World Culture or Regional Studies Programs
Designed for teachers of World History and is, in general, aligned with the California HSS Content Standards for grades 6, 7, and 10. These programs provide teachers with opportunities to learn in depth about particular world areas.

Equity-Focused or Academic Language Development Programs
Designed for teachers of World History and aligned with the California HSS Standards for grade 10.  Programs focus on academic language development for English Learners and low-literacy students, or equity-focused teaching strategies to ensure that all students have full, equal access to the core curriculum.
 
When and Where  
CISP programs are usually offered as a combination of summer/school-year institutes, although some are offered as after-school and Saturday series during the academic year. Each CISP site offers programs covering different eras, regions or grade levels, and focusing on different topics.  

What to Expect
Though the format and specific content can vary, CISP programs have common elements:
•    Participants will develop insight into the connections among peoples, ideas and events, and view global issues from a range of perspectives, using analysis skills and primary source documents.  
•    University and K-12 presenters model effective instructional strategies to help students develop academic language skills and analytical ability along with gaining content knowledge.
•    Participants will develop an understanding of the richness and variety of the human community, and learn to “walk in someone else’s shoes.”

What CISP Programming Offers Your Students
•    All students, especially the less able, will gain fuller and more equal access to the core curriculum and instructional resources.
•    Students will develop a greater understanding for the richness and variety of the human community and gain a comparative perspective on their own lives and culture.