The Orange County Department of Education is excited and honored to welcome you to the Cambodian American Studies Conference on November 15 and 16, 2024. The presentations featured in this conference will provide attendees with foundational knowledge to prepare them for the implementation of the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum in their schools, districts, and communities. By the end of the event, K-12 educators will:

• Learn about the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum and companion resources
• Connect with educators, scholars, community members, and culture bearers, as well as relevant cultural practices and ways of knowing
• Participate in culturally immersive experiences in local communities

The Orange County Department of Education has worked with educators, scholars, and community members to develop this model curriculum, which comprises a collection of primary source documents, planning resources, teaching strategies, professional development activities, and over sixty lesson plans. The Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum will assist educators in teaching about the histories, cultures, traditions and refugee experiences of Cambodian Americans.

Stipends are available for teachers from contracted districts.

For more information about this project, please visit the following webpage: http://tinyurl.com/OCDE-CASMC

For more information about the 3 Model Curriculum projects at the Orange County Office of Education, please visit the following website: http://tinyurl.com/OCDE-Model-Curricula