Social Studies Assessment

If you are requesting school or district-specific professional development, please submit requests at least 4 weeks in advance of the anticipated delivery date.

The USHC EOCEP Assessment Structure

Session Description: This session explores ways to view and use summative assessment data and provides an overview of the EOCEP test development process. Participants will review USHC EOCEP assessment resources, including the test blueprint, data review report, and sample item types, and use self-assessment tools to reflect on their learning.
Audience: USHC Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Social Studies Specialists
Presentation Format: Face-to-Face; Virtual
Time: 1-1.5 hours
Contact: Shelley Britt at ssbritt@ed.sc.gov

Aligning Assessments with the USHC Standards

Session Description: This session provides strategies to help further align classroom assessments to meet the expectations of the U.S. History and Constitution course standards. Participants will unpack and evaluate questions using the USHC EOCEP Performance Level Descriptors and leave empowered with tools to successfully revise their assessments.
Audience: USHC Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Social Studies Specialists
Presentation Format: Face-to-Face
Time: 2 hours
Contact: Shelley Britt at ssbritt@ed.sc.gov

Thinking Skills Series on Canvas

If you are looking for ready-made professional learning on how to support all learners in Social Studies through the use of skill progressions, check out this resource.
The learning experiences/objectives include:

• Supporting Thinking Skills Using Learning Progressions
• Planning and Analyzing Learning Experiences with Thinking Skill Progressions
• Effective Uses of Thinking Skills Learning Progressions

Access the Historical Thinking Skills Resource Bank by enrolling in this Canvas opportunity.