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Great Ideas for Using CCSS Publications
Presenters:Peg Hill – Publications Chair, Website CoordinatorLeslie Smith & Laurie Mosier – Sunburst Editors
Emily Schell – Social Studies Review EditorMaggie Beddow – Occasional Papers Editor
Elizabeth Ramos – Tech Blogger
SUNBURSTCCSS E-Newsletter
The Sunburst Newsletter
• Regular publication sent to all members of CCSS• It is intended for a wide
audience from classroom teachers to professional development providers
In Every Issue
• Upcoming Opportunities for professional development– Gilder Lehrman Institutes– California History Project
• Letters from the Front– Literacy Strategies– Teaching Tips to bring history
to life
• Legislative Updates
Using the Sunburst• 3Rs bulletins include best practices for fair and
balanced teaching• Local Council Meetings for upcoming opportunities• Department
meetings for best practices
• With your site leadership team for legislative updates
Social Studies Review
Annual peer-reviewed journal for CCSS members & researchers focused on emerging themes in Social Studies education
2014 Issue:Social Studies & Common Core
Social Studies Review Features
Components• Introduction to Theme• Themed Articles
– 10-12 articles– 1,500-4,000 words
• Special Interest Articles– Unsolicited
• Columns– Elementary (P. Porter)– Middle School (G. Sabato)– High School (B. Day)
• Advertisements
Production• Guest Editor selected &
invited by Committee• Themed articles solicited
& selected by Guest Editor
• Peer Review Process (blind)
• Editing• Format & Design• Printing• Distribution (U.S. mail)
How to use Social Studies Review• Professional Learning
Communities• Share with
Administrators, Board Members, Colleagues, Student Teachers, Mentees
• Teacher Preparation readings, discussions
• Research• Adopt Best Practices
Teachers AdministratorsProfessors/Instructors
PD Providers
Supervisors ResearchersMentors Board
Members
How to Contribute to Social Studies Review
• Share ideas for themes• Peer Reviewers• Guest Editors• Writers– Theme Articles– Special Interest
• Columnists• Photographs & Images• Advertisers• Design & Layout (InDesign)• Feedback
Contact:Emily SchellSSR [email protected]
Occasional Papers (OP) Newsletter
• Regular research-based publications are available to all members of CCSS• OP is intended for K-12
social studies curriculum leaders, pre-service teacher candidates, university educators, and/or classroom teachers.
Typical H-SS Topics Featured in OP• Standards –“What Does it Mean
for H-SS Teachers? CA Common Core State Standards”• Assessment -
“The Case for Assessment Reform for California Schools”
Using Occasional Papers• Surveyed pre-service teacher
candidates indicated they would like IHE teacher educators to introduce OP to them because…
“…it is always good to have information that could be valuable to our learning and growth as well as professional development.”
“…it would be helpful to be trained on how to teach history topics…”
“…I would be interested in having social studies mentors…”
Occasional PapersValuable sources for….• Administrative
meetings• Pre-service teacher and
administrator training• Professional
development of H-SS teachers
• Personal growth
Use to…Provide a rationale for
changes in content or practice
Learn the research that supports different ideas of curriculum & instruction
Discuss the pros and cons of a practice or reform
Advocate for social studies
Interested in publishing in OP? CCSS peer-reviewed Occasional Papers editors
are Maggie Beddow, Ph.D., Sacramento State University [[email protected]] and Emily Schell, Ph.D., San Diego State University [[email protected]]. If you are interested in submitting an article on a research-based topic of importance to K-12 social studies curriculum leaders, pre-service teacher candidates, university educators, or classroom teachers, please contact one of the editors for submission specifications.
Classroom Technology Bloghttp://www.ccss.org/Class_Tech
Electronic Resources• History & ELA electronic
resources to meet digital text need for the Common Core & 1:1 classroom
• Learn how Stanford History Education Group, Newsela, and others provide access to a wealth of expository texts
Technology Tools• Digital literacy tools
for teachers and students
• Multi-media presentation resources
• Collaboration tools• Resources for the
flipped and 1:1 classroom
How-To
• Learn how to utilize new tech with step-by-step screenshots to assist you
• Be a trailblazer and learn/grow your PLN on Twitter and grow your teaching arsenal
CCSS Websitewww.ccss.org
Website available to everyoneIncludes news and resources for
members & non members
http://www.ccss.org
What You Will Find at CCSS.org
Website FeatureAbout Us
Legislative News
Get Involved
How to Use• Learn about CCSS• Contact CCSS leader in your area
• Learn what is happening politically related to social studies
• Become an advocate
• Choose how to become involved personally: membership, CCSS committee, local council
• Share news, ideas with others• Participate in the Tech Blog,
Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter • Attend an event
Teacher ResourcesCCSS Publications on the Website
Social Studies ReviewCurrent Issue – Economic Education for the 21st CenturyIssue in Process - Social Studies and Common Core
StandardsHow to Be a Reviewer
Occasional PapersLatest Issue - A Case for Assessment Reform in
California SchoolsHow to write an Occasional Paper
Social Studies and the Common CoreStandards DocumentsProfessional Development ResourcesLessons Plans Using the Standards
Useful WebsitesLinks to H-SS Organizations and lesson databasesLinks to local Council
Primary Sources and Ideas for Using ThemPrint Resources
Major Social Studies organizations and resource repositories
Teacher Resources
Ideas for Use• Use an idea or strategy in your classroom • Share with colleagues• Select research articles to persuade
administrators • Use with student teachers to build
instructional and curriculum knowledge
Don’t Forget the Bottom of the Homepage
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/California.Council.Social.Studies
Look for connections to social studies colleagues and leaders, announcements for H-SS related events,
resource suggestions, opportunities for students and more…
Fan Page – 165
Group A Outreach – 252 Group B Outreach – 41All stats = 2-26--14
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/CAsocialstudies
Look here for news, links to new ideas, connections to the Tech Blog, announcements social studies related
events and opportunities. Twitter Outreach - 65
Linked Inhttp://www.linkedin.com/pub/california-council/78/825/b79?trk=pub-pbmap
Outreach 1208
Help Shape CCSS Publications
• Join Pubs/Tech Committee (most meetings virtual + fall planning + CCSS)
• Become and author and/or reviewer
• Share ideas on social media & at local council meetings
• Increase Pubs revenue as sponsor or advertiser
• Spread the word to colleagues and student teachers in H-SS, the arts, and English Language Arts
Email Peg Hill, [email protected]
