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JCPS Social Studies Newsletter
Special Bulletin - 9.21.20
Social Studies Colleagues,
We are excited to provide two awesome opportunities for professional growth. Please see the information below for an opportunity to join The DBQ Project Cohort and a registration scholarship to attend the Kentucky Council for Social Studies Annual Conference. We are here to support your learning and growth!
Ryan, Rebecca, & Vincent
DBQ Project Cohort
The DBQ Project
Professional Learning Cohort
Learn about using DBQ process (document analysis and developing argumentation), using the online DBQ platform, & implementing inquiry & disciplinary standards
8 hours professional learning district stipend available
Oct 14th - Kick Off! 4-5 pm
Oct 15th-Dec 9th - Asynchronous Learning, Office hours with DBQ, Implement a DBQ
Dec 10th- Presentation of Student Work & Celebration 4-5 pm
JCPS Social Studies Professional Development Calendar
For a full listing of PD offerings, please go to JCPSSocialStudies.com, Upcoming PD.
Digital PD feature on JCPSSocialStudies.com
- Video series is an introduction to inquiry. Designed for new teachers and teachers that need a refresher
DBQ Project
- Learn how to modify and use the DBQ Project online platform. This can be accessed through Clever.
September 10th, 4-6 pm PD Central Code 20-21112494
Please see the pre-info to prepare @ https://www.smore.com/8da9r
- JCPS will be forming a cohort of teachers who are interested in learning more about using DBQ structures to begin implementing inquiry. This cohort will feature synchronous and asychronous learning for teachers to dig into the elements of DBQ & inquiry. More information to come at JCPSSocialStudies.com on the Upcoming PD page.
- JCPS will pay for 60 teachers' registration fee and will be eligible for up to 6 hours PD credit.
- Scholarship request form closes Sept. 24th @ 3:00 pm
- Click here to apply for registration scholarhip
12.4-6.20 - 100th National Council for Social Studies Annual Conference - Virtual
- NCSS Annual Conference Website
- Due to Covid, this will be a virtual conference
-JCPS Social Studies will have more information on how to support teachers attending the conferences soon
Want more info on PD offerings?
Check out the www.jcpssocialstudies.com Up Coming Pd page on the website. Lots of great opportunities are listed in the calendar. Contact Rebecca Ingram with any questions.
JCPS Social Studies Team
- ryan.new@jefferson.kyschools.us
- @JCPSSocStudies
Rebecca Ingram - Social Studies Instructional Coach
- rebecca.ingram@jefferson.kyschools.us
- @rspoo_ingram
Vincent Tinker - Social Studies Literacy Coach
- vincent.tinker@jefferson.kyschools.us
- @JCPSTinker
Email: Ryan.New@jefferson.kyschools.us
Website: www.JCPSSocialStudies.com
Phone: 502.485.3054
Twitter: @JCPSSocStudies