Conference Kick-off

Monday, March 1

5:00 pm

Come learn about everything we have to offer at the 60th Annual CCSS Conference.Tell people more about the services you offer.

Facilitator: Conference Co-Chair and President Dawniell Black

Inquiry in Distance Learning? CLIC Here

Tuesday, March 2

5:00 pm

Walk through three high school US History lessons created by the CLIC teacher collaborative. The lessons focus on inquiry with Social Studies content in a distance learning format. Students will read primary sources on the Americanization Movement, evaluate Presidential speeches on The War on Drugs, and write to the President about who deserves credit for building the Panama Canal.

Speaker: Scott Petri, Ph.D.

Centering Equity and Empowerment in the Economics Course

Wednesday, March 3

5:00 pm

Join teacher Alison Malisa as she leads a discussion about how to reimagine the high school economics course focused on equity and a design-thinking approach. There will be an opportunity for teachers to share their experiences and best practices in economics classes through a facilitated discussion.

Speaker: Alison Malisa.

Talking About Race, Privilege, Gender and Sexual Orientation in the Elementary Classroom 

Thursday,

March 4

5:00 pm

Teachers want to teach about race, gender, privilege and sexual orientation, but are not sure how to do so. This diverse panel representing African American, Japanese, LatinX, LGBTQ and Muslim cultures will share their personal stories and then, strategies to apply in teaching in the elementary school classroom.

Speaker: Rob Darrow

Confab

Friday, March 5

11:00 am

Collaborate with civically engaged leaders and decision-makers in a roundtable discussion of issues that are relevant and important to social studies education.

CCSS Annual Meeting

Friday, March 5

5:30 pm

The Annual Meeting is your opportunity, as a member of CCSS, to obtain updates on the organization and engage with CCSS leadership.

Facilitator: Rebecca Valbuena, CCSS President-elect

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Friday Night Keynote Event: Making Meaning in this Moment of Change

Friday, March 5

6:00 pm

At a time in which growing divisions and striking inequities are being revealed on a national and global scale, many are struggling to understand this moment.  Join us for a lively exchange between renowned public academics, movement historians, and civic change makers as they leverage historical understanding to help navigate the challenges and opportunities inherent in this moment of tectonic change.

Moderator: Milton Reynolds

CCSS Professional Awards Ceremony

Friday, March 5

7:30 pm 

Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate and honor CCSS Award Winners in a festive virtual event. The first 200 attendees will receive a gift card from our sponsor.

Facilitator: Rebecca Valbuena

Speaker: Bert Bower, TCI