"Creating Effective
Citizens...One Student At A Time."
OCSS welcomes all persons interested in the teaching
and promotion of the social studies, including lay persons and educators, both
public and private, at all educational levels,
as well as representatives from
the corporate world of social studies
educational publications and resources.
What Benefits Do Members Receive?
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Members can participate in two annual, statewide conferences at a reduced registration fee. These conferences expose members to the newest instructional strategies and materials available immediately for classroom use. |
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In addition, members receive frequent bulletins and email notices, which keep us up-to-date on publications, state and national workshops, travel opportunities, and scholarships for students and teachers, alike. |
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OCSS also sponsors special awards and contests for recognition of achievement in social studies education. |
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Most importantly, OCSS speaks for your concerns; it is an advocate for you and your profession as a social studies educator. |
Why Should I Join?
Membership in our professional organization provides you with multiple opportunities to:
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develop expertise in teaching the social studies standards, |
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enhance understanding of the content knowledge specific to the social studies, |
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connect with colleagues to create a network of communication and mutual support, sharing ideas and resources, |
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participate in academic discussions of contemporary issues and trends in social studies education, and |
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serve your community as a mentor to new teachers entering the field of social studies education. |
How Do I Join?
| Membership dues are $20.00 per year for individuals and $200 per year for Corporate Memberships. You will receive a one-year free membership in OCSS if this is your first time to join NCSS. (If you are currently a member of OCSS, your membership will be extended one year.) |
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You must send the completed form and your check, payable to OCSS, in order to get this one-year credit. (This offer applies only to regular and comprehensive memberships. This does not apply to student memberships.) |
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Beginning in the 2004-2005 school year, memberships will expire on December 31st of each year. |
| Click here to download membership form then mail the completed form and membership dues to the P.O. Box on the OCSS website's Home Page. |
