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Professional Development Monthly

June 26, 2024 | July 2024 Edition (#47)

Nominations Due July 8, 2024

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Prepare for some revolutionary learning, because registration is now open for the 104th NCSS Annual Conference, taking place in the heart of Boston this November. Join thousands of social studies educators, administrators, and professionals as we address the sub-themes of:

  • Reimagining Education: One World, Many Stories
  • Finding Your Voice: Telling Your Story
  • Celebrating Diversity in the Classroom: Global Voices
  • Amplifying Revolutionary Voices: Stories from the Past, Voices of the Present, Hope for the Future, and
  • Empowering and Inspiring World Leaders of Tomorrow: Global Challenges, Local Solutions

Register now to take advantage of our special advance rates, or check your eligibility for a First-Timer Scholarship. 

Upcoming Affiliated Council Events

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Free | Solutionary Micro-Credential Course Starts October 2024

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Through this 12 week online professional learning opportunity, educators will:

  • Learn how to transform their classrooms with strategies to increase curiosity, compassion, inspiration, and engagement,
  • Learn how to empower students to become skilled and hopeful solutionary changemakers,
  • Meet other motivated social studies teachers, and
  • Become a part of an expanded learning community

Apply here. 
More information here.

NAMLE Conference 2024: July 12-13

From Pre-K to Higher Education, Community Education and Libraries, the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) 2024 Conference provides valuable resources, technology, teacher practice and pedagogy, assessments, and core concepts of media literacy education. Don't miss NCSS Executive Director Lawrence M. Paska on this insightful panel with other educational leaders. Secure your ticket today.

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2024 Nominations: NSSLA Mel Miller Leader of the Year Award

The NSSLA Board of Directors established the Outstanding Social Studies Leader Award to recognize members who best exemplify the leadership qualities of a social studies professional. Submit a nomination at socialstudiesleaders.org by August 15, 2024. Learn more about the award qualification process here. 

Transform Education with Service-Learning

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Youth Service America’s new online course in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is now open for all in-school, afterschool, and community-based educators, program staff, and caring adults. $149 registration fee includes a certificate for 15 continuing education / professional development hours.

Learn more and enroll now! 

Registration is Open for NCSS Summer Programs

July 15-17, 2024 (In-Person, Washington, DC)
2024 NCSS Summer Leadership Institute
Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Story
Register by 1 PM EST July 8!

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

Register Now!

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