• Promotes the teaching of social studies to the best advantage of students.
  
• Supports research and investigation in the social sciences.
  
• Sponsors public discussions and programs on our webpage.
  
• Supports the publication of articles, reports and surveys.
  
• Sponsors cooperative activities with others interested in the advancement of social studies education.

• Annual Conference
• Click here to download the nomination form for outstanding service to social studies programs in the state

MDCSS is affiliated with the National Council for the Social Studies and Middle States
Council for the Social Studies. MDCSS has local affiliate councils. You may join these councils through Maryland Council for the Social Studies.

• Middle States Council for the Social Studies Membership
  
• Allegany County Council for the Social Studies
  
• Prince George's County Council for the Social Studies Membership
  

• For membership information, contact , Membership Secretary.
  
• For general information,