December 2017 Draft of Proposed Social Studies Standards
Although the public feedback system is now closed, the links below contain screen shots of that system to use as a reference until the final proposed revisions are developed after the last committee meeting in February.
Screenshot booklet of draft recommendations for social studies: history (PDF)
Screenshot booklet of draft recommendations for social studies: geography (PDF)
Screenshot booklet of draft recommendations for social studies: civics (PDF)
Committee Meetings
Committee meetings are open to the public. The public is welcome to observe but not participate in committee meetings. Please note the public observation norms.
First Committee Meeting
- May 19 - 20, 2017, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Metropolitan State University of Denver
King Center, Room 130/Recital Hall
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Meeting Summary (PDF)
Second Committee Meeting
- June 16, 2017, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Metropolitan State University of Denver
King Center, Room 130/Recital Hall
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Meeting Summary (PDF)
Third Committee Meeting
- Sep. 22, 2017, 9:00am - 4:00pm
RAFT Lab (A few doors down from RAFT Colorado.)
3821 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
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Meeting Summary (PDF)
- Jan. 12, 2018, 9:00am - 4:00pm
RAFT Lab (A few doors down from RAFT Colorado.)
3821 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
Directions | Finding the Building
Meeting Summary (PDF)
Fifth Committee Meeting
- Feb. 23, 2018, 9:00am - 4:00pm
RAFT Lab (A few doors down from RAFT Colorado.)
3821 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
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Meeting Summary (PDF)
Content-Specific Resources
- Social Studies Benchmarking Full Report (PDF) (Includes personal financial literacy.)
- Social Studies Benchmarking Report Summary (PDF)
- Personal Financial Literacy Benchmarking Report Summary (PDF)
- Public Feedback: Social Studies Online Standards Feedback System Comments (PDF)(Please note: Article/author citations included in the public feedback comments were provided by stakeholder reviewers and have not been edited or vetted by CDE)
- Public Feedback: Social Studies Second Online Standards Feedback System Comments from October 2017 to December 2017 (PDF) The comments are separated by section and grade. (Please note: Article/author citations included in the public feedback comments were provided by stakeholder reviewers and have not been edited or vetted by CDE.)
- A Guide for Advancing K-12 Financial Education. (2017). Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Retrieved from https://tinyurl.com/y79j56f2
- Alleman, J. & Brophy, J. (2003). History is alive: Teaching young children about changes over time. The Social Studies. National Council for the Social Studies.
- Barton, K. C. (2013). Magic Words: Writing as a tool for learning in the Humanities. HSSE Online: Research and Practice in Humanities & Social Studies Education, 2 (1). Retrieved from http://www.hsseonline.edu.sg/journal/volume-2-issue-1-2013/magic-words-writing-tool-learning-humanities.
- Building Blocks to help Achieve Financial Capability: A new model and recommendations. (2016). Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Retrieved from https://www.consumerfinance.gov/data-research/research-reports/building-blocks-help-youth-achieve-financial-capability/.
- C3 Framework: Social Studies for the Next Generation. (2013). Retrieved from https://www.socialstudies.org/c3.
- CCSS Literacy in History and the Social Studies. (2017). Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RH/introduction/.
- Donovan, M.S., & Bransford, J.D. (eds.). (2005). How students learn history in the classroom. National Research Council of the National Academies. Retrieved from https://www.nap.edu/catalog/11100/how-students-learn-history-in-the-classroom.
- Evidence of Student Learning: Social Studies Learning Goals in Economics. (1995). Retrieved from http://ecedweb.unomaha.edu/k6goals.cfm.
- Gallagher, S & Hodges, S. (2010). Let's teach students to prioritize: Reconsidering "wants" and "needs." Social Studies and the Young Learner 22 (3), pp. 14-16. National Council for the Social Studies.
- Heffron, S. & Downs, R. (eds.). (2012). Geography for Life: National Geography Standards, Second Edition. National Geographic Society. Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/standards/national-geography-standards/.
- Mandell, N. (2008). Thinking Like a Historian: A Framework for Teaching and Learning. OAH Magazine of History. Organization of American Historians.
- Mindes, G. (2006). Social studies in today's early childhood curricula. Spotlight on Young Children and Social Studies.
- Mohan, A. & Mohan, L. (2013). Spatial thinking about maps. Development of concepts and skills across the early years. National Geographic. Retrieved from https://www.nationalgeographic.org/media/spatial-thinking-about-maps/.
