Model Curricula and Curriculum Guides
Curricula in a specific topic developed pursuant to legislation.Model curriculum projects are initiated in response to specific legislation calling for a state-developed curriculum in a specified topic or disciplinary area of study. Typically, these projects are done under the supervision of the State Board of Education (SBE) or the Instructional Quality Commission.
Personal Finance Curriculum Guide
In development pursuant to Assembly Bill 2927 (2024).
Cambodian American Studies, Hmong History and Cultural Studies, and Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curricula
Curricula developed pursuant to Assembly Bill 167 (2021), further amended by Senate Bill 369 (2023), in collaboration with the Orange County Department of Education.
- Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to assist kindergarten through grade twelve (K–12) educators in teaching about the histories and cultures of Cambodians, including Cambodian American history and heritage, the long-term causes and effects of the Cambodian Genocide, the experiences of Cambodian Americans coming to the United States, and the establishment of Cambodian American communities.
- Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to assist K–12 educators in teaching about the histories, cultures, traditions, and refugee experiences of Hmong Americans. This includes subjects such as Hmong migration and community building, belief systems and cultural practices, as well as sacrifices of those who served in the “Secret Army” in Laos, and the contributions of the Hmong people to California and the United States.
- Vietnamese American Experiences Model Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to assist K–12 educators in teaching about the histories and cultures of Vietnamese, including Vietnamese American refugee experiences, the Fall of Sài Gòn in 1975, Vietnamese boat people and members of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces, the reasons behind the exodus, the hardships they faced, the conditions that led to their resettlement in the United States, the long-term causes and effects of the refugee experience. the establishment of Little Saigons, and cultural practices in the Vietnamese diaspora.
Native American Studies Model Curriculum
In development pursuant to Assembly Bill 167 (2021) in collaboration with the Humboldt County Office of Education and the San Diego County Office of Education.
- Native American Studies Model Curriculum (coming September 1, 2025)
Summary of AB 167 Model Curricula Development
Assembly Bill 167, Chapter 252, Statutes of 2021 amended California Education Code sections 33540.2, 33540.4, 33540.6 and 51226.9, for the development and maintenance of model curricula relating to the Vietnamese American refugee experience, the Cambodian genocide, Hmong history and cultural studies, and Native American studies. The California Department of Education shall, in collaboration with, and subject to the approval of, the executive director of the state board, enter into contracts with county offices of education for the purposes of developing a model curriculum. Work on these projects began in 2022 and will conclude by September of 2025.
- Orange County Department of Education
Informational web page for the Vietnamese American refugee experience, Cambodian genocide, and Hmong history and cultural studies model curricula projects. - Humboldt County Office of Education
- San Diego County Office of Education
Informational web pages for the Native American studies model curriculum project. - Model Curriculum Projects Supplemental Funding Results
- AB 167 Model Curriculum Projects Funding Results
- Model Curriculum Project Platform Funding Results
2020 Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
- Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
The model curriculum was adopted by the SBE on March 18, 2021. - Frequently Asked Questions
Information about the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum. - Ethnic Studies Professional Development and Resources
General information regarding professional development and resources to support ethnic studies courses. - Schedule of Significant Events
Updated following the Instructional Quality Commission meeting on August 13, 2020. - Assembly Bill 2016
Authorizing legislation for the model curriculum project.
- Public Input Webinar
A webinar was held on January 9, 2018, to collect public feedback on the model curriculum project.
César E. Chávez Model Curriculum
- César E. Chávez Model Curriculum
Research Center is now available. Contains several thousand primary source documents and more than 500 pictures from historical archives.