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History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS)

Mission Statement

The Kansas Standards for History, Government and Social Studies (HGSS) prepare students to be informed, thoughtful, engaged citizens as they enrich their communities, state, nation, world and themselves.



HGSS Standards and Benchmarks Documents

 TitleDescription
HGSS Standards Alignment Toolkit 
Kansas History, Government, and Social Studies StandardsAdopted on March 10, 2020. Revised October 6, 2021.
Priority Standards Guidance  


HGSS Classroom Based Assessment Rubrics and Information

The HGSS Classroom Based Assessment is designed to be used by learners and teachers for promoting Inquiry Based Learning
 TitleDescription
CBA ToolkitThis toolkit has been designed to assist educators in the creation of HGSS CBA assessments.
HGSS-CBA Fact SheetClassroom Based Assessment fact sheet to answer basic questions concerning the CBA.
HGSS Elementary School Scoring RubricRevised September 2023
HGSS Middle School Scoring RubricRevised September 2023
HGSS High School Scoring RubricRevised Oct. 12, 2023
History, Government and Social Studies Alternate Rubric and Information 

KSDE Four Fundamentals Defined

Structured Literacy--Structured Literacy refers to the explicit, systematic, diagnostic, and cumulative approach to teaching literacy that acknowledges the value of both word recognition and oral and written language comprehension as evidenced in all grades and disciplines.

Balanced Assessment--A Balanced Assessment System refers to a collection of varying types of assessments that provide feedback regarding instruction and student learning.  It utilizes assessment as a measure for learning and of learning.

Standards Alignment--Standards Alignment has clearly defined student learning expectations aligned to Kansas State Standards and supported with evidence-based instruction and materials.

High-Quality Instruction--High-Quality Instruction refers to implementation of evidence-based lesson design that reflects high expectations, meaningful student engagement, and learning activities aligned to the Kansas State Standards.  A data-driven system of differentiated supports is necessary to help each student meet rigorous state standards. 

Program Manager - Humanities
Nate McAlister
(785) 296-3892
nmcalister@ksde.org

Program Manager - Humanities
(785) 296-2144
 

Deputy Commissioner:
Division of Learning Services

Dr. Ben Proctor
(785) 296-2303
ben.proctor@ksde.gov

Director: 
Career, Standards and Assessment

Beth Fultz
(785) 296-4639
beth.fultz@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Natalie D. Clark
(785) 296-4351
​natalie.clark@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Curricular Standards

Jennifer Hamlet
(785) 296-8447
jennifer.hamlet@ksde.gov


Assistant Director: 
Assessment

Julie Ewing
(785) 296-2325
julie.ewing@ksde.gov

Assistant Director: 
Kansas Volunteer Commission

Dr. Jessica Dorsey
(785) 296-3163
jessica.dorsey@ksde.gov

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