Professional Learning
- HSS Professional Development Resources
History-Social Science (HSS) professional development opportunities for educators that focus on effective implementation of the state content standards.
Organizations
- History-Social Science
Organizations
History and Social Science organizations for teachers and students as well as school-based activities for educators and students.
Resources
- Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers on History-Social Science. - History-Social Science (HSS) Curriculum
Resources
Resources for creating engaging and dynamic curriculum in all areas of History-Social Science (HSS) are provided for both educators and parents. - Regional and County Resources for HSS
History-Social Science (HSS) county and local resources for teachers, parents, students, and community members. - Literature
for History-Social Science: K-12
Recommended titles that reflect the quality and the complexity of the types of materials students should be reading at school and outside of class. - Parent Handbook for
History-Social Science
An overview of the History-Social Science curriculum and an explanation of why it is studied in school. - History-Social Science Instruction
Content standards and framework guidance to assist students master historical facts, historical themes, and the connections between the past and present. - Student Voting Project and Constitution Day
Student Voting Project and Constitution Day information. - Teaching American History Grant Program
The Teaching American History grant program is designed to raise student achievement by improving teachers’ knowledge and understanding of and appreciation for traditional U.S. history. - United States Senate Youth
Program
Annual scholarship competition administered by the California Department of Education.