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Social Studies Department Program Review
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Implementation Timeline (Anticipated Start/Finish): 8/30/2019 - 6/1/2021
Key Personnel: K-12 Social Studies teachers, Learning Support teachers, Social Studies Academic Leadership
Council Members, Principals, and Assistant Superintendents.
Major Action Steps: (1) Determine grade level teams to research, select, and determine appropriate opportunities
to promote civic engagement both within the school environment and beyond; (2) Conduct professional
development across grade levels on implementing new strategies and opportunities; (3) Monitor implementation
and effectiveness at each level through monthly department/grade level meetings; and (4) Reflect, evaluate, and
continually revise.
Estimated Budget/Resources: There will be costs associated with professional development and purchase of
training resources along with potential costs associated with participation in out of school opportunities for both
students and staff.
Potential Implications (Short-Term and Long-Term): Work in this area will provide students with a greater
voice within the classroom and community, which results in greater student “buy-in” to the operations and
procedures in the school and community. Students participating in organized civics-related learning activities gain
knowledge and hands-on real-world experience that will seamlessly transfer to civic life and careers.

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