thank you!
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