soc+st+chairs


 * __ Social Studies Department Chairs - Roles in Urban Districts __**

Another discussion was about the role of social studies chairs - what they are at the moment, what you might like to see, and concerns over what those changes might be with the budget cuts districts are facing.

As with the topic of PD, there was interest in seeing if the eleven districts could come up with a common document that could be used to strengthen everyone's position. Nothing is forced, of course - all districts should do what works best for them.

Input would be helpful - either below on this wiki (please either put your name, initials, or district so we know where comments are coming from), by email to me at kristen.mcdaniel@dpi.wi.gov, or on this document (again, please put your name, initials, or district).

Here's info from Nan (Appleton) on what is expected from their Curriculum Support Specialists :

So, things to think about here:
 * 1) What is the title of your department chairs? (Are they "curriculum specialists"? "Teacher leaders"?)
 * 2) What are their main duties? (Do they just order the whiteboard markers? Administrative positions? curriculum director?)
 * 3) Do they receive a stipend or increased prep time at all?
 * 4) Is this working for you?
 * 5) Are you happy with this role?
 * 6) What would you change?
 * 7) If you were king/queen of the world, what would you expect of your dept chairs?