Hmong Model Curriculum

Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum

The Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum will include the history of the Hmong people who lived in Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and China; the history of the Hmong migration to the United States and California, as well as other parts of the world; cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Hmong people, including, among other things, Hmong New Year celebrations, marriages, newborns, and funerals; contributions of the Hmong people to California and the United States; contributions and sacrifices of the Lao-Hmong and other Southeast Asians who served in the “Secret Army” in

Laos, which the United States Central Intelligence Agency funded.

According to Assembly Bill 167 [Webpage] Chapter 252, Statutes of 2021 amended California Education Code sections 33540.6 for the development and maintenance of model curricula relating to Hmong history and cultural studies. 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. 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 Hmong/American communities. Work on these projects will begin in 2022 and conclude by September of 2025.

Hmong History & Cultural Studies Model Curriculum Writing When: July 17 - July 21, 2023 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Online via Zoom REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED Flyer pdf file	The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is looking for curriculum writers who will develop the Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum (HHCSMC). The model curriculum shall address, but not necessarily be limited to: the history of the Hmong people who lived in Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and China; the history of the Hmong migration to the United States and California, as well as other parts of the world; cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Hmong people, including, among other things, Hmong New Year celebrations, marriages, newborns, and funerals; contributions of the Hmong people to California and the United States; contributions and sacrifices of the Lao-Hmong and other Southeast Asians who served in the “Secret Army” in Laos, which was funded by the United States Central Intelligence Agency. Over the course of the next two years, the HHCSMC will be created as a collection of lesson plans, primary source documents, planning resources, teaching strategies, and professional development activities to assist educators in teaching about Hmong history.

Hmong History & Cultural Studies Model Curriculum Writing

When: July 17 - July 21, 2023

Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Location: Online via Zoom

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

Flyer pdf file

The Orange County Department of Education

(OCDE) is looking for curriculum writers who will develop the Hmong History and Cultural Studies Model Curriculum (HHCSMC). The model curriculum shall address, but not necessarily be limited to: the history of the Hmong people who lived in Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, and China; the history of the Hmong migration to the United States and California, as well as other parts of the world; cultural beliefs, practices, and traditions of the Hmong people, including, among other things, Hmong New Year celebrations, marriages, newborns, and funerals; contributions of the Hmong people to California and the United States; contributions and sacrifices of the Lao-Hmong and other Southeast Asians who served in the

“Secret Army” in Laos, which was funded by the United States Central Intelligence Agency. Over the course of the next two years, the HHCSMC will be created as a collection of lesson plans, primary source documents, planning resources, teaching strategies, and professional development activities to assist educators in teaching about Hmong history.

Organization	Information Session Date and Time	Listening Session Date and Time	Focus Group Date and Time	Flyer and Registration Link
UC Irvine and UC Berkeley	October 11, 2022 Virtual 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	October 18, 2022 Virtual 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	November 1, 2022 Virtual 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Session Closed
Butte County Office of Education and Glenn County of Education	October 27, 2022 Virtual 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	October 27, 2022 Virtual 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM		Session Closed
Los Angeles County Office of Education	November 3, 2022 Virtual 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM	December 1, 2022 Virtual 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM	January 19, 2023 Virtual 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM	Session Closed
Santa Clara County Office of Education	November 29, 2022 Virtual 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	November 29, 2022 Virtual 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	December 7, 2022 Virtual 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM	Session Closed
Butte County Office of Education and Glenn County of Education	November 17, 2022 Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Community) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Youth)	November 17, 2022 Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Community) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (Youth)		Session Closed
Hmong Youth and Parents United	January 5, 2023 Hmong Youth and Parents United Virtual 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	January 5, 2023 Hmong Youth and Parents United Virtual 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	January 19, 2023 Hmong Youth and Parents United 631 Eleanor Avenue Sacramento, CA 95815 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Session Closed
The Fresno Center	January 11, 2023 The Fresno Center 5:00 PM-6:30 PM	January 18, 2023 The Fresno Center 5:00 PM-6:30 PM	January 25, 2023 The Fresno Center 5:00 PM-6:30 PM	Session Closed
Hlub Hmong Center	January 19, 2023 Virtual Merced 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	January 19, 2023 Virtual Merced 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	March 24, 2023 In-person Merced 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Session Closed
Hmong Innovating Politics	February 1, 2023 Virtual or Fresno or Sacramento Office Ages 13-24 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM February 2, 2023 Virtual or Fresno or Sacramento Office HIP Staff & ages 25+ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	February 1, 2023 Virtual or Fresno or Sacramento Office Ages 13-24 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM February 2, 2023 Virtual or Fresno or Sacramento Office HIP Staff & ages 25+ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	February 22, 2023 Virtual or Fresno or Sacramento Office Ages 13-24 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM February 23, 2023 Virtual or Fresno or Sacramento Office HIP Staff & ages 25+ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Session Closed
Southeast Asia Resource Action Center	March 28, 2023 Virtual - Statewide 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	March 28, 2023 Virtual - Statewide 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	April 4, 2023 Virtual - Statewide 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Session Closed