There is no single text for this course.  Please refer to full the curriculum document for curated unit materials and updated reference list, located at https://pa1912.serc.co/curriculum-download/. Note, SERC has arranged for centralized purchasing of a Book Bundle with Barnes and Noble on behalf of the CSDE.  This allows schools across the state to receive both the education and quantity discount.  It is anticipated that the Book Bundle will be purchased as a complete set by each school and exclusively available to teachers of the course and Social Studies Department. A second set will be provided by SERC, at no cost to school/district, to be housed in the library of each school for general teacher, student, and community access. (Additional copies of individual items in the Book Bundle, Supplemental Teacher Resources, and Student Resources on reference list may be purchased based on need and/or at the discretion of each school/district.)

1. To purchase a bundle, please reach out to your Barnes & Noble representative listed below with your district approved purchase order and contact/shipping information by January 6, 2023.
2. If you have already purchased a bundle, please reach out to your Barnes & Noble representative for books on updated reference list with your district approved purchase order and contact/shipping information.
3. If you have purchased bundle from another district approved vendor, please provide copy of invoice to Heather Dawes, Project Specialist, SERC at dawes@ctserc.org and your contact/shipping information for second set.
4. If financial hardship is impeding the purchase of first set, please contact Ingrid M. Canady, Executive Director, SERC at canady@ctserc.org.

Based on the above, a second set of Book Bundle will be distributed to schools automatically on behalf of the CSDE/SERC using the same contact and shipping information. (Note, school licensing, digital access information, and facilitation guides for films from private filmmakers are in process.)

Barnes & Noble Regional Representatives:  Lacey Byrne (Northwest, Northeast, and Central Connecticut) Mobile: 860-817-8477 lbyrne1@bn.com, Tricia Tierney (Southern & Coastal CT) 401-602-5263 ptierney@bn.com, Lisa Colombo (Southeast CT) 401-486-6057 lcolombo@bn.com.

Based on volume of interest, the CSDE/SERC has decided to open the remaining sessions in the 2022-2023 Training Series to new participants.  Please use the Google Form link below to complete the information needed to participate in the Orientation Session scheduled for Thursday, November 17th from 2:30-3:30pm, and to select the Cadre from remaining training dates below, including June Showcase that you are available to attend.  (All sessions will be held virtually from 9-3.).  We look forward to welcoming you to our professional learning community.  

Please direct questions to Heather Dawes, Project Specialist, at SERC dawes@ctserc.org.

Cadre 1 – December 1 and 2, February 2 and 3, March 23 and 24, June 2
Cadre 2 – December 6 and 7, February 7 and 8, March 28 and 29, June 2
Cadre 3 – December 8 and 9, February 9 and 10, March 30 and 31, June 2

Google Form Link:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE7ex3QVkcDPlErxtLipGSqa1pjN5AeKp9zttxO7_HID1IVQ/viewform?usp=sf_link