Educator Resources

The following links offer additional learning tools for educators. Some of the links will take you to different Web sites, others will take you to the old version of the Department of Education Web site. We will continually update and expanding these links, so please visit often.

Professional Development Offerings

Social Studies and History-Rich Institutions

Social Studies Curriculum Links

Professional Books

Professional Organizations and Conferences

Background on the New York State exams in grades 5,8 and high school (Regents)

NY State Education Department Virtual Learning System


  New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence
The New York City K-8 Social Studies Scope and Sequence is a comprehensive framework for social studies teaching in grades K-8 that brings together national standards, the ten thematic strands and the New York State Core Curriculum. 

For information about purchasing additional guides, visit the FAMIS portal.
                                  

Grade 4 Trade Book Program Unit Guides  

Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets

Grade 5 Trade Book Program Unit Guides
Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets
Grade 7 Trade Book Program Unit Guides
Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets
Grade 8 Trade Book Program Unit Guides
Unit Guides to support the teaching of social studies using trade book text sets 
Picturing America Resources
The Department of Education is the honored recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Picturing America grant.  Picturing America encourages and strengthens the teaching and understanding of American history and culture.

The NEH has chosen notable American works of art that will help students connect to the people, places, events and ideas that have shaped our nation.