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Chronology of the History and Social Science Standards of
Learning
1The Virginia Standards of Learning ProgramIn 1995, the Virginia
Board of Education took an important step to raise the expectations
for all students in public schools by adopting new Standards of
Learning in the areas of English, mathematics, history and social
science, science, and computer/technology.The Virginia Standards of
Learning set reasonable targets and expectations for what teachers
are expected to teach and what students are expected to learn.
These academic standards are used to inform parents and teachers of
what students are learning and to make schools accountable for
teaching the content found in the Standards of Learning. Two
Components of the Standards of Learning Program Standards of
Learning Standards of Learning Assessment
#2Standards of Learning Educational Reform in VirginiaStandards
of Learning Content standards since mid-1980s1995 revised SOL
approved for the four core
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Standards of Learning Review SchedulePursuant to legislation
from the 2000 Virginia General Assembly, the Board of Education
established a seven-year cycle for review of the Standards of
Learning.
#3 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Review
Process The Standards of Quality require the Board of Education
(BOE) to review the Standards of Learning on a regular schedule
The History and Social Science Standards of Learning were
revised in 1995, in 2001, and again in 2008
Following first review, the proposed History and Social Science
SOL were placed on the VDOE Web site for review and public
comment
A series of public hearings were held as prescribed the BOE
January 2007 the BOE approves and adopts the History and Social
Science SOL
#4 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Review
Process In writing the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning and the Curriculum Framework, the following were
considered:
Solicited online comments from stakeholders, including teachers,
parents, and administratorsSelected a review committee that
consisted of recommended individuals solicited from school
divisions as well as other stakeholder groups (representatives from
professional organizations, universities, etc.)Met with the review
committee;Received additional comment from academic experts
throughout the summer;Developed a draft of the proposed revised
History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
#5 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
Revision Major Elements
Edits to enhance clarity, specificity, rigor, alignment of
skills and content, and a reflection of the current academic
research and practice;
Emphasis on encouragement of civic participation and increased
knowledge of local and state government;
Addition of events relating to history, geography, economics,
and civics since the 2001 revision; and
Increase in international and global emphasis.
#6 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
Schedule of ImplementationJanuary 2008 BOE approved and adopted the
2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
July 2008 BOE approved and adopted the 2008 History and Social
Science Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework
2009-2010 SOL Field test items aligned to the 2008 History and
Social Science Standards of Learning
2010 - 2011 - Full implementation of new SOL
#7 Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards
of Learning Kindergarten Grade 3Contributions of selected
individuals recognized Relationships between the environment and
different cultures acknowledgedLocal government and communities
introducedAdditional economics skills added
Virginia StudiesThe study of archaeology introducedVirginia
Indian heritage recognizedEveryday life in colonial Virginia
describedSocial impact of Civil War on selected communities
recognizedContributions of past and contemporary leaders
acknowledged
#8United States History to 1865 Additional economics skills
addedThe study of archaeology expandedThe historical development of
the Constitution describedReconstruction content moved from United
States History to 1865 to United States History: 1865 to the
Present
United States History: 1865 to the PresentAdditional economics
skills addedReconstruction content moved from United States History
to 1865 to United States History: 1865 to the PresentImpact of
international trade and globalization from World War II to the
present addedTwentieth and twenty-first century citizens who
influenced America identified
Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning
#9Civics and EconomicsImportance of student participation in
civic life recognizedImpact of international issues and events on
local decision making describedImportance of participation in the
state and local political process acknowledged
World History and Geography to 1500 A.D. (C.E.)Additional
economics skills addedHistory, geography, and contributions of
early civilizations reviewed
Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning
#10World History and Geography: 1500 A.D.(C.E.) to the
PresentAdditional economics skills addedLatin American history
expandedAdditional world leaders includedImpact of terrorism
recognized
World GeographySources of geographic inquiry expanded to include
new technological advancesImportance of physical environment on
regional landscapes recognizedConcept of region reviewed and
updated
Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning
#11Virginia and United States HistoryAdditional economics skills
addedEconomic and political life in colonies describedMultiple
causes of the Civil War presentedSocial impact of Civil War on
selected communities recognizedContributions of past and
contemporary leaders acknowledged Impact of presidents since 1988
on foreign policy added Contemporary issues recognized
Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning
#12Virginia and United States GovernmentAdditional economics
skills addedThe role of selected individuals in developing Virginia
and United States constitutional governments expandedImpact of
internet-based communications on elections recognizedThe importance
of student participation in civic life recognizedThe importance of
participation in the state and local political process
acknowledged
Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning
#132008 History and Social Science Online Resources Standards of
Learning SOL Curriculum Framework SOL Enhanced Scope and Sequence
Assessment Information
SOL Maps and Documents for History and Social Science
Web sites for: K-3, Virginias First People, Mali, Virginia
Studies, United States History, Global Learning, Archaeology: Ice
Age Discoveries, and Everyday Civics Virginia on iTunes U
Professional Development Opportunities
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#152008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
Curriculum Framework The Curriculum Framework amplifies the
Standards of Learning by defining the content understandings,
knowledge, and skills that are measured by the Standards of
Learning assessments. Each Standard of Learning includes at least
one framework page divided into four columns that include:
essential understandings; essential questions; essential
knowledge; and essential skills.
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The Enhanced Sample Scope and Sequence provides sample
instructional activities, sample assessments, follow-up extensions,
and related resources.
#17Test Blueprints
The blueprints serve as a guide to teachers, parents, and
students in that they show Standards of Learning covered by a test,
reporting categories of test items, number of test items, and
general information about how the test questions are constructed.
Assessment Resources at:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/released_tests/index.shtml
#18Virginia Studies Blueprint Summary Table
#19Sample Released Items Based on the 2008 History and Social
Science Standards of Learning
Civics and Economics Sample Item
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Map Resources for Virginia StudiesDocuments of American
History
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Teaching and Learning Virginia K3 History and Social Science
Standards of Learning
Virginias First People Past and Present
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Virginia Studies Ready Resources for the Classroom
Mali Ancient Crossroads of Africa
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United States History Connecting the Past to the Present
Global Learning Virginia Standards of Learning
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Ice Age Discoveries Recent Archaeology Discoveries
Everyday Civics
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Virginia on iTunes U
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Virginia on iTunes U
#27Geography Connects An Online Course
Professional Development Opportunities
#28 Thank you! Please contact us if we can be of any further
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