Professional Development

NCSS Annual Conference 2010

Join thousands of your social studies colleagues at the NCSS Annual Conference, this November 12-14, 2010, in Denver, Colorado. Go to www.socialstudies.org/conference to learn more about the Annual 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 http://communities.socialstudies.org website to browse or join a community.

Awards & Grants

Celebrate Excellence! NCSS recognizes the best in social studies education with award and grant programs that highlight teachers, programs, research, service, and more. Go to www.socialstudies.org/awards to learn more about NCSS awards and grants.

State and Regional Councils

NCSS supports and affiliates with organizations of social studies educators that thrive in most of the 50 United States. Go to www.socialstudies.org/getinvolved 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. Visit www.socialstudies.org/standards to learn more about standards for curriculum and teacher education.