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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I
hope your summer was a good and restful one and you are ready for a new school
year. Below is a summary of the latest news from the state’s social studies
program, particularly with regards to Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) and
Classroom-Based Assessments (CBAs). I have received numerous emails over the
past few months and I hope this message will address many of your questions.
This update also includes a new list of opportunities for teachers and students
<span style='color:#1F497D'>in</span> the coming year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please
feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or ideas. If you
have a specific issue you would like to discuss, please email me with a time to
call you (<a href="mailto:Caleb.Perkins@k12.wa.us">Caleb.Perkins@k12.wa.us</a>).
Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Caleb
Perkins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Program
Supervisor, Social Studies/International Education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Office
of Superintendent of Public Instruction<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Titles
–<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Social Studies GLEs – First Public Draft<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Repilot</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Instructional Resources<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Teacher Leadership</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Requirements</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Teaching American History Grants – over $6 million for
History Education in Washington!</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Federal “Constitution Day”</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>WSCSS Fall Conference<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>2007 Washington State Student/Parent Mock Election<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Grants for
Implementing Civics Classroom-Based Assessments</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Legislator’s Back
to School Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2007 History Day
Workshops for Teachers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>13.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>History Club<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>14.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fulbright-Hays
Seminars Abroad Program<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>15.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WSAME 13th Annual
Fall Conference <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Association of
Washington Generals - 2007 Student Essay Competition</span><strong><span
style='color:#4F61EE'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>17.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Capitol Forum 2008</span></strong><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4F61EE'> </span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>18.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2008 Toyota
International Teacher Program to Costa Rica <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>iEARN Online Courses<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>20.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><em><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Smithsonian
Museum Day</span></b></em><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
at the MOHAI<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>OSPI January Conference<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Details
–<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Social Studies GLEs – First Public Draft</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: OSPI has released a
draft of the Social Studies Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) in preparation for
the new school year. The GLEs are largely a synthesis of our current
EALRs, Frameworks, and CBAs. However, the standards now include examples to
clarify how students can meet particular standards. It is important to note
that the examples in the document are only suggestions meant to stimulate
district and school-based conversations about what perspectives students will
find most interesting, engaging, and relevant as they strive to meet these
standards. In addition, the GLEs recommend grade levels for each of the 29 CBAs
from grades 3 through 12. All documents are now posted on OSPI’s Social Studies
website: <a href="http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/SocStudies">www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/SocStudies</a>. There
is also an on-line survey through which you can provide your feedback on this
document<span style='color:#1F497D'> (<a
href="http://www.surveytool.org/surveys/surveylogin.cfm?SID=536">www.surveytool.org/surveys/surveylogin.cfm?SID=536</a>)</span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Repilot</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: OSPI plans on conducting a targeted repilot
of several of the CBAs, particularly those in civics, in October and November.
The primary goal of this repilot is to collect a range of student work that
illustrates the diverse ways students can demonstrate proficiency when
completing a CBA. We are particularly interested in working with teachers who
are interested in videotaping CBA presentations. Prior to conducting this
pilot, we will refine some of the CBAs, particularly the support materials, and
post more detailed guidelines for administering these assessments by
mid-October in an effort to make them more user-friendly. If you think you
might be interested in participating in this pilot, please email <a
href="mailto:Caleb.Perkins@k12.wa.us">Caleb.Perkins@k12.wa.us</a>. In addition,
please email any specific ideas you have for editing or improving particular
CBAs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Instructional Resources:</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Numerous non-profit
organizations continue to develop materials and resources in an effort to help
teachers and students address the CBA requirement. The Washington Library Media
Association has taken the lead and is devoting part of its website to research
strategies, resources, links, and pathfinders related to specific CBAs. In
addition, the Washington State History Museum, the We the People Program, YMCA
Youth in Government, History Day, Densho, and many others have developed lesson
plans and other instructional materials aligned to specific CBAs. I invite you
to check out the WLMA website (<a href="http://www.wlma.org/cbas">www.wlma.org/cbas</a>)
and the OSPI CBA site (<a
href="http://www.k12.wa.us/assessment/WASL/SocialStudies/bridgingdocs.aspx">www.k12.wa.us/assessment/WASL/SocialStudies/bridgingdocs.aspx</a>)
and provide these groups with feedback on how to make these resources more
useful as you prepare for the new school year. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>4.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Teacher Leadership</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: OSPI has begun to explore ways to
promote teacher leadership across the state to support the implementation of the
Social Studies CBAs. We offered sessions in the 2007 Summer Institutes to
launch this initiative and the resulting conversations revealed a great deal of
interest in and need for this type of leadership. If you would like to hear
more about these conversations, please contact Jon Garfunkel at Global Source
Network (<a href="mailto:Garfunkel@globalsourcenetwork.org">Garfunkel@globalsourcenetwork.org</a>).
