2023 CHSSP Reynoso Summer Institute

Who:

• The CHSSP invites teachers across the state to apply to join a Summer Institute focused on a curriculum set about Cruz Reynoso, the first Latino Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court.

What:

• Last year, the CHSSP co-sponsored an exhibit detailing the life and legacy of Cruz Reynoso, which formed the basis for five inquiry sets, including: 
  • 2nd Grade - Heroes in Our Community
  • 4th Grade - California History
  • 11th Grade - US History 
  • 12th Grade - Civics
  • Ethnic Studies
• This summer, the CHSSP is hosting a group of teachers for three days, between July 18-20.
• Teacher leaders will hear presentations from leading scholars, learn about how to implement new inquiry sets, and experience working with archival sources.
  • Participants will have the opportunity to conduct research in Shields Library at UC Davis to see primary sources that they can use in the classroom
• The CHSSP is especially interested in working with teachers who wish to learn more about the following areas: 1) civics; 2) elementary social studies; 3) ethnic studies (especially Latina/o/x history/identity); 4) California history.

When:

• July 18-20 at UC Davis, 9 am-3 pm each day 

Where:

• On the campus of UC Davis.

How:

• Click here to apply!
• The deadline to apply has been extended - please apply if you are interested in attending!
• The Institute is FREE for participants
• Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion
• Continuing Education units available for purchase upon request

Why:

• To learn how to implement exciting inquiry sets!
• To learn more about Latina/o/x history and California history. 
• To learn how to integrate ethnic studies and civics education across grade levels.

Questions:

• Please email Daniel Castaneda (dancastaneda@ucdavis.edu) with any questions