A draft framework for common social studies standards is set to be released on Nov. 17.
As we reported to you more than a year ago, social studies specialists have been working with state department of education officials and others to create standards in that subject. The document they've produced—which they're referring to alternately as a "draft framework" and "draft standards"—is scheduled to be released for public review at the National Council for the Social Studies' annual meeting in Seattle. It's being promoted as a "can't miss" event.
According to an NCSS press release, leaders of the effort will introduce the document and discuss the development of instructional and assessment materials. Kathy Swan of the University of Kentucky and Susan Griffin, the NCSS' executive director, who have been co-leading the project, will introduce members of the writing team and describe how they worked with professional organizations, teachers, and the social-studies collaborative of the Council of Chief State School Officers. They'll detail the process for receiving public comment.
