Conferences and Meetings

2012 Conference Session Schedule

Submitted by TimDaly on Wed, 11/02/2011 - 3:02pm

Following is a preliminary list of sessions, workshops and poster presentations that have been accepted for the 2012 NCSS Annual Conference. This list is subject to change. A finalized program, including rooms and times will be available prior to the conference. --> read more »

Submitted by TimDaly on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:34am

Start: 10/14/2011 8:30 am

End: 10/14/2011 4:30 pm

Timezone: America/New York

Theme: "The Vietnam War: Scholarly Views and Classroom Applications"

The New England History Teachers Association Presents: "The Vietnam War: Scholarly Views and Classroom Applications"
A Conference for Teachers and Students of the Vietnam War

Conference Contact:
Stephen Armstrong
Steph17895@aol.com

NEHTA website: www.nehta.net

Location

Dodd Center

University of Connecticut

Storrs, CT 06269

United States

See map: Google Maps

Calendar

Literacy/ELA Common Core Sessions at 2012 NCSS Annual Conference

Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 1:57pm

Social studies and literacy are mutually inclusive. The ability to understand vocabulary and concepts is an essential part of the social studies, and social studies offers many rich topics to use to teach literacy skills. --> read more »

Submitted by David Bailor on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 4:53pm

Submitted by David Bailor on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 2:14pm

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p>These College Board AP® Workshops will focus on providing both new and experienced AP teachers with in-depth explorations of specific AP course topics. For NCSS the workshops offer instructional activities designed to increase student engagement with AP courses. Pre-AP workshops are designed to help teachers and school administrators better understand specific instructional strategies that will support student success in college-level courses such as AP. All AP and Pre-AP workshops are presented by certified AP consultants. --> read more »

Submitted by David Bailor on Thu, 03/24/2011 - 10:01am

The 93rd NCSS Annual Conference will provide the most comprehensive professional development available, an investment in your career well worth the time and expense, but we know that school money is very tight. NCSS strives to make our professional development opportunities not only the best and most comprehensive, but also the most cost effective. --> read more »

Submitted by David Bailor on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 5:34pm

Make your reservation now at any of the four NCSS St. Louis hotels during the NCSS Annual Conference and you will be eligible to win a free night, upgrade, or American Express gift card!

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Reserve your room early to increase your chances of winning. The number of entries each guest receives matches the number of weeks between when the reservation is made and when the drawing takes place. For example, reserve six weeks before a drawing and your name will be entered into the drawing six times. --> read more »

Submitted by David Bailor on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 5:16pm

Book your room at the Hyatt and win airline tickets, complimentary conference registration, free stays, and more!

Reserve your room at the Grand Hyatt Washington and you could win free conference registration, free nights or upgrades, an iPad2, or the grand prize of two United Airlines certificates (must be used by December 15). --> read more »

When you see the list of speakers and consider all of the benefits for professional growth, you get excited about the possibility of attending the NCSS conference in St. Louis, but finding the funding in limited budgets can be a challenge. Here are a few tips to help convince your supervisor you should attend the conference.