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Proposals:

Presented by National Council for the Social Studies

Wednesday, September 30, 2026ยท9:00 AM

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), the largest professional association devoted to social studies education in the United States, invites educators and scholars to submit proposals for their professional learning events and annual conference. This call for proposals provides an opportunity for social studies educators, researchers, and curriculum specialists to share innovative practices, research findings, and instructional strategies with a national audience of peers. NCSS conferences and professional learning events cover the full breadth of social studies education, including history, geography, civics, economics, and interdisciplinary approaches. Presenters may propose workshops, panel discussions, research presentations, or interactive sessions that address current challenges and opportunities in social studies teaching. Submitting a proposal and presenting at NCSS events is itself a valuable form of professional development, requiring educators to articulate their practice, engage with feedback from colleagues, and contribute to the broader professional knowledge base in social studies education.

Key Takeaways

โœ“Opportunity to present research and innovative practices to a national audience; Engagement with the latest trends and challenges in social studies education; Professional networking with social studies educators and scholars nationwide; Recognition as a contributor to the social studies professional learning community

Evidence base: Aligned with NCSS standards for social studies education and informed by current research in history, civics, geography, and economics education

Presenter

National Council for the Social Studies

The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is the largest professional association in the United States dedicated exclusively to social studies education. NCSS provides leadership, service, and support for educators who teach social studies across all grade levels.

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