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In this edition, learn more about the National Standards and find out how you can become a reviewer!

| View in browser   Sponsored Message   November 10, 2020 \| Number 338 \| e-Newsletter   The Social Studies Professional The Standards Edition! Membership Spotlight: Brandie Benton and Alvin Peters We interviewed Brandie Benton and Alvin Peters, two veteran reviewers of the National Standards for the Preparation of Social Studies Teachers, to provide insight into the history of the Standards, the process for becoming a reviewer, and the uses for the Standards. Read the interview.   President Wager's Message: The Conference Is So Much More In my first year of teaching, I was able to attend an NCSS conference and have been hooked ever since. I remember the excitement of looking over the program and trying mightily to narrow down what sessions I would attend... Continue reading.   Sponsored Message Free tools from a trusted source Find the perfect resource for your K-12 class—online, anytime! Get videos, modules, reading Q&As and more, created by Federal Reserve educators. Let’s go   The National Standards for the Preparation of Social Studies Teachers describe and explain the national standards for social studies teacher education created by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). These standards were approved by the NCSS Board of Directors in March, 2016. Read the National Standards.   Save the Date: NCSS SPA Reviewer Training  Professional accreditation is the bedrock upon which professions have built their reputations. Through a partnership with CAEP, NCSS offers a review process specific to meeting national standards for each specialty licensure area. If you are interested in learning more about this process and how you can become a peer-reviewer volunteer for NCSS, save the date for this free training on January 15, 2021. More information coming soon!   Ed Talk Radio Discusses the National Standards This recording features a discussion of the National Standards with Host Larry Jacobs, NCSS SPA Standards Coordinator Brandie Benton, NCSS Board Member Alexander Cuenca, and NCSS Executive Director Lawrence Paska. Listen here.   Meet Industry Experts in Our Virtual Exhibit Hall Connect with 50+ social studies exhibitors in the #NCSS2020 virtual exhibit hall! Industry experts will provide attendees with the latest social studies resources and tools. See the exhibitors and register here.   Submit a Proposal for the NCSS Spring Webinar Series NCSS is accepting proposals for the 2021 Spring Webinar Series! We are looking to provide a diverse selection of online learning opportunities for all levels and disciplines of social studies. Learn how to submit your proposal.   Library of Congress Seeks Young Readers Center Interns The Young Readers Center (YRC) at the Library of Congress seeks interns to support the daily operation of the YRC. Interns will gain high-quality experience while working alongside Library staff to devise, test, and disseminate approaches for offering enriched, primary source-based programming for the target audience. Learn more.   NCSS Resources & Connections NCSS Professional Learning NCSS COVID-19 Page Start a Rho Kappa Chapter Start a Junior Rho Kappa Chapter   The Social Studies Professional — known as TSSP — is the official e-newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies and is published twice a month.   You are receiving this email as one of your NCSS membership benefits.  To learn more about TSSP, visit http://www.socialstudies.org/publications/tssp.   Editors: Joy Lindsey, Director of Marketing and Membership Andrew Oglander, Digital Marketing Manager   Rachel Barkin, Advertising, rbarkin@townsend-group.com Copyright © 2020 National Council for the Social Studies, All rights reserved. National Council for the Social Studies, 8555 16th Street, Suite 500, Silver Spring, MD 20910, United States, 301-588-1800 Manage preferences |
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