1. Presentation to the Board of School Directors February 22, 2011

2. Mr. Robert Barnhart Mrs. Karen Bixler Mrs. Patricia Brokenshire Mrs. Carole Burton-Haldeman Mrs. Claire Hertz Mr. Jim Horrell Mrs. Lisa Banavich Mr. Matthew Mahaney Mrs. Sandy Oechslin Mr. Greg Pezza Dr. Maryjane Richmond Mrs. Kim Turnbull Mrs. Andrea Wadsworth Mr. Marc Wodotinsky

3.  Site Visits  Needs Assessments  Parent Survey  Teacher Survey  Student Survey  Curriculum Analysis  Research

4.  Actual  Pennridge  Upper Dublin  Abington  Upper Merion  Virtual  Jenkintown  Springfield  Radnor  Council Rock  Newtown  Wissahickon  Lower Merion  Central Bucks  Cheltenham

5. Scope and Sequence Curriculum Standard Alignment Curriculum Cycle Resources Technology SS instruction schedule Class size Electives Educational Trips Co-Teaching Models Literature Used AP’s Budget Team Planning Current Events Geography & Map Skills Inclusion Virtual Field Trips

6.  Identify on-line texts with on-line resources  Maintain depth over breadth philosophy  More focus on 21 st century skills  Maintain focus on research and presentation skills  Align research skills across the grades

7.  Maintain interdisciplinary program  Maintain/improve focus on current events, citizenship, and geography skills  95% of students thought we covered big ideas  90% thought work was engaging  Student and parents - more technology, geography and current events

8.  Pine Road  Maps and geography skills  Update classroom literature libraries tied to S.S.  Integrate technology  Experiential learning through simulations  Current events

9.  Murray Avenue  Integrate maps, geography skills, current events; integrate technology  Incorporate electronic/paper-based simulation activities  Opportunities to develop 21 st Century Skills through Webquests, etc.  Investigate ways of collaborating with students/experts in different locations

10.  High School  Offer 9 th -10 th grade AP elective in Human Geog. ( approved by the board on 2/15/11)  Explore opportunities to use media center in Social Studies classes  Explore ways of making CAPS a service learning project that would have a curricular connection  Explore new literature options for World Studies and American Studies

11. As we review curriculum and eligible content for the Keystone Exams, analyze the U.S. Government course and the need for additional requirements.

12.  Pine Road  Murray Ave  High School

13. Adoption of Scott Foresman  Strengths  Strong visual imagery for ELLs ▪ Big books option ▪ Song posters and poem charts ▪ Big book atlas ▪ Focus on developmental reading skills

14.  Technology  On-line student and teacher editions  On-line teacher planner  Interactive leveled readers  DVD virtual fieldtrips  Audio CD’s

15. Adoption of Harcourt  Benefits of Program E-book read aloud Examview test generator Aligns with standards Leveled readers – read aloud online in addition to the hard copy Study guides available as a review Interactive desk maps Multimedia resources Timeline display

16. Adoption of Holt Social Studies Rigorous and Relevant Stresses higher cognitive skills Units are organized by big ideas and essential questions to align with the state standards On-line texts with multimedia presentations User-friendly for teachers and students Emphasis on Social Studies skills development

17. Adoption of Holt Social Studies - Cont’d Interactive Maps and geography resources Primary and Secondary Resources and enrichment activities Audio book Differentiated activities (adaptable for IEP, ELL and GIEP students) Interactive eBook and Resources Assessments include PSSA type questions

18.  Ancient Civilizations  Geography  Mesopotamia  Egypt  Greece  Rome

19.  European History  Middle Ages  Renaissance  Reformation  Scientific Revolution  Enlightenment and Revolution  The Modern World  Geography

20.  Exploration and Settlement  Life in the Colonies  Revolutionary War  Constitution  Building a New Nation (Early Presidents)  Jackson Era and Western Expansion  Sectionalism  Civil War and Reconstruction  Government/Economics/Citizenship

21.  Quality of ancillaries  Availability and quality of online edition  Differentiated instruction  Alignment with PA standards  Compliance with College Board for AP materials  Positive student feedback and learning outcomes

22.  Maintain current curriculum sequence  World Studies (Grade 9)  American Studies (Grade 10)  Political Science, Economics, AP U.S. (Grade 11)  AP Government, AP Economics, AP European, Introduction to Law, Introduction to Sociology & Psychology, Current Issues (Grade 12)  Add Grade 9/10 AP Human Geography elective

23.  World History: Patterns of Interaction by Holt McDougal (2012) for all levels  Newest edition of current text (continuity)  On-line interactive text/maps  Effective use of technology  Aligned to state and national standards

24.  The American Vision by Glencoe/McGraw Hill (2010) for all levels  On-line interactive text/maps  Effective use of technology  Aligned to standards  Excellent ancillary materials  Aligns with state standards

25.  Magruder’s American Government by Pearson/Prentice Hall (2010)  Newest edition of current text  On-line text and support materials  Organized around essential questions  Strong connection to current events  Aligns with state standards

26.  Street Law: A Course in Practical Law by Glencoe/McGraw Hill (2010)  Newest edition of current text  Offers a practical application of the law  Strong current event connection  On-line support/materials

27.  Sociology Now by Pearson/Prentice Hall (2010)  Organized around “Big Questions” of today  On-line resources  Connection to contemporary issues

28.  Keeping the Republic: Power and Citizenship in American Politics by CQ Press (2011)  Aligned with College Board AP curriculum  On-line support center with teacher and student resources  Strong connection to current events

29.  Human Geography by McGraw Hill (2010)  On-line support center with teacher and student materials  Aligned with College Board AP curriculum  Excellent visual representations and explanations of concepts

30.  Pine Road - $71,367  Murray Avenue - $55,217  High School - $57,540  Total = $184,124

31. Special thanks to our Lead Teachers: John Haldeman, Andrea Wadsworth and Karen Bixler for their leadership and commitment to this project. I would also like to thank the members of the committee who generously gave of their time and expertise. Dr. Maryjane Richmond