NCSS Annual Conference

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Presented in Conjunction with the Georgia Council for the Social Studies

Thank you to everyone who attended the 89th NCSS Annual Conference!

Thank you also to all of the volunteers, local arrangments chairs, and GCSS members who helped the conference run smoothly and provided true southern hospitality to all!

Conference Updates


Complete schedule of conference sessions available online

Plan your schedule at the 2009 NCSS Annual Conference by consulting the complete list of conference sessions, listed by day and time, including descriptions, presenters, subjects, and recommended grade levels. Click here to access the list.


Graduate credit and Georgia Professional Learning Units

Teachers can earn one graduate level semester credit for attending the conference through Indiana University. Georgia teachers can earn 1-2 Georgia Professional Learning Units (PLU). For details, visit the credit page.

Conference Highlights

  • Over 500 Sessions Workshops and Poster Sessions
  • Keynote and Featured Speakers including:
    • Greg Mortenson
    • Dr. Eric Foner
    • Chad Smith
    • Dr. Deborah E. Lipstadt
    • Dr. Nasim Ashraf
    • Dr. Dennis Denenberg
    • Dr. Bryan Lindsey
    • Dr. Joyce E. King
    • John A. Stokes
      *Special Events
    • Re-Opening Reception at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
    • NCSS Documentary Film Festival