Benefits of Joining FCSS and NCSS

Joining Your State and National Councils Help...

Provide the VISION for the future of social studies in schools...
INFLUENCE your community and nation by preparing thoughtful and creative citizens...
Make a commitment to PROFESSIONALISM and set the standards for your field...

Annual State Conference and Regional Meetings: provide professional development opportunities
FCSS Newsletter: features teacher tested ideas, lesson plans, resources, professional news and opportunities
FCSS Endowment Fund: sponsors mini-grant programs, scholarships, participant training and social studies program promotion activities
Professional Recognition: FCSS Social Studies Teacher of the Year, Teaching American History Award, Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award, ProQuest Global Education Award, Dr. Theron Trimble Teacher of the Year Award, Florida Holocaust Teacher of the Year Award, Agnes Crabtree International Relations Award, B.J. Allen Social Science Professional Award, J.R. Skretting Outstanding Leadership Award, Wilma Simmons Golden Service Award
Leadership Opportunities
Fellowship and Collegiality with Dedicated Professionals
Florida DOE Liaison
Monitoring Education Legislation

Social Education - published 7 times during the school year; provides practical classroom ideas, teaching resources, historical documents and lesson plans
The Social Studies Professional- keeps you informed about professional opportunities nationally; regionally and in your state.
Bulletins - examine important social studies topics.
NCSS Information Services - provide research assistance, information on scope and sequence and curriculum evaluation.
NCSS Annual Conference - features more than 200 sessions and workshops. NCSS members receive discounts on both registration fees and airfare to the annual conference.
Leadership Opportunities- are offered through service on NCSS advisory and operations committees.
Local Networking
Professional Growth

Email us for additional information membership@fcss.org