NCSS Benefits:

• Social Education - published 7 times during the school year; provides practical classroom ideas, teaching resources, historical documents and lesson plans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

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...

FCSS Membership Services

• 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: Teacher of the Year Awards, Warren Tracy Beginning Teacher Award, International Relations (Agnes Crabtree) Award, Social Science Professional (B.J. Allen) Award, Outstanding Leadership (J.R. Skretting) Award, Golden Service Award
  (Wilma Simmons) Award
• Leadership Opportunities
• Fellowship and Collegiality with Dedicated Professionals
• Florida DOE Liaison
• Monitoring Education Legislation

E-mail us at: membership@fcss.org