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Event Description

Middle School Social Studies teachers will meet on Zoom with a TCI representative as part of our textbook renewal and adoption process for grades 6–8. The session will include a tour of the 3rd edition and a preview of the 4th edition resources. 

Objectives

  1. Explore the features and instructional resources available in TCI’s 3rd and 4th editions for grades 6–8.
  2. Gather information to support informed decisions about continuing with or adopting updated TCI textbook resources.

Meeting will be held on Zoom. See calendar invite for Zoom link and event code.

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Content standards for continuing education credit hours that apply to this PD are highlighted below.

The content and objectives of in-service continuing education credit hours must relate to one or more of the following:

  1. Opportunities for participants to collect and analyze evidence related to student learning; 
  2. Professional certificate standards;
  3. Paraeducator standards of practice as described in Title 179 WAC;
  4. School and district improvement efforts;
  5. Education frameworks and curriculum alignment;
  6. Research-based instructional strategies and assessment practices;
  7. Content of current or anticipated assignment;
  8. Advocacy for students and leadership;
  9. Supervision, mentoring, or coaching; or
  10. Building a collaborative learning community.

Source: State Content Standards (Chapter 181-85 WAC)Include clear and meaningful learning objectives that explain how the learning will be relevant to district staff and applicable to their professional practice. Objectives should identify practical strategies, skills, or knowledge that participants can apply in their roles to support students, colleagues, and the broader school community. Whenever possible, the objectives should highlight how the learning can be transferred into everyday practice and contribute to improving student support, well-being, and overall school environments.