Administrator Support Page: SS.9.PC.C

Implementation supports for 9th Grade social studies at school/system level.

1. Standard At A Glance

Standard: SS.9.PC.C

Short description: Trace the development of democratic and constitutional ideas from ancient Greece and Rome through the Enlightenment, and explain how these ideas influenced later political revolutions and modern governments.

2. Typical Indicators

  • Instructional routines aligned to this standard are visible across 9th Grade classrooms.
  • Teams use common criteria to monitor progress on this skill.
  • Data cycles show incremental growth in standard-aligned outcomes.

3. Warning Signs

  • Implementation quality varies significantly across teams.
  • Interventions for this skill are not activated in a timely way.
  • Progress data is collected but not used to adjust supports.

4. Escalating Accommodations

Tier 1

Set shared expectations for core instruction and aligned walkthrough look-fors.

Tier 2

Protect targeted intervention time and coaching supports for identified students.

Tier 3

Coordinate intensive individualized plans and cross-team problem-solving cycles.

5. Modifications

  • Diverse learners: ensure language access and culturally responsive support design.
  • Disabled learners: align staffing/resources for accommodations and specialized instruction.

6. Cross-Curricular Integration

Align with social studies pacing, PLC review, and cross-content literacy plans.

7. Gemini Canvas Prompt

9. Source Document