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Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum Project

The Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum will include the incorporation of writings or other media that represent all perspectives of the Cambodian genocide, including oral testimony by survivors, to ensure quality standards and materials for this area of study. ​

​According to Assembly Bill 167 [Webpage] Chapter 252, Statutes of 2021 amended California Education Code sections 33540.4 Cambodian genocide. The California Department of Education shall, in collaboration with, and subject to the approval of, the executive director of the state board, enter into contracts with county offices of education for the purposes of developing a model curriculum. Many of OCDE's researchers, writers, community partners and community members with Cambodian ancestry also expected OCDE to broaden the scope of the curriculum. As a result of team feedback, engagement session data, and the passage of SB-369​,​ the model curriculum team focused year 2 lesson writing on Cambodian American experiences outside​ of the genocide and renamed the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum. See below for information about engagement sessions on these projects. The final content of the curriculum will include the histories, cultures, and heritages of those in Cambodian/American communities. 

Please visit the Cambodia American Studies Model Curriculum webpage here​​​