Instruction in History-Social Science
California Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, technical assistance, and support to state and local educational agencies (LEAs), professional organizations, and collaborating partners to implement high-quality history and social science programs.
Professional Development Resources
Professional development opportunities for educators that focus on effective implementation of the state content standards.
Curriculum Resources
Supplemental materials and resources that may be of assistance to educators, students, and parents, as students learn and explore the various curriculum areas of History-Social Science.
California Assessment System
A chart of the California Assessment System for 2007-08.
Student Voting Project
A bipartisan effort to increase student knowledge about the democratic principles and processes in order to address a growing concern about waning student engagement in civic and governmental affairs.
Parent Handbook for History-Social Science
An overview of the History-Social Science curriculum and an explanation of why it is studied in school.
Teaching American History Grant Program
The Teaching American History grant program is designed to raise student achievement by improving teachers’ knowledge and understanding of and appreciation for traditional U.S. history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions and answers on History-Social Science.
Local Resources
County and local resources for teachers, parents, students, and community members.
Professional Organizations and Activities for Educators and Students
History and Social Science organizations for teachers and students as well as school-based activities for educators and students.
An annual scholarship competition funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
History-Social Science Literature List
Literature for History-Social Science: Kindergarten through Grade Twelve is a collection of outstanding history-social science related literature for children and adolescents.
