Kern High School District and CA HSS Project

Learn how Kern High School District partnered with the California History-Social Science (HSS) Project to create a strong professional learning system that supports collaboration and shared accountability.

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See the Quality Professional Learning Standards (QPLS) in action! The California Professional Learning Stories video series is a collection of videos and resources showcasing high quality professional learning systems in California schools and districts.

In this video, learn how Kern High School District partnered with the California History-Social Science Project to create a strong professional learning system to implement collaboration and shared accountability.

This video is 13 minutes and 14 seconds in length.

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Collaboration and Shared Accountability Professional Learning Stories Discussion Guide (PDF)

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Last Reviewed: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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