2020-21 Social Studies Instruction & Assessment Reporting

3. Role of person completing this report: *This question is required.

• Social Studies Specialist
• Curriculum Director
• Other (describe) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

5. Are you the primary contact for Social Studies education in your district? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

6. What grade levels are taught in your Elementary school(s) (check all that apply)? *This question is required.

• K
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• We do not serve students in Grades K-6

In 2020-21, did your district provide student instruction at the elementary level in these content areas and grade levels: *This question is required.

Space Cell	Yes	No
Grades K-2 Social Studies	Grades K-2 Social Studies: Yes	Grades K-2 Social Studies: No
Grades 3-5 Social Studies other than Civics (e.g., Geography, Economics, History)	Grades 3-5 Social Studies other than Civics (e.g., Geography, Economics, History): Yes	Grades 3-5 Social Studies other than Civics (e.g., Geography, Economics, History): No
Grades 4-5 Civics	Grades 4-5 Civics: Yes	Grades 4-5 Civics: No

Check all the ways K-2 Social Studies instruction was provided: *This question is required.

• Synchronous (e.g., via videoconferencing)
• Asynchronous (e.g., via a Learning Management System)
• Face-to-face

Were students assessed in Social Studies in grades K-2? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

What did you find to be effective assessment strategies in K-2 Social Studies? (Check all that apply) *This question is required.

• Student self-reflection (e.g., reflective writing or videos, presentations, portfolios)
• Technological tools (e.g., Kahoot, Nearpod, Plickers) for formative assessment
• OSPI-developed assessments
• District- or school-developed assessments
• Teacher-developed classroom developed assessments
• Commercially-developed assessment tools
• Other (describe) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

Check all the ways Grades 3-5 Social Studies instruction (other than Civics) was provided: *This question is required.

• Synchronous (e.g., via videoconferencing)
• Asynchronous (e.g., via a Learning Management System)
• Face-to-face

Were students assessed in Social Studies (other than Civics) in grades 3-5? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

What did you find to be effective assessment strategies in Grades 3-5 Social Studies? (Check all that apply) *This question is required.

• Student self-reflection (e.g., reflective writing or videos, presentations, portfolios)
• Technological tools (e.g., Kahoot, Nearpod, Plickers) for formative assessment
• OSPI-developed assessments
• District- or school-developed assessments
• Teacher-developed classroom developed assessments
• Commercially-developed assessment tools
• Other (describe) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

Check all the ways Grades 4-5 Civics instruction was provided: *This question is required.

• Synchronous (e.g., via videoconferencing)
• Asynchronous (e.g., via a Learning Management System)
• Face-to-face

7. In 2020-21, were students assessed in Civics in grades 4 or 5 (as required by RCW 28A.230.095)? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

How many were assessed at these grade levels (non-duplicated count)? *This question is required.

• Grade 4 Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
• Grade 5 Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.
• No data available

What did you find to be effective assessment strategies in Grades 4-5 Civics? (Check all that apply) *This question is required.

• Student self-reflection (e.g., reflective writing or videos, presentations, portfolios)
• Technological tools (e.g., Kahoot, Nearpod, Plickers) for formative assessment
• OSPI-developed assessments
• District- or school-developed assessments
• Teacher-developed classroom developed assessments
• Commercially-developed assessment tools
• Other (describe) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection. * This question is required.

8. For this grade band, which of the following are used to support civics instruction in your district? (check all that apply)
 

• OSPI-developed Civics assessments
• District-created or educator-developed Civics assessments
• OSPI Social Studies standards documents
• OSPI Civics Open Educational Resources (OER)
• District-supported professional development
• District-approved civics curriculum/resources
• Civics-focused websites (iCivics, Stanford History Education Group (SHEG), etc.)
• Supplemental civics materials
• Community partnerships
• Other (please describe) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

10. How can OSPI best support your district to provide civics instruction for this grade band? (check all that apply)
 

• Provide webinars or other online professional development
• Help districts or ESDs connect to regional OSPI Social Studies Cadre member(s) who can provide professional learning
• Continue to add Open Educational Resources (OER) civics materials
• Provide guidance on cross-content integration of Civics with other content areas
• Continue to provide materials and resources on the OSPI Social Studies website
• Create an inventory of curriculum materials districts are currently using
• Other (please describe) Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.