Jon has taken the lead in crafting a vision for this emerging initiative.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>5.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>CBA Requirements</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: Some have had questions regarding the
requirements related to the CBAs. The short answer to these questions is that
the relevant law (RCW28A.230.095) provides us all of the legal language
regarding requirements in its two short, but important provisions (see below
for full text of the law). For those districts seeking additional clarity on
how to respond to this law, OSPI has issued recommendations. OSPI’s main
recommendation is for districts to include one of the state-developed
Classroom-Based Assessment Models (CBAs) at each grade level from grades 3
through 8 and in each required social studies course at the high school level,
noting the need to include Civics CBAs at certain grade levels to fulfill the
second provision of the law. In addition to issuing more detailed guidelines
for administering the CBAs, OSPI will provide guidelines for the
“implementation verification report” referenced in the law in the coming school
year. For additional information, there is a “Frequently-Asked Questions on the
CBAs” document. If you would like a copy, please email <a
href="mailto:Caleb.Perkins@k12.wa.us">Caleb.Perkins@k12.wa.us</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>RCW 28A.230.095</span></b><span
style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>: (1) By the end of
the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall have in place in elementary
schools, middle schools, and high schools assessments or other strategies to
assure that students have an opportunity to learn the essential academic
learning requirements in social studies, the arts, and health and fitness.
Social studies includes history, geography, civics, economics, and social
studies skills. Beginning with the 2008-09 school year, school districts shall
annually submit an implementation verification report to the office of the
superintendent of public instruction.<b><i> </i></b>(2) Beginning with the
2008-09 school year, school districts shall require students in the fourth or
fifth grades, the seventh or eighth grades, and the eleventh or twelfth grades
to each complete at least one classroom-based assessment in civics. The civics
assessment may be selected from a list of classroom-based assessments approved
by the office of the superintendent of public instruction. Beginning with the
2008-09 school year, school districts shall annually submit implementation
verification reports to the office of the superintendent of public instruction
documenting the use of the classroom-based assessments in civics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>6.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>Teaching American History Grants – over $6 million for
History Education in Washington! – </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It was announced over the summer that six
different ESDs and districts in Washington received federally-funded Teaching
American History Grants: <a name="OLE_LINK1">Clarkston School District,
Educational Service District 101, North Central Educational Service District
171, Northwest Educational Service District 189, Seattle Public Schools, and
Washougal School District.</a> These grants will provide over $6 million in
support for K-12 history education in the state. Congratulations!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>7.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Federal “Constitution
Day”</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
– A 2005 federal law states "each educational institution that receives
federal funds for a fiscal year shall hold an educational program on the United
States Constitution on September 17 of such year for the students served by the
educational institution." To find ideas on how to address this
requirement, the US Department of Education has a website (<u><span
style='color:blue'><a href="http://www.ed.gov/free/constitution/index.html">www.ed.gov/free/constitution/index.html</a></span></u>)
and OSPI has a brief memo on its social studies homepage (<a
href="http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/SocStudies">www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/SocStudies</a>).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>8.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>WSCSS Fall Conference</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – The Washington State Council for
the Social Studies will be holding its annual Fall Inservice on <b>October 13<sup>th</sup></b>
at <b>Edmonds</b>-Woodway High School. The theme this year is “Climate,
Conflict, and Culture” and Dr. Walter Parker will deliver a keynote address
entitled “Towards a Cosmopolitan Curriculum?”. There will also be presentations
on the CBAs as well as clock hours available. To register or for more
information, go to<b> </b><span style='color:blue'><a
href="http://www.wscss.org/conferences/fall_conference/default.html">www.wscss.org/conferences/fall_conference/default.html</a>.</span><b>
</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>9.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'>2007 Washington State Student/Parent Mock Election - </span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Your students have
opinions – help make them count! —<span style='color:navy'> </span>Which civics
