Introduction to the State Seal of Civic Engagement and the Integrated Action Civics Framework
Thursday, August 27, 2026 4:30-5:30 Pacific Time.
Integrated Action Civics Virtual Saturday Workshop Series
Various Dates, Virtual
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Introduction to the State Seal of Civic Engagement and the Integrated Action Civics Framework.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 4:30-5:30 Pacific Time.
Free, virtual workshop
Learn about the California State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) that honors students who have undertaken authentic community work to address needs in their communities.
Students can earn the SSCE on their transcript for work they do in pursuit of a more just and equitable world during their high school experience. Data on students earning the State Seal is collected and will be shared by the California Department of Education on the California School Dashboard that provides metrics to the public on school performance.
The CDE developed 5 basic criteria for the State Seal. Districts are tasked with interpreting how these will be met and developing programming to assure that all students have the opportunity to earn the SSCE.
The Integrated Action Civics Project offers districts and educators a unique framework for creating deeply engaging civic learning experiences. By weaving classroom-tested strategies into existing curricula, teachers can seamlessly support students in earning the State Seal.
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Develop civic skills through the study of K-12 course content.
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Explore historical case studies to learn how people work toward social change. Apply change-analysis lenses and strategies to examine root causes, power relations, stake/rights-holders, strategies and actions for change.
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Provide scaffolding for students to achieve the SSCE, especially to meet Criteria 3.
Come to the August program to learn about how the Integrated Action Civics Project can support both the adoption and classroom implementation of the State Seal of Civic Engagement.
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IACP Saturday Workshop Series - Virtual!
Come learn about the Integrated Action Civics Project (IACP) that fosters justice-oriented student voice, agency, and civic empowerment in K-12 classrooms. Central to this approach is the introduction of strategies throughout your existing course to help students understand the process of social change, while offering new lenses for the study of your regular course content. The IACP strategies supports student exploration course content across the disciplines - History, Social Studies, Ethnic Studies, ELA, Art, Science etc.
This integrated approach empowers students to apply their learned skills and scaffolds to engage in meaningful, authentic civic action, whether in your course to earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement, or later in life as an engaged member of their community.
Join us for one or all of the 5 sessions:
- Sep. 9, 2026: Introduction to IACP, Worldview, Envisioning Justice:
Guide students in exploring the origin and implications of their worldview and ideas about a just society. - Oct. 26 2026: Problem Analysis, Clarify Focus:
Analysis of root causes and consequences provide essential understandings and is the first step in setting goals for taking effective action. - Nov. 14, 2026: Power Analysis Beyone the Binary:
Understanding nuances of power beyond a binary helps our students both understand historical process and be effective change agents. - Jan. 16, 2027: Local History / Stake & Rights-holders Analysis:
Centering local history and an analysis of those connected to events and issues brings relevance and meaning to your course content. - Feb. 20, 2027: Strategize, Messaging and Taking Action:
Exploring how movements use their analysis to develop strategies and build campaigns helps students understand social change.
All sessions are on Saturdays from 9:00 am to Noon, Pacific Time.
Personal Zoom links will be sent before each session.
Cost: $30 per session. $120 for the entire series ($30 discount).
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(CEUs Available)