Social+Studies+Reading+Initiative

= Social Studies Reading Initiative =

Situation
Social Studies is not an FCAT tested subject (at this time). However, Social Studies teachers want to help students gain important reading skills not just for the test, but to succeed in life.

Problem
Junior High Social Studies teachers:
 * Comprised of both 7th (Geography) and 8th (US History) courses.
 * The teachers may have ESE students full time or mainstreamed into their classes.
 * Some have varying degrees of reading endorsements from fully endorsed through CAR-PD (Content Area Reading - Professional Development) to none at all!
 * Some are brand new while others have years of experience.

Solution
The Social Studies Reading Initiative is a combination of group trainings and one-on-one coaching sessions.

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