The Social Studies Unit, in the Division of Curriculum, provides
direction and leadership to the social studies program, Kindergarten-Grade
12. Unit staff assists districts statewide with implementation
of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for social
studies; oversees the website of the Social Studies Center;
collaborates with the Division of Student Assessment regarding
TAKS social studies assessments; and assists the Textbook Division
in overseeing the textbook adoption process for K-12 social
studies instructional materials. The Social Studies Unit provides
on-going communication with the field about current issues pertaining
to the social studies curriculum, and policy interpretations
related to graduation requirements in 19 TAC Chapter 74.
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Announcements
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Forms for Serving on an TAKS Educator Committee (PDF)
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NEW "This
House is Your House” Social Studies Curriculum
Letter
from Commissioner Scott
Letter
from First Lady, Anita Perry
"This
House is Your House” Curriculum
Video
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Transcript
Presentations
General Presentation
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Presentations
Contacts
Social Studies Unit
Contacts
ESC SS Contacts
FAQ
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