Social Science 2.0 Framework Professional Development Academy

This Social Science PD Academy is designed based on the Common Core State Standards, which centrally incorporate the key academic debate skills of argument, textual evidence, refutation, and evaluation of competing points of view.

All K-12 Social Science teachers in public schools in Chicago (district and charter) are eligible to apply to take part in this Professional Development Academy, and receive a stipend of up to $1,500, in addition to 39 PD hours. The application is due Wednesday, February 15th. Questions about the application should be sent to Monica Swope (maswope@cps.k12.il.us) or Martin Moe (msmoe@cps.k12.il.us).