There are two opportunities for teachers to participate in developing the Social Science Work Sample. Six educators will be appointed to serve on a steering committee to oversee the development process. Thirty teachers will pilot work sample design structures. Educators will commit to a 1-2 year self designed project. Stipends are available for summer work.
Teachers develop new statewide assessment items.
Applications are available on the ODE web site, and are due April 20, 2001. A panel of teachers and other educators will be needed to develop the Social Science Instructional Framework. This model will be available to schools and districts as one way to teach a rich Social Science program that meets the Oregon Common Curriculum Goals, Standards, and Benchmarks. Members will commit to a 1-2 year project. Educators commit to a 2-3 day scoring session.