Historical Document and Analysis Cohort
(in partnership with TeachingAmericanHistory.org)
These History & Literature seminars encourage the cross-curricular study of key themes in American history by examining historical documents and literary texts. Open to both social studies and English/language arts teachers at any level, the seminars delve into the history and meaning of America through the words of historical figures great and small, as well as through the prose and verse of the nation’s writers. Each seminar is taught by a historian or political scientist teamed with a literary scholar.-TeachingAmericanHistory.org
(in partnership with TeachingAmericanHistory.org)
These History & Literature seminars encourage the cross-curricular study of key themes in American history by examining historical documents and literary texts. Open to both social studies and English/language arts teachers at any level, the seminars delve into the history and meaning of America through the words of historical figures great and small, as well as through the prose and verse of the nation’s writers. Each seminar is taught by a historian or political scientist teamed with a literary scholar.-TeachingAmericanHistory.org
Brown Teacher Institute
(in partnership with the Virginia State Library)
Join Library of Virginia staff members and guest speakers in this year’s one-day Teacher Institute. The twelfth annual Brown Teacher Institute will focus on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Virginia Constitution and will offer tools, resources, and content to aid educators in teaching about it and its legacies in the classroom. The Institute is currently being planned with both in-person and virtual options and will feature guest speakers and live Q&As. Teachers will explore how to use primary sources to enhance student learning in their classrooms and discover new digital resources.-Library of Virginia
(in partnership with the Virginia State Library)
Join Library of Virginia staff members and guest speakers in this year’s one-day Teacher Institute. The twelfth annual Brown Teacher Institute will focus on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Virginia Constitution and will offer tools, resources, and content to aid educators in teaching about it and its legacies in the classroom. The Institute is currently being planned with both in-person and virtual options and will feature guest speakers and live Q&As. Teachers will explore how to use primary sources to enhance student learning in their classrooms and discover new digital resources.-Library of Virginia
Community and Teacher Relationships
Many teacher support organizations help our teachers with materials needed for successful instruction. Our community partnerships are extremely important. Several community as well as national partnerships support students and provide resources. The History Department of RPS is thankful, and looks forward to working these community partners in the future. These partnerships are the core of History and Social Studies, and without whom, our success would not be possible. Some of these partnerships include: Inspire VA, the Bridgewater company in Richmond etc. We thank you.
Many teacher support organizations help our teachers with materials needed for successful instruction. Our community partnerships are extremely important. Several community as well as national partnerships support students and provide resources. The History Department of RPS is thankful, and looks forward to working these community partners in the future. These partnerships are the core of History and Social Studies, and without whom, our success would not be possible. Some of these partnerships include: Inspire VA, the Bridgewater company in Richmond etc. We thank you.
DBQ Teacher Training
These workshops help districts provide the sustained support teachers need to help their students be successful. The DBQ Project is committed to helping teachers accelerate their students at a pace everyone can understand. Students need strong reading and communication skills to succeed personally, in school, and at work. 21st century teachers need information and support to boost critical thinking skills and close racial and socio-economic gaps in student achievement.-The DBQ Project
These workshops help districts provide the sustained support teachers need to help their students be successful. The DBQ Project is committed to helping teachers accelerate their students at a pace everyone can understand. Students need strong reading and communication skills to succeed personally, in school, and at work. 21st century teachers need information and support to boost critical thinking skills and close racial and socio-economic gaps in student achievement.-The DBQ Project
Performance-based Assessment Training with Dr. Chris Gareis
(in partnership with Dr. Gareis of W&M and Maymont Education staff)
Dr. Christopher Gareis, Professor of Education of the William & Mary School of Education and published author, works with teachers to discuss the importance and effectiveness of Performance-based Assessment. This training helps teachers to become personally more knowledgeable about the concept and implementation of Performance-Based Assessments, as the major assessment format that is being focused on in K-12 History and Social Science Education.
(in partnership with Dr. Gareis of W&M and Maymont Education staff)
Dr. Christopher Gareis, Professor of Education of the William & Mary School of Education and published author, works with teachers to discuss the importance and effectiveness of Performance-based Assessment. This training helps teachers to become personally more knowledgeable about the concept and implementation of Performance-Based Assessments, as the major assessment format that is being focused on in K-12 History and Social Science Education.
Summer Programming
Summer programs allow teachers a time to reflect on the school year, gain new insight from other professionals in the field, as well as learn new strategies and ideas for the following year. There are specific programs designed to help teachers enhance their curriculum and content knowledge of History and Social Sciences. These programs are highly recommended to all teachers. |