SAISD Social Studies Newsletter
August 17, 2021
Social Studies Instructional Specialist Team
Sarah George (sgeorge2@saisd.net): Highlands, Sam Houston, Davis MS, MLK Academy, Mission Academy, Poe MS
Chad Anderson (canderson5@saisd.net): Edison, Lanier, Tafolla MS, Brackenridge, Lowell MS, Estrada
Carol Hill (chill@saisd.net): Whittier MS, Beacon Hill Academy, Cotton Academy, Hawthorne Academy, Rogers Academy, Rhodes MS, Crockett Academy, YMLA (MS)
Mary Diaz (mdiaz7@saisd.net): ALA, CAST Med, CAST Tech, Fox Tech, St. Phillips, Travis, YWLA, YMLA (HS), Bonham Academy, Cooper Academy
Andraya Young (ayoung2@saisd.net): Jefferson, Burbank, Longfellow MS, Harris MS, Woodlawn Academy
Rudy Galvez (rgalvez2@saisd.net): Irving, Twain, Fenwick, Japhet, Hot Wells MS, Rogers MS, Bowden Academy
Please be aware that our specialist team has been helping out across the district in areas outside of there normal duties, so their availability is limited at this time.
Fall Social Studies Professional Development
In addition to our Epic Saturday and PD in PJs offerings, the Social Studies Department will be offering virtual grade level specific PLNs during the fall semester.
Thursday, September 30, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, December 2, 4:15-5:45 PM
7th Grade Texas History After School Virtual PLNs with DBQ Online
7th Grade Texas History will be piloting DBQ Online from the DBQ Project. These sessions will provide professional learning and support for DBQ Online.
Thursday, August 26, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, September 23, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, October 7, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, November 11, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, December 9, 4:15-5:45 PM
8th Grade U.S. History After School Virtual PLNs
Thursday, September 16, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, November 4, 4:15-5:45 PM
World Geography After School Virtual PLNs with DBQ Online
World Geography will also be piloting DBQ Online from the DBQ Project. The sessions will provide professional learning and support for implementing DBQ Online.
Wednesday, August 25, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, September 16, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, October 14, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, November4, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, December 2, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, January 20, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, February 17, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, March 31, 4:15-5:45 PM
World History After School PLNs
Thursday, September 30, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, December 9, 4:15-5:45 PM
U.S. History Since 1877 After School PLN
Thursday, September 23, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, November 11, 4:!5-5:45 PM
Ethnic Studies Courses After School PLN
Thursday, September 9, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, October 21, 4:15-5:45 PM
Thursday, November 18, 4:15-5:45 PM
Social Studies Instruction Resources Update
Active Classroom
If you are new to Active Classroom, the training videos here might be helpful.
Newsela
DBQ Online
District Created Assessments for 21-22
- Grade 8 Social Studies Fall CBA #1 (10/4-10/8) and Fall CBA #2 (12/13-12/17)
- U.S. History Since Reconstruction: Fall CBA #1 (10/4-10/8), Fall Semester Exam (12/13-12/17) and Spring Semester Exam (5/20-6/2)
Please see the "SAISD Assessment Calendar" for further details on testing windows on all district assessments.
SAISD Social Studies Department
Director of Social Studies
Email: ppyle1@saisd.net
Website: https://www.saisd.net/page/socialstudies-home
Phone: 210-554-2531
Twitter: @SaisdSocia