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OCSS Annual State Conference!
Hold the date:
                         November 2, 2018 for our next state conference!
                       
           
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Marland: Oilman, Politician, Philanthropist
Summer Workshop for Educators, June 4, 2018 
Register Now!

Save the date and your space NOW! A summer workshop offered at the Marland Estate in Ponca City, introducing new lesson plans and teaching resources for elementary and secondary educators!
Space is limited; April 15th is the deadline for registrations. 
Check out more information on the flyer (see below) and download the registration form (below).
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OCSS State Conference 2017  
Thanks to the many officers, board members, affiliates, exhibitors, and outstanding voluntary presenters who made this year's annual conference a success. Approximately 200 teachers joined together to share effective instructional strategies and resources to new and veteran members of our state council. Your efforts and hard work are greatly appreciated! Please plan to join us for next fall's annual conference, November 2nd!


Professional Development Video Library
The Oklahoma Council for Social Studies welcomes and encourages individual teachers, teams, and departments to utilize this outstanding collection of professional development videoclips published by experienced teachers nationwide. These have been selected for their insight and modeling of effective instructional strategies, inquiry-based lesson planning, and sound approaches to teaching critical thinking.
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5-E Lessons
Teach Like This
Teaching Social Studies
Classrooms That Work
Classroom Management
Art & Science of Teaching
Assessments
Cooperative Groups
Differentiated Instruction
Technology
New Teacher Tips
Teach Like Champion

More Opportunities for Social Studies Educators
Each year, a wide variety of national and state  organizations offer quality professional development for social studies teachers. Below are some opportunities you may wish to pursue.

Primarily Teaching, Library of Congress

National Endowment for the Humanities

National Council for Social Studies

Choices for the 21st Century

Foundation for Teaching Economics

Gilder Lehrman Institute American History

 NEW! Teaching American History

Best Practices Research

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Over recent decades, scholarly work and research has been done to identify the most effective instructional approaches and methods for the teaching of social studies. The collection of articles here are highly recommended for Oklahoma educators seeking professional growth.  More can be found through the archives of the National Council for the Social Studies.
CLICK HERE FOR RESEARCH COLLECTION

SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATORS' NEWSLETTER from NCSS

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The  Social Studies Professional is the official member newsletter of National Council for the Social Studies which features the latest news, resources, and professional development listings, as well as information on state meetings. The newsletter is published multiple times per year, posted on the NCSS website. SAMPLE the newsletter and enjoy this ARCHIVE of past newsletters.
Check out the most recent publication at:
 
http://www.socialstudies.org/publications/tssp

SMARTBRIEF for Educators!

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Receive FREE email Smartbrief online newsletters delivered to you multiple times during the month with quick updates about effective teaching and powerful learning in the social studies occurring nationwide. The Smartbrief is offered from the National Council of Social Studies. Check it out and sign up NOW at: https://www.smartbrief.com/getLast.action?mode=sample&b=ncss

OCSS Conference Presentations
Powerpoint presentations from recent state conferences  and Best Practices research is archived here f
or future reference by Oklahoma's teachers.

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Instructional Strategies, Methods, and Assessments
How to Build Literacy Skills in Social Studies
Best Practices Research

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