activities have local relevance? And promote discussion at home<span
style='color:navy'> a</span>nd in the classroom? AND draw attention to all the
November ballot issues? The Washington State Student/Parent Mock Election is
coming soon! It is a joint effort between the Washington State Secretary of
State’s Office and OSPI and will run from <b>October 29 – November 2</b>. Don’t
miss the opportunity to sign<span style='color:navy'> </span>up your class or
arrange for your entire school to participate. Online ballots and suggestions
for classroom activities will be provided. For more information, and to
preregister, go to <a
href="http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/outreach_enrollment.aspx">http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/outreach_enrollment.aspx</a>
.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>10.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Grants for
Implementing Civics CBAs</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'> – OSPI will soon issue a Request for Proposal to provide
$25,000 in competitive grants to school districts for curriculum alignment, development
of innovative civics projects, and other activities that support the
implementation of these assessments. The proposals will be funded by money made
available by the Washington State Legislation in fulfillment of the
requirements of HB 2579, the law related to civics classroom-based
assessments. The estimated length of the project is from October 15,
2007, to June 30, 2008 and the maximum amount of funding for each project is
$5,000. Grant applications will be available this week through OSPI’s iGrants
system (<a href="https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/iGrants/Default.aspx">https://eds.ospi.k12.wa.us/iGrants/Default.aspx</a>)
and the application deadline is <b>October 1<sup>st</sup>, 2007</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>11.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Legislator’s Back
to School Program - </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Invite
a State Legislator to Class. Having a legislator visit the classroom helps
students bring the study of government, law, and Washington State history to
life. It even ties in with CBAs. The Legislators Back to School Program, a
national program, is designed to educate students about representative
democracy and what it's like to be a state legislator. It's also an excellent
way to let students know that their ideas count. More information about how to
participate is available at <a
href="http://www1.leg.wa.gov/Legislature/BacktoSchool">http://www1.leg.wa.gov/Legislature/BacktoSchool</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>12.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2007 History Day
Workshops for Teachers</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif"'> – <b>September 29<sup>th</sup> (Tacoma & Spokane),
October 6<sup>th</sup> (Seattle), </b>and<b> October 20<sup>th</sup>
(Vancouver) </b>- The state’s History Day program is offering free
workshops for teachers interested in using historical methods with their students
and who want to learn more about the creative and exciting History Day program.
Participants will work with a team of teachers, librarians, historians, and
museum educators in this fun and practical workshop. Registration includes 5
free clock hours, History Day teaching materials, and lunch. For more
information, go to <a
href="http://www.lib.washington.edu/subject/history/historyday/workshop.html">www.lib.washington.edu/subject/history/historyday/workshop.html</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>13.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Starting a History
Club</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
at Your School: Have you ever wanted to give your history-loving students a way
to continue their exploration of the subject outside the classroom? If so,
perhaps you will consider forming a history club chapter at your school this
year and joining the National History Club (NHC). Created in March 2002, the
NHC was formed to help history clubs from around the country communicate and
share ideas and activities with each other through our biannual Newsletter and
other programs. There are now chapters in 42 states and over 7,000
students involved. For more information please contact Robert Nasson, Executive
Director, at <a href="mailto:rnasson@nationalhistoryclub.org">rnasson@nationalhistoryclub.org</a>,
or visit their website at <a href="http://www.nationalhistoryclub.org">www.nationalhistoryclub.org</a>,
where you can take a look at their most recent Newsletter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>14.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Fulbright-Hays
Seminars Abroad Program - Summer 2008; Closing Date: September 13, 2007 -
</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Fulbright-Hays
Seminars Abroad Program provides opportunities for overseas experience. The
program is open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for
curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area
studies. Seminars are in non-western European countries. Terms of
the award include: ▪ round-trip economy airfare ▪ room and board ▪ fees ▪
program-related travel within the host country (ies). Participants are
responsible for a cost share, $400.00. Updated application forms should
become available soon. The Summer 2008 application deadline will be <b>September
