90th NCSS Annual Conference

Colorado Convention Center Denver, Colorado November 12-14, 2010

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Discover all that the 90th NCSS Annual Conference has to offer and how you can benefit by attending the nation’s largest and most comprehensive social studies professional development event.

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Reach New Heights . . .

. . . with the valuable teaching knowledge and tools you’ll gain when you attend the 90th NCSS Annual Conference in Denver. The conference will provide ways to sharpen your skills and learn new techniques, as well as help you achieve your professional goals.

Conference Updates


Session descriptions now available online

Start planning your schedule at the conference by reviewing the full list of more than 400 conference sessions, poster presentations, and workshops, listed by subject and intended grade level here.

Share your planned schedule with your supervisor to demonstrate the professional development value of attending the nation’s largest social studies conference.

Posted August 18th, 2010 by David Bailor

You could be a lucky winner when you reserve your Denver hotel room

When you make your hotel reservation now for the 2010 Annual Conference at one of the NCSS hotels, you will also be entered to win one of several prizes, including a free stay, upgrade, or a $100 American Express gift card. For details and to reserve your room, go to www.socialstudies.org/conference/travel   read more »

Posted August 3rd, 2010 by David Bailor

Beware of Housing Scam

NCSS has partnered with the Visit DENVER Housing Bureau as the official housing vendor for the 90th NCSS Annual Conference. We do not endorse or have a relationship with any other housing company or hotels.   read more »

Posted July 20th, 2010 by David Bailor

Sheraton Denver Downtown offering free Internet for NCSS attendees

The Sheraton Denver Downtown is offering complimentary, in-room Internet access for all NCSS attendees reserving through the Denver Housing Bureau. For more information, and to make your reservation, click here

Posted June 4th, 2010 by David Bailor

Conference Highlights

Why attend?

The NCSS Annual Conference will address the challenges that social studies teachers face every day, including:

  • Dealing with diverse learning styles
  • Teaching students of varying abilities
  • Making time for social studies instruction
  • Engaging and motivating students
  • Connecting social studies to other disciplines
  • Balancing state testing and student understanding
  • Utilizing technology in the classroom
    And more!
    Return to the classroom energized and excited to share what you’ve learned!

Who attends?

  • Classroom teachers at all levels and subjects
  • Administrators
  • Social studies specialists
  • Curriculum planners and supervisors
  • Teacher educators
  • Preservice and new teachers

What’s in it for you?

The NCSS Annual Conference is your opportunity to rejuvenate your teaching strategies and collaborate with some of the leaders in social studies education. Attendees will:

  • Learn from over 400 presentations by the leading social studies researchers and practitioners
  • Receive classroom ready lessons
  • Listen to expert speakers discuss social studies education
  • Earn college credit
  • Hear about the newly revised NCSS curriculum standards
  • Explore different learning styles and intervention strategies
  • Choose a free book from the NCSS Bulletin series, included with your registration
  • Share teaching strategies and solutions with peers
  • Network with other educators from around the world
  • See the latest teaching products and services in the exhibit hall