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Professional Development Monthly

January 31, 2024 | February 2024 Edition (#42)

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You could present at the 104th NCSS Annual Conference! #NCSS2024 is headed to Boston, Massachusetts this November, with the theme: Many Voices, Many Stories, One World. Submit a session proposal or become a proposal reviewer now! Apply by February 29, 2024. 

Celebrating Black History Month

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February is Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions, history, and experiences of African-Americans. NCSS is pleased to offer a curated list of resources that can help us celebrate and teach Black History Month in social studies classrooms. 

2024 National Educator Shortage Summit

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NCSS is proud to be a co-sponsor of this interactive event that convenes focused groups of P-20 stakeholders to address the challenges of the national shortage of educators and the educator pipeline. Teachers, PK-12 Administrators, Higher Education Representatives, and Department of Education Representatives are invited to register here. 

Upcoming Affiliate Council Events

2024 Kansas Social Studies Conference
MCSS (Missouri) 2024 Annual Conference Creating Conversations Through Common Ground and Compromise
2024 NCCSS Conference “Hidden Stories and Treasures of North Carolina”
MCSS (Minnesota) 2024 Annual Conference The Power of Perspective
MSCSS (Middle States) 120th Annual Conference Navigating Conflict Through Creativity, Communication and
VCSS 2024 Annual Conference Seize The Moment
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NYSCSS 2024 Annual Conference The Power of Perspective
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Click the icons above for more information about each upcoming conference.

Free EDC Civics Curriculum Available 

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Create an account to access Supporting Readiness through Vital Civic Empowerment (SRVCE), a free new high school civics curriculum that blends inquiry-based civic learning, media literacy education, and exploration of public service careers to prepare high school students to be active citizens.

Upcoming Webinars

NCSS & InquirED Series
The Science of Building Knowledge

Session 1, February 1:
Details here. 

Free to Members!
C3 Framework Inquiry Showcase

Session 2, February 6:
Details here. 

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Session 2 Feb 6 7PM ET

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Upcoming Events, Institutes, Summits

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Registration is Open for the 2024 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute
Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Story
July 15-17, 2024 (In-Person, Washington, DC).
Register Now!

Save the Date: Summer Institutes

June 24-25, 2024 (Virtual)

Summer Virtual Conference: Inquire and Inspire –
Cross-Disciplinary Learning in Elementary Classroom
More information coming soon.

July 22-23, 2024 (In-Person, Washington, DC)
Inquiry Design Model Institute 2024 with C3 Teachers.
More information coming soon.

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