13, 2007</b>. For more information, go to<span style='color:black'> <a
href="http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/index.html">www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/index.html</a>
or contact Gale Holdren: <a href="mailto:gale.holdren@ed.gov">gale.holdren@ed.gov</a>
or </span>Michelle Guilfoil: <a href="mailto:michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov">michelle.guilfoil@ed.gov
</a>. <span style='color:black'>The application package is available, you may
apply online at: <a href="http://e-grants.ed.gov/">http://e-grants.ed.gov</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>15.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WSAME 13th Annual
Fall Conference</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
- <b>Saturday, October 27, 2007</b>, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pigott Hall - Seattle
University – There will be: Special Prejudice Reduction Student/Staff School
Team Training; 24 Breakout Sessions; Cultural Performance; Complimentary
Diversity Resources; Up to 5 Clockhours; 1 Professional Credit; Multicultural
Vendor Sales; Multicultural Excellence Awards. For more information, go to <a
href="http://www.wsame.org/">http://www.wsame.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-autospace:none'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#4F61EE'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>16.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Association of
Washington Generals - 2007 Student Essay Competition</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - The Association of
Washington Generals (AWG) sponsors an essay contest each year for students in
grades 7 - 12. The idea behind the AWG essay competition is to inspire young
students to learn to express themselves and their ideas in essay form. This
year's essay competition has opened and the selected topic for this year's
essay is: "How the future of the Internet will make a difference in our
lives, both academically and personally." We encourage all teachers
to get their students involved. To obtain more information about the AWG and
this competition, please visit our web-site at: <a
href="http://www.washingtongenerals.org/">http://www.washingtongenerals.org/</a>.
The essay competition closes on Monday, <b>December 3</b>, 2007. Victoria
Laise Jonas/Association of Washington Generals<span style='color:#4F61EE'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><strong><o:p> </o:p></strong></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>17.<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Capitol Forum 2008.</span></strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> The Capitol Forum
program, developed by Brown University in Rhode Island and currently offered in
ten states, engages high school social studies students and teachers in
deliberation about our nation's future in the changing international
environment. The program involves students both within their social studies
classroom and beyond the classroom at their state capitol. We have held Capitol
Forum in Washington State in 2005.<span style='color:#4F61EE'> </span>For
information on the 2008 workshops, go to <a
href="http://internationaledwa.org/capitolforum/">http://internationaledwa.org/capitolforum/</a>.
<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>If
you are interested in participating next year, please take a moment to complete
the new online registration form:</span></strong><b><span style='color:#4F61EE'>
</span><span style='color:blue'><a
href="http://internationaledwa.org/forms/capitolforum_registration.htm"><strong><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal;text-decoration:
none'>http://internationaledwa.org/forms/capitolforum_registration.htm</span></strong></a></span></b></span><span
style='color:#4F61EE'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>18.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>2008 Toyota
International Teacher Program to Costa Rica</span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - The application is now available
for the 2008 Toyota International Teacher Program to Costa Rica. This year all
full time classroom teachers in grades 7-12 in all 50 states and the District
of Columbia are eligible to apply. This year selected participants will
have the opportunity to learn through hands-on projects about the environment,
culture, history and education system of Costa Rica while traveling on the
Caribbean slope of Costa Rica. The application is online at <a
href="http://www.iie.org/toyota">http://www.iie.org/toyota</a>. The deadline
for application is <b>September 7</b>, 2007.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>19.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>iEARN Online Courses</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – Register now for
the next session of iEARN (International Education Resource Network) online
courses (Starting <b>October 15th</b>, 2007) An iEARN 9-week online course will
help you integrate international collaborative project-based learning into your
classroom and fulfill your curriculum standards. You will learn how to connect
your classrooms with their peers around the world. This is a great chance to
become an active member of the global learning community and learn new skills
for online collaboration. For more information, go to <a
href="http://www.iearn.org/professional/online.html">www.iearn.org/professional/online.html</a>.
