NCSS Annual Conference

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Presented in Conjunction with the Georgia Council for the Social Studies

November 13-15, 2009
Georgia World Congress Center and
   Omni Hotel at CNN Center
Atlanta, Georgia

There's Still Time to Join Us in Atlanta!

Advanced and Online registration is closed, but you can still attend and register onsite! Conference registration is located at the Georgia World Congress Center, Level 1 Hall A1.
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At-a-Glance Conference and Program Information


Join more than 3,000 of your peers from across the U.S. and around the world to share the most current knowledge, ideas, research, and expertise in social studies education. With the theme "Dreams and Deeds: The Civic Mission of Schools," the conference will highlight the central role of social studies inour schools: preparing young citizens to make a better world.

As the cradle of the Civil Rights movement and heartbeat of the New South, Atlanta is steeped in history, culture, and new ideas, making it the perfect setting to explore 21st-century social studies education. The 89th NCSS Annual Conference is the social studies professional development conference you cannot afford to miss!

Conference Updates


Pearson sponsors 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 15

Get on the move! Register for Pearson’s myWorld 5K Run/Walk, Sunday, November 15th. 100% of proceeds will be donated to charity and the first 200 registrants will receive a FREE T-shirt. Register here


Dr. Joyce E. King will serve as CUFA Thursday keynote speaker

Dr. Joyce King, Benjamin E. Mays Chair of Urban Teaching, Learning, and Leadership in the College of Education at Georgia State University, will serve as CUFA keynote speaker on Thursday afternoon, November 12, at 5:15 p.m. Dr. King replaces Rep. John Lewis, who will speak at the NCSS Annual Conference on a day and time to be determined.  read more »


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.


Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation to Speak at NCSS Annual Conference

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chad Smith will serve as the closing keynote speaker on Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. He replaces Maya Soetoro-Ng, who withdrew due to a scheduling conflict.  read more »


What's Happening in Atlanta

Are you looking for things to do in Atlanta during the conference? The city boasts a number of world-class museums and cultural attractions. This is a list of just some of what you can see and experience away from the conference in mid-November. Click on the attraction for more information.  read more »


Discount tickets for Atlanta Thrashers and Atlanta Hawks

Attendees can purchase half-price tickets to see the Atlanta Hawks basketball team or Atlanta Thrashers hockey team during the NCSS conference.  read more »


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.


Building the case to attend the conference

Need help convincing your supervisor you should attend the conference? Find suggestions and a sample letter here


Take advantage of low airfares to Atlanta

AirTran Airways is currently offering low fares on flights to and from Atlanta over the conference dates. With the AirTran EventSavers Program, you can save an additional 10% off the lowest published fare. Sale runs through November 10. Click here for details.


Looking for a hotel room?

The Hyatt Regency Atlanta has rooms available over the conference dates and is offering the NCSS rate of $161 per night. Contact the hotel directly at 404-577-1234.

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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
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