Professional Development


NCSS Annual Conference 2009
Join thousands of your social studies colleagues at the NCSS Annual Conference, this November 13 - 15, 2009, in Atlanta, GA.
Learn more about the conference

NCSS Summer Workshops
NCSS annually presents Summer Workshops, designed to strengthen classroom techniques. These workshops take place around the nation during the summer months, and feature in-depth, hands-on information. Learn more about Summer Workshops.

NCSS Communities
Network with other NCSS members to seek advice, share your knowledge, and connect with other members who share your concerns. Visit the NCSS Communities website to browse or join a community.

Celebrate Excellence! Awards & Grants
NCSS recognizes the best in social studies education with award and grant programs that highlight teachers, programs, research, service, and more.
Learn more about NCSS awards and grants

State and Regional Councils
NCSS supports and affiliates with orgainizations of social studies educators that thrive in most of the 50 United States.
Go to www.socialstudies.org/community to learn about regional, state, and local councils and their meetings.

Setting the Standards
Expect excellence from your students and yourself. The NCSS standards for curriculum—and teacher education—are the framework used nationwide for educational excellence.
NCSS Curriculum Standards
NCSS Teacher Standards