- National Standards for Financial Literacy. (2013). Council for Economic Education. Retrieved from http://councilforeconed.org/resource/national-standards-for-financial-literacy/.
- PISA 2015 Results: Students' Financial Literacy, Volume IV. (2015). The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Retrieved from http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/docserver/download/9817031e.pdf?expires=1496782578&id=id&accname=guest&checksum=CD8C96BD94B00547DC982087F0360BBC.
- State Civic Education Policy Framework. (2014). Retrieved from http://www.ecs.org/state-civic-education-policy-framework/.
- Van Sledright, B.A. (n.s.). Learning, Teaching of History. Education Encyclopedia. Retrieved from http://education.stateuniversity.com/pages/2048/History.html.
- Voluntary National Content Standards in Economics. (2010). Council for Economic Education. Retrieved from http://councilforeconed.org/resource/voluntary-national-content-standards-in-economics/.
- What is historical thinking? (n.d.). Teaching History.org, National History Education Clearinghouse. Retrieved from http://teachinghistory.org/historical-thinking-intro.
General Resources
- Colorado Academic Standards Perception Survey Results (PDF)
- Public Feedback: Letters and Emails (PDF)
- Public Feedback: Online Standards Feedback System Full Comments Spreadsheet from October 2016 through April 2017 (Excel)(Please note: Article/author citations included in the public feedback comments were provided by stakeholder reviewers and have not been edited or vetted by CDE)
- Essential Skills Guidance Draft (PDF)
- Committee Decision Making Protocol for Recommending Changes to the Standards
- Standards Revision Cycle Background Information
- Review Criteria for High Quality Academic Standards
- Public Feedback: Online Standards Feedback System Full Comments Spreadsheet from October 2017 to December 2017 (Excel) (Please note: Article/author citations included in the public feedback comments were provided by stakeholder reviewers and have not been edited or vetted by CDE.)
Committee Members
Co-chairs:
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Chris Elnicki, Instructional Facilitator with Specialization in Social Studies, Cherry Creek School District
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Andy Roob, Ph.D. Instructional Coach - Social Studies and Science, Brighton School District 27j
Content Specialist:
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Stephanie Hartman, Ph.D. Social Studies Content Specialist, hartman_s@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6577
Committee Members:
- Corey Sell, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Elementary Education & Literacy, Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Ryanne Van Sciver, K-5 Social Studies Coordinator, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Della Hoffman, 6th Grade Newcomer Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- Rose Rothmier, Retired Teacher
- Charles Kastens, 4th Grade Teacher, Cherry Creek School District
- Charlee Archuleta, 6th Grade Math/Social Studies Teacher, Colorado Springs School District 11
- Michelle Pearson, Middle School Teacher, Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Andrew Bristol, Middle School Coordinator of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Harrison School District 2
- Lisa Jackson, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Delta County School District
- Jill Martinez, Department Head-Social Studies Teacher, Del Norte School District
- Nicole Morgan, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Cherry Creek School District
- Alyssa Wooten, K-12 Program Implementation Manager, EverFi
- Kurt Knierim, High School Social Studies Teacher, Poudre School District
- David L. Hazlett, High School Social Studies Teacher/ Department Head, Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8
- Jenny Pettit, Social Studies Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District
- Tim Kubik, Ph.D. Principal Consultant, Project ARC, LLC
- Sarah Hurd, Social Studies Content Specialist - Secondary, Jefferson County Public Schools
- William W. Daniel, high School Social Studies Teacher, Littleton Public Schools
- Kim Davis, Content Facilitator, Social Studies K-12, Mesa County Valley School District 51
- Angela Anderson, Social Studies Teacher, Jefferson County Public Schools
- Marc Johnson, Education Program Director, Economic Literacy Colorado
- Peter R. Wright, Social Studies Team Lead and High School Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- James Wilson, High School Social Studies Teacher - Department Chair - Instructional Coach, Morgan County School District Re-3
- Susan Sharkey, Director, National Endowment for Financial Education
- Kirk R. Salmela, Junior and High School Principal, Springfield School District
- Carla Cariño, High School Social Studies Teacher, Denver Public Schools
- Kelly Jones-Wagy, High School Social Studies Teacher, Cherry Creek School District
- Jessica L. Pault-Atiase, Assistant City Attorney - Water & Utilities, City of Boulder
Contact Us
Stephanie Hartman, Social Studies Content Specialist, hartman_s@cde.state.co.us or 303-866-6577
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