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2025 MDCSS SPRING CONFERENCE
--SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025--
The Maryland Council for Social Studies is excited to announce our Annual Spring Conference:
Maryland Civil Rights Journey - Then & Now.
This year, we are returning to the beautiful Eastern Shore, with the conference scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland.
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We invite presenters to submit proposals tied to the conference theme. Your support is invaluable, and we look forward to seeing you there!
--Upcoming Partner Event--
Maryland Council on Economic Education in partnership with MDCSS and Maryland Geographic Alliance presents this exclusive opportunity to dig into the new MSDE 6th & 7th grade Social Studies frameworks. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from experts who were involved in the curriculum redesign and glean best practices on delivering instruction informed by the new frameworks.
Are you a Middle School Teacher interested in learning more about the new 6th & 7th grade state frameworks?
Don't miss this training opportunity!
--Saturday, January 11 -- 9 am to 3 pm--
MDCSS is proud to announce the 2025 Social Studies Professional of the Year Awards
Nominations are NOW OPEN!
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These awards are conferred each year at the Annual MDCSS Spring Conference to deserving Social Studies professionals and educators throughout Maryland. Award winners are nominated by their colleagues and nominations are reviewed and voted upon by the Maryland Council for Social Studies Board of Directors. The Maryland Civic Education Coalition Civic Leader of the Year award is selected and conferred by the Maryland Civic Education Coalition each year. In addition to their award and recognition at the Annual Spring Conference, the winners were recognized and honored on the floor of the Maryland General Assembly during an open session at the State House in Annapolis.
Check Out Our Updated Calendar!
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MDCSS aims to connect you with the most up-to-date opportunities to grow your craft as a social studies educator. Our calendar now features various professional learning opportunities in the field, including in-person and virtual courses, workshops, lectures, and more! Most opportunities are free of cost, but those requiring a fee will be denoted with a dollar sign ($).
