Social-Emotional Learning Overview
A one page document providing information about Social Studies and how Staff and Curriculum Development can provide support.


K-8 Social Studies Framework

9-12 Framework


Global History & Geography Regents Exam Support 
These are the resources you will need to plan for the Framework-Based Global History and Geography Regents Exams.


U.S. History and Government Regents Exam Support 
These are the resources you will need to plan for the Framework-Based U.S. History and Government Regents Exams.


CIS/SLS Resources
CIS/SLS has materials available too! Check out their page.


Elementary Social Studies Exploration  
Looking for a deeper understanding of the Social Studies Framework? This step-by-step guide is the way to go! You can approach it on your own, with a team, or as part of a staff development session. 


The Big Ideas

This is an opportunity to dig into the most significant shift in the NYS Standards: the Practices. Practices have been identified for Reading and Writing, as well as for Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. How do they tie to our planning, our instruction, and the children's learning?

Step One:  Download this document and take a look at the Common Practices

Step Two:  Use The Big Ideas document to begin to identify commonalities and to brainstorm next steps