KSDE HGSS PLC-Nov 21, 2025
KSDE HGSS PLCS 2025-2026: Elevating Instruction for Deeper Learning in Social Studies
Join the KSDE Teacher Leader team for an inspiring year of HGSS PLCs to increase effective use and practice of highly engaging instruction. These PLCs focus on the KSDE Four Fundamentals—structured literacy, standards-alignment, balanced assessment, and a particular focus on high-quality instruction—using your adopted curriculum, and aligned to the Kansas HGSS standards.
Through collaboration with K-12 peers, educators will design engaging, student-centered learning experiences. Participants will walk away with tools to create inquiry-based, standards-aligned instruction, ask complex questions, and use data-driven supports to meet the needs of every learner—don't miss this opportunity to elevate educational practices and inspire students!
2025-26 Topics Include: 
  • America’s 250th Celebration
  • Elevating Multiple Perspectives
  • Indigenous Education utilizing the Kansas Essential Understanding Framework
  • Teaching with Primary Sources and Complex Text
  • Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning activities to support the HGSS State Assessments
  • Cross-Curricular Collaboration Connections
  • Inquiry-Driven Social Studies Literacies and Strategies

Please complete the following form to register. Questions about the event registration should be directed to Abby Stewart (astewart@nkesc.org).

Lunch & beverages will be provided - districts will be billed.
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