Global Connections Exchange Program (U.S. Department of State, Bureau of
Education and Cultural Affairs) Scholarship opportunity available for secondary
school Teachers. For more information on online courses write to: <a
href="mailto:onlinepd@us.iearn.org">onlinepd@us.iearn.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:
.25in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><strong><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>20.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span></strong><![endif]><em><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>Smithsonian
Museum Day</span></b></em><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
at the Museum of History and Industry</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> (MOHAI) – <b>Seattle </b>- MOHAI is a proud
participant in Smithsonian Museum Day, which is being held all across the
country. Visitors can receive free admission to MOHAI by bringing a coupon that
can be found either in Smithsonian Magazine or online at <a
href="http://www.smithsonian.com/museumdaycard">www.smithsonian.com/museumdaycard</a>
The new Audubon exhibit will be open, and there will be Smithsonian gifts for
early visitors. <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Saturday,
September 29<sup>th</sup> </span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:
"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>from 10am to 5pm.</span></strong></span><strong><span
style='font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>21.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>OSPI January
Conference</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
– The next multi-day opportunity to learn about the Social Studies CBAs will be
in January at OSPI’s Winter Conference in <b>Spokane</b>. The conference will
run from January 29<sup>th</sup> – 31<sup>st</sup>. The call for presenters
will be posted at <a href="http://www.k12.wa.us/Conferences">www.k12.wa.us/Conferences</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#212492'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Previously
Listed Opportunities & Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>22.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Constitutional
Connections </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(Ongoing):
ESD 112 invites K-12 teachers to deepen their ability to strengthen teaching
and learning of history through a thematic focus on the US Constitution.
Teachers are supported in their efforts to implement CBAs. Participants
are awarded clock hours and a stipend for participation. The program
website, <a href="http://www.esd112.org/history/"
title="http://www.esd112.org/history/">http://www.esd112.org/history/</a>, has
detailed information about the program as well as podcasts of past
speakers. For more information, contact Matt Karlsen at 360.750.7505 or <a
href="mailto:matt.karlsen@esd112.org" title="mailto:matt.karlsen@esd112.org">matt.karlsen@esd112.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>23.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards – Portfolio Scoring</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - This summer
the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards will run a portfolio
scoring site in Washington. Middle and high school social studies will be two
of the certificate areas scored. Any teacher who is teaching those grade levels
and subject areas this year can apply to be assessors, so it is a great way for
people who are curious about National Board Certification to find out more
without jumping in all the way. (Plus they get paid!) The attached flyer gives
additional information. Interested teachers can also get more info on the NBPTS
site by following this link: <span style='color:navy'><a
href="https://mail.ospi.k12.wa.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.nbpts.org/get_involved/teachers/become_an_assessor"
target="_blank">http://www.nbpts.org/get_involved/teachers/become_an_assessor</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>24.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Global Issues
Workshop – Facing the Future</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - Puget Sound Area - <i><span
style='color:black'>Facing the Future </span></i><span style='color:black'>has
received funding to conduct limited number of free professional development
workshops for middle and high school teachers </span>serving students<span
style='color:navy'> </span><span style='color:black'>in</span> the <span
style='color:black'>Puget Sound </span>in<span style='color:red'> </span><span
style='color:black'>2007. </span>To be eligible, your group must include<span
style='color:black'> </span>at least 20 <span style='color:black'>educators
from middle and/or high schools in the Puget Sound. If you are interested in </span>being
considered<span style='color:black'> for one of these workshops, please contact
Cecilia Lund at <a href="mailto:cecilia@facingthefuture.org" target="_blank">cecilia@facingthefuture.org</a>.</span>
For sample workshop titles and descriptions please visit <span
style='color:black'><a
href="https://mail.ospi.k12.wa.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.teacherscorner.org/Workshops/workshops.html"
target="_blank">http://www.teacherscorner.org/Workshops/workshops.html</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>25.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Washington State
History Museum - History Lab & History Boxes</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - Immerse students
in a hands-on experience at the Washington State History Museum’s History
