Standards & Frameworks Validation Committee: Social Studies

Purpose

To improve student outcomes in social studies by ensuring curricular resources address the diverse needs, abilities, and interests of all students, while actively challenging racism and hate, through the alignment of educational resources and emergent needs.


Member Selection Process

The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) underwent a rigorous selection process to identify the applicants whose background and experiences best align with the mission of the SFVC. The applicants included a diverse cross section of Maryland citizens that included teachers, associated content experts, parents, and Local Education Agency Leadership.

The selected committee members bring many backgrounds, expertise, and knowledge to the work of the SFVC and represent a broad and diverse range of educators, parents, and private citizens from across Maryland.


Social Studies Standards Committee

Peter Ramsey (Co-chair), Director of Social Studies at MSDE

Howard Libit (Co-chair, Parent), Executive Director of the Baltimore Jewish Council

Eve Case (Social Studies Supervisor)

Kishanna Brown (Instructional Specialist)

Matthew Wilson (Teacher)

Mariam Spalding (Social Studies Coordinator)

Jennifer McDonald (Social Studies Coordinator)

Tracy Oliver-Gary (Social Studies Supervisor)

Claire Blankenfeld (Teacher)

Raleigh Nelson (Teacher)

Caroline Weiss-Stiles (Parent)

Jon Marketto (Social Studies Supervisor)


Meeting Dates

June 28, 2024

July 25, 2024

August 15, 2024

September 26, 2024

October 24, 2024

November 14, 2024

December 19, 2024



Meetings

  • 2:00 - 2:05 p.m. – Opening Remarks

  • 2:05 - 2:20 p.m. – Introductions

  • 2:20 - 2:45 p.m. – Purpose of Committee

  • 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. – Q&A

  • 3:00 p.m. – Adjourn

Agenda  |  Meeting Minutes


  • 4:00 4:05 p.m. – Call to Order

  • 4:05 - 4:07 p.m. – Roll Call and Quorum Confirmation & Agenda Approval

  • 4:07 - 4:15 p.m. – Overview & Orientation

  • 4:15 - 4:30 p.m. – Guiding Questions for Review (Small Group Breakout)

  • 4:30 - 4:45 p.m. – Action Planning & Timeline

  • 4:45 - 4:55 p.m. – Next Steps & Communication

  • 4:55 - 5:00 p.m. – Member Comments and Adjournment

Agenda  |  Meeting Minutes


  • 4:00 – 4:05 p.m. - Call to Order

  • 4:05 – 4:07 p.m. - Roll Call, Quorum Confirmation & Previous Meeting Minutes

  • 4:07 – 4:22 p.m. - SWOT Analysis Presentations K-2

  • 4:22 – 4:37 p.m. - SWOT Analysis Presentations 3-5

  • 4:37 – 4:52 p.m. - SWOT Analysis Presentations 6-8

  • 4:52 – 5:07 p.m. - SWOT Analysis Presentations 9-12

  • 5:07 – 5:25 p.m. - Discussion and Synthesis

  • 5:25 – 5:28 p.m. - Communication Protocols and Interim Updates

  • 5:28 – 5:30 p.m. - Member Comments and Adjournment

Agenda  |  Meeting Minutes


  • 4:00 – 4:05 p.m. - Call to Order

  • 4:05 – 4:15 p.m. - Roll Call, Quorum Confirmation & Previous Meeting Minutes

  • 4:15 – 4:35 p.m. - HS Frameworks SWOT Analysis Presentation

  • 4:35 – 4:50 p.m. - Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Workgroup

  • 4:50 – 5:05 p.m. - Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington

  • 5:05 – 5:20 p.m. - Review of Upcoming Tasks and Next Steps

  • 5:20 – 5:30 p.m. - Open Discussion and Member Comments

  • 5:30 - Adjournment