Annual State Social Studies Conference and Awards
The annual conference is almost here!
We are pleased to announce that Joe Schmidt, the Bill of Rights Institute and co-author of Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities, will be our keynote speaker.
There is still time to register! Check out the full agenda.
This year's annual OCSS State Conference to be held January 30, 2024 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73105). Doors will open at 8:30AM.
A very special THANK YOU to our sponsors:
We are pleased to announce that Joe Schmidt, the Bill of Rights Institute and co-author of Civil Discourse: Classroom Conversations for Stronger Communities, will be our keynote speaker.
There is still time to register! Check out the full agenda.
This year's annual OCSS State Conference to be held January 30, 2024 at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City (800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73105). Doors will open at 8:30AM.
A very special THANK YOU to our sponsors:
Teaching American History Workshops for Oklahoma Teachers
Join the Oklahoma Council for the Social Studies and Teaching American History this fall for two free workshop opportunities for teachers.
Reconstruction
Friday, October 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Tahlequah, OK
Discussion Leader: William Atto, Honored Visiting Graduate Faculty at the University of Dallas.
Before the Civil War, the Lincoln Administration turned its attention to the enormous challenge of ‘reconstruction.’ Focusing on reconciliation between North and South also brought seemingly unanswerable questions. What was the political status of the formerly rebellious states? What role should the government play in protecting the new civil rights of freedmen, Blacks,
and Unionists in those rebel states? What should happen to the officials and military in the defeated confederacy?
All attendees of this free professional development will receive lunch, a letter of attendance as well as
paper and digital copies of the reader. Register here.
Reconstruction
Friday, October 6, 2023 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Tahlequah, OK
Discussion Leader: William Atto, Honored Visiting Graduate Faculty at the University of Dallas.
Before the Civil War, the Lincoln Administration turned its attention to the enormous challenge of ‘reconstruction.’ Focusing on reconciliation between North and South also brought seemingly unanswerable questions. What was the political status of the formerly rebellious states? What role should the government play in protecting the new civil rights of freedmen, Blacks,
and Unionists in those rebel states? What should happen to the officials and military in the defeated confederacy?
All attendees of this free professional development will receive lunch, a letter of attendance as well as
paper and digital copies of the reader. Register here.
Many Thanks to Partners from Past Annual State Conferences
More Opportunities for Social Studies Educators
Each year, a wide variety of national and state organizations offer quality professional development for social studies teachers. Below are some opportunities you may wish to pursue.
Best Practices Research
Over recent decades, scholarly work and research has been done to identify the most effective instructional approaches and methods for the teaching of social studies. The collection of articles here are highly recommended for Oklahoma educators seeking professional growth. More can be found through the archives of the National Council for the Social Studies.
CLICK HERE FOR RESEARCH COLLECTION
CLICK HERE FOR RESEARCH COLLECTION
SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATORS' NEWSLETTER from NCSS
The Social Studies Professional is the official member newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies which features the latest news, resources, and professional development listings, as well as information on state meetings. The newsletter is published multiple times per year, posted on the NCSS website. SAMPLE the newsletter.
Check out the most recent publication at: http://www.socialstudies.org/publications/tssp
Check out the most recent publication at: http://www.socialstudies.org/publications/tssp
SMARTBRIEF for Educators!
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