What is the Social Studies Teacher Leader Corps?
SSTLC is a group of educated and passionate teachers who are dedicated to training, supporting, and sustaining high quality social studies instruction. We are focused on supporting teachers in guiding students towards effective citizenship.
This year's sessions include options for K-12 social studies teachers and 7-12 ELA teachers:
Session 1: September 24, 2024
A.M. Assessments - Resources & Best Practices + ISD Common Assessments
P.M. Skills for difficult conversations & teaching elections
Session 2: October 29, 2024
A.M.
- Secondary Educators (ELA & Social Studies): Genocide Education - Instructional Resources
- Elementary - Literacy & social studies - Cross-Curricular Strategies Part 1
P.M.:
AI in the classroom (all grade levels)Session 3: December 3, 2024
- Social Studies Teacher Leader Corps member session - goals review, implementation plan, work time, History Day preparation
- ELA: Community of Practice for Secondary ELA Educators
Session 4: January 28, 2025
A.M.
- Secondary Educators (ELA & Social Studies) - Genocide Education - Lesson & Curriculum Planning;
- Elementary - Literacy & Social Studies - Cross-Curricular Strategies Pt 2.
P.M.
- Social Studies: Mini session on hosting your local history day fair & Round table on emerging critical topics in social studies education
- ELA: Community of Practice for Secondary ELA Educators
Session 5: March 4, 2025
A.M. Curriculum Tool: Giant Map from Michigan Geographic Alliance
P.M. Prepping for regional & state History Day & year-end reflection time
Lunch will be offered to those who register at least 24 hours in advance.
Up to twenty-five (25) SCECHs will be available for those who register.