Orange County Public Schools

The OCPS Social Studies curriculum follows FLDOE Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in Social Studies including embedded Florida Standards (formerly known as the Common Core Standards) for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects. The standards were adopted in 2014. View these standards and related activities HERE at CPALMS.

Social Studies courses utilize state-approved adopted instructional materials to teach the state standards. The Curriculum and Digital Learning Department provides a scope and sequence for instruction in social studies courses, as well as supplemental instructional resources.

The Orange County Science Team works to support schools and teachers in their efforts to provide rigorous social studies curriculum and instruction to all students and ensure that all students throughout our diverse district have equal access to a quality education.

Required Instruction Related to African American History and Holocaust Education

Instruction on the history of African Americans and the Holocaust has been mandated by Florida law since 1994. Per Florida Statute 1003.42, these subjects are far more than just educational requirements; they offer profound insights into the human experience; challenging us to confront difficult truths, cultivate empathy, and ultimately, build a more just and inclusive society.

As a parent, you play an important role in your child's education. By being aware of the standards embedded within related courses that align with these components of required instruction, you can help your child succeed.

CPALMS provides access to the primary social studies courses and standards that address these topics, themes and concepts. To view the courses and their associated standards, please follow the instructions below:

1. Visit https://www.cpalms.org/public/search/Course
2. Click "Grades PreK to 12 Education Courses"
3. Select the appropriate grade band
4. Select "Social Studies"
5. For grades 6-8 and 9-12, select the appropriate course topic based (see below)
   1. American and Western Hemispheric Histories (US History)
   2. World and Eastern Hemispheric Histories (World History)
   3. Political Sciences (Civics)
6. Select the appropriate course code