The mission of the Las Cruces Public Schools Social Studies Program is to promote civic competence. According to the National Council for Social Studies, “the primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.” Through access to high quality standards-based curriculum, the culturally and linguistically relevant social studies classroom environment explores the complexity of human experience through problem-solving and analytical discourse promoting authentic and skill-based learning. Las Cruces Public School teachers utilize research-based and proven pedagogical practices that focus on inquiry and historical thinking to embolden civic-minded and culturally literate members of society.
Social Studies Instructional Materials Considered for 2023-2024 Adoption
Welcome to the Social Studies instructional materials information page. Below you will find content regarding the NMPED and LCPS adoption process, access to the 2023-2024 Social Studies Standards, information about courses offered, digital access to the instructional materials being considered, and the community materials review rubric. All instructional materials being considered will be available for community review, both in person and online. We appreciate your participation in the process of selecting high quality instructional materials for our students and welcome your feedback.
All Social Studies instructional materials under consideration for adoption can be reviewed between February 20, 2023 and April 5, 2023. In person reviews can be completed at the Teaching and Learning Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Teaching and Learning Center
505 S. Main, Suite 400
Las Cruces NM 88001
(Please Note: The Teaching and Learning Center will be closed between March 13, 2023 and March 17, 2023 for Spring Break.)
New Mexico Public Education Department Adoption Process, Social Studies Standards, and Family Guides |
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Las Cruces Public Schools Social Studies Program
Our Mission
Mandated New Mexico State Standards and Disciplines
State standards set the expectations for achievement in social studies for K-12 students in New Mexico. The standards outline what students should know and be able to do over the course of their progression from kindergarten to 12th grade. The NM State Standards define the content of the Social Studies curriculum in the following disciplines.
LCPS Social Studies Core Courses Offerings
Publishers Being Considered for 2023-2024 Social Studies Adoption
LCPS encourages you to consider the following elements while conducting your reviews. |
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Content: Instructional materials address the 2023-2024 adopted New Mexico State Social Studies Standards. |
Inquiry: Instructional materials provide opportunities for students to engage in the practice of inquiry by asking compelling and supporting questions, asking students to gather and evaluate sources, develop claims, communicate conclusions, and take informed action. |
Resources: Instructional materials use a variety of primary sources, maps, charts, visuals, and multimedia content that provide a wide range of perspectives and engage students in critical thinking. |
Student Supports: Instructional materials provided strategies and resources for meeting the needs of a range of learners, so the content is accessible to all and supports students in meeting or exceeding the grade level standards. |
Materials Selection Process
During the summer of 2022, the NMPED’s Instructional Material Bureau held a Summer Review Institute that conducted a thorough review of publisher-submitted materials for the current Social Studies adoption. Level II and Level III licensed educators from across New Mexico were recruited to complete this review against the state standards and other high quality criteria. Materials were scored and given one of the following rankings: Recommended, Recommended with Reservations, or Not Recommended.
Once this list was released the LCPS Textbook/Instructional Material Review (TMR) Team reviewed materials from the Recommended and Recommended with Reservations options to narrow the selection in accordance with the district policy. Next, each school chose a representative to serve on the Textbook/Instructional Selection Material Committee (TSC) to attend publisher presentations and complete district training as per district policy. The Las Cruces community was then invited to participate in the review process between February 20th and April 5th.
A selection will be made based on data from all stakeholder material review rubrics, and a recommendation will be presented to the Superintendent for final approval. Soon after, a presentation will be conducted at the LCPS School Board meeting to inform the board about the chosen materials. Once the selection is made, LCPS will submit the funding request and beginning in the summer of 2023, educators will begin to receive their materials and training which will continue throughout the 2023-2024 school year.
Click Here to review the LCPS DAC presentation.
Review Process Timeline
Summer 2022: State team reviewed materials following state statute
October 2022: NMPED released the "Recommendation List"
Fall 2022: District policy - Textbook/Instructional Material Review (TMR) team reviewed Recommended and Recommended with Reservations selections and narrowed choices
January 2023: District policy- Textbook/Instructional Material Selection Committee (TSC) was selected - Representatives from each school
January & Early February 2023: Publisher presentations
February - April 5, 2023: Social Studies educators will complete reviews
February 20th- April 5, 2023: Parents and community members will complete reviews
April 2023: Recommendation will be made to the Superintendent for final approval and will be presented to the LCPS School Board
Summer 2023: Legislation approves funds and LCPS submits adoption request
Summer and Fall 2023: Training and preparation for educators
School Year 2023-2024: Continued training for educators
Online Review Information |
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If you have questions or comments, please email us at tlc@lcps.net