Lab. Students, in teams of two, act as Time Detectives on the history
trail. Throughout the Lab, interactive, hands-on exhibits engage student
detectives as they attempt to solve a History Mystery about Washington
State. In addition,<b><i><br>
</i></b>Washington State History Museum History Boxes are a great way to
introduce students to a variety of historical materials in the comfort of their
own classroom. Choose from six boxes including Ring of Fire: Volcanoes of
Washington State, Northwest Native Heritage, Petroglyphs and Pictographs, The
Journey of Lewis and Clark, Frontier Towns, and Makah Culture. To reserve these
boxes, call Joan Martin at 253/798-5876. For more information about either
program, go to <a href="http://www.wshs.org/" title="http://www.wshs.org/">www.wshs.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>26.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
lang=EN-GB style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The
Transatlantic Outreach Program (TOP)</span></b><span lang=EN-GB
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> is seeking
enthusiastic Social Studies educators and workshop leaders to apply for its
2008 all-expense-paid study tours to Germany! The 2008 Study Tour
application is now available on the TOP website, <a
href="https://mail.ospi.k12.wa.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.goethe.de/top"
target="_blank">www.goethe.de/top</a>. The application deadline is February 8,
2008.</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>27.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Washington
Teacher-Librarians Collaboration Award</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - Mackin Library/Classroom Services and
the Washington Library Media Association are pleased to announce a new award
that will be of interest to Social Studies educators. This award recognizes a
teacher-librarian and a classroom teacher whose collaborative efforts improve
student achievement. Each winner will receive a $300 check from Mackin
and a team award plaque. The winning school will receive a $250 certificate for
books or other materials from Mackin to further support the collaborative
efforts between the library and classroom. For more information, contact: Larry
Parsons - <a href="mailto:larry.parsons@mackin.com">larry.parsons@mackin.com</a>,
360-244-0194.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>28.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Washington Educator
Skills Test – Endorsements (WEST-E) – Recruiting Teachers</span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> – The WEST-E
Recruiting Website has been launched at <a
href="https://mail.ospi.k12.wa.us/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.warecruit.nesinc.com/"
target="_blank">http://www.warecruit.nesinc.com/</a>. The website is
developed for K-12 and Higher Ed Educators to register for the WEST-E test
content advisory and fairness review studies that are now tentatively scheduled
for November. All needed information is provided. For more information,
contact Esther Baker with the Professional Educator Standards Board -
(360)725-6277; <a href="mailto:esther.baker@k12.wa.us">esther.baker@k12.wa.us</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>29.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Nature in the Balance
– New Exhibition at Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) – Seattle - </span></b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Kick off spring and
visit MOHAI to see a provocative new exhibition of historic and contemporary
photographs and paintings that explores the complex relationships between
people and nature in Washington State during the last 150 years. The exhibit <b>opens
Saturday, March 31<sup>st</sup> and runs through September 9<sup>th</sup>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>30.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Colonial Dames
History/Social Studies Scholarships - </span></b><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Any teacher who teaches American
history to Washington state students in grades 5-12 is eligible to apply
for one or more scholarships in the following categories: (1) continuing
education relating to American history including Advanced Teacher Certification
courses; (2) American history or social studies curriculum development with
books, costumes, website design or videos; (3) travel and tuition to attend
educational seminars relating to American history; and (4) teacher enrichment
projects/programs relating to history. To apply, download the Colonial Dames
scholarship application by visiting the Dames website of <a
href="http://www.coldameswa.net/" title="http://www.coldameswa.net/">www.coldameswa.net</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>31.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Civil Justice High
School Education Project -</span></b><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span></i><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Washington State Trial Lawyers
Association</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>
– This is a new effort to help high school students – our immediate future
voters and jurors – understand the civil justice system and how it affects
their lives. The project includes scholarship programs; mock trial competitions
and a civil justice speaker’s bureau. For more information, please contact
Adrianne Williams at <a href="mailto:adrianne@wstlaoly.org">adrianne@wstlaoly.org</a>
or 360-786-9100. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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