The Curriculum and Instruction Department at the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE) provides resources to schools, districts, students, and parents with respect to history-social science instruction for all grades. The department disseminates information related to the Common Core Standards for Literacy in History-Social Science and California Content Standards for History-Social Science. The department highlights various resources available to teachers and schools in order to promote a deeper understanding of the concepts related to history-social science relevant to today's current events and trends. The department partners with local school districts and higher education institutions to create resources, professional development, and networking opportunities for schools and districts.

California State Standards and Framework (update heading and overview)

California’s History-Social Science standards were adopted in 1998. In addition to the content standards, California’s History-Social Science Framework, adopted in 2016, provides educators with guidance on best practices to support the instruction of history-social science content, support the development of student literacy, facilitate student inquiry, and integrate civic learning at all grade levels. For grades K–5, California’s Common Core Standards for Literacy in History and Social Science are embedded in the standards for reading informational text, literature, and writing. In grades 6–12, there are separate standards that help teachers see the cross-curricular applications to history and social science.​

Initiatives

• K–8 Civic Learning Pathways to the State Seal of Civic Engagement
• State Seal of Civic Engagement—Certification for excellence in civics education and participation
• CLIC Project—Educator/administrator resources to help implement the CA History-Social Science Framework